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Paint a Birdfeeder

10:30am - 11:30am
All Ages
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Paint a birdfeeder

Lego Fun

11:00am - 1:00pm
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Maybee Branch
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Event Details:

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

Movie Madness at the Library

1:00pm - 3:30pm
All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Dundee Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: General, Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

                       Movie Madness at the Library!

                                   

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies

1:00pm - 3:30pm
All Ages
Carleton Branch
Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Sit back, relax and watch a movie with us!

Every Saturday at 1:00 pm

Experience Heartfulness Relaxation and Meditation

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Experience Heartfulness Relaxation and Meditation, which when practiced daily, help restore balance in life, manage stress, better your health, and most of all will lead you to inner calm and peace.

Youth Advisory Council meeting

12:00pm - 2:45pm
Teens
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

Meeting of the Youth Advisory Council

Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Octopuses are good at puzzles, are you? 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.

1st Grade Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Miss Karen's monthly book club for 1st Graders! 

Meeting on the 4th Sunday of each month, Sep 2024 - May 2025 

Why join a book club?

·     It promotes a love of reading

80s VHS Aerobics

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Get ready to step back in time and get your heart pumping with our all-new 80s themed VHS Aerobics class! Join us every Sunday at 4 PM for a nostalgic journey that will have you sweating to the oldies in no time.

Baby Rave - Dance Party!

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

We're celebrating Spring Break at the Library with a day of parties!  The Baby Rave - Dance Party is a fun event for kids age 2 and under to come dance at the library.  We'll have glow sticks, fun lighting and great music!

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.

VITA Tax Prep

9:30am - 3:00pm
Adults
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

The Bedford Branch of the Monroe County Library System presents FREE tax preparation service for low to moderate income households and seniors. There is limited availability and you MUST call the library for an appointment. 734-847-6747

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.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
South Rockwood Branch
Library Branch: South Rockwood 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.

Spring Break Boredom Busters: Family Dance Party

11:00am - 11:45am
All Ages
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Stuck at home for Spring Break?  The Ellis Library has you covered.  We have a week of fun activities for the entire family. 

Monday, 24th  – Family Dance Party

Tuesday, March 25th – Lego Mania

Bluey Bash

11:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool, Children
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

We're celebrating Spring Break at the Library with a day of parties! The Bluey Bash is designed for preschool and kindergarten aged children to come have fun with their favorite Heeler 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.

An Afternoon Read

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

An Afternoon Read

As in past years, we will continue to meet on the 4th Monday of the month @ 1 pm.

If you would like to join us, please call Diana Martel @ 241-1430 to receive a copy of each month's book.

Stretching and Strength

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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

Pilkey Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

We're celebrating Spring Break at the Library with a day of parties! The Pilkey Party is for elementary students who love Dav Pilkey and the hilarious books he writes!

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.

Cards and Coffee

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: History Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Love to play cards?  Then stop by and enjoy various card games. Coffee and cards will be provided, unless you prefer to bring your own. Bring some friends and have some fun!

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: 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.

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.

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

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

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy meals 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.

Craft Night

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Ida Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20