Upcoming Events

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Please Dress for Weather

Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.

Messy Art Day

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Children

Erie Branch

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Erie Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System.

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community.

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

Summer Reading Program

9:00am - 10:00am

Children

Robert A. Vivian Branch

Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Summer Reading

Event Details:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System.

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community.

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System.

Summer Book Club

9:30am - 10:30am

Children

Ellis Library & Reference Center

Full

Registration Required

Full

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Chapter Book Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Book Club, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Help the summer slide! Join us for a summer book club for children aged 7-12. We will read a title, discuss it, and then complete fun activities.

Our summer title will be "Misty of Chincoteague" by Marguerite Henry

Summer Reading - Color Our World!!! Kick-off Week!

10:00am - 11:00am

Children, Tweens

Dundee Branch

Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Summer Reading

Event Details:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System.

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community.

Join us for six- weeks of Summer Reading at the Dundee Branch Library.

Children in grades Kindergarten - sixth grade may drop-in on Tuesday's at 10 am for programing.

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.

Build and Create - Legos & STEM Acitivies

10:00am - 1:00pm

All Ages, Children

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Children's Round Room

Age Group: All Ages, Children

Program Type: General

Event Details:

We'll provide the Lego's and other building blocks. You provide the imagination. There will also be some STEM activities during this time. This is an open program so come anytime from 10 - 1 pm and have fun building and getting creative.

Summer Reading - Color Your World with Creativity

11:00am - 12:00pm

Children

Maybee Branch

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Maybee Branch

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System.

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community.

This week in Maybee we are learning about creativity and exploring the question: What is Art? Please note that we are doing many artistic projects this summer and you should come dressed for mess!

Summer Reading - Sunshine & Summertime Kick-Off

11:00am - 12:00pm

Children, Tweens

Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Summer Reading

Registration Required

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System.

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community.

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.

Summer Lunch Program

12:15pm - 1:00pm

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Chapter Book Area

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: 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.

This program is open to those 18 years of age and under at no cost.

To ensure that we have enough meals, please register.

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.

Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Book Bites

12:30pm - 2:00pm

Children

Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Book Club, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

This is more than just lunch-it’s a chance to read, imagine and create! Lunch will be served at 12:30 and then we’ll enjoy a picture book together and follow it up with an activity to keep the fun going. Come hungry for food and stories!

Summer Reading Program

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Children

Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Summer Reading

Event Details:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System.

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community.

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System.

Summer Reading: Color Our World

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Children

Carleton Branch

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Carleton Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Summer Reading

Registration Required

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System.

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community.

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.

Lego Mania

1:00pm - 3:00pm

All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Ellis Library & Reference Center

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Program Type: General

Event Details:

Enjoy some afternoon Lego play with your friends.

Riverside Early Learning Center Preschool Enrollment

1:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

Puzzles and Pictures

2:30pm - 3:30pm

All Ages, Preschool, Children

Summerfield – Petersburg Branch

Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Puzzles and pictures is an open time of creativity at the library! We'll have a variety of jigsaw puzzles for all levels and we'll have other puzzling challenges, such as tangrams.

The One and Only Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Children

Erie Branch

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

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

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Please Dress for Weather

Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.

Alliance Child Care

10:00am - 11:00am

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.

Summer Reading

10:00am - 11:00am

Children

Dorsch Memorial Branch

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System.

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community.

Color Our World in Camouflage. Come dressed in camouflage.

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

10:30am - 11:30am

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Room: Community Room

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.

Summer Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am

Preschool, Children

Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading

Registration Required

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 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.

Summer Reading - Color Your World with Creativity

11:00am - 12:00pm

Children

Summerfield – Petersburg Branch

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System.

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community.

This week in Petersburg we are learning about creativity and exploring the question: What is Art? Please note that we are doing many artistic projects this summer and you should come dressed for mess!

Summer Lunch Program

12:15pm - 1:00pm

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Chapter Book Area

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: 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.

This program is open to those 18 years of age and under at no cost.

To ensure that we have enough meals, please register.

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.

Messy Art Day - Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch

12:30pm - 2:00pm

Children

Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Meal Program, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

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

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