Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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.

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:

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.

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

Baby Bop

Tuesday, July 8, 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 9, 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.

'Y' on the Fly with the Monroe YMCA!

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading

Event Details:

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Saturday Children's Movie Matinee

1:00pm–3:00pm

All Ages

Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Bring your favorite pillow or blanket and join us for a fun movie on a Saturday afternoon. These movies will have a G or PG rating.

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

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.

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

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:

Friends of the Bedford Library Meeting

2:30pm–4:30pm

All Ages

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Quilt Room - Room F

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Meetings

Event Details:

Join our Friends for their monthly meeting where they'll discuss past, current, and future fundraising activities and vote on supporting programming at the Bedford Branch Library.

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.

Thanksgiving 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 Thanksgiving Day.

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

FUN!!!!! Newport Activity Puzzle Pack

All Day 12/1–12/31

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!!!

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:

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.

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.

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

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.

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