Upcoming Events

Join us for a morning of playing and socializing. We will be offering a time for young children and their caregiver to interact through play, songs, books and art. Each session will end with a gathering time.

This is a soft movement class designed for those who have wanted to try Tai Chi and those who understand the principle.  Each class will be divided into three parts including warm up, senior form, and yang form. This is a very beneficial

Join our Friends for their monthly meeting where they'll discuss past, current, and future fundraising activities and vote on supporting programming at the Bedford Branch Library.

Join us on the last Tuesday of the Month as we discuss non-fiction books.  New members always welcome.  This month we will be discussing The Taking of Jemima Boone by Matthew Pearl.

The Bedford Chess club returns on Tuesdays. Chess sets are provided. Everyone of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join.

Welcome to the Lake Erie Resellers meeting! Whether you're a seasoned eBay pro or just getting started, join us for a fun and informative gathering. Connect with local eBay sellers, share tips, and swap stories about your eBay experiences.

Join the Bedford Artists & Crafters to discuss all things art! Meetings include a discussion followed by an art demo or an informal talk. New members are welcome!

Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6 - 7:30 pm.

If you like to read thought-provoking non-fiction books, join us for Just the Facts book club on the last Wednesday of each month at 11:00 am. This year we are all reading the same title each month with our one exception of an Author Read.

Looking for something new to do?

Join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 4pm – 6pm at the Vivian Branch Library.

We will explore your hidden talents with paint!

All supplies will be provided.

Join a book club for rebellious readers! We will discuss a different banned or challenged book each month. Readers ages 16 and up are welcome!

Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month, 5:30-6:30pm

The Ellis Fanta-Sci book club is the only Fantasy and Science Fiction book club in the Monroe County Library System! 

Get ready to step back in time and get your heart pumping with our Richard Simmons VHS Aerobics class! Join us every Thursday at 9 AM for a nostalgic journey that will have you sweating to the oldies in no time.

Baby Group is for children under 2 and an accompanying caregiver.  We'll have a short Storytime section with some music and books, we'll do some interactive or sensory activities, then have some open playtime for social interaction.

Join us for a morning of playing and socializing. We will be offering a time for young children and their caregiver to interact through play, songs, books and art. Each session will end with a gathering time.

Presentation day for the homeschool wax museum for students in grades 4-12. Homeschool students will present their wax museum research projects. Registered participants, their families, and library patrons are welcome to attend. 

Baby Group is for children under 2 and an accompanying caregiver.  We'll have a short Storytime section with some music and books, we'll do some interactive or sensory activities, then have some open playtime for social interaction.

Fun Friday is a special Storytime where we do a lot of dancing and music activities.  We also read interactive books and have time for social play.  Great for toddlers and preschoolers who love to move and groove!

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

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

“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.

Quarterly meeting of the Summerfield-Petersburg Library Advisory Board. This meeting will take place at the City of Petersburg building at 24 E Center St.