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Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Wizards

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Gaming

Registration Required

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Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Fans of the Wizarding World

Family History and Journaling

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Educational, History

Registration Required

Weekend Parent & Child Play Group

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

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Join us for an hour of interaction through play, creating art, singing and reading. This program is for children 0- 5 years of age and their caregiver.

Movie Madness at the Library

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: General, Movies

Registration Required

Event Details:

Movie Madness at the Library!

Belted Kingfisher photograph taken by G. Bodker

Bird Watching vs. Birding

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center

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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Educational, General

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Greg Bodker’s beautiful photography will help you learn more about birds as he demonstrates the joys of birding you can have both in your backyard and in our area. Novice and aspiring birders will especially benefit from the program.

Magna Tile Mondays

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Event Details:

Stop-in during the times listed for open building with Magna Tiles!!!

Beyond the Veil: Unveiling Intuition, Mediumship, Psychic Insights, and Signs from the Other Side

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at Bedford Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: General

Registration Required

Event Details:

In this enlightening lecture, delve into the profound realms of intuition, mediumship, psychic abilities, and the signs that bridge the gap between this world and the afterlife.

Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Wizards

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Fans of the Wizarding World

Family History and Journaling

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Educational, History

Registration Required

Magna Tile Mondays

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Event Details:

Stop-in during the times listed for open building with Magna Tiles!!!

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All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group. Bedford Adult Summer Reading All Day 6/17 - 8/31 Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: Read this summer and be entered to win prizes, including Kroger gift cards! For ever 30 minutes read, color in a bubble on your reading tracker bookmark.
9 am		This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Preschool Storytime Yoga 9:00am - 9:30am Preschool, Children Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more. This event is in the "Adults" group. NBA Strategic meeting 9:00am - 12:00pm Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Adults Program Type: Organizations using the Library			This event is in the "Children" group. SUMMER BOOK CLUB - Space Reservation 9:00am - 3:30pm Children Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Summer Reading Book Club This event is in the "Children" group. Summer Adventure Book Club 9:30am - 10:30am Children Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club, 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. Summer Adventure Book Club is for kids in grades K-5, and we meet each Thursday!	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Toddler Outdoor Adventure 9:30am - 10:00am Babies & Toddlers Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Summer Reading Registration Required 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Preschool Storytime Yoga 10:00am - 10:30am Preschool, Children Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Summer Reading Registration Required 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. This event is in the "Children" group. Reading with Rabbits 10:30am - 12:30pm Children Bedford Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Event Details: Drop in for a fun, interactive way to build literacy skills! Children will have the opportunity to practice their out-loud reading skills, while hanging out with real rabbits. 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 "Family" group. Build and Create with Legos and Blocks 10:00am - 2:00pm Children, Family Bedford Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: General Event Details: Come and enjoy an open build event with Lego's and other building blocks. Children of all ages are welcome! We'll provide the blocks, you provide the imagination! No registration necessary. 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Adults" group. Bedford Herb Group 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Room C Age Group: Adults Program Type: Organizations using the Library Event Details: Do you like cooking with herbs, and gardening? We would love for you to join our herb group that meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Anyone is welcome! This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Family" group. SUMMER FAMILY MOVIES - TROLLS BAND TOGETHER 10:00am - 12:00pm All Ages, Family Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages, Family Program Type: Movies Registration Required Event Details: Get ready for an action-packed, all-star, rainbow-colored family reunion like no other as Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake return for the new chapter in DreamWorks Animation’s blockbuster musical franchise: Trolls Band Together. This event is in the "Children" group. Lighthouse School Visit 10:00am - 4:00pm Children Bedford Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Organizations using the Library		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Toddler Outdoor Adventure 10:30am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Summer Reading Registration Required 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.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Toddler Outdoor Adventure 10:00am - 10:30am Babies & Toddlers Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Summer Reading Registration Required 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Preschool Storytime Yoga 11:00am - 11:30am Preschool, Children Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading Registration Required 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.			This event is in the "Children" group. Summer Adventure Book Club 11:00am - 12:00pm Children Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club, 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. Summer Adventure Book Club is for kids in grades K-5, and we meet each Thursday!	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Toddler Outdoor Adventure 11:15am - 11:45am Babies & Toddlers Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Summer Reading Registration Required 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.	This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Read and Create Program 11:30am - 12:30pm Preschool, Children Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Summer Reading Registration Required 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.
12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Electronics Education 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Educational, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Do you have a question about an electronic device, or need to learn a skill on the computer? Join us at "Electronics Education"! Bring in your gadgets, and learn, share, and boost your digital skills.		This event is in the "Children" group. Summer Adventure Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club, 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. Summer Adventure Book Club is for kids in grades K-5, and we meet each Thursday!
2 pm
3 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled Coding Club 3:00pm - 4:30pm Children Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational Registration Required Event Details: Come to our Coding Club to learn about all things robots! This club is for 1st through 3rd grade students and will be led by a member of Bedford Express FIRST Robotics Challenge Team 1023. This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Yoga with Dianne 3:00pm - 4:30pm All Ages, Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: “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.
4 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group. Chess Club 4:00pm - 7:45pm All Ages Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Fireplace Area Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: The Bedford Chess club returns on Tuesdays through the summer. Chess sets are provided. Everyone of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join.
5 pm					This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Summer Music Series 5:30pm - 7:30pm All Ages, Family Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: South Parking Lot Age Group: All Ages, Family Program Type: Music Event Details: Join your favorite library this summer for relaxing evenings filled with awesome music, delicious food trucks, yard games, and family fun. The Bedford Library's Summer Music Series returns in July with a live-music performance by Mark Poseler. 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. Please Dress for Weather Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Genealogy Club 5:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy Event Details: Please join us for our afterhours Genealogy Club. This is open research time to use Ancestry and other computer programs, as well as our local history resources.
6 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Cancelled Better Together Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens, Family Bedford Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Teens, Family Program Type: Book Club This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Summer Reading Program - DIY HOT AIR BALLOON 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children, Family Bedford Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Summer Reading	This event is in the "Adults" group. Girls Night Out Book Club 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you. March- American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins April-Ms. Planskey's Revenge by Spencer Quinn May- Beyond the Horizon by Ella Carey June- The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre by Natasha Lester

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