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FantaSci Book Club

Wednesday, May 27, 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! 

The MCLS Bookmobile

United Way Health Fair - Health Checks

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:30am - 12:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

Richard Simmons Aerobics

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Get ready to step back in time and get your heart pumping with our Richard Simmons VHS Aerobics class! Join us every Thursday at 9 AM for a nostalgic journey that will have you sweating to the oldies in no time.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Get ready to step back in time and get your heart pumping with our Richard Simmons VHS Aerobics class! Join us every Thursday at 9 AM for a nostalgic journey that will have you sweating to the oldies in no time.

The MCLS Bookmobile

Sodt Preschool

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Bookmobile
A family hands placed together, with the child's hand on top

Baby Group

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Library at Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Baby Group is for children under age 2 and a caregiver.  We do some music and movement, read a few stories, do a sensory activity, and end with open play time.  This is a great introduction to the library for our little ones!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Baby Group is for children under age 2 and a caregiver.  We do some music and movement, read a few stories, do a sensory activity, and end with open play time.  This is a great introduction to the library for our little ones!

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.

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.

Parent Child Play Group Dundee

Parent & Child Play Group

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:15am
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
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: 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.

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.

Child coloring

Storytime

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
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...

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required

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)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Child coloring

Storytime for Under Fives: Spring Session

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
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...

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required

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)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Playgroup

Thursday, May 28, 2026 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!!

The MCLS Bookmobile

Zion Lutheran School

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile
Homeschool Wax Museum flyer

Homeschool Wax Museum

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Presentation day for the homeschool wax museum for students in grades 4-12. Homeschool students will present their wax museum research projects. Registered participants, their families, and library patrons are welcome to attend. 

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

Presentation day for the homeschool wax museum for students in grades 4-12. Homeschool students will present their wax museum research projects. Registered participants, their families, and library patrons are welcome to attend. 

No Strangers Here

Mystery Book Club

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library at Erie Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Come join this fun group of mystery readers. This month we are discussing No Strangers Here by Carlene O'Connor.

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

Come join this fun group of mystery readers. This month we are discussing No Strangers Here by Carlene O'Connor.

Jigsaw Puzzle Wars

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Are you a Dissectologist? If you are, this program might be just right for you! We are having our first Jigsaw Puzzle Wars at the Frenchtown-Dixie Library.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a Dissectologist? If you are, this program might be just right for you! We are having our first Jigsaw Puzzle Wars at the Frenchtown-Dixie Library.

Trading Card Game Night!

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Fireplace Area at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults

Join us every Thursday at 5:00pm at the Bedford Branch Library for TCG Nights! Come play Pokémon, Magic the Gathering, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh, and more! All ages are welcome. No registration required.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday at 5:00pm at the Bedford Branch Library for TCG Nights! Come play Pokémon, Magic the Gathering, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh, and more! All ages are welcome. No registration required.

Paging through the Civil War Book Club

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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
A family hands placed together, with the child's hand on top

Baby Group

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 9:15am - 9:45am
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
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.

Fun Friday!

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Blue Bush Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Children

These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. Then we will pick up the pace with a dance party.

Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. Then we will pick up the pace with a dance party.

Fun Fridays

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Fun Friday is a special Storytime where we do a lot of dancing and music activities.  We also read interactive books and have time for social play.  Great for toddlers and preschoolers who love to move and groove!

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

Fun Friday is a special Storytime where we do a lot of dancing and music activities.  We also read interactive books and have time for social play.  Great for toddlers and preschoolers who love to move and groove!

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.

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

Friday, May 29, 2026 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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

To make an appointment, call 1 800 RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code ELLISLIBRARY. 

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

To make an appointment, call 1 800 RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code ELLISLIBRARY. 

Picture of event flyer

Planner Party Saturdays

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Are you a paper planner/journal person? Would you like a place to come and setup you weekly spreads? Well stop by the library and we will have some supplies that you can use to help with your planning.  

Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Are you a paper planner/journal person? Would you like a place to come and setup you weekly spreads? Well stop by the library and we will have some supplies that you can use to help with your planning.  

Tail Waggin' Tutors

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages

The “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” program is brought to you by Therapy Dogs International. This program encourages children to read by providing a non-judgmental listener and furry friend to read to.

Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General
Event Details:

The “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” program is brought to you by Therapy Dogs International. This program encourages children to read by providing a non-judgmental listener and furry friend to read to.

Lego Fun

Saturday, May 30, 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.

Rental hold - Rymanowicz baby shower

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Baby Shower!

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

Baby Shower!