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Memorial Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Bedford Branch, Blue Bush Branch, Carleton Branch, Dorsch Memorial Branch, Dundee Branch, Ellis Library & Reference Center, Erie Branch, Frenchtown – Dixie Branch, Ida Branch, L.S. Navarre Branch, Maybee Branch, Newport Branch, Rasey Luna Pier Branch, Robert A. Vivian Branch, South Rockwood Branch, Summerfield – Petersburg Branch, Library in Motion: Senior Outreach, Bookmobile, Off Site, Online
Description:

All branches of the Monroe County Library System are closed in observance of Memorial Day.

 

Cookie Decorating Challenge

11:00am - 12:00pm
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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. 

To kickoff summer reading, Adventure Beginnings at Your Library, Dorsch Memorial Library Branch will be hosting a Cookie Decorating Challenge. An example decorated cookie will be displayed and each child will be asked to duplicate that design.

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.

Drawing Contest: Little Brown Bear Adventure

10:30am - 12:30pm
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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. 

Come to the Dorsch Memorial Library Branch to participate in a drawing contest for summer reading.  We are asking for you to draw Little Brown Bear on an adventure.

Preschool Storytime Yoga

9:00am - 9:30am
Bedford Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

 Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more.

Preschool Storytime Yoga

10:00am - 10:30am
Bedford Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more.

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.

Preschool Storytime Yoga

11:00am - 11:30am
Bedford Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Cookies & Canvas

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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. 

Would you like to create a painting, eat some cookies, and enjoy the company of your tween/teen?  Come to the Dorsch Memorial Branch Library for Cookies and Canvas.

Adult Summer Reading

All Day 6/17 - 8/31
Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Why should kids have all the fun? Summer Reading is for adults, too!

Preschool Storytime Yoga

9:00am - 9:30am
Bedford Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

 Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more.

Preschool Storytime Yoga

10:00am - 10:30am
Bedford Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more.

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.

Preschool Storytime Yoga

11:00am - 11:30am
Bedford Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Event Details:

We'll enjoy summer and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities, and a little yoga on the library's lawn.  In case of bad weather, we will move inside.

Lunch with Arts & Crafts

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Meal Program, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

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

Adventure Begins at Your Library: Dinosaurs!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Rockwood Branch
Library Branch: South Rockwood 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. 

Join our weekly adventures here at the library! This week's adventure; DINOSAURS!!

Summer Reading - Adventures with Animals

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Erie Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

This Wild About Books Program is a fun and interactive live animal program about books and the importance of reading.  This amazing show features a variety of animals from different countries and diverse ecosystems.

Summer Reading - Passport to Adventure

10:00am - 11:00am
Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
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 the kick-off to Summer Reading! 

We will be passing out information on Summer Reading Logs and have activities centered our of Summer Reading Theme "Adventure in Reading"!

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.

Summer Reading - "Unlazy" River Summer Kickoff

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 80
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. 

Kick off the summer reading program by conquering our "unlazy river" and trying your hand at other outdoor adventures.  

Summer Reading Program

11:00am - 12:00pm
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. 

Join us for a FUN program celebrating literacy and summertime.

Summer Reading: Treasure Adventure

11:00am - 12:00pm
Maybee Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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 event is part of the 6-week Summer Reading events at the Maybee Branch Library.  Activities are intended for elementary school aged children, but younger siblings are welcome with adult assistance.

Lunch & Building

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

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


Summer Reading Adventures

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Carleton Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24

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.

Teen Summer Reading - Candy Sushi

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24

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.

Juneteenth (Celebrated)

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Bedford Branch, Blue Bush Branch, Carleton Branch, Dorsch Memorial Branch, Dundee Branch, Ellis Library & Reference Center, Erie Branch, Frenchtown – Dixie Branch, Ida Branch, L.S. Navarre Branch, Maybee Branch, Newport Branch, Rasey Luna Pier Branch, Robert A. Vivian Branch, South Rockwood Branch, Summerfield – Petersburg Branch, Library in Motion: Senior Outreach, Bookmobile, Off Site, Online
Description:

All branches of the Monroe County Library System are closed in observance of Juneteenth (celebrated).

Summer Reading Program

11:00am - 12:00pm
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. 

Join us for this fun program celebrating literacy and summertime.