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DECEMBER FUN!!!!! Newport Activity Puzzle Pack

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
Newport Branch
Program Type:
Take and Make
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come and pick up an activity packet. Enjoy completing the puzzle/activity pages.Each completed page is an entry into a drawing for a gift basket!!!!!!!A new activity /puzzle p...

Library Branch: Newport Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Take and Make
Event Details:

Come and pick up an activity packet. 

Enjoy completing the puzzle/activity pages.

Each completed page is an entry into a drawing for a gift basket!!!!!!!

A new activity /puzzle pack each month!!!!!!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Christmas Coloring Contest - Kids & Adults

All Day 12/2 - 12/27
Library at Erie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Pick up a picture and color it to enter the coloring contest!  We have one picture for kids and one for adults.

Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a picture and color it to enter the coloring contest!  We have one picture for kids and one for adults.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Community Jigsaw Puzzle-Frenchtown-Dixie

All Day 12/2 - 12/28
Library at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Stop by during library hours and work on our community puzzle. When a puzzle gets finished, a new one will be started. Stay for a short amount of time, or stay for a little longer....

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Stop by during library hours and work on our community puzzle. When a puzzle gets finished, a new one will be started. Stay for a short amount of time, or stay for a little longer. 

We look forward to seeing you!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Puzzle Fun Pack

All Day 12/2 - 12/28
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Take and Make
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Just stop by the Frenchtown-Dixie Library and pick up our new Puzzle Fun Pack. Completed pages can be returned by the end of the month. Please make sure to write your name and phon...

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take and Make
Event Details:

Just stop by the Frenchtown-Dixie Library and pick up our new Puzzle Fun Pack. Completed pages can be returned by the end of the month.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crochet Pattern of the Month

All Day 12/2 - 12/30
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take and Make
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come pick up our crochet patterns of the month to make an easy crochet project. Make at home or bring your project and questions to UFO (UnFinished Objects) night on the second Thu...

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take and Make
Event Details:

Come pick up our crochet patterns of the month to make an easy crochet project. Make at home or bring your project and questions to UFO (UnFinished Objects) night on the second Thursday of the month.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Lego Challenge

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Saturdays are for fun...right?Join us on the first Saturday each month for our Lego building challenge.Participants will be given a specific challenge activity to create each meeti...

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Saturdays are for fun...right?

Join us on the first Saturday each month for our Lego building challenge.

Participants will be given a specific challenge activity to create each meeting.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Blue Bush Branch
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Make your list and check it twice so you can share it with Santa himself.  It will be a morning of holiday magic and fun.  A photo opportunity will be available so dress ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Make your list and check it twice so you can share it with Santa himself.  It will be a morning of holiday magic and fun.  A photo opportunity will be available so dress in your best. Please register ever child.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Stories with Mrs. Claus

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Family
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Claus and the elves for a fun filled morning of Christmas stories featuring her famous husband, Santa. Make sure to bring your camera to capture special holiday memories....

Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Claus and the elves for a fun filled morning of Christmas stories featuring her famous husband, Santa. Make sure to bring your camera to capture special holiday memories. There will be time for photos with Santa and Mrs.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Toddler Time

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.

Event Full
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Candy is Dandy with Lakehouse Bakery

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at South Rockwood Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Keegan C. Rodgers, owner of The Lakehouse Bakery in Chelsea, leads this lively talk on how to make Candy! Registration is required. 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Keegan C. Rodgers, owner of The Lakehouse Bakery in Chelsea, leads this lively talk on how to make Candy! Registration is required. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Lego Fun

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Come in and get creative on Saturdays 11am - 1pm.  Lego building fun for the whole family

Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Come in and get creative on Saturdays 11am - 1pm.  Lego building fun for the whole family

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read and Create Program - An Early Literacy/STEM program

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational, Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This program will take place on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month and is specifically geared towards 4 -6 year old kids who are just starting their reading adventure. We w...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

This program will take place on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month and is specifically geared towards 4 -6 year old kids who are just starting their reading adventure.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Elf School

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to be a full-fledged elf? You will learn all that is necessary to perform elf duties, earn your elf certificate and even an elf name. Registration is limi...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: General
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to be a full-fledged elf? You will learn all that is necessary to perform elf duties, earn your elf certificate and even an elf name. Registration is limited so register today!
 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Carleton Branch
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Sit back, relax and watch a movie with us!Every Saturday at 1:00 pm

Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Sit back, relax and watch a movie with us!

Every Saturday at 1:00 pm

This event is in the "Children" group.

Saturday Children's Movie Matinee

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movies
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Saturday Evening at the Movies

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us as we watch a recently released movie on a Saturday evening. We will supply the popcorn, you will need to bring a soda or water to drink. These movies will have a PG or PG-...

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us as we watch a recently released movie on a Saturday evening. We will supply the popcorn, you will need to bring a soda or water to drink. These movies will have a PG or PG-13 rating and are intended for teens or adults.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kindergarten Book Club

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Kindergarten Book club meets the 2nd Sunday of each month. In addition to reading books, the Kindergarten book club include numerous other fun activities.  The majority of whi...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Kindergarten Book club meets the 2nd Sunday of each month. In addition to reading books, the Kindergarten book club include numerous other fun activities.  The majority of which are related to literature in one way or another.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

80s VHS Aerobics

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Get ready to step back in time and get your heart pumping with our all-new 80s themed VHS Aerobics class! Join us every Sunday at 4 PM for a nostalgic journey that will have you sw...

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Get ready to step back in time and get your heart pumping with our all-new 80s themed VHS Aerobics class! Join us every Sunday at 4 PM for a nostalgic journey that will have you sweating to the oldies in no time.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Riverside Preschool

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:45am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children
Bookmobile:

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

Offsite Event
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.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Wiggle Worms: Toddler Storytime

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Storytimes:

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 r...

Event Details:

Get your wiggles out at this lively storytime program, perfect for your active toddler.   They'll be dancing, movement, stories, and other age-appropriate activities.&nbs...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Get your wiggles out at this lively storytime program, perfect for your active toddler.   

They'll be dancing, movement, stories, and other age-appropriate activities.  

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Storytime

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Storytimes:

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 r...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 17

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.

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Wiggle Worms: Toddler Storytime

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Storytimes:

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 r...

Event Details:

Get your wiggles out at this lively storytime program, perfect for your active toddler.   They'll be dancing, movement, stories, and other age-appropriate activities.&nbs...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Get your wiggles out at this lively storytime program, perfect for your active toddler.   

They'll be dancing, movement, stories, and other age-appropriate activities.  

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get out and stretch your way to feeling better mentally and physically. Chair yoga is a low impact way to fitness and everyone can participate regardless of physical or health limi...

Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Get out and stretch your way to feeling better mentally and physically. Chair yoga is a low impact way to fitness and everyone can participate regardless of physical or health limitations! Jessica Bannon will be your instructor.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Storytime

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library at South Rockwood Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Storytimes:

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 r...

Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

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.