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Lego Fun

Saturday, July 5, 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Yogi Bears

Sunday, July 6, 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.

Registration Open
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Yogi Bears

Sunday, July 6, 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
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Triumph Academy Summer School

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:30am
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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Lawn at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

We'll enjoy summer and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities, and a little yoga on the library's lawn.  Please bring a towel or blanket for the ground.  In case of bad weather, we will move inside.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

We'll enjoy summer and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities, and a little yoga on the library's lawn.  Please bring a towel or blanket for the ground.  In case of bad weather, we will move inside.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime Yoga and Make Your Own Healthy Snack

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Yoga helps children experiment with breath, stillness and self-regulation, while the physical poses assist in building gross and fine motor skills, coordination, balance and strength.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Yoga helps children experiment with breath, stillness and self-regulation, while the physical poses assist in building gross and fine motor skills, coordination, balance and strength.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Storytime

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library at South Rockwood 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: South Rockwood 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Summer Moves and Grooves

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Summer Moves and Grooves is an interactive gathering with a focus on extra movement opportunities.  We'll always enjoy music and rhythm activities plus something fun such as rhythm sticks, animal movement or bonus dancing!

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

Summer Moves and Grooves is an interactive gathering with a focus on extra movement opportunities.  We'll always enjoy music and rhythm activities plus something fun such as rhythm sticks, animal movement or bonus dancing!

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Lawn at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

We'll enjoy summer and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities, and a little yoga on the library's lawn.  Please bring a towel or blanket for the ground.  In case of bad weather, we will move inside.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

We'll enjoy summer and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities, and a little yoga on the library's lawn.  Please bring a towel or blanket for the ground.  In case of bad weather, we will move inside.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Summer Lunch Program

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Chapter Book Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Meal Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
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.

This program is open to those 18 years of age and under at no cost. 

To ensure that we have enough meals, please register.  

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This program is open to those 18 years of age and under at no cost. 

To ensure that we have enough meals, please register.  

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Arts and Crafts

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Meal Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
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.

Join us all summer for a delicious meal for the kids and a fun activity afterwards! Mondays will be arts and crafts.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Meal Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Join us all summer for a delicious meal for the kids and a fun activity afterwards! Mondays will be arts and crafts.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Monday Afternoon Movies

Monday, July 7, 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

Registration Open
Registration Required
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

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Summer Moves and Grooves

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Summer Moves and Grooves is an interactive gathering with a focus on extra movement opportunities.  We'll always enjoy music and rhythm activities plus something fun such as rhythm sticks, animal movement or bonus dancing!

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

Summer Moves and Grooves is an interactive gathering with a focus on extra movement opportunities.  We'll always enjoy music and rhythm activities plus something fun such as rhythm sticks, animal movement or bonus dancing!

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Puzzles and Pictures

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library at Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschool, Children

Puzzles and pictures is an open time of creativity at the library!  We'll have a variety of jigsaw puzzles for all levels and we'll have other puzzling challenges, such as tangrams.

Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Puzzles and pictures is an open time of creativity at the library!  We'll have a variety of jigsaw puzzles for all levels and we'll have other puzzling challenges, such as tangrams.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Summer Reading: Color Our World!

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library at South Rockwood Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Summer Reading:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activ...

Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. 

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

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

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

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: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Please Dress for Weather

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

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Stained Glass Magic

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Library at Erie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Summer Reading:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activ...

Bring the beauty of stained glass to life with simple craft materials. No special skills required - just creativity and a love to color.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. 

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community. 

Bring the beauty of stained glass to life with simple craft materials. No special skills required - just creativity and a love to color.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Summer Reading Program

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Library at Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Summer Reading:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activ...

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. 

Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. 

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community. 

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Small Steps Big Dreams Summer Camp

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Summer Book Club

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Chapter Book Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Book Club, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

Help the summer slide! Join us for a summer book club for children aged 7-12. We will read a title, discuss it, and then complete fun activities. 

Our summer title will be "Misty of Chincoteague" by Marguerite Henry

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help the summer slide! Join us for a summer book club for children aged 7-12. We will read a title, discuss it, and then complete fun activities. 

Our summer title will be "Misty of Chincoteague" by Marguerite Henry

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Summer Reading - Color Our World!! Neon Dance Party (and Neon Art) with Beverly Meyer the Music Lady!

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Upstairs Library Space at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Summer Reading:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activ...

Join us for six- weeks of Summer Reading at the Dundee Branch Library.

Children in grades Kindergarten - sixth grade may drop-in on Tuesday's at 10 am for programing.

Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. 

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community. 

Join us for six- weeks of Summer Reading at the Dundee Branch Library.

Children in grades Kindergarten - sixth grade may drop-in on Tuesday's at 10 am for programing.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Build and Create - Legos & STEM Acitivies

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Summer Reading - Beach Bonanza

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Summer Reading:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activ...

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. 

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community. 

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Summer Reading - Color Your World with Caring

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Summer Reading:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activ...

This week in Maybee we are learning about the attribute or caring and exploring fiber arts.  Please note that we are doing many artistic projects this summer and you should come dressed for mess!  

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. 

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community. 

This week in Maybee we are learning about the attribute or caring and exploring fiber arts.  Please note that we are doing many artistic projects this summer and you should come dressed for mess!