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Dundee Book Club

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The Dundee Branch Book Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. on the lower level of the library, except where noted with an *asterisk*.Everyone is welcome, and bo...

Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Dundee Branch Book Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. on the lower level of the library, except where noted with an *asterisk*.

Everyone is welcome, and books are available at the library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie 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: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Riverside Early Learning Center

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 9:00am - 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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Color Me Happy

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Educational, Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
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
Required
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Educational, Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Community Room at Carleton 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
Required
Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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 event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Let's Pretend!

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Story, costumes, sound effects, ACTION! Join us for a fun intro to acting and dramatic play. We’ll read a story, pick out parts, grab a costume from the dress-up chest and read the...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Story, costumes, sound effects, ACTION! Join us for a fun intro to acting and dramatic play. We’ll read a story, pick out parts, grab a costume from the dress-up chest and read the story again. But this time, we’ll act it out! 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Moving & Grooving

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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...

Event Details:

Join us at the Dorsch branch to shake out our sillies, share a book and do some sensory play. It's fun for everyone!

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.

Join us at the Dorsch branch to shake out our sillies, share a book and do some sensory play. It's fun for everyone!

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Library Storytime are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. Please  join us for books, crafts, fun, a...

Event Full
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Library Storytime are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. Please  join us for books, crafts, fun, and more!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Sensory Storytime

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General, 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...

Event Details:

Come enjoy stories, songs, and playtime with us! Sensory Storytime is crafted for babies and children ages 0-5, but children of any age are welcome to join in the fun.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: General, Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Come enjoy stories, songs, and playtime with us! Sensory Storytime is crafted for babies and children ages 0-5, but children of any age are welcome to join in the fun.

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Lil' Bookworm Storytime

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library at Erie Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Come enjoy some delightful stories, upbeat music and dances to keep your preschooler grooving.  We’ll wrap up with a craft or playtime to extend learning through play.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Come enjoy some delightful stories, upbeat music and dances to keep your preschooler grooving.  We’ll wrap up with a craft or playtime to extend learning through play.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie 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: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Preschool Book Club

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

This book club is designed for preschoolers who will entering kindergarten in the Fall of 2025. 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

This book club is designed for preschoolers who will entering kindergarten in the Fall of 2025. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Puzzle in a Day

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages, Family
Event Details:

Do you love putting puzzles together? Come join us at Vivian Branch Library between 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm on the first Wednesday of every month. Join fellow patrons as we...

Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Do you love putting puzzles together? 

Come join us at Vivian Branch Library between 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm on the first Wednesday of every month. 

Join fellow patrons as we attempt to finish a puzzle in a day!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Meet Up & Eat Up (Snack)

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library at L.S. Navarre Branch
Program Type:
Meal Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

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
Room: Library
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bedford Flower & Garden Club - Space reservation

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Brains and Games

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
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.

Event Details:

Wednesdays are all about sharpening minds and having fun! From 3:30 - 4:00, we’ll help with homework, dinner is served at 4:00 followed by a session of card and board games that ch...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

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

Wednesdays are all about sharpening minds and having fun! From 3:30 - 4:00, we’ll help with homework, dinner is served at 4:00 followed by a session of card and board games that challenge and entertain!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

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

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
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 ...

Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Wacky Wednesday

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Get ready for a whirlwind of wackiness every Wednesday with our exciting program, "Wacky Wednesday"! Each week brings something new and different, guaranteed to surprise and deligh...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Get ready for a whirlwind of wackiness every Wednesday with our exciting program, "Wacky Wednesday"! Each week brings something new and different, guaranteed to surprise and delight.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper)

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Program Type:
Meal Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Night - Create, Play, Connect

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us the first Wednesday of the month for a teen night that switches up the fun! From crafting to games and card making, these evenings are perfect for creativity and socializin...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join us the first Wednesday of the month for a teen night that switches up the fun! From crafting to games and card making, these evenings are perfect for creativity and socializing with friends.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Mystery They Read Book Club

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Book Clubs:

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

Event Details:

Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month, 6:00pm-7:00pmJune 5th: Never Look Back by Mary Burton July 3rd: The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner August 7th:...

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

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

Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month, 6:00pm-7:00pm

June 5th: Never Look Back by Mary Burton 

July 3rd: The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bedford Flower & Garden Club

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
Event Details:

The purpose of the Bedford Flower & Garden Club is to educate, share, and promote the joys of gardening. This goal is accomplished through our numerous activities such as, mont...

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

The purpose of the Bedford Flower & Garden Club is to educate, share, and promote the joys of gardening.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Life is a Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Blue Bush Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meetings are typically held on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM.Life is a Mystery Book Club 2024 *February 7 Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley *Ma...

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

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

Life is a Mystery Book Club 2024 

*February 7 Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crumb Strip Quilt Class

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Carleton Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Is your scrap fabric bin overflowing?  Would you like to use up some of those scraps in a fun colorful quilt?  Learn how to make this Crumb Strip quilt with your scraps a...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Is your scrap fabric bin overflowing?  Would you like to use up some of those scraps in a fun colorful quilt?  Learn how to make this Crumb Strip quilt with your scraps and 2 ½ yards of background fabric.  This quilt measu