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Summer Reading - Book BINGO Adventure

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

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

Join us for an exciting adventure at the library with our Summer Reading Bingo Bash! Get ready to play bingo and win books to add to your collection. Plus, enjoy delicious snacks as you play and mingle with fellow book lovers.

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

Summer Lunch Program

12:15pm - 1:00pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing 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.

Lunch & Movie

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program, Movies, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

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


Create & Construct

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join us for an imaginative adventure where preschool and school-aged children use a storybook and mystery supplies to build extraordinary creations, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills in a fun, interactive setting.

Lunch & Fun Activity

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

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



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

Summer Lunch Program

12:15pm - 1:00pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing 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.

Lunch with Arts & Crafts

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Meal Program, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

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

Lego Club

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General
Event Details:

If you love Legos, join us for Lego Mania each Monday afternoon.  

You can choose to open-build or participate in one of our weekly challenges.  

This event is open to kids, tweens, teens, and parents.

Tween/Teen Takeover

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Maybee Branch
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Tweens and teens are invited to the library this summer for a special time just for them!  We'll have crafty projects, games, and a variety of activities to help you enjoy some time with friends.

Summer Reading - Adventures with Puzzles

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Erie Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Adventure awaits at our library's puzzle contest! Join solo or team up with fellow explorers as we tackle camping-themed puzzles. Unleash your problem-solving skills and win exciting prizes. Let the adventure begin – see you there! 

Summer Homeschool Hangout

11:00am - 1:00pm
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Calling Bedford homeschool families! Come and join your library at the park this summer to meet new friends, hang out, play games, visit the Bookmobile, and more! Bring your lunch and get ready to have a FUNtastic summer!

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.

Please Dress for Weather

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

Summer Lunch Program

12:15pm - 1:00pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing 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.

Lunch & Building

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

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


Teen Summer Reading - Calming Galaxy Jars

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24

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. 

Tween/Teen Takeover

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Tweens and teens are invited to the library this summer for a special time just for them!  We'll have crafty projects, games, and a variety of activities to help you enjoy some time with friends.

Camp Half-Blood: A Percy Jackson Party

10:30am - 11:30am
Ida Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
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. 

Attention Olympians!

Camp Half-Blood is offering a special day camp at Ida Branch Library. Crafts and activities will feature your favorite Greek Myths and take inspiration from Percy Jackson book series!

Summer Lunch Program

12:15pm - 1:00pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing 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.

Summer Reading - Adventures with Puzzles

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

Adventure awaits at our library's puzzle contest! Join solo or team up with fellow explorers as we tackle camping-themed puzzles. Unleash your problem-solving skills and win exciting prizes. Let the adventure begin – see you there! 

Summer Reading

4:00pm - 5:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading

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. 

Independence 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 Independence Day.

 

Lunch & Fun Activity

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

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