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I Love a Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
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

Middle School Book Club

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Blue Bush Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Tweens

Middle School Book Club 

 

January 14, 2026   The Umbrella Mouse 

February 11, 2026  Number the Stars 

March 13, 2026  Adventures with Waffles 

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

Middle School Book Club 

 

January 14, 2026   The Umbrella Mouse 

February 11, 2026  Number the Stars 

March 13, 2026  Adventures with Waffles 

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Petersburg Book Club

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
History Room at Summerfield – Petersburg 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.

All meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 4pm

2025 selections:

January      The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

February    Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano

Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: History Room
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.

All meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 4pm

2025 selections:

January      The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

February    Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano

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Petersburg Novels at Night Book Club

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fireplace at Summerfield – Petersburg 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.

All meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 6pm (except November, it will be the third Wednesday)

2025 selections:

January      The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Fireplace
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.

All meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 6pm (except November, it will be the third Wednesday)

2025 selections:

January      The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

Soup for the soul book club

Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

January 8 - Storm Warning - Elizabeth Goddard

February 12 - When the Jessamine Grows - Donna Everhart

March 12 - Tending Roses - Lisa Wingate

April 9 - The Summer of Yes - Courtney Walsh

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.

January 8 - Storm Warning - Elizabeth Goddard

February 12 - When the Jessamine Grows - Donna Everhart

March 12 - Tending Roses - Lisa Wingate

April 9 - The Summer of Yes - Courtney Walsh

Inspirational Book Club

Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Blue Bush Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

2026 BLUE BUSH INSPIRATIONAL BOOK CLUB LIST 

We meet on the second Thursday of every month from 11:00am-12:30pm for our book discussion. Please feel free to join us. 

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

2026 BLUE BUSH INSPIRATIONAL BOOK CLUB LIST 

We meet on the second Thursday of every month from 11:00am-12:30pm for our book discussion. Please feel free to join us. 

My Friends by Fredrick Backman

Ida Branch Book Club

Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Library at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

All meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ida Branch Library. New members are always welcome! Please pick up a copy of the book at the library before the meeting.

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

All meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ida Branch Library. New members are always welcome! Please pick up a copy of the book at the library before the meeting.

The Deal of a Lifetime

Dorsch Afternoon Book Club

Tuesday, December 15, 2026 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 - Following Atticus by Tom Ryan

February - James by Percival Everett

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 - Following Atticus by Tom Ryan

February - James by Percival Everett

Dundee Inspirational Book Club

Wednesday, December 16, 2026 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.

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.

Christmas Eve

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 Christmas Eve.

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 Christmas Eve.

Christmas 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 Christmas 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 Christmas Day.

An Afternoon Read

An Afternoon Read

Monday, December 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

An Afternoon Read

As in past years, we will continue to meet on the 4th Monday of the month @ 1 pm.

If you would like to join us, please call Diana Martel @ 241-1430 to receive a copy of each month's book.

Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

An Afternoon Read

As in past years, we will continue to meet on the 4th Monday of the month @ 1 pm.

If you would like to join us, please call Diana Martel @ 241-1430 to receive a copy of each month's book.

Newport Non-Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room at Newport Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on the last Tuesday of the Month as we discuss non-fiction books.  New members always welcome.  This month we will be discussing The Pioneers by David McCullough.

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

Join us on the last Tuesday of the Month as we discuss non-fiction books.  New members always welcome.  This month we will be discussing The Pioneers by David McCullough.

Cover, The Frugal Wizards Handbook for Surviving Medieval England

FantaSci Book Club

Wednesday, December 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

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

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! 

New Year's Eve

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 New Year's Eve.

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 New Year's Eve.

New Year's 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 New Year's 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 New Year's Day.

Soup for the soul book club

Thursday, June 10, 2027 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

January 8 - Storm Warning - Elizabeth Goddard

February 12 - When the Jessamine Grows - Donna Everhart

March 12 - Tending Roses - Lisa Wingate

April 9 - The Summer of Yes - Courtney Walsh

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.

January 8 - Storm Warning - Elizabeth Goddard

February 12 - When the Jessamine Grows - Donna Everhart

March 12 - Tending Roses - Lisa Wingate

April 9 - The Summer of Yes - Courtney Walsh