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Lego Fun

Saturday, June 28, 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. 

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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. 

Summer Lunch Program

Monday, June 30, 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
Register Now
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.

Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Arts and Crafts

Monday, June 30, 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
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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.

Monday Afternoon Movies

Monday, June 30, 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
Register Now
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

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

Monday, June 30, 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.

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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.

Mindful Art

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Unwind, create, and find inner peace with Mindful Art, a calming and creative program designed to nurture your mind and spirit.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unwind, create, and find inner peace with Mindful Art, a calming and creative program designed to nurture your mind and spirit.

Community Jigsaw Puzzle-Frenchtown-Dixie

All Day 7/1 - 7/31
Library at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors

Stop by during library hours and work on our community puzzle. When a puzzle gets finished, a new one will be started. Stay for a short amount of time, or stay for a little longer. 

We look forward to seeing you!

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Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Stop by during library hours and work on our community puzzle. When a puzzle gets finished, a new one will be started. Stay for a short amount of time, or stay for a little longer. 

We look forward to seeing you!

Summer Lunch Program

Tuesday, July 1, 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
Register Now
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.

Summer Reading: Color Our World

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Carleton Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
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...

Registration Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
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)

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.

Lego Mania

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Enjoy some afternoon Lego play with your friends.  

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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Enjoy some afternoon Lego play with your friends.  

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

Tuesday, July 1, 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.

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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.

Art Around the World, Ida Library's Summer Reading Program

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

This year's summer reading theme is "Color Your World." At Ida we intend to do just that with hands-on arts and crafts from all over the globe.

Registration Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

This year's summer reading theme is "Color Your World." At Ida we intend to do just that with hands-on arts and crafts from all over the globe.

Summer Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Calling Bedford homeschool families! Come and join your library at the park this summer to meet new friends, hang out, play games, visit the Bookmobile, and more! Bring your lunch and get ready to have a FUNtastic summer!

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Calling Bedford homeschool families! Come and join your library at the park this summer to meet new friends, hang out, play games, visit the Bookmobile, and more! Bring your lunch and get ready to have a FUNtastic summer!

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.

Please Dress for Weather

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

Summer Lunch Program

Wednesday, July 2, 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
Register Now
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.

Summer Lunch Program

Thursday, July 3, 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
Register Now
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.

Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Show and Popcorn

Thursday, July 3, 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! Thursdays we will watch a show on the big screen and enjoy popcorn!

Registration Open
Register Now
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! Thursdays we will watch a show on the big screen and enjoy popcorn!

Summer Reading

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Program Type:
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...

View Details
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
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. 

Disclaimer(s)

Please Dress for Weather

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

Independence 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 Independence 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 Independence Day.

 

Event Flyer

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. 

View Details
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. 

The MCLS Bookmobile

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.

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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.

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
Register Now
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.

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
View Details
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.

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
Register Now
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

Beads into something

Beaded Jewelry Crafts

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Attention all teens & tweens….Join us as we sit back with friends and make some beaded jewelry! All supplies are provided no registration required. 

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

Attention all teens & tweens….Join us as we sit back with friends and make some beaded jewelry! All supplies are provided no registration required.