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Music Bingo!

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at South Rockwood Branch
Program Type:
General, Music
Age Group:
All Ages

Music bingo is simply bingo with song titles instead of numbers. It's easy and fun for everyone! Music bingo runs for two hours with three rounds of play.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Music bingo is simply bingo with song titles instead of numbers. It's easy and fun for everyone! Music bingo runs for two hours with three rounds of play.

The Vanishing by Jayne Ann Krentz

Life Is A Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Blue Bush Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Life Is A Mystery Book Club 2026 

Meetings are typically held on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM. 

January 7, 2026   Reader’s Choice 

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

Life Is A Mystery Book Club 2026 

Meetings are typically held on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM. 

January 7, 2026   Reader’s Choice 

Richard Simmons Aerobics

Thursday, April 2, 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.

Child coloring

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
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...

Event Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
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.

Bedford A.M. Book Club

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford 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.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.

Playgroup

Thursday, April 2, 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

Raisinville Preschool

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children
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: Children
Program Type: Bookmobile

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

Adult Color & Chat

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Do you love to color? Join us for some coloring fun! Bring your pencils, paint, markers or diamond painting and a fun attitude.

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you love to color? Join us for some coloring fun! Bring your pencils, paint, markers or diamond painting and a fun attitude.

Homeschool Tween Book Club flyer

Homeschool TWEEN Book Club

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

This book club is for tween and teen homeschool students between the ages of 11-16. Books will be student-selected based on the monthly topic. Book discussions and related activities will occur at each meeting.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This book club is for tween and teen homeschool students between the ages of 11-16. Books will be student-selected based on the monthly topic. Book discussions and related activities will occur at each meeting.

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.

Preschool Book Club

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Preschool

This book club is designed for preschoolers going to the kindergarten in the fall of 2026.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This book club is designed for preschoolers going to the kindergarten in the fall of 2026.

A Common Thread

Thursday, April 2, 2026 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!

Computers 101

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Ever need help with computers? We know that computers are always changing and more things are becoming digital these days. Come to the Computer 101 series!

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

Ever need help with computers? We know that computers are always changing and more things are becoming digital these days. Come to the Computer 101 series!

Tween and Teen Chess Flyer

Tween and Teen Chess Club

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Library at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Gaming, General
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Join us on the first and third Thursday of every month for Teen and Tween Chess Club! Game sets, boards, and chess clocks will be provided.

Intended for ages 10-16. No registration required.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming, General
Event Details:

Join us on the first and third Thursday of every month for Teen and Tween Chess Club! Game sets, boards, and chess clocks will be provided.

Intended for ages 10-16. No registration required.

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.

Pause & Paint

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Join us on the First Thursday of the month to paint a project or a picture. This is a self-guided program. Please have an idea of a project you would like to paint.

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us on the First Thursday of the month to paint a project or a picture. This is a self-guided program. Please have an idea of a project you would like to paint.

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Historical Fiction Book Club

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Study Room at Newport Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

All readers are welcome to join us as we read and discuss Historical Fiction books. Copies of the books can be picked up at the library. Discussions will be on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm.

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

All readers are welcome to join us as we read and discuss Historical Fiction books. Copies of the books can be picked up at the library. Discussions will be on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm.

The MCLS Bookmobile

Rocking Horse Daycare

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children
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: Children
Program Type: Bookmobile

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

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

Friday, April 3, 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.

Story Time Winter Fun

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Library at Newport 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: Newport Branch
Room: Library
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.

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.

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Carleton Savvy Cook Bookers

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community Room at Carleton Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all cooks and readers. Join us at our Carleton Savvy Cook Bookers book club. Each month a new chef/theme will be selected and cookbooks will be available for check out.

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

Calling all cooks and readers. Join us at our Carleton Savvy Cook Bookers book club. Each month a new chef/theme will be selected and cookbooks will be available for check out.

Copy of Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Room C at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Room C
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming

Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
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Planner Party Saturdays

Saturday, April 4, 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.  

Lego Fun

Saturday, April 4, 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.

Make Crafts Happen

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Do you like to craft but have too many distractions at home? Bring your projects to the Frenchtown-Dixie Library to work on them. Don't have a current project?

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you like to craft but have too many distractions at home? Bring your projects to the Frenchtown-Dixie Library to work on them. Don't have a current project?