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Bedford Branch, Blue Bush Branch, Carleton Branch, Dorsch Memorial Branch, Dundee Branch, Ellis Library & Reference Center, Erie Branch, Frenchtown – Dixie Branch, Ida Branch, L.S. Navarre Branch, Maybee Branch, Newport Branch, Rasey Luna Pier Branch, Robert A. Vivian Branch, South Rockwood Branch, Summerfield – Petersburg Branch, Library in Motion: Senior Outreach, Bookmobile, Off Site, Online

All branches of the Monroe County Library System are closed in observance of Memorial Day. 

Closing
Branches:
Bedford Branch, Blue Bush Branch, Carleton Branch, Dorsch Memorial Branch, Dundee Branch, Ellis Library & Reference Center, Erie Branch, Frenchtown – Dixie Branch, Ida Branch, L.S. Navarre Branch, Maybee Branch, Newport Branch, Rasey Luna Pier Branch, Robert A. Vivian Branch, South Rockwood Branch, Summerfield – Petersburg Branch, Library in Motion: Senior Outreach, Bookmobile, Off Site, Online
Description:

All branches of the Monroe County Library System are closed in observance of Memorial Day.

 

Cookie Decorating Challenge

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Summer Reading:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activ...

Event Details:

To kickoff summer reading, Adventure Beginnings at Your Library, Dorsch Memorial Library Branch will be hosting a Cookie Decorating Challenge. An example decorated cookie will be d...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. 

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community. 

To kickoff summer reading, Adventure Beginnings at Your Library, Dorsch Memorial Library Branch will be hosting a Cookie Decorating Challenge. An example decorated cookie will be displayed and each child will be asked to duplicate that design.

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.

Drawing Contest: Little Brown Bear Adventure

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Summer Reading:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activ...

Event Details:

Come to the Dorsch Memorial Library Branch to participate in a drawing contest for summer reading.  We are asking for you to draw Little Brown Bear on an adventure. We will di...

Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. 

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community. 

Come to the Dorsch Memorial Library Branch to participate in a drawing contest for summer reading.  We are asking for you to draw Little Brown Bear on an adventure.

Preschool Storytime Yoga

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

 Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more. Your little yogi will get to practice fine and gross motor ski...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

 Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more.

Preschool Storytime Yoga

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more. Your little yogi will get to practice fine and gross motor skills, s...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more.

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.

Preschool Storytime Yoga

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more. Your little yogi will get to practice fine and gross motor skills, s...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more.

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.

Summer Adventure Book Club

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Summer Reading:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activ...

Event Details:

Summer Adventure Book Club is for kids in grades K-5, and we meet each Thursday!In addition to reading books, our children's Book clubs include numerous other fun activities, the m...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. 

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community. 

Summer Adventure Book Club is for kids in grades K-5, and we meet each Thursday!

Summer Adventure Book Club

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Summer Reading:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activ...

Event Details:

Summer Adventure Book Club is for kids in grades K-5, and we meet each Thursday!In addition to reading books, our children's Book clubs include numerous other fun activities, the m...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. 

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community. 

Summer Adventure Book Club is for kids in grades K-5, and we meet each Thursday!

Summer Adventure Book Club

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Summer Reading:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activ...

Event Details:

Summer Adventure Book Club is for kids in grades K-5, and we meet each Thursday!In addition to reading books, our children's Book clubs include numerous other fun activities, the m...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. 

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community. 

Summer Adventure Book Club is for kids in grades K-5, and we meet each Thursday!

Painting of a sunset on the beach.

Cookies & Canvas

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Family
Summer Reading:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activ...

Event Details:

Would you like to create a painting, eat some cookies, and enjoy the company of your tween/teen?  Come to the Dorsch Memorial Branch Library for Cookies and Canvas. This progr...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. 

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community. 

Would you like to create a painting, eat some cookies, and enjoy the company of your tween/teen?  Come to the Dorsch Memorial Branch Library for Cookies and Canvas.

Toddler Outdoor Adventure

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Toddler Outdoor Adventure is a fun and structured program for young children 18 months to a little over 3 years. This program encourages learning through play and enforces sharing,...

