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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

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

Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Wizards

Wednesday, May 7, 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

Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get comfy in your PJ’s and join us for a cozy evening at the library! We’ll share some bedtime stories, sing along to some songs, and decorate a pillowcase to take home with you. Designed for all kids who like bedtime stories!

A description of the event with a picture of cards, dice, and a dragon.

Library Games Guild

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Gaming

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Welcome to the Library Games Guild at the Dundee Branch Library, where dice roll, cards shuffle, and strategy rules supreme!

A Moment to Unwind

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Robert A. Vivian Branch

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Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Music

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Are you looking to unwind?

Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon with Harpist Michelle Good at the Vivian Branch, May 19th @ 2pm

We might even learn a little about the Harp!

No registration required

STEM Station

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Chapter Book Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Chapter Book Area

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Educational, General, Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

STEM Station (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH) is a fun program that ties books and science together. Listen to stories and then participate in fun, hands-on science and engineering activities.

Weekend Parent & Child Play Group

Saturday, May 24, 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.

Princess Tea

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: General

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for some tea and treats at the Dorsch Memorial Branch. Come dressed in your finest and get a chance to meet Miss Monroe County – Elora Russell and Miss Monroe County Teen – Rachel Ingels.

1930's London Murder Mystery

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: General

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Monroe Community Players will play the characters in a murder. You will have the opportunity to channel your inner detective and solve the mystery of who is the murderer. This program is geared for ages 13 and up.

Claudie's American Girl 1920s Craft Party and Doll Clothes Swap

Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History

Registration Required

Event Details:

Claudie Wells is the newest historical doll from the American Girl Doll Company.

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All Day	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 8/1 - 8/31 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!
10 am			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 "Family" group. Back to School Bingo 10:30am - 11:30am Children, Family Ida Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ida Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Educational Registration Required Event Details: B-I-N-G-O is the name of the game-o! Compete to win fabulous back-to-school supplies and goodies. Unlike regular games of bingo, our version let's everyone go home a winner!	This event is in the "Family" group. Kreps Apple Barn Storytime 10:30am - 12:00pm Family Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
11 am			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 "Family" group. Salvation Army Backpacks for Kids 11:00am - 2:00pm Family Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
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1 pm							This event is in the "Family" group. Carleton Adult Summer Reading "Saturday Afternoon at the Movies" 1:00pm - 3:00pm Family Carleton Branch This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Carleton Branch Room: Library Age Group: Family Program Type: Movies Event Details: Come in, cool off, and join us for an "adventure" movie! Every Saturday at 1:00 pm beginning June 29th to August 24th 2024 All movies will be rated either PG or PG-13 This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Humane Society of Monroe County Adopt-a-thon & Pet Fair 1:00pm - 4:00pm All Ages, Family, Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" 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: Bedford Branch Room: South Parking Lot Age Group: All Ages, Family, Adults, Seniors Program Type: General Event Details: Come meet your new best friend! The Humane Society of Monroe County is bringing adoptable pets! Learn about ways you can help shelter pets! This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Meet Therapy Dogs 1:30pm - 4:00pm All Ages, Family, Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" 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: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: All Ages, Family, Adults, Seniors Program Type: General Event Details: Come meet licensed therapy dogs with Therapy Dogs International during our special pet adoption fair!
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4 pm						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. This event is in the "Family" group. Supplying our Future - Backpacks for Kids distribution 4:00pm - 6:00pm Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family Bedford Branch 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. 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: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family Program Type: Organizations using the Library Event Details: The Salvation Army and the United Way team up to distribute Backpacks for Kids! Families need to have registered for this event to pick up their free backpacks and school supplies. The library is a collection point for school supply donations.
5 pm		This event is in the "Family" group. Disney Movie Night 5:30pm - 7:00pm Family Robert A. Vivian Branch This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch Age Group: Family Program Type: Movies Event Details: If you LOVE Walt Disney as much as we do, please join us at the Vivian Library on the second Monday of each month. We’ll be re-visiting some of Walt Disney’s Classic animated movies			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 evenings filled with awesome music, delicious food trucks, yard games, and family fun. The Bedford Library's Summer Music Series rocks into August with a live-music performance by Patrick Caligiuri P3K. 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.
6 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Better Together Book Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens, Family Bedford Branch 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: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Teens, Family Program Type: Book Club	This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. College Safety Course 6:00pm - 8:00pm Family, Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Family, Adults Program Type: Educational, Organizations using the Library Event Details: College Self-Defense and Safety course	This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Parent Workshop - ABC's of Early Literacy 6:00pm - 7:30pm Family, Adults Erie Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Erie Branch Room: Library Age Group: Family, Adults Program Type: Educational Registration Required Event Details: This workshop is designed to help parents and caregivers give young children a jumpstart on reading by helping them develop valuable pre-reading skills.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Family Movie Night 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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: Movies Event Details: Family movie night for the entire family. Feel free to wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuff animal, pillow and blanket.

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