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Craft Night

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

Enjoy an evening of crafting. All materials will be supplied.

Please register

 

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

Enjoy an evening of crafting. All materials will be supplied.

Please register

 

Adult Afternoon Craft

Tuesday, December 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.

Waitlist
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.

Cards

Cocoa, Cards, and Christmas Cheer

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages, Family

Get the whole family into the holiday spirit at our drop-in Christmas Card Making Event! Visit each table to create unique handmade cards using our festive supplies while enjoying hot chocolate and Christmas treats.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get the whole family into the holiday spirit at our drop-in Christmas Card Making Event! Visit each table to create unique handmade cards using our festive supplies while enjoying hot chocolate and Christmas treats.

Crafting and Chatting

Tuesday, December 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. 

Adult & Child Cookies and Canvas

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

The 12 Days of Christmas at the Ellis Library & Reference Center

On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The 12 Days of Christmas at the Ellis Library & Reference Center

On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: 

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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After School Crochet Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Learn the basics of crocheting with materials provided or bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other crafty crochet club members!

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

Learn the basics of crocheting with materials provided or bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other crafty crochet club members!

Disclaimer(s)

Weather Closing Statement

If area schools are closed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs will be canceled that day.  

If schools are delayed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs scheduled after the delay period will take place at their regular times.

If in doubt, always feel free to touch base with your local branch to see what events are taking place.

Exploring with Paint

Exploring with Paint

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

Looking for something new to do?

Join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 4pm – 6pm at the Vivian Branch Library.

We will explore your hidden talents with paint!

All supplies will be provided.

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

Looking for something new to do?

Join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 4pm – 6pm at the Vivian Branch Library.

We will explore your hidden talents with paint!

All supplies will be provided.

Sit, Chat, Finish that!~

Wednesday, December 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.

A Common Thread

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Piano Sitting Area at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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!

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!

Merry Grinch-mas

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General, Movies
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family

The 12 Days of Christmas at the Ellis Library & Reference Center

On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General, Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

The 12 Days of Christmas at the Ellis Library & Reference Center

On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: 

Cards

Cocoa, Cards, and Christmas Cheer

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Library at Erie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages, Family

Get into the holiday spirit at our drop-in Christmas Card Making Event! Visit each table to create unique handmade cards using our festive supplies while enjoying hot chocolate and Christmas treats.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit at our drop-in Christmas Card Making Event! Visit each table to create unique handmade cards using our festive supplies while enjoying hot chocolate and Christmas treats.

StickerPalooza

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Spend the morning playing with STICKERS!!!

A variety of activities will be available involving stickers! Dot stickers, sticker collages, sticker pictures and more! I promise your kiddo will have LOADS of STICKER FUN!! 

Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Spend the morning playing with STICKERS!!!

A variety of activities will be available involving stickers! Dot stickers, sticker collages, sticker pictures and more! I promise your kiddo will have LOADS of STICKER FUN!! 

Slime Party

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family

Slime party at the library!  Pick your recipe and ingredients, then mix and create!  Play with your slime here at the library, and save your grown-ups the hassle of making a mess at home!

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

Slime party at the library!  Pick your recipe and ingredients, then mix and create!  Play with your slime here at the library, and save your grown-ups the hassle of making a mess at home!

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.

Cookie Decorating for Kids

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library at Newport Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us for some holiday fun.  Each child will receive two cookies to decorate anyway they would like.

You may eat them at the library after decorating or take them home to enjoy.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Newport Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for some holiday fun.  Each child will receive two cookies to decorate anyway they would like.

You may eat them at the library after decorating or take them home to enjoy.

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.

Slime Party

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family

Slime party at the library!  Pick your recipe and ingredients, then mix and create!  Play with your slime here at the library, and save your grown-ups the hassle of making a mess at home!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Slime party at the library!  Pick your recipe and ingredients, then mix and create!  Play with your slime here at the library, and save your grown-ups the hassle of making a mess at home!

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.

Cookie Decorating for Kids

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Carleton Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us for some holiday fun.  Each child will receive two cookies to decorate anyway they would like.

You may eat them at the library after decorating or take them home to enjoy.

Space is limited and registration is required.

Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for some holiday fun.  Each child will receive two cookies to decorate anyway they would like.

You may eat them at the library after decorating or take them home to enjoy.

Space is limited and registration is required.

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.

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.

 

Winter Lego Challenge

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Carleton Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Let's enjoy winter with some Lego's.  Join us at the Carleton Library for a Winter Lego Cup challenge. Arrive and pick up your cup of Lego's.  We will have several building challenges and lots of fun.

Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let's enjoy winter with some Lego's.  Join us at the Carleton Library for a Winter Lego Cup challenge. Arrive and pick up your cup of Lego's.  We will have several building challenges and lots of fun.

American Girl Doll Crafting and Games from the 1920s!

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Family

Calling all 18 inch doll fans! Travel back to the 1920s with games, snacks, and crafts inspired by the newest historical American Girl, Claudie! Bring your own 18" doll and meet other historical doll enthusiasts!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all 18 inch doll fans! Travel back to the 1920s with games, snacks, and crafts inspired by the newest historical American Girl, Claudie! Bring your own 18" doll and meet other historical doll enthusiasts!

Disclaimer(s)

Weather Closing Statement

If area schools are closed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs will be canceled that day.  

If schools are delayed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs scheduled after the delay period will take place at their regular times.

If in doubt, always feel free to touch base with your local branch to see what events are taking place.

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.

 

Lego Fun

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come in and get creative on Saturdays 11am - 1pm.  Lego building fun for the whole family.

After School Adventures

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

After School Adventures happens each Monday at the library!  Stop by after school for a variety of fun activities: building challenges, mindfulness practice, puzzles and art projects.  Each week will be something different! 

Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General
Event Details:

After School Adventures happens each Monday at the library!  Stop by after school for a variety of fun activities: building challenges, mindfulness practice, puzzles and art projects.  Each week will be something different!