Little Angels Daycare

9:00am–10:00am
Children
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Bookmobile

The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.

12 Custer Elementary Class Visits

9:00am–3:00pm
Children
Ellis Library & Reference Center
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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: General

Baby Group

9:15am–9:45am
Babies & Toddlers
Maybee Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Baby Group is for children under 2 and an accompanying caregiver.  We'll have a short Storytime section with some music and books, we'll do some interactive or sensory activities, then have some open playtime for social interaction.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Parent & Child Play Group

9:15am–10:15am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Dundee Branch
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Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of playing and socializing. We will be offering a time for young children and their caregiver to interact through play, songs, books and art. Each session will end with a gathering time.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Weather Closing Statement

If area schools are closed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs will be canceled that day.  

If schools are delayed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs scheduled after the delay period will take place at their regular times.

If in doubt, always feel free to touch base with your local branch to see what events are taking place.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool, Children
Bedford Branch
Event Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading.

Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading.

Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Maybee Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required

Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Storytime for Under Fives Fall Session

10:00am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Ida Branch
Event Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required

Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading.

Third Thursday Special

10:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Event Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Don't like to drive at night? Need something to do?

Join us every other month for our ADULT

THIRD THURSDAY SPECIAL!

Sit, relax and do a special craft project.

Dundee Preschool

10:30am–11:30am
Children
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Bookmobile

The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.

Mini Movers

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
South Rockwood Branch
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Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

Playgroup

10:30am–12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Dorsch Memorial Branch
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Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading.

This Play Group is for Children from Birth to School Age with parents or caregivers accompanying. We will be spending time for everyone to interact through playing, sharing, climbing, caring and story reading!

Come join the fun!!

Literacy on the Lawn

11:00am–11:45am
Preschool
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Event Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Literacy on the Lawn will be held on the library lawn for those 3-5 years old but will start inside the library in the children's area.
 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Please Dress for Weather

Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.

Weather Closing Statement

If area schools are closed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs will be canceled that day.  

If schools are delayed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs scheduled after the delay period will take place at their regular times.

If in doubt, always feel free to touch base with your local branch to see what events are taking place.

Mini Movers

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
South Rockwood Branch
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Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

Monroe County ISD-High School

1:00pm–1:30pm
Teens
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile

The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.

Drop-In Device Advice

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Drop in with questions about your personal device! A librarian is available to help troubleshoot or provide guidance. No registration required

Drop-in hours are held monthly on the third Thursday, 1pm-2pm

 

Preschool Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Preschool, Children
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get read for Kindergarten 2026 with our Preschool Book Club!  This book club will enrich your child’s imagination and development with picture books.

Waterloo Library Visit

1:00pm–2:30pm
Children
Ellis Library & Reference Center
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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: General

A Common Thread

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
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Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Piano Sitting Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your projects such as knitting, cross-stitch, or crochet work and be a part of our group! Join us on the first and third Thursday of every month to share your projects and a "common thread" with others!

Meet Up & Eat Up (Snack)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
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Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergens

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.

A.T.L.A.S. (At The Library After School)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
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Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Every week looks a little different- there will be activities such as crafting, painting, and gaming to name a few! This is a place to study, have a snack, visit with friends, and unwind.

Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper)

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
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Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy dinners for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergens

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.

Friends of the Carleton Branch Library Meeting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Carleton Branch
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Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meetings
Event Details:

Join us at the Friends of the Carleton Branch Library's meeting.  We will be discussing ways we can continue to help the Carleton Branch with upcoming programs.  New members always welcome.

Family Storytime

6:30pm–7:15pm
All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Event Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly family storytime that promotes the joys of reading and learning!

Let's Get Organized! 3 Critical Mistakes Costing You Time & Money with Professional Organizer, Jen Hill

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Bedford Branch
Event Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Jen from Jen Hill Organizing as she shares 3 common mistakes when it comes to getting organized.  You will walk away with some great practical tools to help get you started on your organizing journey.