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Crochet Pattern of the Month

All Day 5/4 - 5/25
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take and Make
Event Details:

Come pick up our crochet patterns of the month to make an easy crochet project. Make at home or bring your project and questions to UFO (UnFinished Objects) night on the second Thursday of the month.

New Bedford Academy Box Pick Up

9:15am - 11:30am
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.

Mason Jr. High Box Pick Up

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile

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

Meet Up & Eat Up (Snack)

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

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

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
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Each 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 after the school day.

Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Room: Library
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 (Snack)

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

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

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
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Each 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 after the school day.

Dinner & Card Making

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

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

Race for the Kids is coming up in June,  a race dedicated to supporting families in Monroe and Lucas counties who have children facing severe or life-threatening illnesses.  Come help support the race by making cards for the families.&nb

Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Room: Library
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 (Snack)

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

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

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
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Each 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 after the school day.

Dinner & Card Making

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Educational, Meal Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

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

Race for the Kids is coming up in June,  a race dedicated to supporting families in Monroe and Lucas counties who have children facing severe or life-threatening illnesses.  Come help support the race by making cards for the families.&nb

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.

Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Room: Library
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.

We Read Banned Books!

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join a book club for rebellious readers! We will discuss a different banned or challenged book each month. Readers ages 16 and up are welcome!

Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month, 5:30-6:30pm

Meet Up & Eat Up (Snack)

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

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

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
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Each 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 after the school day.

Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Room: Library
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.

Procraftinate

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Procraftinate 

Procraftinate: avoidance of adult responsibilities to partake in art and craft projects.

Dungeons and Dragons

2:30pm - 5:00pm
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Join our thrilling D&D adventures at the library! Forge epic tales, battle dragons, and unleash your imagination. Ages 13-18 welcome!

Paper Airplanes

10:30am - 11:30am
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Today is going to be a fun day! It’s National Paper Airplane Day! It’s a day to make, decorate and play with paper airplanes.

Tail Waggin' Tutors

11:00am - 12:00pm
Maybee Branch
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Genealogy
Event Details:

The “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” program is brought to you by Therapy Dogs International. This program encourages children to read by providing a non-judgmental listener and furry friend to read to.

Lego Fun

11:00am - 1:00pm
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

Book Discussion: Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Come enjoy Middle Eastern pastries, coffee, and a discussion of the poetry collection Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear: Poems from Gaza by Mosab Abu Toha. 

Limited copies of the book are available for checkout.