Upcoming Events

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Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Lawn at Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Lawn

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

We'll enjoy summer and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities, and a little yoga on the library's lawn. Please bring a towel or blanket for the ground. In case of bad weather, we will move inside.

Baby Bop

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am

Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us at the Ellis Library & Reference Center for "Baby Bop," a playgroup and storytime for our youngest patrons.

Art Around the World, Ida Library's Summer Reading Program

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Program Type: Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

This year's summer reading theme is "Color Your World." At Ida we intend to do just that with hands-on arts and crafts from all over the globe.

Summer Storytime

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am

Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Children's Area

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

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

This summer, bring your family to our Color Our World summer storytimes. Each week we'll explore a new color through stories, music, and hands-on activities.

Bad Art Show - Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: All Ages, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Forget perfection - it’s time to get wildly creative!

Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Miss Jill's Choice

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Meal Program

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us all summer for a delicious meal for the kids and a fun activity afterwards! Thursdays we will watch a show on the big screen and enjoy popcorn!

Summer Reading: Color Our World

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Blue Bush Branch

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Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Summer Reading

Event Details:

Come enjoy an afternoon of books, games and crafts. We will learn to color your world in lots of fun new ways.

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Lawn at Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Lawn

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Adult Summer Reading Upcycle Crafting Series

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at Carleton Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Carleton Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

We invite you to join us on July 7, July 14, and July 21 at our Upcycling Art Series!

We will be using items that would otherwise be thrown away to spark your creativity.

Week One: Plastic Garden Toadstool

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Weekend Parent & Child Play Group

10:15am–11:15am

All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

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.

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.

Tail Waggin' Tutors

11:00am–12:00pm

All Ages

Maybee Branch

Library Branch: Maybee Branch

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: General

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

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 Afternoon at the Movies

1:00pm–3:30pm

All Ages

Carleton Branch

Library Branch: Carleton Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Sit back, relax and watch a movie with us!

Every Saturday at 1:00 pm

Monroe County Fair Parade

1:00pm–3:00pm

All Ages

Bookmobile

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Bookmobile

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Bookmobile

Monarch Mondays with Michele

9:00am–11:00am

All Ages, Family

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: North Parking Lot

Age Group: All Ages, Family

Program Type: Educational

Event Details:

Drop by for Michele's garden "office hours" on Mondays during the 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.

Yoga with Dianne

3:00pm–4:30pm

All Ages, Adults, Seniors

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

“Yoga with Diane” A FREE, one hour community Yoga class. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this class is designed for all levels, all ages.

Tai Chi for Health

10:30am–11:30am

All Ages, Seniors

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages, Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

This is a soft movement class designed for those who have wanted to try Tai Chi and those who understand the principle. Each class will be divided into three parts including warm up, senior form, and yang form. This is a very beneficial

Chess Club

4:00pm–7:45pm

All Ages

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Fireplace Area

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

The Bedford Chess club returns on Tuesdays. Chess sets are provided. Everyone of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join.

Summer Reading Program

6:00pm–7:00pm

All Ages, Children, Family

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages, Children, Family

Program Type: Summer Reading

SUMMER FAMILY MOVIES

10:00am–12:00pm

All Ages, Family

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages, Family

Program Type: Summer Reading

Event Details:

June 11th- The Spongebob Movie: Sponge
Out of Water

June 18th-Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

June 25th- Shrek 2

Harry Potter Birthday Jubilee

12:00pm–2:00pm

All Ages

Bedford Branch

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: General

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate Harry Potter's 45th birthday with trivia, games, contests, and cake! Registration is required.

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.

FUN!!!!! Newport Activity Puzzle Pack

All Day 8/1–8/31

All Ages

Newport Branch

Library Branch: Newport Branch

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Take and Make

Event Details:

Pick up a packet with the supplies needed to create your very own craft from the comfort of home.

Come and pick up an Activity packet.

Enjoy completing the Activity/Puzzle pages.

Put your name and phone number on each page because each completed page is an entry into a drawing for a gift basket!!!

Investment Coffee Club - Financial Advisor

9:00am–11:30am

All Ages

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Organizations using the Library

Event Details:

You're invited to join us at the next meeting of our Edward Jones Coffee Club.

Join us for a casual discussion of current events, the economy and investing. 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.

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies

1:00pm–3:30pm

All Ages

Carleton Branch

Library Branch: Carleton Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Sit back, relax and watch a movie with us!

Every Saturday at 1:00 pm

Monarch Mondays with Michele

9:00am–11:00am

All Ages, Family

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: North Parking Lot

Age Group: All Ages, Family

Program Type: Educational

Event Details:

Drop by for Michele's garden "office hours" on Mondays during the 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.

Yoga with Dianne

3:00pm–4:30pm

All Ages, Adults, Seniors

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

“Yoga with Diane” A FREE, one hour community Yoga class. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this class is designed for all levels, all ages.

Build and Create - Legos & STEM Acitivies

10:00am–1:00pm

All Ages, Children

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Children's Round Room

Age Group: All Ages, Children

Program Type: General

Event Details:

We'll provide the Lego's and other building blocks. You provide the imagination. There will also be some STEM activities during this time. This is an open program so come anytime from 10 - 1 pm and have fun building and getting creative.

Tai Chi for Health

10:30am–11:30am

All Ages, Seniors

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages, Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

Chess Club

4:00pm–7:45pm

All Ages

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Fireplace Area

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

The Bedford Chess club returns on Tuesdays. Chess sets are provided. Everyone of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join.

SUMMER FAMILY MOVIES

10:00am–12:00pm

All Ages, Family

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages, Family

Program Type: Summer Reading

Event Details:

June 11th- The Spongebob Movie: Sponge
Out of Water

June 18th-Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

June 25th- Shrek 2

Puzzle in a Day

1:00pm–6:00pm

All Ages, Family

Robert A. Vivian Branch

Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch

Age Group: All Ages, Family

Program Type: General

Event Details:

Do you love putting puzzles together?

Come join us at Vivian Branch Library between 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm on the first Wednesday of every month.

Join fellow patrons as we attempt to finish a puzzle in a day!

Bedford Flower & Garden Club

6:00pm–8:00pm

All Ages, Adults

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages, Adults

Program Type: Organizations using the Library

Event Details:

The purpose of the Bedford Flower & Garden Club is to educate, share, and promote the joys of gardening.

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