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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

Curious Kids' Learning Lab

Curious Kids' Learning Lab

Wednesday, March 4, 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, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Your 4-7-year-old is invited to explore, create, and have a blast at our Curious Kids LAB! 

We’ll work on communication and reading skills, explore a STEAM topic, art experiences, and enjoy fun, hands-on extension activities. 

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

Wednesday, March 4, 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.

Cozy Tales Storytime - Dundee

Cozy Tales

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Upstairs Library Space at Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Grab your blanket and join us for Cozy Tales in the Children's Area on our main level.

We will spend time reading a few stories and making a simple craft.

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Tween/Teen Craft Night - Polymer Clay

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you are a tween or teen who likes to craft, join us each month for a crafting night.  Come hang out with friends, enjoy some snacks, and test your creativity with a different project each month.

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MOVE with Meg

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This movement class brought to you by MOVE Physical Therapy is a gentle introduction to moving your body. Drop in at any time during our hour long program for a child and parent/adult friendly stretch session.

Small Fries Friday

Small Fries Friday

Friday, March 6, 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.  

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Carleton Movie Club - Community Viewings

1:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Carleton Branch
Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us to watch movies voted on by you, the patrons of the library! Movies are chosen from suggestions provided by our patrons.

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.

Vegetable Seed Starting Workshop

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational, Gardening
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gardeners of all skill levels are invited to attend this workshop! Get a head start on your summer garden and swap tips with fellow growers. 

Saturday Evening at the Movies

7:00pm–9:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us as we watch a recently released movie on a Saturday evening. We will supply the popcorn, you will need to bring a soda or water to drink. These movies will have a PG or PG-13 rating and are intended for teens or adults.

One Book, One Community Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

1:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teams compete to see who can finish a puzzle first. Every team is given the same 500 piece puzzle. Each team can be up to four people. Please register only the team captain and then put the names of team members in the notes.

VITA Tax Prep

9:00am–3:00pm
Adults
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

Tax Prep help for 2025 taxes

Zoo Escape Room 10am Session

10:00am–11:00am
Children, Tweens, Family
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

What would you do if you got stuck in the zoo?  Test your skills with our zoo escape room!  Suitable for families with kids of all ages, kids under 12 will need an adult with them.

Zoo Crafts

10:00am–4:30pm
All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Spring Break is a zoo at the library!  Pop in between 10am-4:30pm for open zoo crafting.  We'll have a variety of projects you can complete.  There will also be a zoo scavenger hunt to try!  No registration needed.

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.

Chair Yoga

10:30am–11:30am
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.

Lil' Bookworm Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come enjoy some delightful stories, upbeat music and dances to keep your preschooler grooving.  We’ll wrap up with a craft or playtime to extend learning through play.

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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.

Zoo Escape Room 11am Session

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens, Family
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

What would you do if you got stuck in the zoo?  Test your skills with our zoo escape room!  Suitable for families with kids of all ages, kids under 12 will need an adult with them.

Zoo Escape Room 12pm Session

12:00pm–1:00pm
Children, Tweens, Family
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

What would you do if you got stuck in the zoo?  Test your skills with our zoo escape room!  Suitable for families with kids of all ages, kids under 12 will need an adult with them.

Circle of Friends Quilt Group

12:00pm–4:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Circle of Friends Quilt Group share their love of quilting on the last Monday of each month, beginning at noon. All are welcome to join this group of active quilters whose skills range from beginner to advanced.

Homeschool Silent Book Club

12:30pm–1:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
South Rockwood Branch
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for snacks and books! Bring a book to read silently, have a chat with the group, and then read some more! Don't know what to read- no worries we can help!

Spring Break Pokemon FunFest

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Want to evolve your spring break? Visit the Frenchtown Dixie branch each day for Pokemon themed fun activities. We are here to make your school break even better! 


Monday 1:00-2:00  Make Pokemon Shrinky Dink keychain.

Zoo Escape Room 1pm Session

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Family
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

What would you do if you got stuck in the zoo?  Test your skills with our zoo escape room!  Suitable for families with kids of all ages, kids under 12 will need an adult with them.

Spring Break Boredom Busters

1:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us Spring Break Boredom Busters!

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.

Stretching and Strength

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for some light strength building exercises, easy movement and stretching.

Hop on Over for Some Spring Break Fun

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Newport Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Newport Branch
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy coloring several hard boiled eggs.  We will use whipped cream and food coloring.  Please bring a paint shirt or wear clothing you can stain. 

Registration required and space is limited.

Zoo Escape Room 2pm Session

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Family
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

What would you do if you got stuck in the zoo?  Test your skills with our zoo escape room!  Suitable for families with kids of all ages, kids under 12 will need an adult with them.

Zoo Escape Room 3pm Session

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Family
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

What would you do if you got stuck in the zoo?  Test your skills with our zoo escape room!  Suitable for families with kids of all ages, kids under 12 will need an adult with them.

Yoga with Dianne

3:00pm–4:30pm
All Ages, Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round 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.

Zoo Escape Room 4pm Session

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Family
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

What would you do if you got stuck in the zoo?  Test your skills with our zoo escape room!  Suitable for families with kids of all ages, kids under 12 will need an adult with them.

Trivia Night: Harry Potter Edition

5:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Test your knowledge of wizards and their spells, interesting creatures and memorable characters.  We're doing Harry Potter Trivia!

One person registers for the team - teams of 2-4 are best!