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A.T.L.A.S. (At The Library After School)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children

Every week looks a little different- there will be activities such as crafting, painting, and gaming to name a few! This is a place to study, have a snack, visit with friends, and unwind.

Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Every week looks a little different- there will be activities such as crafting, painting, and gaming to name a few! This is a place to study, have a snack, visit with friends, and unwind.

Build and Create - Legos & STEM Acitivies

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages, Children

We'll provide the Lego's and other building blocks. You provide the imagination. There will also be some STEM activities during this time. This is an open program so come anytime from 10 - 1 pm and have fun building and getting creative.

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

We'll provide the Lego's and other building blocks. You provide the imagination. There will also be some STEM activities during this time. This is an open program so come anytime from 10 - 1 pm and have fun building and getting creative.

Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy dinners for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy dinners for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

The MCLS Bookmobile

Small Steps Big Dreams Preschool

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:45am
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.

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.

Child coloring

Mini Movers

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library at South Rockwood Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

Playgroup

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
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 Play Group is for Children from Birth to School Age with parents or caregivers accompanying. We will be spending time for everyone to interact through playing, sharing, climbing, caring and story reading!

Come join the fun!!

Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
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 Play Group is for Children from Birth to School Age with parents or caregivers accompanying. We will be spending time for everyone to interact through playing, sharing, climbing, caring and story reading!

Come join the fun!!

The MCLS Bookmobile

Raisinville Preschool

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:30am
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.

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.

Child coloring

Mini Movers

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library at South Rockwood Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

Homeschool Book Club flyer

Homeschool Book Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 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.

Registration Open
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.

Waterloo Library Visit

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: General

Meet Up & Eat Up (Snack)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Comics and Colas

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Students grade 3 and above are invited to the library for some comics and colas.  We'll have a variety of comic books to look at, and some interesting cola (pop) flavors to try.  Please register, and come sip and flip with us!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Students grade 3 and above are invited to the library for some comics and colas.  We'll have a variety of comic books to look at, and some interesting cola (pop) flavors to try.  Please register, and come sip and flip with us!

Homework Helpers

Homework Helpers

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Homework Helpers & Study Groups
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

National Honor Society students from Summerfield High School will be at the library to help you with your homework.  Please note that Homework Helpers will not be held on half days, when school is cancelled or if the library is closed.

Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Homework Helpers & Study Groups
Event Details:

National Honor Society students from Summerfield High School will be at the library to help you with your homework.  Please note that Homework Helpers will not be held on half days, when school is cancelled or if the library is closed.

A.T.L.A.S. (At The Library After School)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children

Every week looks a little different- there will be activities such as crafting, painting, and gaming to name a few! This is a place to study, have a snack, visit with friends, and unwind.

Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Every week looks a little different- there will be activities such as crafting, painting, and gaming to name a few! This is a place to study, have a snack, visit with friends, and unwind.

Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy dinners for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy dinners for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Santa Visit

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens

Join us for this delightful evening to kick off the Christmas season.

Santa will be visiting the Frenchtown Dixie branch library.  Please register your children 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this delightful evening to kick off the Christmas season.

Santa will be visiting the Frenchtown Dixie branch library.  Please register your children 

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.

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.

Holiday Bingo & Cookie Decorating

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Educational, Gaming, General
Age Group:
Children, Family

The 12 Days of Christmas at the Ellis Library & Reference Center

On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: 

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

The 12 Days of Christmas at the Ellis Library & Reference Center

On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: 

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.

The MCLS Bookmobile

Rocking Horse Daycare

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
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.

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.

Fun Fridays

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Fun Friday is a special Storytime where we do a lot of dancing and music activities.  We also read interactive books and have time for social play.  Great for toddlers and preschoolers who love to move and groove!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fun Friday is a special Storytime where we do a lot of dancing and music activities.  We also read interactive books and have time for social play.  Great for toddlers and preschoolers who love to move and groove!

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.

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library at Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
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...

Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

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.

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.

Flyer

Elf School

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Library at Erie Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Do you have what it takes to be a full-fledged elf?  You will learn all the necessary skills needed to perform elf duties, earn your elf certificate and even an elf name. Registration is limited so register today!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to be a full-fledged elf?  You will learn all the necessary skills needed to perform elf duties, earn your elf certificate and even an elf name. Registration is limited so register today!

Merry Mayhem - Dundee Family Christmas Craft

Merry Mayhem

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens

Grab your reindeer ears and head over to the Dundee Branch Library for a morning of MERRY MAYHEM!

Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Grab your reindeer ears and head over to the Dundee Branch Library for a morning of MERRY MAYHEM!

grinchmas party

Grinchmas Party!

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General
Age Group:
Children, Family

He once stole Christmas from every Who

But became a good guy, it is true

We'll have a party for him this year

With a fun activities at the library here

So stop on by this December

For a great time you'll remember!

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

He once stole Christmas from every Who

But became a good guy, it is true

We'll have a party for him this year

With a fun activities at the library here

So stop on by this December

For a great time you'll remember!

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.

Event Flyer

Lego Fun

Saturday, December 13, 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.