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

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: 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.

Copy of Learning to Quilt!

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Blue Bush Branch
Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Event Details:

Join us for a 7-week quilting class.  This class is for students who want to learn how to quilt. Our objective is to become comfortable using a sewing machine and to learn quilting basics.

St. Charles Academy

9:00am - 1:30pm
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.

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 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.

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. 

Movie Madness at the Library

1:00pm - 3:30pm
All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Dundee Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: General, Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

                       Movie Madness at the Library!

                                   

New Bedford Academy

9:15am - 11:15am
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.

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

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: 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.

STEM Station

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Educational, General, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

STEM Station (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH) is a fun program that ties books and science together.  Listen to stories and then participate in fun, hands-on science and engineering activities. 

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 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: 15
Event Details:

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

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.

Titles to be decided.

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.

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.

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

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: 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.

Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Wizards

3:30pm - 4:45pm
Children, Tweens
Ida Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Fans of the Wizarding World

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.

Community Jigsaw Puzzle-Frenchtown-Dixie

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
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!

Adult Color & Chat

12:30pm - 4:30pm
Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Event Details:

Do you love to color? Join us for some coloring fun! Bring your pencils, paint, markers or diamond painting and a fun attitude.

Copy of Learning to Quilt!

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Blue Bush Branch
Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Event Details:

Join us for a 7-week quilting class.  This class is for students who want to learn how to quilt. Our objective is to become comfortable using a sewing machine and to learn quilting basics.

MCLS Branches Closed for All Staff Day Training

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 will be closed for Staff Training.

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. 

Paint Like Picasso

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Do you want to learn to paint like Picasso? 

Each month we'll learn a little about a famous artist and try to replicate their techniques in a unique way.  

For those 6 and older.  

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.

Monroe County Youth Center

11:30am - 12:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile

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

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.

Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Wizards

3:30pm - 4:45pm
Children, Tweens
Ida Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Fans of the Wizarding World

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.

Makers and Munchies - Tween and Teen Craft Night

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us each month for a fun crafting session filled with creativity and snacks! Try out new materials and techniques while making something awesome to take home.  Bring your ideas, your friends and your appetite for fun!