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Weekend Parent & Child Play Group

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of playing and socializing. We will be offering a time for young children and their caregiver to interact through play, songs, books and art. Each session will end with a gathering time.

A description of the event with a picture of cards, dice, and a dragon.

Library Games Guild

Sunday, October 19, 2025 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!

Making Music with the Music Lady Dundee

Making Music with the Music Lady!

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Music, Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of music, songs, and books with Beverly Meyer: The Music Lady! The first half-hour will be filled with a program featuring Beverly Meyer: The Music Lady.

Ghost in a Jar

Glow in the Dark Ghost in a Jar

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Library at Erie Branch
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make a cute and spooky floating ghost in a jar with this fun DIY project! We will create a miniature ghost using glow in the dark clay and watch as it comes to life inside a jar.

Child coloring

Simply Storytime

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Upstairs Library Space at Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us in our upstairs children's area for stories, songs, and table top activities. This is a drop-in program and is geared for children 2.5 years and older. 

Spellbound at Ida

Spellbound: A Roleplaying Game for Young Wizards

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Community Room at Ida Branch
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

All Aboard! Hogwarts is calling you back for another session of solving riddles, dodging spells and narrowly avoiding magical disasters! Seats are limited, so please register!

Game Night!

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Blue Bush Branch
Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Come enjoy a night of fun and socialization.  We will be playing games like Farkel or Uno.  It will be games of your choosing.  Cards and cribbage boards will also be available.  Join us for some fun. 

Medicare Education

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational

Play Dough & Play Dates - HALLOWEEN EDITION

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups
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Rocking Horse Childcare

9:00am–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.

Fun Friday

10:00am–11:00am
Preschool, Children
Blue Bush Branch
Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. Then we will pick up the pace with a dance party.

Fun Fridays

10:00am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fun Friday is a special Storytime where we do a lot of dancing and music activities.  We also read interactive books and have time for social play.  Great for toddlers and preschoolers who love to move and groove!

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.

Story Time Fall Fun

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Newport Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Newport Branch
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required

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)

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.

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.

Taylor Swift Escape Room

9:00am–9:45am
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:

Taylor loves leaving clues for her fans to solve. Can you solve all the Taylor themed clues in this escape room in time to make it to the getaway car? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session.

Taylor Swift Escape Room

10:00am–10:45am
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:

Taylor loves leaving clues for her fans to solve. Can you solve all the Taylor themed clues in this escape room in time to make it to the getaway car? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session.

Lego Saturdays

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

Join us on the third Saturday each month for our Lego building fun day . Participants can use imaginations or choose a specific challenge activity to create each month. Legos provided. No registration required.

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.

Snack Attack 101

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Tweens
Dundee Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to SNACK ATTACK 101!!!

Kids 8 - 14 years of age are invited to enjoy books related to food and then enjoy making a snack related to the book.

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.

Tiny Tikes Turkey Trot!

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Blue Bush Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come enjoy some turkey fun.  We will be doing all things turkey!!  Hats, history, stories and then a turkey run behind the library. 

Taylor Swift Escape Room

11:00am–11:45am
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:

Taylor loves leaving clues for her fans to solve. Can you solve all the Taylor themed clues in this escape room in time to make it to the getaway car? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session.

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. 

Read and Create Program - An Early Literacy/STEM program

11:30am–12:30pm
Children
Bedford Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
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.

Taylor Swift 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:

Taylor loves leaving clues for her fans to solve. Can you solve all the Taylor themed clues in this escape room in time to make it to the getaway car? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session.

Taylor Swift 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:

Taylor loves leaving clues for her fans to solve. Can you solve all the Taylor themed clues in this escape room in time to make it to the getaway car? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session.

The Reptarium - Zoo to You

1:00pm–2:00pm
All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Reptarium will showcase a fascinating variety of snakes, turtles, lizards, and more—offering an interactive, hands-on experience for all ages! Learn fun facts and get all your reptile questions answered.

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.

Taylor Swift 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:

Taylor loves leaving clues for her fans to solve. Can you solve all the Taylor themed clues in this escape room in time to make it to the getaway car? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session.

Little House on the Prairie Hearth-Warming Craft Party

2:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Ida Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a nostalgic afternoon making crafts and sampling snacks inspired by Ma, Pa, Laura and whole Ingalls family.

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.

Taylor Swift 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:

Taylor loves leaving clues for her fans to solve. Can you solve all the Taylor themed clues in this escape room in time to make it to the getaway car? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session.

Taylor Swift 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:

Taylor loves leaving clues for her fans to solve. Can you solve all the Taylor themed clues in this escape room in time to make it to the getaway car? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session.

Taylor Swift 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:

Taylor loves leaving clues for her fans to solve. Can you solve all the Taylor themed clues in this escape room in time to make it to the getaway car? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session.

Taylor Swift Escape Room

1:00pm–1:45pm
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:

Taylor loves leaving clues for her fans to solve. Can you solve all the Taylor themed clues in this escape room in time to make it to the getaway car? This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session.

Yogi Bears

1:30pm–2:00pm
Preschool, Children, Family
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more.

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.

Yogi Bears

2:00pm–2:30pm
Children, Tweens, Family
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more.

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.