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Just the Facts Book Club

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Room C at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Book Clubs:

Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.

Event Details:

If you like to read thought-provoking non-fiction books, join us for Just the Facts book club on the last Wednesday of each month at 11:00 am. Rather than reading a single title to...

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.

If you like to read thought-provoking non-fiction books, join us for Just the Facts book club on the last Wednesday of each month at 11:00 am.

Book cover, The Luminaries.

FantaSci Book Club

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Ellis Fanta-Sci book club is the only Fantasy and Science Fiction book club in the Monroe County Library System! Join as us we read and discuss books that explore technolo...

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Ellis Fanta-Sci book club is the only Fantasy and Science Fiction book club in the Monroe County Library System! 

Thanksgiving 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 Thanksgiving 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 Thanksgiving Day.

 

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Lego Fun

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Event Details:

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. 

80s VHS Aerobics

Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: General, Health & Wellness

Community Jigsaw Puzzle-Frenchtown-Dixie

All Day 12/1 - 12/29
Library at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
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....

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!

Yoga with Dianne

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

“Yoga with Diane”  A FREE, one hour community Yoga class.  Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this class is designed for all  levels, all ages. You will&nb...

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

“Yoga with Diane”  A FREE, one hour community Yoga class.  Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this class is designed for all  levels, all ages.

Machine Sock Knitting

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Ida Library Crankers, a machine sock knitting group, meets once a month in the Ida Library Community Room. Everyone is welcome. Bring your sock knitting machine or come and learn a...

Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ida Library Crankers, a machine sock knitting group, meets once a month in the Ida Library Community Room. Everyone is welcome. Bring your sock knitting machine or come and learn about sock knitting with machines.

Dundee Book Club

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The Dundee Branch Book Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. on the lower level of the library.Everyone is welcome, and books are available at the library.Januar...

Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Dundee Branch Book Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. on the lower level of the library.

Everyone is welcome, and books are available at the library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Mystery They Read Book Club

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Book Clubs:

Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.

Event Details:

Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month, 6:00pm-7:00pmJanuary - No MeetingFebruary 5- Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions by Mario GiordanoMarch 5- The Housemaid by Fr...

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.

Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month, 6:00pm-7:00pm

January - No Meeting

February 5- Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions by Mario Giordano

March 5- The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

Bedford Flower & Garden Club

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
Event Details:

The purpose of the Bedford Flower & Garden Club is to educate, share, and promote the joys of gardening. This goal is accomplished through our numerous activities such as, mont...

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

The purpose of the Bedford Flower & Garden Club is to educate, share, and promote the joys of gardening.

Life is a Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Blue Bush Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Life is a Mystery Book Club List 2025 We typically meet on the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm  January 8, 2025            &nb...

Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Life is a Mystery Book Club List 2025 

We typically meet on the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm 

 

Adult Color & Chat

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General
Age Group:
Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you love to color? Join us for some coloring fun! Bring your pencils, paint, markers or diamond painting and a fun attitude.

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Event Details:

Do you love to color? Join us for some coloring fun! Bring your pencils, paint, markers or diamond painting and a fun attitude.

A Common Thread

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Piano Sitting Area at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Bring your projects such as knitting, cross-stitch, or crochet work and be a part of our group! Join us on the first and third Thursday of every month to share your projects and a ...

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Piano Sitting Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your projects such as knitting, cross-stitch, or crochet work and be a part of our group! Join us on the first and third Thursday of every month to share your projects and a "common thread" with others!

Pause & Paint

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us on the First Thursday of the month to paint a project or a picture. This is a self-guided program. Please have an idea of a project you would like to paint.

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us on the First Thursday of the month to paint a project or a picture. This is a self-guided program. Please have an idea of a project you would like to paint.

Image of the flyer

Historical Fiction Book Club

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Study Room at Newport Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

All readers are welcome to join us as we read and discuss Historical Fiction books. Copies of the books can be picked up at the library. Discussions will be on the first Thursday o...

Library Branch: Newport Branch
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

All readers are welcome to join us as we read and discuss Historical Fiction books. Copies of the books can be picked up at the library. Discussions will be on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm.

Flyer with list of themes for the year.

Carleton Savvy Cook Bookers

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room at Carleton Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling all cooks and readers. Join us at our Carleton Savvy Cook Bookers book club. Each month a new chef/theme will be selected and cookbooks will be available for check out. The...

Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Calling all cooks and readers. Join us at our Carleton Savvy Cook Bookers book club. Each month a new chef/theme will be selected and cookbooks will be available for check out.

Event Flyer

Lego Fun

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Event Details:

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. 

Make Crafts Happen

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you like to craft but have too many distractions at home? Bring your projects to the Frenchtown-Dixie Library to work on them. Don't have a current project? There might be some ...

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you like to craft but have too many distractions at home? Bring your projects to the Frenchtown-Dixie Library to work on them. Don't have a current project?

80s VHS Aerobics

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: General, Health & Wellness

Yoga with Dianne

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

“Yoga with Diane”  A FREE, one hour community Yoga class.  Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this class is designed for all  levels, all ages. You will&nb...

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

“Yoga with Diane”  A FREE, one hour community Yoga class.  Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this class is designed for all  levels, all ages.

Knitting & Crochet

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

All are welcome to come on the second Tuesday of each month with your knitting or crochet project to share, and work on. We would love to expand our group! 

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

All are welcome to come on the second Tuesday of each month with your knitting or crochet project to share, and work on. We would love to expand our group! 

I Love a Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Historical Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Library at South Rockwood Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If you love historical fiction or want to try something new,  join us every second Wednesday of the month here are at the branch!Use the link to find the this month's book tit...

Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

If you love historical fiction or want to try something new,  join us every second Wednesday of the month here are at the branch!

Use the link to find the this month's book title!