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Thursday, November 13, 2025 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.

Storytime for Under Fives Fall Session

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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
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.

Medicare Open Enrollment

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Display Case - Room E at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Open enrollment for Medicare. Please bring your photo ID, Medicare card, all insurance cards, and a list of your prescriptions.  An hour and a half appointment is for one person.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Display Case - Room E
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open enrollment for Medicare. Please bring your photo ID, Medicare card, all insurance cards, and a list of your prescriptions.  An hour and a half appointment is for one person.

Child coloring

Mini Movers

Thursday, November 13, 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, November 13, 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!!

Literacy on the Lawn

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Preschool

Literacy on the Lawn will be held on the library lawn for those 3-5 years old but will start inside the library in the children's area.
 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Literacy on the Lawn will be held on the library lawn for those 3-5 years old but will start inside the library in the children's area.
 

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.

Please Dress for Weather

Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.

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.

Inspirational Book Club

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Blue Bush Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

2025 BLUE BUSH INSPIRATIONAL BOOK CLUB

 

We meet on the second Thursday of every month at 11:00a.m. for our book discussion. Please feel free to join us.

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

2025 BLUE BUSH INSPIRATIONAL BOOK CLUB

 

We meet on the second Thursday of every month at 11:00a.m. for our book discussion. Please feel free to join us.

Medicare Open Enrollment

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Display Case - Room E at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Open enrollment for Medicare. Please bring your photo ID, Medicare card, all insurance cards, and a list of your prescriptions.  An hour and a half appointment is for one person.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Display Case - Room E
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open enrollment for Medicare. Please bring your photo ID, Medicare card, all insurance cards, and a list of your prescriptions.  An hour and a half appointment is for one person.

Child coloring

Mini Movers

Thursday, November 13, 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!

Homeschool Book Club flyer

Homeschool Book Club

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Bedford Library's Homeschool Book Club is back for the 2025-2026 school year with an updated format.

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

Bedford Library's Homeschool Book Club is back for the 2025-2026 school year with an updated format.

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.

Medicare Open Enrollment

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Display Case - Room E at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Open enrollment for Medicare. Please bring your photo ID, Medicare card, all insurance cards, and a list of your prescriptions.  An hour and a half appointment is for one person.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Display Case - Room E
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open enrollment for Medicare. Please bring your photo ID, Medicare card, all insurance cards, and a list of your prescriptions.  An hour and a half appointment is for one person.

Soup for the soul book club

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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 9 - The Negotiator by Dee Henderson

February 13 - Christy by Catherine Marshall

March 13 - Relative Silence by Carrie Stuart Parks

April 10 - The Ark and the Dove by Jill Eileen Smith

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 9 - The Negotiator by Dee Henderson

February 13 - Christy by Catherine Marshall

March 13 - Relative Silence by Carrie Stuart Parks

April 10 - The Ark and the Dove by Jill Eileen Smith

Meet Up & Eat Up (Snack)

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
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: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
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.

A.T.L.A.S. (At The Library After School)

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Every week looks a little different- there will be activities such as crafting, painting, and gaming to name a few! This is a place to study, have a snack, visit with friends, and unwind.

Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Every week looks a little different- there will be activities such as crafting, painting, and gaming to name a few! This is a place to study, have a snack, visit with friends, and unwind.

Craft Corner

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Children are invited to join us for a monthly seasonal craft.  

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children are invited to join us for a monthly seasonal craft.  

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.

Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper)

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy dinners for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy dinners 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.

Fall Festival

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens

Fall is such a fun season.  Let's celebrate all that is great about fall!!!

Join us for fun games, crafts and festivities at the Frenchtown Dixie branch.

Please register each child - so we know how to prepare!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fall is such a fun season.  Let's celebrate all that is great about fall!!!

Join us for fun games, crafts and festivities at the Frenchtown Dixie branch.

Please register each child - so we know how to prepare!

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.

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.

unfinished crochet flowerpot

UFO

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Library at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us as we hunt down our UnFinished (craft) Objects.

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

Join us as we hunt down our UnFinished (craft) Objects.

Plastic canvas photocard holders

K-Pop Club

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

At this month's K-Pop Club we will be making photocard holders using plastic canvas and yarn. Come get creative and design your own cute holder for your photo cards.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

At this month's K-Pop Club we will be making photocard holders using plastic canvas and yarn. Come get creative and design your own cute holder for your photo cards.

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.

Better Together Book Club

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Better Together Book Club : is a welcoming group designed for teens and adult with challenging communication skills, to connect with each other and have FUN!  Supporting family and friends are always welcome.

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

Better Together Book Club : is a welcoming group designed for teens and adult with challenging communication skills, to connect with each other and have FUN!  Supporting family and friends are always welcome.

The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden

Ida Branch Book Club

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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.

Flyer with list of titles for the year.

Hofu-Mifa Book Club on Zoom

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

All readers are welcome to join us as we read and discuss books with an emphasis on Japanese culture/history with our friends in Hofu, Japan and members of MIFA.  Discussions will be on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm Monroe local

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

All readers are welcome to join us as we read and discuss books with an emphasis on Japanese culture/history with our friends in Hofu, Japan and members of MIFA.  Discussions will be on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm Monroe local

Monroe County Civil War Roundtable

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
All Ages

THE MILITARY AND MEDICINE AT GETTYSBURG’S GEORGE SPANGLER FARM

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: History
Event Details:

THE MILITARY AND MEDICINE AT GETTYSBURG’S GEORGE SPANGLER FARM

Investment Coffee Club - Financial Advisor

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
All Ages

You're invited to join us at the next meeting of our Edward Jones Coffee Club. 

Join us for a casual discussion of current events, the economy and investing. We look forward to seeing you!

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

You're invited to join us at the next meeting of our Edward Jones Coffee Club. 

Join us for a casual discussion of current events, the economy and investing. We look forward to seeing you!