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Spellbound: A Roleplaying Game for Young Wizards

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

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Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Gaming

Registration Required

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All Aboard! Hogwarts is calling you back for another session of solving riddles, dodging spells and narrowly avoiding magical disasters! Seats are limited, so please register!

Fun Friday

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Blue Bush Branch

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Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

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These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. Then we will pick up the pace with a dance party.

Snack Attack 101

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Educational, General

Registration Required

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Welcome to SNACK ATTACK 101!!!

Kids 8 - 14 years of age are invited to enjoy books related to food and then enjoy making a snack related to the book.

The Reptarium - Zoo to You

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

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

Program Type: Educational

Registration Required

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DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, WE'VE ADDED A SECOND PROGRAM!

The Reptarium - Zoo to You

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center

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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

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

Program Type: Educational

Registration Required

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The Reptarium will showcase a fascinating variety of snakes, turtles, lizards, and more—offering an interactive, hands-on experience for all ages! Learn fun facts and get all your reptile questions answered.

Little House on the Prairie Hearth-Warming Craft Party

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a nostalgic afternoon making crafts and sampling snacks inspired by Ma, Pa, Laura and whole Ingalls family.

Coffee House Series: Billy King & Emily Slomovits

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Community Room at South Rockwood Branch

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Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Music

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Forget the bustling crowds and distant stages of large venues. The Monroe County Library System's new Coffeehouse series offers an enchanting atmosphere where every lyric resonates with intimacy.

Mindful Art for Tweens and Teens

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Summerfield – Petersburg Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come learn some mindful art techniques at the library! We'll cover at least two mindful art practices and have time to work on projects. Calm music and peaceful environment await!

Fun Friday

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Blue Bush Branch

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Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

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These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. Then we will pick up the pace with a dance party.

Weekend Parent & Child Play Group

Saturday, November 22, 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: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

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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.

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Time	Sun (7/14)	Mon (7/15)	Tue (7/16)	Wed (7/17)	Thu (7/18)	Fri (7/19)	Sat (7/20)
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Downtown Summer Reading Adventure Event All Day 6/17–7/31 Children, Tweens, Teens Dorsch Memorial Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: General Event Details: Participating downtown Monroe businesses will display a post card in their window. The post card will have a location that Little Brown Bear has gone to for an adventure. Write down the location that corresponds to the business.
	This event is in the "All Ages" group Little Brown Bear Drawing Adventure Voting 06/17/2024 @ 9:00am–07/27/2024 @ 4:00pm All Ages Dorsch Memorial Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Event Details: Come to the Dorsch Memorial Library Branch and vote for your favorite Little Brown Bear Adventure drawing.
	This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Community Jigsaw Puzzle-Frenchtown-Dixie All Day 7/1–7/31 Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Family" 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: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Library Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors Program Type: General Event Details: Stop by during library hours and work on our community puzzle. When a puzzle gets finished, a new one will be started. Stay for a short amount of time, or stay for a little longer. We look forward to seeing you!
9 am					This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group MPS Summer School Visit 9:00am–10:30am Children, Tweens Ellis Library & Reference Center This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Programming Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: General
10 am		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness 10:00am–10:45am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 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: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Lawn Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading Registration Required 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.	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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group 'Y' on the Fly 10:00am–11:00am Children, Tweens Dundee Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dundee Branch Room: Downstairs Programming Area Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: General Event Details: 'Y' on the Fly brings the YMCA to the Library. 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. Please Dress for Weather Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.
11 am		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness 11:00am–12:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 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: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Lawn Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading Registration Required 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.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Family" group Summer Homeschool Hangout 11:00am–1:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Family Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family Program Type: General Event Details: Calling Bedford homeschool families! Come and join your library at the park this summer to meet new friends, hang out, play games, visit the Bookmobile, and more! Bring your lunch and get ready to have a FUNtastic summer! 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. Please Dress for Weather Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.				This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Lego Fun 11:00am–1:00pm All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens Maybee Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Maybee Branch Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: General Event Details: Come in and get creative on Saturdays 11am - 1pm. Lego building fun for the whole family
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" 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 Lego Club 1:00pm–2:30pm All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" 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 Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Children's Area Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General Registration Required Event Details: If you love Legos, join us for Lego Mania each Monday afternoon. You can choose to open-build or participate in one of our weekly challenges. This event is open to kids, tweens, teens, and parents.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Y on the Fly 1:00pm–2:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens L.S. Navarre Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: General Event Details: This is a partnership with the YMCA. YMCA comes out, and brings activities for kids to enjoy. Kids can participate in games such as soccer, dodge ball, baseball, kickball, tag, and more! Disclaimer(s) Please Dress for Weather Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.	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 Create & Construct - Beaded Planter Sticks 1:00pm–2:00pm Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required 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 Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Children's Area Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an imaginative adventure where preschool and school-aged children will build extraordinary creations that foster their creativity.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Wacky Wednesday (on Friday) 1:00pm–2:00pm All Ages Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Children's Area Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Registration Required Event Details: DUE TO A PERSONAL SCHEDULING CONFLICT, THE JULY 17th PROGRAM HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO FRIDAY, JULY 19th AT THE SAME TIME. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING.
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3 pm
4 pm		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 A.T.L.A.S. (At The Library After School) 4:00pm–5:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens L.S. Navarre Branch 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch Room: Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: General Event Details: Every week looks a little different- there will be activities such as crafting, painting, and gaming to name a few! This is a place to study, have a snack, visit with friends, and unwind. Disclaimer(s) Please Dress for Weather Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.	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 A.T.L.A.S. (At The Library After School) 4:00pm–5:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens L.S. Navarre Branch 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch Room: Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: General Event Details: Every week looks a little different- there will be activities such as crafting, painting, and gaming to name a few! This is a place to study, have a snack, visit with friends, and unwind. Disclaimer(s) Please Dress for Weather Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Navarre Garden Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens L.S. Navarre Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: General Event Details: Looking for some summer fun? Please join us at the Navarre Branch Library as we explore gardening concepts through hands-on experiences at the Selma Rankins Jr. Community Garden. Disclaimer(s) Please Dress for Weather Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.

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