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Playgroup

10:30am - 12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, 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!!

Literacy on the Lawn

11:00am - 11:45am
Preschool
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Literacy on the Lawn will be held on the library lawn for those 3-5 years old but will start inside the library in the children's area.
 

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.

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.

Sodt Preschool

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
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.

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.

Inspirational Book Club

11:00am - 12:30pm
Adults
Blue Bush Branch
Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 11:00am.

Mini Movers

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
South Rockwood Branch
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
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!

Homeschool Book Club

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Children
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Bedford Library's Homeschool Book Club is back in session for the 2024-2025 school year! Each month, students will select a book of their choice and complete a book project related to the monthly topic.

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.

Soup for the soul book club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Piano Sitting Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

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

Milestone Movie Matinee

5:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Milestones are an important part of life. These movies are all celebrating milestones in 2024. Let's sit back, relax, and watch a different movie each month that is celebrating a milestone. 

July 18th - Maleficent (10 years)

Ida Branch Book Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Ida Branch
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

All meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ida Branch Library. New members are always welcome! Please pick up a copy of the book at the library before the meeting.

Monroe County Civil War Round Table

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History

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.

Toddler Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Bedford Branch
Event Full
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

Toddler Time

11:15am - 12:15pm
Babies & Toddlers
Bedford Branch
Event Full
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford

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

'Tis The Season Cookie Decorating Party

9:00am - 10:00am
Family
Dundee Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Reserve you spot for you and your family to spend the morning decorating holiday cookies.

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.

'Tis The Season Cookie Decorating Party

9:45am - 10:45am
Family
Dundee Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Reserve you spot for you and your family to spend the morning decorating holiday cookies.

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.

Super Second Saturday - Winter Scenes

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Family
Maybee Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Maybee 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.

Toddler Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Bedford Branch
Event Full
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

'Tis The Season Cookie Decorating Party

10:45am - 12:00pm
Family
Dundee Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Reserve you spot for you and your family to spend the morning decorating holiday cookies.

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.

Lego Fun

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

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

Super Second Saturday - Winter Scenes

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.

Challenge Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Tweens
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

In addition to reading books, the Challenge Book Club includes numerous other fun activities.  The majority of which are related to literature in one way or another.

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.

Bedford Home Delivery

All Day
Seniors
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Senior Delivery Service
Event Details:

If you are a Senior and unable to come to the library because of special circumstances we will deliver library materials to your home. We deliver and pick up your returns once a month.