Upcoming Events

Name: All I want for Christmas is a Dinosaur
Start: 2024-12-28T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-28T10:00:00-05:00
Location: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Library

Featured Events

All I want for Christmas is a Dinosaur

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

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Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Each child will receive a dinosaur egg. After your child excavates their dinosaur, we will turn them into glitter ornaments. We will also have additional dinosaur crafts and will read dinosaur themed Christmas books.

Lego Fun

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Maybee Branch

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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

Devoured: A Club for Hungry Book Worms!

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Book Club

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Calling all foodies! Each week, this club will read one of our favorite books and create an inspired snack to go with it.

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.

All Blood types needed: donate blood at the Ellis Library and Reference Center

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm

Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center

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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

To make an appointment, call 1 800 RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code ELLISLIBRARY.

Devoured: A Club for Hungry Book Worms!

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Book Club

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Calling all foodies! Each week, this club will read one of our favorite books and create an inspired snack to go with it.

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.

Play Dough & Play Dates

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General, Storytime & Playgroups

Event Details:

Spend a morning in the comfort of the library for open play dough play!

Toddler, preschool, and elementary age children are invited for open play dough play.

Stations will rotate to encourage creativity.

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Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Easy Life Organizing Presents Tackling Desk Top Clutter

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Educational

Required

Seats Remaining: 50

Event Details:

Are you ready to transform your chaotic office into a productivity powerhouse?

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Library Games Guild

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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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!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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.

Unleash the Fun: Dog Man Mania

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General, Meal Program

Required

Seats Remaining: 19

Event Details:

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

Get Ready for the new Dog Man movie with an epic BINGO game and some fun interactive stations. Whether you are a die-hard fan or new to the series, there is something for everyone!

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80s VHS Aerobics

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Teens, Adults

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: General, Health & Wellness

Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

Bedford Branch, Blue Bush Branch, Carleton Branch, Dorsch Memorial Branch, Dundee Branch, Ellis Library & Reference Center, Erie Branch, Frenchtown – Dixie Branch, Ida Branch, L.S. Navarre Branch, Maybee Branch, Newport Branch, Rasey Luna Pier Branch, Robert A. Vivian Branch, South Rockwood Branch, Summerfield – Petersburg Branch, Library in Motion: Senior Outreach, Bookmobile, Off Site, Online

Description:

All branches of the Monroe County Library System are closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day.

Dumbledore's Army

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Tweens, Teens

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: General

Event Details:

Do you love the Harry Potter books? Do you watch the movies every time they are on T.V.? Then Dumbledore's Army is the club for you. This is a Harry Potter fan club that will meet on the third Wednesday of each month.

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.

Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford

2:30pm - 5:00pm

Tweens, Teens

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Quilt Room - Room F

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Gaming

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.

Saturday Evening at the Movies

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Teens, Adults, Seniors

Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Join us as we watch a recently released movie on a Saturday evening. We will supply the popcorn, you will need to bring a soda or water to drink. These movies will have a PG or PG-13 rating and are intended for teens or adults.

80s VHS Aerobics

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Teens, Adults

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: General, Health & Wellness

Dungeons and Dragons Monday Edition @ Bedford

2:30pm - 5:00pm

Tweens, Teens

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Room C

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Gaming

We Read Banned Books! Book Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Teens, Adults, Seniors

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

Book List

Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford

2:30pm - 5:00pm

Tweens, Teens

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Quilt Room - Room F

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Gaming

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.

80s VHS Aerobics

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Teens, Adults

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: General, Health & Wellness

Dungeons and Dragons Monday Edition @ Bedford

2:30pm - 5:00pm

Tweens, Teens

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Room C

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Gaming

Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford

2:30pm - 5:00pm

Tweens, Teens

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Quilt Room - Room F

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Gaming

Community Jigsaw Puzzle-Frenchtown-Dixie

All Day 11/1 - 11/30

Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors

Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: General

Event Details:

Stop by during library hours and work on our community puzzle. When a puzzle gets finished, a new one will be started. Stay for a short amount of time, or stay for a little longer.

We look forward to seeing 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.

80s VHS Aerobics

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Teens, Adults

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: General, Health & Wellness

Dungeons and Dragons Monday Edition @ Bedford

2:30pm - 5:00pm

Tweens, Teens

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Room C

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Gaming

Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford

2:30pm - 5:00pm

Tweens, Teens

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Quilt Room - Room F

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Gaming

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.

80s VHS Aerobics

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Teens, Adults

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: General, Health & Wellness

Dungeons and Dragons Monday Edition @ Bedford

2:30pm - 5:00pm

Tweens, Teens

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Room C

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Gaming

Veterans Day

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

Description:

All branches of the Monroe County Library System are closed in observance of Veterans Day.

Middle School Book Club

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Tweens, Teens

Blue Bush Branch

Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Middle School Book Club 2025

We meet at 1:00 pm on the dates listed below for our book discussion and activity.

January 15, 2025 Reader’s Choice

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