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Toddler Outdoor Adventure is a fun and structured program for young children 18 months to a little over 3 years. This program encourages learning through play and enforces sharing, taking turns, following directions and making new friends.

Toddler Outdoor Adventure

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Toddler Outdoor Adventure is a fun and structured program for young children 18 months to a little over 3 years. This program encourages learning through play and enforces sharing,...

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Toddler Outdoor Adventure is a fun and structured program for young children 18 months to a little over 3 years. This program encourages learning through play and enforces sharing, taking turns, following directions and making new friends.

Toddler Outdoor Adventure

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Toddler Outdoor Adventure is a fun and structured program for young children 18 months to a little over 3 years. This program encourages learning through play and enforces sharing,...

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Toddler Outdoor Adventure is a fun and structured program for young children 18 months to a little over 3 years. This program encourages learning through play and enforces sharing, taking turns, following directions and making new friends.

Toddler Outdoor Adventure

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Toddler Outdoor Adventure is a fun and structured program for young children 18 months to a little over 3 years. This program encourages learning through play and enforces sharing,...

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Toddler Outdoor Adventure is a fun and structured program for young children 18 months to a little over 3 years. This program encourages learning through play and enforces sharing, taking turns, following directions and making new friends.

Toddler Outdoor Adventure

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Toddler Outdoor Adventure is a fun and structured program for young children 18 months to a little over 3 years. This program encourages learning through play and enforces sharing,...

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Toddler Outdoor Adventure is a fun and structured program for young children 18 months to a little over 3 years. This program encourages learning through play and enforces sharing, taking turns, following directions and making new friends.

Read and Create Program

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

This program will take place on the 3rd Saturday of every month in the summer and is specifically geared towards 4 & 5 year old kids who are just starting their reading adventu...

Event Full
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This program will take place on the 3rd Saturday of every month in the summer and is specifically geared towards 4 & 5 year old kids who are just starting their reading adventure.

Adult Summer Reading Theme 2024 - Adventure Begins at Your Library

Adult Summer Reading

All Day 6/17 - 8/31
Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Why should kids have all the fun? Summer Reading is for adults, too!Read a book, fill out the quick & easy review form available at the Dundee Branch Library, turn it in to the...

Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Why should kids have all the fun? Summer Reading is for adults, too!

Preschool Storytime Yoga

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

 Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more. Your little yogi will get to practice fine and gross motor ski...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

 Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more.

Preschool Storytime Yoga

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more. Your little yogi will get to practice fine and gross motor skills, s...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more.

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.

Preschool Storytime Yoga

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more. Your little yogi will get to practice fine and gross motor skills, s...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more.

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.

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawn at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Event Details:

We'll enjoy summer and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities, and a little yoga on the library's lawn.  In case of bad weather, we will move inside.

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Event Details:

We'll enjoy summer and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities, and a little yoga on the library's lawn.  In case of bad weather, we will move inside.

Children's Summer Reading Theme 2024 - Adventure Begins at Your Library

Lunch with Arts & Crafts

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Meal Program, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, 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:

Join us this summer for a nourishing and fun-filled experience at the library! Children up to 18 years old are invited to enjoy a complimentary lunch followed by engaging arts and ...

Required
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Meal Program, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

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

Children's Summer Reading Theme 2024 - Adventure Begins at Your Library

Adventure Begins at Your Library: Dinosaurs!

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library at South Rockwood Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Summer Reading:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activ...

Event Details:

Join our weekly adventures here at the library! This week's adventure; DINOSAURS!!

Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. 

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community. 

Join our weekly adventures here at the library! This week's adventure; DINOSAURS!!

Wild About Books Flyer

Summer Reading - Adventures with Animals

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Library at Erie Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

This Wild About Books Program is a fun and interactive live animal program about books and the importance of reading.  This amazing show features a variety of animals from dif...

Required
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

This Wild About Books Program is a fun and interactive live animal program about books and the importance of reading.  This amazing show features a variety of animals from different countries and diverse ecosystems.