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Vegetable Seed Starting Workshop

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational, Gardening
Age Group:
Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors

Gardeners of all skill levels are invited to attend this workshop! Get a head start on your summer garden and swap tips with fellow growers. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational, Gardening
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gardeners of all skill levels are invited to attend this workshop! Get a head start on your summer garden and swap tips with fellow growers. 

Puzzle in a Day

Puzzle In A Day

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 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!

Cozy Tales

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Upstairs Library Space at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family

Grab your blanket and join us for Cozy Tales in the Children's Area on our main level.

We will spend time reading a few stories and making a simple craft.

Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Grab your blanket and join us for Cozy Tales in the Children's Area on our main level.

We will spend time reading a few stories and making a simple craft.

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.

Lego Fun

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

Easter

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 Easter.

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 Easter.

Lego Block Party

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 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 on Wednesdays after school.  Build, play, and complete challenges, or simply enjoy open play and design. We will display finished projects for one week.  

 

 

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 on Wednesdays after school.  Build, play, and complete challenges, or simply enjoy open play and design. We will display finished projects for one week.  

 

 

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.

Lego Fun

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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, April 13, 2026 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.

Lego Block Party

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 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 on Wednesdays after school.  Build, play, and complete challenges, or simply enjoy open play and design. We will display finished projects for one week.  

 

 

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 on Wednesdays after school.  Build, play, and complete challenges, or simply enjoy open play and design. We will display finished projects for one week.  

 

 

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.

Lego Fun

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

How To Build a Dead Hedge

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational, Gardening
Age Group:
Family, Adults

Join us for a presentation and hands-on workshop all about building dead hedges! 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Educational, Gardening
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a presentation and hands-on workshop all about building dead hedges! 

Lego Block Party

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 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 on Wednesdays after school.  Build, play, and complete challenges, or simply enjoy open play and design. We will display finished projects for one week.  

 

 

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 on Wednesdays after school.  Build, play, and complete challenges, or simply enjoy open play and design. We will display finished projects for one week.  

 

 

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.

Exploring with Paint

Exploring with Paint

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

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.

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.

The MCLS Bookmobile

La-Z-Boy

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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.

Lego Fun

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

The MCLS Bookmobile

Earth Day

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
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.

Lego Block Party

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 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 on Wednesdays after school.  Build, play, and complete challenges, or simply enjoy open play and design. We will display finished projects for one week.  

 

 

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 on Wednesdays after school.  Build, play, and complete challenges, or simply enjoy open play and design. We will display finished projects for one week.  

 

 

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.

MCLS Branches Closed for All Staff Day Training

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 will be closed for Staff Training.

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 will be closed for Staff Training.

MCLS Branches Closed for All Staff Day Training

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 will be closed for Staff Training.

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 will be closed for Staff Training.

Lego Fun

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

Puzzle in a Day

Puzzle In A Day

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 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!

Kid Friendly Movie Night

Kid Friendly Movie Night

Monday, May 11, 2026 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.

Lego Fun

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

Lego Fun

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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