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After School Craft and Build

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens

Come to the library every first Tuesday of the month, October through May, for a fun activity!  We'll have an artsy project as well as a building activity or challenge.

Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Event Details:

Come to the library every first Tuesday of the month, October through May, for a fun activity!  We'll have an artsy project as well as a building activity or challenge.

Lego Block Party

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family

Join one of our Lego Block Parties on Wednesdays after school.  Build, play, and complete challenges, or simply enjoy open play and design. We will display finished projects for one week.  

 

 

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

Join one of our Lego Block Parties on Wednesdays after school.  Build, play, and complete challenges, or simply enjoy open play and design. We will display finished projects for one week.  

 

 

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.

Build and Create - Legos & STEM Acitivies

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages, Children

We'll provide the Lego's and other building blocks. You provide the imagination. There will also be some STEM activities during this time. This is an open program so come anytime from 10 - 1 pm and have fun building and getting creative.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children
Program Type: General
Event Details:

We'll provide the Lego's and other building blocks. You provide the imagination. There will also be some STEM activities during this time. This is an open program so come anytime from 10 - 1 pm and have fun building and getting creative.

Small Fries Friday

Small Fries Friday

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Educational, General, Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Preschool

Join us each week for a sampling of learning and literacy fun, specifically designed for children ages 3–6.  

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

Join us each week for a sampling of learning and literacy fun, specifically designed for children ages 3–6.  

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.

First Chapter Fridays & Creative Writing Workshop

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Book Club, Educational, General
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

First Chapter Fridays & Creative Writing Workshop for 5th-8th Graders

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Educational, General
Registration Required
Event Details:

First Chapter Fridays & Creative Writing Workshop for 5th-8th Graders

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.

After School Adventures

Monday, April 13, 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! 

Cards/Dice and Coffee

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Library at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Roll the dice and try your luck with cards and dice at the Frenchtown Library. Bring a friend or two or come alone. Coffee, tea, cards and dice will be provided. Come for a good time. No registration necessary.

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

Roll the dice and try your luck with cards and dice at the Frenchtown Library. Bring a friend or two or come alone. Coffee, tea, cards and dice will be provided. Come for a good time. No registration necessary.

Dumbledore's Army

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Do you love the Harry Potter books? Do you watch the movies every time they are on T.V.? Then Dumbledore's Army is the club for you. This is a Harry Potter fan club that will meet on the third Wednesday of each month.

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

Do you love the Harry Potter books? Do you watch the movies every time they are on T.V.? Then Dumbledore's Army is the club for you. This is a Harry Potter fan club that will meet on the third Wednesday of each month.

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.

Lego Block Party

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family

Join one of our Lego Block Parties on Wednesdays after school.  Build, play, and complete challenges, or simply enjoy open play and design. We will display finished projects for one week.  

 

 

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

Join one of our Lego Block Parties on Wednesdays after school.  Build, play, and complete challenges, or simply enjoy open play and design. We will display finished projects for one week.  

 

 

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.

Build and Create - Legos & STEM Acitivies

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages, Children

We'll provide the Lego's and other building blocks. You provide the imagination. There will also be some STEM activities during this time. This is an open program so come anytime from 10 - 1 pm and have fun building and getting creative.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children
Program Type: General
Event Details:

We'll provide the Lego's and other building blocks. You provide the imagination. There will also be some STEM activities during this time. This is an open program so come anytime from 10 - 1 pm and have fun building and getting creative.

Tween and Teen Chess Flyer

Tween and Teen Chess Club

Thursday, April 16, 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.

Bedazzled Toploaders

K-Pop Club

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General, Music
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Get ready to shine at this month’s K-Pop Club! We’ll be bedazzling toploaders—perfect for showing off your favorite photo cards. Bring cards to decorate and to trade with other fans!

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:

Get ready to shine at this month’s K-Pop Club! We’ll be bedazzling toploaders—perfect for showing off your favorite photo cards. Bring cards to decorate and to trade with other fans!

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.

Small Fries Friday

Small Fries Friday

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Educational, General, Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Preschool

Join us each week for a sampling of learning and literacy fun, specifically designed for children ages 3–6.  

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

Join us each week for a sampling of learning and literacy fun, specifically designed for children ages 3–6.  

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.

Lego Saturdays

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens

Join us on the third Saturday each month for our Lego building fun day . Participants can use imaginations or choose a specific challenge activity to create each month. Legos provided. No registration required.

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Join us on the third Saturday each month for our Lego building fun day . Participants can use imaginations or choose a specific challenge activity to create each month. Legos provided. 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.

After School Adventures

Monday, April 20, 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! 

I Survived Youth Book Club

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Book Club, Educational, General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Book Clubs:

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

I Survived - Youth Book Club!

(Book Club for youth ages 8-12 years of age)

Join us for discussion of the book select for that months read! After a short discussion , we will have an activity relating to the book.

Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club, Educational, General
Event Details:

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

I Survived - Youth Book Club!

(Book Club for youth ages 8-12 years of age)

Join us for discussion of the book select for that months read! After a short discussion , we will have an activity relating to the book.

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.

Lego Block Party

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family

Join one of our Lego Block Parties on Wednesdays after school.  Build, play, and complete challenges, or simply enjoy open play and design. We will display finished projects for one week.  

 

 

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

Join one of our Lego Block Parties on Wednesdays after school.  Build, play, and complete challenges, or simply enjoy open play and design. We will display finished projects for one week.  

 

 

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.

Build and Create - Legos & STEM Acitivies

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages, Children

We'll provide the Lego's and other building blocks. You provide the imagination. There will also be some STEM activities during this time. This is an open program so come anytime from 10 - 1 pm and have fun building and getting creative.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children
Program Type: General
Event Details:

We'll provide the Lego's and other building blocks. You provide the imagination. There will also be some STEM activities during this time. This is an open program so come anytime from 10 - 1 pm and have fun building and getting creative.

Musical Bingo: 60s

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Gaming, General
Age Group:
All Ages

Get ready for a far-out time, as we travel back in time to the 1960s. We're playing musical bingo. We play clips of iconic 1960s hits—you listen and mark them on your bingo card. 60s attire is encouraged but not required.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming, General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a far-out time, as we travel back in time to the 1960s. We're playing musical bingo. We play clips of iconic 1960s hits—you listen and mark them on your bingo card. 60s attire is encouraged but not required.

Small Fries Friday

Small Fries Friday

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Educational, General, Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Preschool

Join us each week for a sampling of learning and literacy fun, specifically designed for children ages 3–6.  

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

Join us each week for a sampling of learning and literacy fun, specifically designed for children ages 3–6.  

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.

Tail Waggin' Tutors

Saturday, April 25, 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.

Jane Austen Tea Party

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages

Because Jane Austen just celebrated her 250th birthday, we thought we should celebrate her as any proper, high-born lady would, with tea! Join us for an afternoon of tea, snacks, and games to celebrate Jane's lasting influence.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Because Jane Austen just celebrated her 250th birthday, we thought we should celebrate her as any proper, high-born lady would, with tea! Join us for an afternoon of tea, snacks, and games to celebrate Jane's lasting influence.

After School Adventures

Monday, April 27, 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! 

Lego Block Party

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family

Join one of our Lego Block Parties on Wednesdays after school.  Build, play, and complete challenges, or simply enjoy open play and design. We will display finished projects for one week.  

 

 

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

Join one of our Lego Block Parties on Wednesdays after school.  Build, play, and complete challenges, or simply enjoy open play and design. We will display finished projects for one week.  

 

 

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.