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New Year's Eve

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 New Year's Eve. 

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 New Year's Eve.

 

New Year's 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 New Year's 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 New Year's Day.

 

Ring in the New Year

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library at Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Ring in the New Year at the Library!  Let's kick off 2025 with food, crafts and fun....has a nice RING to it, right?  This event is designed for elementary aged children,...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ring in the New Year at the Library!  Let's kick off 2025 with food, crafts and fun....has a nice RING to it, right?  This event is designed for elementary aged children, although younger siblings can participate with adult help.

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.

Ring in the New Year

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library at Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Ring in the New Year at the Library!  Let's kick off 2025 with food, crafts and fun....has a nice RING to it, right?  This event is designed for elementary aged children,...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ring in the New Year at the Library!  Let's kick off 2025 with food, crafts and fun....has a nice RING to it, right?  This event is designed for elementary aged children, although younger siblings can participate with adult help.

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.

Yogi Bears - Ages 5-7

Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more. Your little yogi will get to practice fine and gross motor skills, s...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 - Ages 8-11

Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more. Your little yogi will get to practice fine and gross motor skills, s...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Build and Create with Legos and Blocks

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Come and enjoy an open build event with Lego's and other building blocks. Children of all ages are welcome! We'll provide the blocks, you provide the imagination! No registrat...

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Come and enjoy an open build event with Lego's and other building blocks. Children of all ages are welcome! We'll provide the blocks, you provide the imagination!

 

No registration necessary.

Puzzle in a Day

Puzzle in a Day

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages, Family
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...

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!

Homeschool group

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Event Details:

Homeschooling is a privilege and a challenge.  This group offers support and encouragement for students and parents.Some meetings will be educational, others will be social - ...

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Homeschooling is a privilege and a challenge.  This group offers support and encouragement for students and parents.

Some meetings will be educational, others will be social - all will be super fun.

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.

football and helmet

Super Second Saturday - Football

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library at Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Super Second Saturday is a fun, monthly event for the whole family.  Come to the library for a variety of activities based around a monthly theme.  Activities may include...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Super Second Saturday is a fun, monthly event for the whole family.  Come to the library for a variety of activities based around a monthly theme.  Activities may include books, crafts, hands-on fun and a few surprises!

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.

football and helmet

Super Second Saturday - Football

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library at Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Super Second Saturday is a fun, monthly event for the whole family.  Come to the library for a variety of activities based around a monthly theme.  Activities may include...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Super Second Saturday is a fun, monthly event for the whole family.  Come to the library for a variety of activities based around a monthly theme.  Activities may include books, crafts, hands-on fun and a few surprises!

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.

Build and Create with Legos and Blocks

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Come and enjoy an open build event with Lego's and other building blocks. Children of all ages are welcome! We'll provide the blocks, you provide the imagination! No registrat...

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Come and enjoy an open build event with Lego's and other building blocks. Children of all ages are welcome! We'll provide the blocks, you provide the imagination!

 

No registration necessary.

Better Together Book Club

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Family
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Teens, Family
Program Type: Book Club

Yogi Bears - Ages 5-7

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more. Your little yogi will get to practice fine and gross motor skills, s...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 - Ages 8-11

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more. Your little yogi will get to practice fine and gross motor skills, s...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Martin Luther King Jr. 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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Build and Create with Legos and Blocks

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Come and enjoy an open build event with Lego's and other building blocks. Children of all ages are welcome! We'll provide the blocks, you provide the imagination! No registrat...

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Come and enjoy an open build event with Lego's and other building blocks. Children of all ages are welcome! We'll provide the blocks, you provide the imagination!

 

No registration necessary.

Friday Movie Night!

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Blue Bush Branch
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of interactive movie fun. We will be watching the movies Sing and Sing 2 so put your dancing shoes on and get your singing voice ready for some group fun. &n...

Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of interactive movie fun. We will be watching the movies Sing and Sing 2 so put your dancing shoes on and get your singing voice ready for some group fun.  

Sing Friday January 24 @ 6:00 pm

Build and Create with Legos and Blocks

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Come and enjoy an open build event with Lego's and other building blocks. Children of all ages are welcome! We'll provide the blocks, you provide the imagination! No registrat...

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Come and enjoy an open build event with Lego's and other building blocks. Children of all ages are welcome! We'll provide the blocks, you provide the imagination!

 

No registration necessary.

Exploring with Paint

Exploring with Paint

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Looking for something new to do?Join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 4pm – 6pm at the Vivian Branch Library.We will explore your hidden talents with paint!All supplies wi...

Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking for something new to do?

Join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 4pm – 6pm at the Vivian Branch Library.

We will explore your hidden talents with paint!

All supplies will be provided.

Yogi Bears - Ages 5-7

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

Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more. Your little yogi will get to practice fine and gross motor skills, s...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 - Ages 8-11

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

Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more. Your little yogi will get to practice fine and gross motor skills, s...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Build and Create with Legos and Blocks

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Come and enjoy an open build event with Lego's and other building blocks. Children of all ages are welcome! We'll provide the blocks, you provide the imagination! No registrat...

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Come and enjoy an open build event with Lego's and other building blocks. Children of all ages are welcome! We'll provide the blocks, you provide the imagination!

 

No registration necessary.

Puzzle in a Day

Puzzle in a Day

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

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!