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New Year's Day

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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.

 

After School Craft and Build

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens

Come to the library every first Tuesday of the month, October through May, for a fun activity!  We'll have an artsy project as well as a building activity or challenge.

Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Event Details:

Come to the library every first Tuesday of the month, October through May, for a fun activity!  We'll have an artsy project as well as a building activity or challenge.

The MCLS Bookmobile

St. Michael's

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 8:30am - 2:00pm
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.

CRAFTERNOONS for kids

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Library at Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Back by popular demand!!!

Afterschool/afternoon crafting with friends!!  

It is always fun and exciting to craft with pals.  Join us on the second Wednesday of the month for a fun craft.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Back by popular demand!!!

Afterschool/afternoon crafting with friends!!  

It is always fun and exciting to craft with pals.  Join us on the second Wednesday of the month for a fun craft.

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.

Homeschool Book Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Bedford Library's Homeschool Book Club is back for the 2025-2026 school year with an updated format.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bedford Library's Homeschool Book Club is back for the 2025-2026 school year with an updated format.

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

St. Charles Academy

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
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, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile

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

Lego Saturdays

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens

Join us on the third Saturday each month for our Lego building fun day . Participants can use imaginations or choose a specific challenge activity to create each month. Legos provided. No registration required.

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

Join us on the third Saturday each month for our Lego building fun day . Participants can use imaginations or choose a specific challenge activity to create each month. Legos provided. No registration required.

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.

Read & Create - An Early Literacy/STEM Program

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Children

This program will take place on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month (Except for the summer months we will only be meeting once a month on specific Saturdays) and is geared towards 4 -6 year old kids who are just starting their reading adven

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

This program will take place on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month (Except for the summer months we will only be meeting once a month on specific Saturdays) and is geared towards 4 -6 year old kids who are just starting their reading adven

The MCLS Bookmobile

St. Patrick's School

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
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, Tweens, Teens
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.

The MCLS Bookmobile

Zion Lutheran

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
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, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile

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

After School Craft and Build

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens

Come to the library every first Tuesday of the month, October through May, for a fun activity!  We'll have an artsy project as well as a building activity or challenge.

Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Event Details:

Come to the library every first Tuesday of the month, October through May, for a fun activity!  We'll have an artsy project as well as a building activity or challenge.

Read & Create - An Early Literacy/STEM Program

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Children

This program will take place on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month (Except for the summer months we will only be meeting once a month on specific Saturdays) and is geared towards 4 -6 year old kids who are just starting their reading adven

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

This program will take place on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month (Except for the summer months we will only be meeting once a month on specific Saturdays) and is geared towards 4 -6 year old kids who are just starting their reading adven

The MCLS Bookmobile

St. Michael's

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 8:30am - 2:00pm
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.

CRAFTERNOONS for kids

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Library at Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Back by popular demand!!!

Afterschool/afternoon crafting with friends!!  

It is always fun and exciting to craft with pals.  Join us on the second Wednesday of the month for a fun craft.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Back by popular demand!!!

Afterschool/afternoon crafting with friends!!  

It is always fun and exciting to craft with pals.  Join us on the second Wednesday of the month for a fun craft.

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.

Homeschool Book Club

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Bedford Library's Homeschool Book Club is back for the 2025-2026 school year with an updated format.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bedford Library's Homeschool Book Club is back for the 2025-2026 school year with an updated format.

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

St. Patrick's School

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
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, Tweens, Teens
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.

The MCLS Bookmobile

St. Charles Academy

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
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, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile

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

Lego Saturdays

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens

Join us on the third Saturday each month for our Lego building fun day . Participants can use imaginations or choose a specific challenge activity to create each month. Legos provided. No registration required.

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

Join us on the third Saturday each month for our Lego building fun day . Participants can use imaginations or choose a specific challenge activity to create each month. Legos provided. No registration required.

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.

Read & Create - An Early Literacy/STEM Program

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Children

This program will take place on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month (Except for the summer months we will only be meeting once a month on specific Saturdays) and is geared towards 4 -6 year old kids who are just starting their reading adven

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

This program will take place on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month (Except for the summer months we will only be meeting once a month on specific Saturdays) and is geared towards 4 -6 year old kids who are just starting their reading adven

The MCLS Bookmobile

Zion Lutheran

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
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, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile

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

After School Craft and Build

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens

Come to the library every first Tuesday of the month, October through May, for a fun activity!  We'll have an artsy project as well as a building activity or challenge.

Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Event Details:

Come to the library every first Tuesday of the month, October through May, for a fun activity!  We'll have an artsy project as well as a building activity or challenge.

Read & Create - An Early Literacy/STEM Program

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Children

This program will take place on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month (Except for the summer months we will only be meeting once a month on specific Saturdays) and is geared towards 4 -6 year old kids who are just starting their reading adven

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

This program will take place on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month (Except for the summer months we will only be meeting once a month on specific Saturdays) and is geared towards 4 -6 year old kids who are just starting their reading adven

The MCLS Bookmobile

St. Michael's

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 8:30am - 2:00pm
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.

CRAFTERNOONS for kids

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Library at Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Back by popular demand!!!

Afterschool/afternoon crafting with friends!!  

It is always fun and exciting to craft with pals.  Join us on the second Wednesday of the month for a fun craft.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Back by popular demand!!!

Afterschool/afternoon crafting with friends!!  

It is always fun and exciting to craft with pals.  Join us on the second Wednesday of the month for a fun craft.

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.