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Escape the Aquarium

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Are you smarter than an octopus? Octopuses are really good at puzzles and escaping their enclosures.

Super Second Saturday - Dr. Seuss

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Family
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Super Second Saturday is a fun, monthly event for the whole family.  Come to the library for a variety of activities based around a monthly theme.  Activities may include books, crafts, hands-on fun and a few surprises!

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.

Escape the Aquarium

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Are you smarter than an octopus? Octopuses are really good at puzzles and escaping their enclosures.

Escape the Aquarium

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Are you smarter than an octopus? Octopuses are really good at puzzles and escaping their enclosures.

Escape the Aquarium

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Are you smarter than an octopus? Octopuses are really good at puzzles and escaping their enclosures.

The Human Library

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Riverside Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, General
Event Details:

Welcome to the Human Library. Unjudge Someone. 

After School Adventures

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

After School Adventures happens each Monday after school.  We'll have a different activity each week, ranging from crafts to STEM activities, building, puzzles and more!  Stop in each week to see what is happening! 

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.

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.

Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Educational, General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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

Get ready for a fun adventure this school year!  Get your passport stamped each month through this special book club.  We'll explore a new title each month, take a journey as a group, and then finish with an extension activity.

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.

Baby Bop

9:15am - 10:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Educational, General, Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

Join us for "Baby Bop" a playgroup and storytime for our youngest patrons, at the Ellis Library & Reference Center. 

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.

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.

Build and Create with Legos and Blocks

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Family
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Come and enjoy an open build event with Lego's and other building blocks. Children of all ages are welcome! We'll provide the blocks, you provide the imagination!

 

No registration necessary.

Wacky Wednesday

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children, Tweens
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Get ready for a whirlwind of wackiness every Wednesday with our exciting program, "Wacky Wednesday"! Each week brings something new and different, guaranteed to surprise and delight.

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.

Ellis Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Do you love Legos? Join our Lego Club every Thursday after school from 4:00-5:00 PM.

Enjoy open Lego play with your friends. 

This event is open to kids, tweens, teens, and parents.

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.

Show and Tell Fun

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Get transported back to your elementary school days and join us for a classic show-and-tell session! Bring an interesting artifact, a neat find from your travels, a beloved toy, a family heirloom, or something else you would like to share.

Small Fries Friday

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschool, Children
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General, Music, Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Join us each week for a sampling of learning and literacy fun for those 3-6 years old.

SESSION #1

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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

11:00am - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: General, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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

Escape the Aquarium

10:00am - 10:45am
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Are you smarter than an octopus? Octopuses are really good at puzzles and escaping their enclosures.

Escape the Aquarium

11:00am - 11:45am
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Are you smarter than an octopus? Octopuses are really good at puzzles and escaping their enclosures.

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. 

Escape the Aquarium

12:00pm - 12:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Are you smarter than an octopus? Octopuses are really good at puzzles and escaping their enclosures.

Escape the Aquarium

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Are you smarter than an octopus? Octopuses are really good at puzzles and escaping their enclosures.

Escape the Aquarium

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Are you smarter than an octopus? Octopuses are really good at puzzles and escaping their enclosures.