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Library Games Guild

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Welcome to the Library Games Guild at the Dundee Branch Library, where dice roll, cards shuffle, and strategy rules supreme!

A woman taking a photo with a travel destination in the background

Travel with Friends series - Travel on a budget

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Bedford Library as we travel to various places with our friends. Photographs of locations will be shared along with discussion of travel arrangements and lessons learned.

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Squishmallow Craft Party

Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Ida Branch
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a Squishmallow Craft Party! Create your own squishy-inspired craft, enjoy fun activities, and celebrate all things soft and cute. All supplies provided—just bring your creativity!

Johnny Rawls - Blues 2026

Blues Series 2026 - Johnny Rawls Concert

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Library at Carleton Branch
Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Tuesday is Blues Day! Presenting the 39th Year of the Monroe County Library System’s Annual Black History Month Blues Series.

Wednesday Play Lab

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room at Ida Branch
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each Wednesday morning as we explore a brand new way to play!

Week 1- Musical Mischief

Week 2- Cooking up Fun

Week 3- Busy Builders

Week 4- Clay Play Day

Week 5- Mad Science

Curious Kids' Learning Lab

Curious Kids' Learning Lab

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Your 4-7-year-old is invited to explore, create, and have a blast at our Curious Kids LAB! 

We’ll work on communication and reading skills, explore a STEAM topic, art experiences, and enjoy fun, hands-on extension activities. 

Tether: Shadows in the Snow. A Roleplaying Game for Writers.

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Ida Branch
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tether is a role-playing game that is played through the process of writing journal entries. Each player will take on the role of a character living in the same rural town, but during different time periods.

Small Fries Friday

Small Fries Friday

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Educational, General, Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each week for a sampling of learning and literacy fun, specifically designed for children ages 3–6.  

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Procraftinate

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to make a craft and postpone doing that thing you've been avoiding. 

Please register so we have the right amount of materials. All materials will be provided. 

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Valentine Family Bingo

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: Gaming, General
Event Details:

Do you love books? Join us for this family fun festive program, come and shout “Bingo” and win books! No registration required.

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Squishmallow Craft Party

2:00pm–3:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Ida Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a Squishmallow Craft Party! Create your own squishy-inspired craft, enjoy fun activities, and celebrate all things soft and cute. All supplies provided—just bring your creativity!

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.

Travel with Friends series - Travel on a budget

2:00pm–3:30pm
Family, Adults
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Bedford Library as we travel to various places with our friends. Photographs of locations will be shared along with discussion of travel arrangements and lessons learned.

Presidents' 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 Presidents' Day.

Wednesday Play Lab

10:00am–10:45am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Ida Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each Wednesday morning as we explore a brand new way to play!

Week 1- Musical Mischief

Week 2- Cooking up Fun

Week 3- Busy Builders

Week 4- Clay Play Day

Week 5- Mad Science

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.

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.

Trading Card Game Night!

5:00pm–7:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday at 5:00pm at the Bedford Branch Library for TCG Nights! Come play Pokémon, Magic the Gathering, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh, and more! All ages are welcome. No registration required.

Friday Night Movie!

5:30pm–7:30pm
Family
Blue Bush Branch
Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of interactive fun.  We will be watching Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie and Zootopia 2 with some unique activities to go with them.

 

 

Family Movie Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Family
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Family movie night for the entire family. Feel free to wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuff animal, pillow and blanket. 

Valentine Family Bingo

11:00am–12:00pm
All Ages, Family
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: Gaming, General
Event Details:

Do you love books? Join us for this family fun festive program, come and shout “Bingo” and win books! No registration required.

Gardening for Beginners

11:00am–12:30pm
Family, Adults
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Educational, Gardening
Event Details:

New to gardening? Come learn about the basics from experienced gardeners! 

We'll discuss best practices, soil health, and must-have tools to get you started on your gardening journey!

Lego Fun

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

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

Shrinky Dink Drop-in!

3:30pm–5:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Erie Branch
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in anytime between 3:30 and 5:00 to create your own Shrinky Dink! Draw, color and watch it shrink then turn it into a keychain, earrings, or a fun mini keepsake to take home.

Children's and YA Book Swap

6:00pm–7:30pm
All Ages, Family
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all book-loving families with overflowing shelves! This book swap is for you! Bring your children's, juvenile, and young adult (YA) books and get ready to swap! We will trade those books you've read to make room for new ones on the shelf.

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.

Wednesday Play Lab

10:00am–10:45am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Ida Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each Wednesday morning as we explore a brand new way to play!

Week 1- Musical Mischief

Week 2- Cooking up Fun

Week 3- Busy Builders

Week 4- Clay Play Day

Week 5- Mad Science

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.

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.

Lego Block Party

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Family
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join one of our Lego Block Parties on Wednesdays after school.  Build, play, and complete challenges, or simply enjoy open play and design. We will display finished projects for one week.  

 

 

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.

Exploring with Paint

4:00pm–6:00pm
Family
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking for something new to do?

Join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 4pm – 6pm at the Vivian Branch Library.

We will explore your hidden talents with paint!

All supplies will be provided.

Trading Card Game Night!

5:00pm–7:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday at 5:00pm at the Bedford Branch Library for TCG Nights! Come play Pokémon, Magic the Gathering, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh, and more! All ages are welcome. No registration required.

Interactive Movie - Aladdin

6:00pm–7:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Event Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy an interactive showing of Aladdin filled with sing-alongs, movement, and audience participation. Follow Aladdin’s magical adventure while joining in the fun along the way! Popcorn and drinks provided. 

Lego Fun

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

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

Tinkering Takeover with Imagination Station

11:00am–1:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Educational, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interactive science + engineering + spark of creativity = Imagination Station Tinkering Takeovers!

Conservation Conversation with the Toledo Zoo

1:00pm–3:00pm
Family, Adults
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a presentation and discussion of your Toledo Zoo's conservation mission! Come learn about the environmental impact of the Zoo's prairie installation projects, and their horticulture operations on zoo grounds.

Wednesday Play Lab

10:00am–10:45am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Ida Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each Wednesday morning as we explore a brand new way to play!

Week 1- Musical Mischief

Week 2- Cooking up Fun

Week 3- Busy Builders

Week 4- Clay Play Day

Week 5- Mad Science

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.

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.

Puzzle In A Day

1:00pm–6:00pm
All Ages, Family
Robert A. Vivian Branch
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!

Lego Block Party

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Family
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join one of our Lego Block Parties on Wednesdays after school.  Build, play, and complete challenges, or simply enjoy open play and design. We will display finished projects for one week.  

 

 

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.

Cozy Tales

5:00pm–5:45pm
All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Grab your blanket and join us for Cozy Tales in the Children's Area on our main level.

We will spend time reading a few stories and making a simple craft.

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.