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Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Miss Jill's Choice

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch
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Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Meal Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us all summer for a delicious meal for the kids and a fun activity afterwards! Fridays are Miss Jill's Choice!  We will play games, make treats, or whatever Miss Jill dreams up! Today we will do Jelly Bean tasting.

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Lawn at Ellis Library & Reference Center
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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
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.

Shrinky dinks

Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Arts and Crafts

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch
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Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Meal Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us all summer for a delicious meal for the kids and a fun activity afterwards! We will be making shrinky dinks.

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Mindful Art

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Maybee Branch
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Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unwind, create, and find inner peace with Mindful Art, a calming and creative program designed to nurture your mind and spirit.

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Messy Art Day

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Library at Erie Branch
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Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s mix, drip, and splatter our way to colorful creations!

Baby Bop at Ellis

Baby Bop

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Ellis Library & Reference Center for "Baby Bop," a playgroup and storytime for our youngest patrons. 

One and Only Ivan

The One and Only Book Club

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library at Erie Branch
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Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this summer as we read The One and Only Ivan together.  Each week well read, discuss, and complete a creative activity inspired by Ivan’s world.  Some chapters will be read aloud at the library and others will be yours to

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Summer Reading Kickoff Event: Animal Magic with Mark Rosenthal

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Ida Branch
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Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our Color Our World, Summer Reading Kickoff event with Mark Rosenthal and his animal friends.

Summer Storytimes at Ellis

Summer Storytime

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

This summer, bring your family to our Color Our World summer storytimes.   Each week we'll explore a new color through stories, music, and hands-on activities.

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Messy Art Day - Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Register Now
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Meal Program, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s mix, drip, and splatter our way to colorful creations!

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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.

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
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!

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!!

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!

Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Show and Popcorn

12:30pm–2:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Meal Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Join us all summer for a delicious meal for the kids and a fun activity afterwards! Thursdays we will watch a show on the big screen and enjoy popcorn!

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.

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.

Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Miss Jill's Choice

12:30pm–2:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Meal Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Join us all summer for a delicious meal for the kids and a fun activity afterwards! Fridays are Miss Jill's Choice!  We will play games, make treats, or whatever Miss Jill dreams up!

Disney Escape Room

9:00am–9:45am
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Bedford Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mickey needs to be rescued! Can you solve a series of Disney themed clues to free him before time runs out? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Disney Escape Room

10:00am–10:45am
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mickey needs to be rescued! Can you solve a series of Disney themed clues to free him before time runs out? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Market Days Art

10:00am–1:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

If you are in the area today, be sure to check out the farmers market, stop in to the library, and have the kids create something for our art show.  Projects must be completed in the library on market day to be displayed for the summer.

Disney Escape Room

11:00am–11:45am
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Bedford Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mickey needs to be rescued! Can you solve a series of Disney themed clues to free him before time runs out? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

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. 

Disney Escape Room

12:00pm–12:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mickey needs to be rescued! Can you solve a series of Disney themed clues to free him before time runs out? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Disney Escape Room

1:00pm–1:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mickey needs to be rescued! Can you solve a series of Disney themed clues to free him before time runs out? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Disney Escape Room

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mickey needs to be rescued! Can you solve a series of Disney themed clues to free him before time runs out? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Disney Escape Room

3:00pm–3:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mickey needs to be rescued! Can you solve a series of Disney themed clues to free him before time runs out? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Disney Escape Room

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mickey needs to be rescued! Can you solve a series of Disney themed clues to free him before time runs out? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Disney Escape Room

12:00pm–12:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mickey needs to be rescued! Can you solve a series of Disney themed clues to free him before time runs out? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Disney Escape Room

1:00pm–1:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mickey needs to be rescued! Can you solve a series of Disney themed clues to free him before time runs out? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Disney Escape Room

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mickey needs to be rescued! Can you solve a series of Disney themed clues to free him before time runs out? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Disney Escape Room

3:00pm–3:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mickey needs to be rescued! Can you solve a series of Disney themed clues to free him before time runs out? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Disney Escape Room

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mickey needs to be rescued! Can you solve a series of Disney themed clues to free him before time runs out? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.