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Airport Schools Scoops & Stories

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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.

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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.

The Rainbow Heist Escape Room - Family Edition

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library at Erie Branch
Program Type:
General, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

The art teacher’s prized collection of rainbow paints has been stolen by a mischievous art thief named Roy G. Biv.  Can you find the clues and solve the puzzles to  return them before the art show starts in 1 hour?

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Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: General, Summer Reading
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The art teacher’s prized collection of rainbow paints has been stolen by a mischievous art thief named Roy G. Biv.  Can you find the clues and solve the puzzles to  return them before the art show starts in 1 hour?

The MCLS Bookmobile

Ravenwood Tot Lot

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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.

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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.

Lego Mania

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Enjoy some afternoon Lego play with your friends.  

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

Enjoy some afternoon Lego play with your friends.  

The MCLS Bookmobile

Willow Green Tot Lot

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

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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.

Summer Reading Program

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Family
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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Family
Program Type: Summer Reading

SUMMER FAMILY MOVIES

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
All Ages, Family

June 11th- The Spongebob Movie: Sponge
Out of Water

June 18th-Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

June 25th- Shrek 2

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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

June 11th- The Spongebob Movie: Sponge
Out of Water

June 18th-Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

June 25th- Shrek 2

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Art Around the World, Ida Library's Summer Reading Program

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

This year's summer reading theme is "Color Your World." At Ida we intend to do just that with hands-on arts and crafts from all over the globe.

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Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Summer Reading
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This year's summer reading theme is "Color Your World." At Ida we intend to do just that with hands-on arts and crafts from all over the globe.

Summer Storytimes at Ellis

Summer Storytime

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
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...

This summer, bring your family to our Color Our World summer storytimes.   Each week we'll explore a new color through stories, music, and hands-on activities.

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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
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.

This summer, bring your family to our Color Our World summer storytimes.   Each week we'll explore a new color through stories, music, and hands-on activities.

The MCLS Bookmobile

Bedford Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
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.

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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.

Summer Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Calling Bedford homeschool families! Come and join your library at the park this summer to meet new friends, hang out, play games, visit the Bookmobile, and more! Bring your lunch and get ready to have a FUNtastic summer!

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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: General
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Calling Bedford homeschool families! Come and join your library at the park this summer to meet new friends, hang out, play games, visit the Bookmobile, and more! Bring your lunch and get ready to have a FUNtastic summer!

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.

The MCLS Bookmobile

Wolverine Park Pop Up Visit

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 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.

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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.

The MCLS Bookmobile

Golf Ridge Community Stop

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.

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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.

Summer Music Series Flyer

Summer Music Series

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
South Parking Lot at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
All Ages, Family, Adults

Bedford Library's Summer Music Series is thrilled to be back this year with lively music, delicious food trucks, yard games, and family fun.

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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: South Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Family, Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Bedford Library's Summer Music Series is thrilled to be back this year with lively music, delicious food trucks, yard games, and family fun.

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.

Please Dress for Weather

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

The MCLS Bookmobile

Chick-Fil-A Family Night

Thursday, July 17, 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.

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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.

Family Movie Night

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children, Family

Family movie night for the entire family. Feel free to wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuff animal, pillow and blanket. 

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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Family movie night for the entire family. Feel free to wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuff animal, pillow and blanket. 

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Lego Fun

Saturday, July 19, 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. 

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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. 

Yogi Bears

Yogi Bears

Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
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.

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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.

Yogi Bears

Yogi Bears

Sunday, July 20, 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.

Registration Open
Register Now
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.

Monarch Mondays with Michele

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:30am
North Parking Lot at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
All Ages, Family

Drop by for Michele's garden "office hours" on Mondays during the summer!

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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: North Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Drop by for Michele's garden "office hours" on Mondays during the summer!

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.

Monday Afternoon Movies

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Beat the summer heat each Monday afternoon with a fun, family movie.  Feel free to bring a blanket for the floor and a snack to enjoy.  

June 16th - Wicked

June 23rd - Harold and the Purple Crayon

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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beat the summer heat each Monday afternoon with a fun, family movie.  Feel free to bring a blanket for the floor and a snack to enjoy.  

June 16th - Wicked

June 23rd - Harold and the Purple Crayon

Free meal bundle pick up

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Meal Program
Age Group:
Family
Meet Up and Eat Up: Presented in partnership by the YMCA:

Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Stop by the Frenchtown Dixie branch to pick up a bundle of food for your children. While supplies last.

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Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Meal Program
Event Details:

Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Stop by the Frenchtown Dixie branch to pick up a bundle of food for your children. While supplies last.

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.

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.

The MCLS Bookmobile

Jefferson Schools Scoops & Stories

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 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.

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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.

Lego Mania

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Enjoy some afternoon Lego play with your friends.  

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

Enjoy some afternoon Lego play with your friends.