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Homework Helpers

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Homework Helpers & Study Groups
Event Details:

High school students are available after school to assist students who may need help with their homework.  No registration needed. 

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.

Dinner & Delight

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Registration 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.

Join us on Tuesdays for a delightful evening that starts with a nutritious meal and ends with a burst of creativity and fun.  Kids will love the blend of good food and exciting activities!

God's Lighthouse Academy

9:15am - 9:45am
Children, Tweens, Teens
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile

The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering 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.

St. Patrick's School

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile

The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering 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.

Brains and Games

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Registration 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!

Wacky Wednesday

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children, Tweens
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.

Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Ida Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

We're back with some new books and new adventures! A club for young adventurers where you decide what path the story takes! Each adventurer will receive a passport and after each meeting will earn a new stamp.

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.

Tea Light Ornament

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Come create an adorable snowman ornament for your tree! Space is limited. Registration is required.

Homework Helpers

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Homework Helpers & Study Groups
Event Details:

High school students are available after school to assist students who may need help with their homework.  No registration needed. 

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.

Charcuterie Chronicles

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Dundee Branch
Event Full
Registration
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Test your skills at assembling an eye -catching mini charcuterie board. A local food expert will be showing us how to add assorted cheeses, meats and crackers and nuts to our boards.

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.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

3:00pm - 5:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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.

Yule Ball

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Event Details:

Witches and Wizards, your presence is requested at the Annual Yule Ball. The magic begins Friday, the sixth of December in the year 2024 from 6 to 8 pm. In the Bedford Library Community Room.

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 Fun

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

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

St. Mary's Middle School

12:00pm - 2:15pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile

The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering 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.

Homeschool In beTwEEN Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

This book club is for tween and teen homeschool students between the ages of 11-16. Books will be student-selected based on the monthly topic. Book discussions and related activities will occur at each meeting.

Homeschool Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

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

Suggested for children aged 7 - 12 years.  Younger children may need help with reading and activities.

September Read: Wonderous Rex  Author: Patricia Maclachlan

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.

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.

Color Creators

2:45pm - 3:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

All tween and teens are welcome to come be creative with us after school each Tuesday! Come and draw with us. No registration required.

Homework Helpers

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Homework Helpers & Study Groups
Event Details:

High school students are available after school to assist students who may need help with their homework.  No registration needed. 

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.

Dinner & Delight

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Registration 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.

Join us on Tuesdays for a delightful evening that starts with a nutritious meal and ends with a burst of creativity and fun.  Kids will love the blend of good food and exciting activities!

Keepsake Ornaments

4:30pm - 6:30pm
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Decorate a special ceramic ornament to cherish for years to come. Open to all ages. 

3rd Annual Holiday Open House

6:00pm - 7:30pm
All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 233
Event Details:

The Ellis Library & Reference Center is spreading tidings of good cheer at our 3rd annual Holiday Open House. Bring the family for a night of craft stations, reindeer games, and other festive fun, guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit.

Middle School or Zoom Book Club

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Tweens
Blue Bush Branch
Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This book club meets in person at 1:00 pm and then on zoom in the evening at 7:00 pm for those who can't come during the day.  Please contact Elizabeth Pifer for zoom link.

After School Board Game Fun

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Join us after school to relax and have fun playing board games.

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.

Brains and Games

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Registration 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!