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Adult Summer Reading Upcycle Crafting Series

5:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Carleton Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

We invite you to join us on July 7, July 14, and July 21 at our Upcycling Art Series!

We will be using  items that would otherwise be thrown away to spark your creativity.

Week One: Plastic Garden Toadstool

This event is in the "Family" group

Kid Friendly Movie Night

5:30pm–7:00pm
Family
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

If you LOVE watching movies with friends, please join us at the Vivian Library on the second Monday of each month while we re-visit classic kid friendly movies. 

This event is in the "Family" group

Airport Schools Scoops & Stories

6:00pm–6:30pm
Family
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Bookmobile

The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Parent Seminar: Library Resources

6:00pm–6:30pm
Adults
Maybee Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Parent Seminar: Library Resources is an overview of all that the library has to offer you and your children.  We'll cover how to best use the event calendar and library catalog, as well as many online resources you can access.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult DIY Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all crafters! Join us for a night of crafting and fun. We will make a different project at each meeting. All supplies will be provided. We will meet every other month on the second Monday.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of the Ida Branch Library Meeting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Ida Branch
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

The Friends of the Ida Branch Library meet quarterly at the Ida Branch Library.  The meetings are open to everyone. All members are invited to attend and new members are always welcome.

This event is in the "Family" group

The Rainbow Heist Escape Room - Family Edition

6:00pm–7:00pm
Family
Erie Branch
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: General, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

The art teacher’s prized collection of rainbow paints has been stolen by a mischievous art thief named Roy G. Biv.  Can you find the clues and solve the puzzles to  return them before the art show starts in 1 hour?

This event is in the "Children" group

Summer Reading Program

9:00am–10:00am
Children
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. 

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community. 

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pages from the Past Used Book Sale

07/15/2025 @ 9:00am–07/19/2025 @ 9:00am
Adults
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Upstairs Reference Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends Book Sale
Event Details:

Book collectors, students of history, and book lovers, please visit the second floor of the Ellis Library and Reference Center for our second annual Used Book Sale.  The sale includes a wide variety of history and genealogy books.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Baby Bop

9:15am–10:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
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 at the Ellis Library & Reference Center for "Baby Bop," a playgroup and storytime for our youngest patrons. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Small Steps Big Dreams Summer Camp

9:30am–10:30am
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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Summer Book Club

9:30am–10:30am
Children
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help the summer slide! Join us for a summer book club for children aged 7-12. We will read a title, discuss it, and then complete fun activities. 

Our summer title will be "Misty of Chincoteague" by Marguerite Henry

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Blue Bush Trail Blazers!

10:00am–10:45am
Adults, Seniors
Blue Bush Branch
Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

As weather permits we meet and walk behind the Blue Bush Library.  I text everyone the evening before so stop by or call the Blue Bush Library if you are interested in joining our group.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. 

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community. 

Join us for six- weeks of Summer Reading at the Dundee Branch Library.

Children in grades Kindergarten - sixth grade may drop-in on Tuesday's at 10 am for programing.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Build and Create - Legos & STEM Acitivies

10:00am–1:00pm
All Ages, Children
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children
Program Type: General
Event Details:

We'll provide the Lego's and other building blocks. You provide the imagination. There will also be some STEM activities during this time. This is an open program so come anytime from 10 - 1 pm and have fun building and getting creative.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Tai Chi for Health

10:30am–11:30am
All Ages, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Toddler Tales and Tunes

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
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.

Join us for a joyful journey through stories, songs, and movement at Toddler Tales and Tunes! This fun-filled storytime is designed especially for toddlers and their caregivers.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Summer Reading - Bugs, Bees & Butterflies

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. 

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community. 

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Summer Reading - Color Your World with Gratitude

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Maybee Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. 

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community. 

This week in Maybee we are learning about the attribute of gratitude and doing mixed media art projects.  Please note that we are doing many artistic projects this summer and you should come dressed for mess!  

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

American Red Cross Blood Drive

11:30am–4:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

Save a life or more, donate blood! Schedule your appointment, please call,1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter code:  DIXIELIBRARY

 

This event is in the "Family" group

Ravenwood Tot Lot

12:00pm–1:00pm
Family
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Bookmobile

The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Summer Lunch Program

12:15pm–1:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

This program is open to those 18 years of age and under at no cost. 

To ensure that we have enough meals, please register.  

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Book Bites

12:30pm–2:00pm
Children
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

This is more than just lunch-it’s a chance to read, imagine and create! Lunch will be served at 12:30 and the we’ll enjoy a picture book together and follow it up with an activity to keep the fun going.  Come hungry for food and stories!

This event is in the "Children" group

Summer Reading Program

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. 

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community. 

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System.