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Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program
Event Details:

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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.

Dundee Elementary Preschools

9:00am - 10:00am
Preschool, Children
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Bookmobile

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

Parent & Child Play Group

9:15am - 10:15am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of interaction through play, creating art, singing and reading. This program is for children 0- 5 years of age and their caregiver. 

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.

Mini Movers

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.

Playgroup

10:30am - 12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

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.

This Play Group is for Children from Birth to School Age with parents or caregivers accompanying. We will be spending time for everyone to interact through playing, sharing, climbing, caring and story reading!

Come join the fun!!

Sodt Preschool

11:00am - 12:00pm
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.

Mini Movers

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
South Rockwood Branch
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

Homeschool Book Club

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Children
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Bedford Library's Homeschool Book Club is back in session for the 2024-2025 school year! Each month, students will select a book of their choice and complete a book project related to the monthly topic.

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.

Meet Up & Eat Up (Snack)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program
Event Details:

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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.

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

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

Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program
Event Details:

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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.

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian 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.

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.

Super Second Saturday - Bugs

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Family
Maybee Branch
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Event Details:

Super Second Saturday is a fun, monthly event for the whole family.  Come to the library for a variety of activities based around a monthly theme.  Activities may include books, crafts, hands-on fun and a few surprises!

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.

Family History and Journaling

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, History
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Lego Fun

11:00am - 1:00pm
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Maybee Branch
Cancelled
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. 

Super Second Saturday - Bugs

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Family
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Event Details:

Super Second Saturday is a fun, monthly event for the whole family.  Come to the library for a variety of activities based around a monthly theme.  Activities may include books, crafts, hands-on fun and a few surprises!

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.

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: 9
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.

Custer Elementary School Preschool

9:15am - 10:15am
Preschool, Children
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Bookmobile

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

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

10:00am - 10:45am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

We'll enjoy summer and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities, and a little yoga on the library's lawn.  Please bring a towel or blanket for the ground.  In case of bad weather, we will move inside.

Reading with Rabbits

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Drop in for a fun, interactive way to build literacy skills! Children will have the opportunity to practice their out-loud reading skills, while hanging out with real rabbits.

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.

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.

Kiddie Korner Preschool

11:00am - 11:45am
Preschool, Children
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Bookmobile

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

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

11:00am - 11:45am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

We'll enjoy summer and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities, and a little yoga on the library's lawn.  Please bring a towel or blanket for the ground.  In case of bad weather, we will move inside.

Mason Elementary Preschool

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

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