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Play Dough & Play Dates - HALLOWEEN EDITION

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Tweens, Family
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups

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.

CSI: Candy Conundrum & other "Tricky" Treats

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Come help us solve a spooky candy mystery and take on some fun Halloween candy challenges!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come help us solve a spooky candy mystery and take on some fun Halloween candy challenges!

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.

Event Flyer

Lego Fun

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults

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, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Event Details:

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

Downtown Trick or Treat

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Downstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Downtown Trick or Treat

Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Downstairs Library Space
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Downtown Trick or Treat

The MCLS Bookmobile

Baycreek Farm Trunk-or-Trot

Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Family
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: Family
Program Type: Bookmobile

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

Halloween Mystery Book Grab

All Day 10/27 - 10/31
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Family

Creepy or crawly

Spooky or scary

Maybe a mystery

Pick out a book

From our Halloween nook

And read it one time, or three!

 

Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Creepy or crawly

Spooky or scary

Maybe a mystery

Pick out a book

From our Halloween nook

And read it one time, or three!

 

Halloween Mystery Book Grab

All Day 10/27 - 10/31
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Family

Creepy or crawly

Spooky or scary

Maybe a mystery

Pick out a book

From our Halloween nook

And read it one time, or three!

 

Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Creepy or crawly

Spooky or scary

Maybe a mystery

Pick out a book

From our Halloween nook

And read it one time, or three!

 

Lego Block Party (1/2 Day Edition)

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family

Join one of our Lego Block Parties, Wednesdays after school.  (We've even got you covered no half days.)  Build, play, and complete challenges, or simply enjoy open play and design.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join one of our Lego Block Parties, Wednesdays after school.  (We've even got you covered no half days.)  Build, play, and complete challenges, or simply enjoy open play and design.

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.

Community Jigsaw Puzzle-Frenchtown-Dixie

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
Library at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors

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!

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!

Youth Makers Mart

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Riverside Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Visit the Ellis Library & Reference Center to shop our curated selection of Youth Maker's! 

 

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Riverside Area
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Event Details:

Visit the Ellis Library & Reference Center to shop our curated selection of Youth Maker's! 

 

Event Flyer

Lego Fun

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults

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, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Event Details:

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

YogiBears 2025

Yogi Bears

Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Family

Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more.

Cancelled
Event Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more.

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.

YogiBears 2025

Yogi Bears

Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family

Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more.

Cancelled
Event Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more.

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.

A Fireside Chat with Therapy Dogs International Chapter 307

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library at Carleton Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Join the Carleton Library in welcoming Therapy Dogs International Chapter 307.  On the first and third Monday of the month our four legged friends will be here for Tail Waggin Tutors, a chat, or a quick pet and visit.

Cancelled
Event Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Carleton Library in welcoming Therapy Dogs International Chapter 307.  On the first and third Monday of the month our four legged friends will be here for Tail Waggin Tutors, a chat, or a quick pet and visit.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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.

The MCLS Bookmobile

Chick-Fil-A Family Night

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Family
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: Family
Program Type: Bookmobile

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

Puzzle in a Day

Puzzle in a Day

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages, Family

Do you love putting puzzles together? 

Come join us at Vivian Branch Library between 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm on the first Wednesday of every month. 

Join fellow patrons as we attempt to finish a puzzle in a day!

Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Do you love putting puzzles together? 

Come join us at Vivian Branch Library between 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm on the first Wednesday of every month. 

Join fellow patrons as we attempt to finish a puzzle in a day!

Lego Block Party

Lego Block Party

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chapter Book Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family

Join one of our Lego Block Parties, Wednesdays after school.  (We've even got you covered on half days.)  Build, play, and complete challenges, or simply enjoy open play and design.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join one of our Lego Block Parties, Wednesdays after school.  (We've even got you covered on half days.)  Build, play, and complete challenges, or simply enjoy open play and design.

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.

Event Flyer

Lego Fun

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults

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, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Event Details:

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

Kid Friendly Movie Night

Kid Friendly Movie Night

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Family

If you LOVE watching movies with friends, please join us at the Vivian Library on the second Monday of each month while we re-visit classic kid friendly movies. 

Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

If you LOVE watching movies with friends, please join us at the Vivian Library on the second Monday of each month while we re-visit classic kid friendly movies. 

Veterans Day

All Day
Bedford Branch, Blue Bush Branch, Carleton Branch, Dorsch Memorial Branch, Dundee Branch, Ellis Library & Reference Center, Erie Branch, Frenchtown – Dixie Branch, Ida Branch, L.S. Navarre Branch, Maybee Branch, Newport Branch, Rasey Luna Pier Branch, Robert A. Vivian Branch, South Rockwood Branch, Summerfield – Petersburg Branch, Library in Motion: Senior Outreach, Bookmobile, Off Site, Online

All branches of the Monroe County Library System are closed in observance of Veterans Day. 

Closing
Branches:
Bedford Branch, Blue Bush Branch, Carleton Branch, Dorsch Memorial Branch, Dundee Branch, Ellis Library & Reference Center, Erie Branch, Frenchtown – Dixie Branch, Ida Branch, L.S. Navarre Branch, Maybee Branch, Newport Branch, Rasey Luna Pier Branch, Robert A. Vivian Branch, South Rockwood Branch, Summerfield – Petersburg Branch, Library in Motion: Senior Outreach, Bookmobile, Off Site, Online
Description:

All branches of the Monroe County Library System are closed in observance of Veterans Day.

 

Lego Block Party (1/2 Day Edition)

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family

Join one of our Lego Block Parties, Wednesdays after school.  (We've even got you covered no half days.)  Build, play, and complete challenges, or simply enjoy open play and design.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join one of our Lego Block Parties, Wednesdays after school.  (We've even got you covered no half days.)  Build, play, and complete challenges, or simply enjoy open play and design.

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.

PJs and Pancakes

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Library at South Rockwood Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Family

Join Miss Kelli for bedtime stories and yummy pancakes! Wear your jammies, bring your stuffies and get comfy! 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Miss Kelli for bedtime stories and yummy pancakes! Wear your jammies, bring your stuffies and get comfy! 

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.

Family Storytime

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family

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

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
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!

Taylor Swift Escape Room

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults

Taylor loves leaving clues for her fans to solve. Can you solve all the Taylor themed clues in this escape room in time to make it to the getaway car? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Taylor loves leaving clues for her fans to solve. Can you solve all the Taylor themed clues in this escape room in time to make it to the getaway car? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session.