Upcoming Events

Name: Holiday Wreath Decorating Contest
Start: 2024-10-28
End: 2024-11-27
Location: Carleton Branch Library

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Holiday Wreath Decorating Contest

All Day 10/28 - 11/27

Carleton Branch

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Library Branch: Carleton Branch

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Our annual holiday wreath decorating contest is starting. Wreaths can be picked up starting Monday October 28th.

Holiday Tree Decorating Contest

All Day 10/28 - 11/27

Newport Branch

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Library Branch: Newport Branch

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Our annual holiday tree decorating contest is starting. Trees can be picked up starting Monday October 28th.

Lego Fun

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Maybee Branch

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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

STEM Station

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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, Book Club, Educational, General, Technology

Required

Seats Remaining: 4

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STEM Station (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH) is a fun program that ties books and science together. Listen to stories and then participate in fun, hands-on science and engineering activities.

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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.

PJs and Pancakes

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room at South Rockwood Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General

Required

Seats Remaining: 33

Event Details:

Join Miss Kelli for bedtime stories and yummy pancakes! Wear your jammies, bring your stuffies and get comfy!

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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.

Lego Fun

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Maybee Branch

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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

Color Me Happy

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Educational, Storytime & Playgroups

Required

Seats Remaining: 16

Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading.

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Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Charcuterie Chronicles

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

Event Full

Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Test your skills at assembling an eye -catching mini charcuterie board. A local food expert will be showing us how to add assorted cheeses, meats and crackers and nuts to our boards.

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Food Allergens

Yule Ball

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room at Bedford Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: General

Required

Seats Remaining: 43

Event Details:

Witches and Wizards, your presence is requested at the Annual Yule Ball. The magic begins Friday, the sixth of December in the year 2024 from 6 to 8 pm. In the Bedford Library Community Room.

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Dundee Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Adults, Seniors

Dundee Branch

Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

The Dundee Branch Book Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. on the lower level of the library.

Everyone is welcome, and books are available at the library.

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Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Mystery They Read Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Quilt Room - Room F

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.

Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month, 6:00pm-7:00pm

January - No Meeting

February 5- Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions by Mario Giordano

March 5- The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

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

I Love a Mystery Book Club

10:00am - 12:00pm

Adults

Ellis Library & Reference Center

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Middle School Book Club

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Tweens, Teens

Blue Bush Branch

Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Middle School Book Club 2025

We meet at 1:00 pm on the dates listed below for our book discussion and activity.

January 15, 2025 Reader’s Choice

Dorsch Afternoon Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Adults

Dorsch Memorial Branch

Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

New members are always welcome as we discuss the following books:

January - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

February - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer

Frenchtown-Dixie Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Adults

Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Room: Piano Sitting Area

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.

Dundee Inspirational Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Adults, Seniors

Dundee Branch

Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

The Dundee Inspirational Book Club meets the third Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. on the lower level of the library.

Everyone is welcome, and books are available at the library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Christmas 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 Christmas Eve.

Christmas Day

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

Description:

All branches of the Monroe County Library System are closed in observance of Christmas Day.

New Year's Eve

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

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.

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

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