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Robert Jones and Chris Canas - Blues 2026

Blues Series 2026 - Robert Jones and Chris Canas

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at South Rockwood Branch
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Tuesday is Blues Day! Presenting the 39th Year of the Monroe County Library System’s Annual Black History Month Blues Series.

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Wednesday Play Lab

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room at Ida Branch
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each Wednesday morning as we explore a brand new way to play!

Week 1- Musical Mischief

Week 2- Cooking up Fun

Week 3- Busy Builders

Week 4- Clay Play Day

Week 5- Mad Science

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Tether: Shadows in the Snow. A Roleplaying Game for Writers.

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Ida Branch
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tether is a role-playing game that is played through the process of writing journal entries. Each player will take on the role of a character living in the same rural town, but during different time periods.

Small Fries Friday

Small Fries Friday

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Educational, General, Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each week for a sampling of learning and literacy fun, specifically designed for children ages 3–6.  

Tinkering Takeover at Ellis

Tinkering Takeover with Imagination Station

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Educational, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interactive science + engineering + spark of creativity = Imagination Station Tinkering Takeovers!

Blind Boys - Blues 2026

Blues Series 2026 - The BIG GIG!

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Presenting the 39th Year of the Monroe County Library System’s Annual Black History Month Blues Series. 

Craft and build

After School Craft and Build

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maybee Branch
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Event Details:

Come to the library every first Tuesday of the month, October through May, for a fun activity!  We'll have an artsy project as well as a building activity or challenge.

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Bad Art Night for Adults

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you like to paint or color? Do you find it relaxing to be creative, but you’re worried about it being perfect? We’ve got the program for you!

Sharrie Williams - Blues 2026

Blues Series 2026 - Sharrie Williams Concert

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Tuesday is Blues Day! Presenting the 39th Year of the Monroe County Library System’s Annual Black History Month Blues Series.

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Wednesday Play Lab

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room at Ida Branch
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each Wednesday morning as we explore a brand new way to play!

Week 1- Musical Mischief

Week 2- Cooking up Fun

Week 3- Busy Builders

Week 4- Clay Play Day

Week 5- Mad Science

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Waterloo Library Visit

1:00pm–3:30pm
Children
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: General

Meet Up & Eat Up (Snack)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Mystery Book Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Erie Branch
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Come join this fun group of mystery readers. This month we are discussing The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood.

Homework Helpers

3:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Homework Helpers & Study Groups
Event Details:

National Honor Society students from Summerfield High School will be at the library to help you with your homework.  Please note that Homework Helpers will not be held on half days, when school is cancelled or if the library is closed.

A.T.L.A.S. (At The Library After School)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Every week looks a little different- there will be activities such as crafting, painting, and gaming to name a few! This is a place to study, have a snack, visit with friends, and unwind.

Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper)

5:00pm–6:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy supper for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Trading Card Game Night!

5:00pm–7:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday at 5:00pm at the Bedford Branch Library for TCG Nights! Come play Pokémon, Magic the Gathering, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh, and more! All ages are welcome. No registration required.

Toddler Time

9:30am–10:15am
Babies & Toddlers
Bedford Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

10:00am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

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.

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.

Story Time Winter Fun

10:30am–11:15am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Newport Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Newport Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required

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.

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.

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.

Toddler Time

10:30am–11:15am
Babies & Toddlers
Bedford Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.

Small Fries Friday

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Educational, General, Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each week for a sampling of learning and literacy fun, specifically designed for children ages 3–6.  

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.

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.

Toddler Time

11:30am–12:15pm
Babies & Toddlers
Bedford Branch
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.

Chair Yoga

11:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Ida Branch
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Get out and stretch your way to feeling better mentally and physically. Chair yoga is a low impact way to fitness and everyone can participate regardless of physical or health limitations! Jessica Bannon will be your instructor.

Copy of Dungeons and Dragons @ 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

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

3:00pm–5:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

D&D is a fantasy roleplaying game that is like a combination of a board game and storytelling. Dungeon Masters lead their group through experiences in worlds of heroic fantasy.

Interactive Movie - Aladdin

6:00pm–7:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy an interactive showing of Aladdin filled with sing-alongs, movement, and audience participation. Follow Aladdin’s magical adventure while joining in the fun along the way! Popcorn and drinks provided. 

Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm–10:00pm
Adults
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

D&D is a fantasy roleplaying game that is like a combination of a board game and storytelling. Dungeon Masters lead their group through experiences in worlds of heroic fantasy.

Toddler Time

10:00am–10:45am
Babies & Toddlers
Bedford Branch
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.

Planner Party Saturdays

10:00am–1:00pm
All Ages
Maybee Branch
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Are you a paper planner/journal person? Would you like a place to come and setup you weekly spreads? Well stop by the library and we will have some supplies that you can use to help with your planning.  

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
Maybee Branch
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come in and get creative on Saturdays 11am - 1pm.  Lego building fun for the whole family.

Tinkering Takeover with Imagination Station

11:00am–1:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Educational, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interactive science + engineering + spark of creativity = Imagination Station Tinkering Takeovers!