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Downtown Monroe: Color Our World with Kindness

All Day 6/16 - 7/31
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

Participating downtown Monroe businesses will display a post with an act of kindness. Write down the act of kindness to the corresponds business on our Summer Reading "Color Our World with Kindness" form.

Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Participating downtown Monroe businesses will display a post with an act of kindness. Write down the act of kindness to the corresponds business on our Summer Reading "Color Our World with Kindness" form.

Carleton Library "Color Our World" Adult Summer Reading

All Day 6/16 - 8/16
Carleton Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults

                                                                

Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

                                                                

Adult Summer Reading

All Day 6/16 - 8/29
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Adults, why should kids have all the fun? Read 5 titles this summer and turn in your card for a chance to win a prize at the end of August.  All prizes provided by the Friends of the Summerfield-Petersburg Library.

Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Adults, why should kids have all the fun? Read 5 titles this summer and turn in your card for a chance to win a prize at the end of August.  All prizes provided by the Friends of the Summerfield-Petersburg Library.

Summer Reading for Adults

All Day 6/16 - 8/29
Ida Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Read a book and fill out a raffle ticket for a chance to win a gift card from a local business.  One drawing per week. 

Library Branch: Ida Branch
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Read a book and fill out a raffle ticket for a chance to win a gift card from a local business.  One drawing per week. 

Image says "Color Our World" with a rainbow above and below.

Adult Summer Reading

All Day 6/16 - 8/30
Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Why should kids have all the fun? Summer Reading is for adults, too!

Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Why should kids have all the fun? Summer Reading is for adults, too!

Teen Summer Reading

All Day 6/16 - 8/31
Library at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Read 3 books or 6 graphic novels to redeem a slip for a scratch off prize ticket which could include entry for a grand prize at the end of summer!

Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Read 3 books or 6 graphic novels to redeem a slip for a scratch off prize ticket which could include entry for a grand prize at the end of summer!

Bedford Adult Summer Reading

06/24/2025 @ 8:00am to 08/31/2025 @ 8:00pm
Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Read this summer and be entered to win prizes, including Kroger gift cards! For every 30 minutes read, color in a bubble on your reading tracker bookmark.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Read this summer and be entered to win prizes, including Kroger gift cards! For every 30 minutes read, color in a bubble on your reading tracker bookmark.

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!

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!

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Crochet Pattern of the Month

All Day 7/1 - 7/31
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take and Make
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come pick up our crochet patterns of the month to make an easy crochet project.

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take and Make
Event Details:

Come pick up our crochet patterns of the month to make an easy crochet project.

Find the Rock of the Month

All Day 7/1 - 7/31
Library at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages

Find the painted rock that is hidden @ the Frenchtown-Dixie Library and bring it to the circulation desk for a prize. There will a picture of the rock in the Children's Area. Happy hunting!

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Find the painted rock that is hidden @ the Frenchtown-Dixie Library and bring it to the circulation desk for a prize. There will a picture of the rock in the Children's Area. Happy hunting!

FUN!!!!! Newport Activity Puzzle Pack

All Day 7/1 - 7/31
Newport Branch
Program Type:
Take and Make
Age Group:
All Ages
Take and Make:

Pick up a packet with the supplies needed to create your very own craft from the comfort of home.

Come and pick up an Activity packet.

Enjoy completing the Activity/Puzzle pages.

Put your name and phone number on each page because each completed page is an entry into a drawing for a gift basket!!!

Library Branch: Newport Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Take and Make
Event Details:

Pick up a packet with the supplies needed to create your very own craft from the comfort of home.

Come and pick up an Activity packet.

Enjoy completing the Activity/Puzzle pages.

Put your name and phone number on each page because each completed page is an entry into a drawing for a gift basket!!!

Puzzle Fun Pack

All Day 7/1 - 7/31
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Take and Make
Age Group:
Adults

Just stop by the Frenchtown-Dixie Library and pick up our new Puzzle Fun Pack. Completed pages can be returned by the end of the month.

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take and Make
Event Details:

Just stop by the Frenchtown-Dixie Library and pick up our new Puzzle Fun Pack. Completed pages can be returned by the end of the month.

