Upcoming Events

Name: Little Picassos
Start: 2025-02-05T09:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-05T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Dundee Branch

Featured Events

Little Picassos

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups

Event Details:

Let your kiddo's get artsy with our Little Picasso's Program!

During each session, children will experience a new technique to use paint to create their own unique art!

Afternoon of Piano Music with Cassidy Velthouse

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Library at Carleton Branch

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Library Branch: Carleton Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Music

Event Details:

Join us for a piano and vocal performance with Cassidy Velthouse.

Devoured: A Club for Hungry Book Worms!

Wednesday, February 5, 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: 16

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.

Wacky Wednesday

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Chapter Book Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Chapter Book Area

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Get ready for a whirlwind of wackiness every Wednesday with our exciting program, "Wacky Wednesday"! Each week brings something new and different, guaranteed to surprise and delight.

Snowmen and mini mugs

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Event Details:

Make some snowmen crafts and decorate your own mini mug!

A Very Bluey Celebration!

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Community Room at Bedford Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 28

Event Details:

Come play some of the Heeler family's favorite games and enjoy other fun activities and crafts! Perfect for the whole family!

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.

A Hallo-Valentine

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Event Details:

Everyone loves Halloween and Valentine's Day. Join us for a mash up of Valentine's Day and Halloween crafts, books, and games.

Feel free to dress up in your halloween costume!

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Hot Cocoa Craft

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

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

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

Event Details:

Bring the family and drop-in to make a hot cocoa mug craft!

Valentine Windchimes

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Event Details:

Paint a Valentine's Day themed windchime

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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.

Newport Non-Fiction Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Adults

Newport Branch

Library Branch: Newport Branch

Room: Study Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Join us on the last Tuesday of the Month as we discuss non-fiction books. New members always welcome. This month we will be discussing The Boys In the Boat by Daniel Brown.

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.

New Year's Eve

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 New Year's Eve.

New Year's Day

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

Description:

All branches of the Monroe County Library System are closed in observance of New Year's Day.

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

Life is a Mystery Book Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Adults

Blue Bush Branch

Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Life is a Mystery Book Club List 2025

We typically meet on the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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