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Mini Movers

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library at South Rockwood Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

Playgroup

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Storytimes:

Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen r...

This Play Group is for Children from Birth to School Age with parents or caregivers accompanying. We will be spending time for everyone to interact through playing, sharing, climbing, caring and story reading!

Come join the fun!!

Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading.

This Play Group is for Children from Birth to School Age with parents or caregivers accompanying. We will be spending time for everyone to interact through playing, sharing, climbing, caring and story reading!

Come join the fun!!

Child coloring

Mini Movers

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library at South Rockwood Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Show and Popcorn

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Meal Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Meet Up and Eat Up: Presented in partnership by the YMCA:

Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Join us all summer for a delicious meal for the kids and a fun activity afterwards! Thursdays we will watch a show on the big screen and enjoy popcorn!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Meal Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Join us all summer for a delicious meal for the kids and a fun activity afterwards! Thursdays we will watch a show on the big screen and enjoy popcorn!

Picture with blood drive information.

Blood Drive

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 12:30pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Carleton Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at the Carleton Branch Library for the American Red Cross Spring Blood Drive.

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

Join us at the Carleton Branch Library for the American Red Cross Spring Blood Drive.

Drop-In Device Advice

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Drop in with questions about your personal device! A librarian is available to help troubleshoot or provide guidance. No registration required

Drop-in hours are held monthly on the third Thursday, 1pm-2pm

 

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

Drop in with questions about your personal device! A librarian is available to help troubleshoot or provide guidance. No registration required

Drop-in hours are held monthly on the third Thursday, 1pm-2pm

 

A Common Thread

Thursday, August 21, 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!

Meet Up & Eat Up (Snack)

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Program Type:
Meal Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy snacks 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 snacks 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.

Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper)

Thursday, August 21, 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.

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library at Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Storytimes:

Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen r...

Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading.

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.

Chair Yoga

Friday, August 22, 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.

Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Miss Jill's Choice

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Meal Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Meet Up and Eat Up: Presented in partnership by the YMCA:

Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Join us all summer for a delicious meal for the kids and a fun activity afterwards! Fridays are Miss Jill's Choice!  We will play games, make treats, or whatever Miss Jill dreams up!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Meal Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Join us all summer for a delicious meal for the kids and a fun activity afterwards! Fridays are Miss Jill's Choice!  We will play games, make treats, or whatever Miss Jill dreams up!

Cooking and Nutrition class for kids

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children

The Gleaners are offering a cooking and nutrition class for kids aged 8-12 years.

This is a six week series - and participants must commit to all six weeks to register.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Gleaners are offering a cooking and nutrition class for kids aged 8-12 years.

This is a six week series - and participants must commit to all six weeks to register.

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.

The MCLS Bookmobile

End of Summer Bash

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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.

Disney Escape Room

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults

Mickey needs to be rescued! Can you solve a series of Disney themed clues to free him before time runs out? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mickey needs to be rescued! Can you solve a series of Disney themed clues to free him before time runs out? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Disney Escape Room

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults

Mickey needs to be rescued! Can you solve a series of Disney themed clues to free him before time runs out? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mickey needs to be rescued! Can you solve a series of Disney themed clues to free him before time runs out? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Monarch Gardens with Michele

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
North Parking Lot at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

Stop by the Monarch Waystation to learn fun facts, why Monarchs matter, growing plants for these butterflies, threats to Monarchs, their migration, and the lifecycle.  

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: North Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Stop by the Monarch Waystation to learn fun facts, why Monarchs matter, growing plants for these butterflies, threats to Monarchs, their migration, and the lifecycle.  

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.

Market Days Art

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:30pm
Library at Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

If you are in the area today, be sure to check out the farmers market, stop in to the library, and have the kids create something for our art show.  Projects must be completed in the library on market day to be displayed for the summer.

Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

If you are in the area today, be sure to check out the farmers market, stop in to the library, and have the kids create something for our art show.  Projects must be completed in the library on market day to be displayed for the summer.

Weekend Parent Child Play Group -Dundee

Weekend Parent & Child Play Group

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for a morning of playing and socializing. We will be offering a time for young children and their caregiver to interact through play, songs, books and art. Each session will end with a gathering time.

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

Join us for a morning of playing and socializing. We will be offering a time for young children and their caregiver to interact through play, songs, books and art. Each session will end with a gathering time.

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.

Disney Escape Room

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults

Mickey needs to be rescued! Can you solve a series of Disney themed clues to free him before time runs out? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mickey needs to be rescued! Can you solve a series of Disney themed clues to free him before time runs out? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

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Lego Fun

Saturday, August 23, 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. 

Disney Escape Room

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults

Mickey needs to be rescued! Can you solve a series of Disney themed clues to free him before time runs out? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mickey needs to be rescued! Can you solve a series of Disney themed clues to free him before time runs out? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Disney Escape Room

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults

Mickey needs to be rescued! Can you solve a series of Disney themed clues to free him before time runs out? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mickey needs to be rescued! Can you solve a series of Disney themed clues to free him before time runs out? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

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What Is A Power of Attorney and Why You Need One

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Educational, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join J. Henry Lievens as he shares his legal expertise.  About Henry:

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join J. Henry Lievens as he shares his legal expertise.  About Henry: