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Better Together Book Club

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Better Together Book Club : is a welcoming group designed for teens and adult with challenging communication skills, to connect with each other and have FUN!  Supporting family and friends are always welcome.

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

Better Together Book Club : is a welcoming group designed for teens and adult with challenging communication skills, to connect with each other and have FUN!  Supporting family and friends are always welcome.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Monroe County Civil War Roundtable

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

The Three General Presidents

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: History
Event Details:

The Three General Presidents

This event is in the "Adults" group

Hofu-Mifa Book Club on Zoom

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

All readers are welcome to join us as we read and discuss books with an emphasis on Japanese culture/history with our friends in Hofu, Japan and members of MIFA.  Discussions will be on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm Monroe local

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

All readers are welcome to join us as we read and discuss books with an emphasis on Japanese culture/history with our friends in Hofu, Japan and members of MIFA.  Discussions will be on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm Monroe local

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Get out and stretch your way to feeling better mentally and physically. Chair yoga is a low impact way to fitness and everyone can participate regardless of physical or health limitations! Jessica Bannon will be your instructor.

Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Get out and stretch your way to feeling better mentally and physically. Chair yoga is a low impact way to fitness and everyone can participate regardless of physical or health limitations! Jessica Bannon will be your instructor.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dungeons & Dragons

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

D&D is a fantasy roleplaying game that is like a combination of a board game and storytelling. Dungeon Masters lead their group through experiences in worlds of heroic fantasy.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

D&D is a fantasy roleplaying game that is like a combination of a board game and storytelling. Dungeon Masters lead their group through experiences in worlds of heroic fantasy.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Perennial Plant Share

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Parking Lot at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Adults

Late summer is the perfect time to divide and transplant perennials!

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: South Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Late summer is the perfect time to divide and transplant perennials!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Procraftinate

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Procraftinate 

Procraftinate: avoidance of adult responsibilities to partake in art and craft projects.

Join us to make a craft and put off that other thing you need to get done, just a little longer.  

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Procraftinate 

Procraftinate: avoidance of adult responsibilities to partake in art and craft projects.

Join us to make a craft and put off that other thing you need to get done, just a little longer.  

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Computers 101

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Ever need help with computers? We know that computers are always changing and more things are becoming digital these days. Come to the Computer 101 series!

Event Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ever need help with computers? We know that computers are always changing and more things are becoming digital these days. Come to the Computer 101 series!

This event is in the "All Ages" 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Lego Fun

Saturday, September 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Get out and stretch your way to feeling better mentally and physically. Chair yoga is a low impact way to fitness and everyone can participate regardless of physical or health limitations! Jessica Bannon will be your instructor.

Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Get out and stretch your way to feeling better mentally and physically. Chair yoga is a low impact way to fitness and everyone can participate regardless of physical or health limitations! Jessica Bannon will be your instructor.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Stretching and Strength

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for some light strength building exercises, easy movement and stretching.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for some light strength building exercises, easy movement and stretching.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Yoga with Dianne

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults, Seniors

“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.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Flower Pounding Craft Night

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Join the staff of the Ida Branch Library for a fun evening of crafting. 

Please bring flowers, any flowers from your garden will do. Also bring a hammer or rubber mallet.

 

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

Join the staff of the Ida Branch Library for a fun evening of crafting. 

Please bring flowers, any flowers from your garden will do. Also bring a hammer or rubber mallet.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Quizzical

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Gaming, General
Age Group:
Teens, Family, Adults

Teams of up to 5 persons are invited to compete in a free, multi-round trivia competition! Refreshments provided. Registration is open to the first 6 teams.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: Gaming, General
Event Details:

Teams of up to 5 persons are invited to compete in a free, multi-round trivia competition! Refreshments provided. Registration is open to the first 6 teams.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Adult Afternoon Craft

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Each month, we will provide supplies and instructions for you to make a craft here in the library.  Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each month, we will provide supplies and instructions for you to make a craft here in the library.  Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dorsch Afternoon Book Club

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

New members are always welcome as we discuss the following books:

January - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

February - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer

Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

New members are always welcome as we discuss the following books:

January - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

February - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafting and Chatting

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your unfinished craft projects in to work on among friends.  Share your knowledge and learn something new. Coloring pages will be available for those who are in between projects. 

Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your unfinished craft projects in to work on among friends.  Share your knowledge and learn something new. Coloring pages will be available for those who are in between projects. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Frenchtown-Dixie Book Club

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Piano Sitting Area at Frenchtown – Dixie 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.

Join our cozy Tuesday night book club. We read all genres and meet the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. Our 2025 dates and selections are: 

JANUARY 21 - The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden 

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Piano Sitting Area
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.

Join our cozy Tuesday night book club. We read all genres and meet the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. Our 2025 dates and selections are: 

JANUARY 21 - The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bedford Artists and Crafters

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Bedford Artists & Crafters to discuss all things art! Meetings include a discussion followed by an art demo or an informal talk. New members are welcome!

Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6 - 7:30 pm.

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

Join the Bedford Artists & Crafters to discuss all things art! Meetings include a discussion followed by an art demo or an informal talk. New members are welcome!

Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6 - 7:30 pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Club

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

We will discuss Trust by Hernan Diaz

Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

We will discuss Trust by Hernan Diaz

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bedford Herb Group

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room C at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults

Do you like cooking with herbs, and gardening? We would love for you to join our herb group that meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Anyone is welcome! 

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

Do you like cooking with herbs, and gardening? We would love for you to join our herb group that meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Anyone is welcome! 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Try Tai Chi

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

This is a soft movement class designed for those who have wanted to try Tai Chi and those who understand the principle. This class is for everyone. Tai Chi is a form of Martial Arts that can improve balance, flexibility, strength and memory.

Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This is a soft movement class designed for those who have wanted to try Tai Chi and those who understand the principle. This class is for everyone. Tai Chi is a form of Martial Arts that can improve balance, flexibility, strength and memory.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Dundee Inspirational Book Club

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Dundee Inspirational Book Club meets the third Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. on the lower level of the library. 

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

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

The Dundee Inspirational Book Club meets the third Wednesday of every month at 2 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sit, Chat, Finish that!~

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Blue Bush Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Spend an evening finishing those projects you have stored away for a later day. You can learn new things or just enjoy your project while chatting with others.

Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Spend an evening finishing those projects you have stored away for a later day. You can learn new things or just enjoy your project while chatting with others.