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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.


Monroe County Youth Center

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.

Teen Summer Reading - Snacks from Around the World

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.

Choose Your Own Adventure Scavenger Hunt!

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: 40
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. 

Search for clues as you embark on a scavenger hunt-style mission. Each new clue will give you a choice, but choose wisely! Some choices will lead to fabulous outcomes, others may lead to danger!

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.

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.

Documentary Making Workshop

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Educational, History
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Embark on a 3-week documentary-making journey designed for teens and tweens! Dive into history as we guide you from research to video production. Unleash your creativity, gain filmmaking skills, and bring the past to life on screen.

Navarre Garden Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Looking for some summer fun? Please join us at the Navarre Branch Library as we explore gardening concepts through hands-on experiences at the Selma Rankins Jr. Community Garden.

Disclaimer(s)

Please Dress for Weather

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

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

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.

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.

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.


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.


Navarre Garden Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Looking for some summer fun? Please join us at the Navarre Branch Library as we explore gardening concepts through hands-on experiences at the Selma Rankins Jr. Community Garden.

Disclaimer(s)

Please Dress for Weather

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

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.



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

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.