Teen Summer Reading - Blind Date with a Book

All Day 7/14 - 7/25
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Tweens and Teens - it is time for a Blind Date with a Book!  Stop in the library and select a wrapped book.  Enjoy the goodies wrapped with it, read the book, and return the review slip for a chance to win a prize!

Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Tweens and Teens - it is time for a Blind Date with a Book!  Stop in the library and select a wrapped book.  Enjoy the goodies wrapped with it, read the book, and return the review slip for a chance to win a prize!

Teen Summer Reading - Blind Date with a Book

All Day 7/14 - 7/25
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Tweens and Teens - it is time for a Blind Date with a Book!  Stop in the library and select a wrapped book.  Enjoy the goodies wrapped with it, read the book, and return the review slip for a chance to win a prize!

Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Tweens and Teens - it is time for a Blind Date with a Book!  Stop in the library and select a wrapped book.  Enjoy the goodies wrapped with it, read the book, and return the review slip for a chance to win a prize!

Chess Club

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:45pm
Fireplace Area at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages

The Bedford Chess club returns on Tuesdays. Chess sets are provided. Everyone of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

The Bedford Chess club returns on Tuesdays. Chess sets are provided. Everyone of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join.

Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper)

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Program Type:
Meal Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

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

Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program
Event Details:

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

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.

Quilt Love - Youth Sewing Class

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Get ready for 6 weeks of creative fun in our quilting class! Perfect for ages 10 and up, this class is for anyone excited to dive into the world of quilting. We'll get comfy with sewing machines and learn the basics of making a quilt.

Event Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for 6 weeks of creative fun in our quilting class! Perfect for ages 10 and up, this class is for anyone excited to dive into the world of quilting. We'll get comfy with sewing machines and learn the basics of making a quilt.

Summer Music Series Flyer

Summer Music Series

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
South Parking Lot at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
All Ages, Family, Adults

Bedford Library's Summer Music Series is thrilled to be back this year with lively music, delicious food trucks, yard games, and family fun.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: South Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Family, Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Bedford Library's Summer Music Series is thrilled to be back this year with lively music, delicious food trucks, yard games, and family fun.

Summer Reading Program

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Family

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and get ready to relax and spend time family, and have some summer fun. In case of inclement weather, we will hold the concert in the Community Room inside the library.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Family
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and get ready to relax and spend time family, and have some summer fun. In case of inclement weather, we will hold the concert in the Community Room inside the library.

Dundee Sourdough Program

Demystifying SourDough

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Educational, General
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Are you ready to jump o the sourdough bandwagon? Or maybe you already have and need to know what's next!

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Event Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational, General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you ready to jump o the sourdough bandwagon? Or maybe you already have and need to know what's next!

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.

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Bedford Home Delivery

All Day
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Program Type:
Senior Delivery Service
Age Group:
Seniors

If you are a Senior and unable to come to the library because of special circumstances we will deliver library materials to your home. We deliver and pick up your returns once a month. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Senior Delivery Service
Event Details:

If you are a Senior and unable to come to the library because of special circumstances we will deliver library materials to your home. We deliver and pick up your returns once a month. 

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Ivor J Lindsay Senior Housing

All Day
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Program Type:
Senior Delivery Service
Age Group:
Seniors

If you are a Senior and unable to come to the library because of special circumstances we will deliver library materials to your home. We deliver and pick up your returns once a month. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Senior Delivery Service
Event Details:

If you are a Senior and unable to come to the library because of special circumstances we will deliver library materials to your home. We deliver and pick up your returns once a month. 

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Baby Group

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room at Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Baby Group is for children under 2 and an accompanying caregiver.  We'll have a short Storytime section with some music and books, we'll do some interactive or sensory activities, then have some open playtime for social interaction.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Baby Group is for children under 2 and an accompanying caregiver.  We'll have a short Storytime section with some music and books, we'll do some interactive or sensory activities, then have some open playtime for social interaction.

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.

The MCLS Bookmobile

Climb Up To Kindergarten-Samaria Park

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Family
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: Family
Program Type: Bookmobile

The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.