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YMCA Preschool Box Pick Up

9:45am - 10:15am
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Bookmobile

The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.

Harborside Assisted Living

10:00am - 11:00am
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Senior Delivery Service
Event Details:

Library in Motion delivers enriching materials to senior centers and housing complexes.

Library staff will select and deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines.  ​Deliveries take place every four weeks. 

Toddler & Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Maybee Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

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.

Playgroup

10:30am - 12:00pm
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

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.

This Play Group is for Children from Birth to School Age with parents or caregivers accompanying. We will be spending time for everyone to interact through playing, sharing, climbing, caring and story reading!

Come join the fun!!

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.

Zion Lutheran

10:30am - 12:30pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile

The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.

Zion Lutheran Box Pick Up

10:30am - 12:30pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile

The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.

Mini Movers

11:00am - 12:00pm
South Rockwood Branch
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Music, Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

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.

Third Thursday Special

11:00am - 1:00pm
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Don't like to drive at night? Need something to do?

Join us every other month for our adult

THIRD THURSDAY SPECIAL!

Sit, relax and do a special craft project.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

Save a life or more, donate blood! Schedule your appointment, please call,1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter code:  DIXIELIBRARY

Meet Up & Eat Up (Snack)

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

Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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

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.

A Common Thread

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Piano Sitting Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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

4:00pm - 5:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Each 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 after the school day.

Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper)

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

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

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.

Spring Balloon Painting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Newport Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Newport Branch
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

We will be celebrating spring by designing a colorful painted canvas with a balloon.

Please be aware we will be using paints that may stain.

Registration is required and space is limited.

Darci Hannah, Mystery Writer, Coming to Erie Branch Library

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Erie Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 72
Event Details:

Cozy mystery and historical fiction writer Darci Hannah will be giving a talk and answering questions at the Erie Branch Library, Thursday, May 16, 20244 at 7:00 p.m.

St. Charles Academy Box Pick Up

9:00am - 10:00am
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile

The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.

Mini Movers

10:00am - 10:30am
Blue Bush Branch
Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

Fun Friday - Toddler & Preschooler

10:00am - 11:00am
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Fun Friday is a special Storytime experience for toddlers and preschoolers!  Each week, we'll read a book and do fun extension activities based on the book.  Each month will have a different focus:

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.

Please Dress for Weather

Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Blood Drive

10:00am - 3:00pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: General, Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

To make an appointment, call 1 800 RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code ELLISLIBRARY. 

Jackie and Gary-Singing the good old songs again!

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music, Performance
Event Details:

Jackie and Gary combine ‘classic’ and original folk songs into an energetic, entertaining and fun show! There is a lot of audience interaction, participation and humor. 

Dungeons and Dragons

2:30pm - 5:00pm
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Join our thrilling D&D adventures at the library! Forge epic tales, battle dragons, and unleash your imagination. Ages 13-18 welcome!

Coding Club for Kids!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bedford Branch
Event Full
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Room C
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

An opportunity for kids ages 6-10 to learn about coding and robotics from an experienced robotics student. Please bring a device such as a phone or tablet!

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.

Genealogy Club

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Event Details:

Please join us for our afterhours Genealogy Club. This is open research time to use Ancestry and other computer programs, as well as our local history resources.