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Lego Challenge

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Saturdays are for fun...right?

Join us on the first Saturday each month for our Lego building challenge.

Participants will be given a specific challenge activity to create each meeting.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Blue Bush Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Make your list and check it twice so you can share it with Santa himself.  It will be a morning of holiday magic and fun.  A photo opportunity will be available so dress in your best. Please register ever child.

Stories with Mrs. Claus

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschool, Children, Family
Ida Branch
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Claus and the elves for a fun filled morning of Christmas stories featuring her famous husband, Santa. Make sure to bring your camera to capture special holiday memories. There will be time for photos with Santa and Mrs.

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

Read and Create Program - An Early Literacy/STEM program

11:30am - 12:30pm
Children
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

This program will take place on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month and is specifically geared towards 4 -6 year old kids who are just starting their reading adventure.

Elf School

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Preschool, Children
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to be a full-fledged elf? You will learn all that is necessary to perform elf duties, earn your elf certificate and even an elf name. Registration is limited so register today!
 

Saturday Children's Movie Matinee

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movies

Kindergarten Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Kindergarten Book club meets the 2nd Sunday of each month. In addition to reading books, the Kindergarten book club include numerous other fun activities.  The majority of which are related to literature in one way or another.

Riverside Preschool

9:00am - 11:45am
Children
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children
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.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
South Rockwood Branch
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading.

Totally Awesome Preschool Box Drop Off

12:15pm - 12:30pm
Children
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children
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.

After School Adventures

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

After School Adventures takes place every Monday that school is in session.  We'll enjoy a variety of activities, including Dia de los Muertos, Thanksgiving and pumpkin fun, seasonal STEM challenges, and holiday arts and crafts!

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.

Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Educational, General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

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

Get ready for a fun adventure this school year!  Get your passport stamped each month through this special book club.  We'll explore a new title each month, take a journey as a group, and then finish with an extension activity.

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.

NBA school visit

9:00am - 12:45pm
Children
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Organizations using the Library

Arborwood Preschool

9:15am - 11:15am
Children
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children
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. 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.

Curious Kids' Learning Lab

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preschool, Children
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Book Club, Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Your 4-7-year-old is invited to explore, create, and have a blast at our Curious Kids LAB! Each week we’ll work on communication and reading skills, explore a STEAM topic, and follow up with fun, hands-on extension 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: 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.

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.

Build and Create with Legos and Blocks

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Family
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Come and enjoy an open build event with Lego's and other building blocks. Children of all ages are welcome! We'll provide the blocks, you provide the imagination!

 

No registration necessary.

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: 215
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.

St. Michael's

8:30am - 2:00pm
Children
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children
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.