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DROP IN KIDS CRAFT

All Day 7/1–12/31
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Patron Spooky Halloween LEGO Challenge Voting

All Day 9/29–10/11
All Ages
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Downstairs Library Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Patrons vote on their favorite spooky Halloween creation.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Friends of the Frenchtown Area Book Sale

All Day 10/1–10/11
All Ages
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends Book Sale
Event Details:

The Treasure sale ended but the Book Sale continues!

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Community Jigsaw Puzzle-Frenchtown-Dixie

All Day 10/1–10/31
Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Stop by during library hours and work on our community puzzle. When a puzzle gets finished, a new one will be started. Stay for a short amount of time, or stay for a little longer. 

We look forward to seeing you!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Crochet Pattern of the Month

All Day 10/1–10/31
Teens, Adults
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take and Make
Event Details:

Come pick up our crochet patterns of the month to make an easy crochet project.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Find the Rock of the Month

All Day 10/1–10/31
All Ages
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Find the painted rock that is hidden @ the Frenchtown-Dixie Library and bring it to the circulation desk for a prize. There will a picture of the rock in the Children's Area. Happy hunting!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Friends of the Frenchtown Area Libraries 5K Your Way!

All Day 10/1–10/31
All Ages
Blue Bush Branch
Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Lace up your shoes, pump up your tires or dive into the pool- it's time to support the Friends of the Frenchtown Area Libraries in our 5K (3.1 miles) fundraiser.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Friends of the Frenchtown Area Libraries 5K Your Way!

All Day 10/1–10/31
All Ages
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Lace up your shoes, pump up your tires or dive into the pool- it's time to support the Friends of the Frenchtown Area Libraries in our 5K (3.1 miles) fundraiser.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Friends of the Frenchtown Area Libraries 5K Your Way!

All Day 10/1–10/31
All Ages
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Lace up your shoes, pump up your tires or dive into the pool- it's time to support the Friends of the Frenchtown Area Libraries in our 5K (3.1 miles) fundraiser.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

FUN!!!!! Newport Activity Puzzle Pack

All Day 10/1–10/31
All Ages
Newport Branch
Library Branch: Newport Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Take and Make
Event Details:

Pick up a packet with the supplies needed to create your very own craft from the comfort of home.

Come and pick up an Activity packet.

Enjoy completing the Activity/Puzzle pages.

Put your name and phone number on each page because each completed page is an entry into a drawing for a gift basket!!!

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

October Coloring Contest

All Day 10/1–10/31
Children, Tweens, Teens
Erie Branch
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a coloring contest page at the Erie or Luna Pier Libraries.  Turn in by the end of October for a chance to win a small prize!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Puzzle Fun Pack

All Day 10/1–10/31
Adults
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take and Make
Event Details:

Just stop by the Frenchtown-Dixie Library and pick up our new Puzzle Fun Pack. Completed pages can be returned by the end of the month.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Monroe Art League Members Only Show

10/04/2025 @ 12:00pm–10/17/2025 @ 5:45pm
All Ages
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Riverside Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General
Event Details:

The Monroe Art League will host their annual Members Only Show at the Ellis Library & Reference Center. Awards will be given by a juried panel. 

 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

A Little More Fall Fun!

All Day 10/6–10/31
Preschool, Children
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We LOVE FALL so much we can't stop celebrating it!!! Stop in and create a craft or two during the month of October. All supplies are included and no registration needed.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm–10:00pm
Adults
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

D&D is a fantasy roleplaying game that is like a combination of a board game and storytelling. Dungeon Masters lead their group through experiences in worlds of heroic fantasy.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Toddler Time

10:00am–10:45am
Babies & Toddlers
Bedford Branch
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.

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

Computers 101

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Event Full
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!

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

Kids Costume Swap Pick Up

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Drop off costumes of any size by October 10, 2025

Join us to browse for a free costume and decorate a trick or treat bag while supplies last.

No registration required, first come first serve.

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
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Lego Fun

11:00am–1:00pm
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Maybee Branch
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Come in and get creative on Saturdays 11am - 1pm.  Lego building fun for the whole family. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies

1:00pm–3:30pm
All Ages
Carleton Branch
Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Sit back, relax and watch a movie with us!

Every Saturday at 1:00 pm

This event is in the "Teens" group

Youth Advisory Council meeting

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

YAC meeting

This event is in the "Children" group

Kindergarten Book Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required

Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day

All Day
All Branches
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 Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day.

 

This event is in the "Family" group

Kreps Apple Barn Storytime

10:30am–12:00pm
Family
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Bookmobile

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