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Science Heroes: "Adventure of the Lost Treasure"

10:30am - 11:30am
Ida Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join Science Heroes on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle!

Along the way, the audience helps the performer conduct exciting science experiments that bring this story to life!

Storytime Adventures

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Toddlers and preschoolers are invited for a weekly journey through stories, music, and other fun age-appropriate activities.  

Summer Reading

11:00am - 12:00pm
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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. 

Summer Reading: Adventure to the Past

11:00am - 12:00pm
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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 Summerfield-Petersburg Branch Library.  Activities are intended for elementary school aged children, but younger siblings are welcome with adult assistance.

Summer Reading - A Colorful Elmer Adventure

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

Let your imagination run wild with Elmer the Patchwork Elephant! Join us at the library for a colorful adventure inspired by David McKee's beloved Elmer books.

Summer Adventure Book Club

9:30am - 10:30am
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
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. 

Summer Adventure Book Club is for kids in grades K-5, and we meet each Thursday!

Summer Adventure Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, 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. 

Summer Adventure Book Club is for kids in grades K-5, and we meet each Thursday!

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.

Lunch & Movie

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, Movies, 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 Adventure Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, 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. 

Summer Adventure Book Club is for kids in grades K-5, and we meet each Thursday!

Toddler Outdoor Adventure

9:30am - 10:00am
Bedford Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Toddler Outdoor Adventure is a fun and structured program for young children 18 months to a little over 3 years. This program encourages learning through play and enforces sharing, taking turns, following directions and making new friends.

Toddler Outdoor Adventure

10:30am - 11:00am
Bedford Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Toddler Outdoor Adventure is a fun and structured program for young children 18 months to a little over 3 years. This program encourages learning through play and enforces sharing, taking turns, following directions and making new friends.

Summer Reading Adventures

11:00am - 12:00pm
Newport Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Newport Branch
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25

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.

Toddler Outdoor Adventure

11:15am - 11:45am
Bedford Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Toddler Outdoor Adventure is a fun and structured program for young children 18 months to a little over 3 years. This program encourages learning through play and enforces sharing, taking turns, following directions and making new friends.

Lunch & Fun Activity

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.



Toddler Outdoor Adventure

10:00am - 10:30am
Bedford Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Toddler Outdoor Adventure is a fun and structured program for young children 18 months to a little over 3 years. This program encourages learning through play and enforces sharing, taking turns, following directions and making new friends.

Toddler Outdoor Adventure

11:00am - 11:30am
Bedford Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Toddler Outdoor Adventure is a fun and structured program for young children 18 months to a little over 3 years. This program encourages learning through play and enforces sharing, taking turns, following directions and making new friends.

Read and Create Program

11:30am - 12:30pm
Bedford Branch
Event Full
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This program will take place on the 3rd Saturday of every month in the summer and is specifically geared towards 4 & 5 year old kids who are just starting their reading adventure.

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.

Summer Reading - Giraffe Adventures

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Erie Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Get ready for a wild adventure at the library! Join us for some giraffe-tastic storytelling.  After our reading adventure, it's time to bring our favorite long-necked friends to life!

Summer Reading - Outdoor 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  Summer Reading! 

Children grades K-5th are invited to join us for an hour of fun each week during Summer Reading!

This week will wrap-up Summer Reading with some outdoor adventure theme activities!!!

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 - Balloon Olympics & End of Summer Reading Celebration

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

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.