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Featured Events

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

Event Details:

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

Event Details:

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

Event Details:

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 "All Ages" group. Monroe Art League Members Only Show All Day 10/12 - 10/25 All Ages Ellis Library & Reference Center This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Riverside Area Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Event Details: The Monroe Art League will host their annual Members Only Show at the Ellis Library & Reference Center. Awards will be given by a juried panel.
		Closing Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day All Day All Branches 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 Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. 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 "Family" group. drop in craft table All Day 10/15 - 10/31 All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. 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 "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Library Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by the craft table while at Frenchtown Dixie branch to make a fun and quick craft. Your libraries are full of so much fun.
			This event is in the "All Ages" group. October FUN!!!!! Newport Activity Puzzle Pack All Day 10/15 - 10/31 All Ages Newport Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Newport Branch Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Take and Make Event Details: Come and pick up an activity packet. Enjoy completing the puzzle/activity pages. Each completed page is an entry into a drawing for a gift basket!!!!!!! A new activity /puzzle pack each month!!!!!!
				This event is in the "All Ages" group. Friends of the Frenchtown Area Book Sale-Final Days 10/16/2024 @ 9:00am - 10/23/2024 @ 5:00pm All Ages Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Friends Book Sale Event Details: It is the end of our giant book sale! Guess what that means? It is time to Stuff a Bag for only $1. Bring your own bag, or stuff one of our bags, or even a box, for only $1, yes, you heard correctly, only $1!
10 am			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 "All Ages" group. Hungry Hippos 10:30am - 11:30am All Ages Frenchtown – Dixie Branch 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: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: A hippo themed storytime! We will read hippo themed books, crafts, and play a live action version of hungry hungry hippo.
11 am							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
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1 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group. Musical Film series 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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: Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movies Event Details: Join us for free screenings of these favorite musicals from decades past! We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM in the Community room. 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.
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4 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group. 80s VHS Aerobics 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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: Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Get ready to step back in time and get your heart pumping with our all-new 80s themed VHS Aerobics class! Join us every Sunday at 4 PM for a nostalgic journey that will have you sweating to the oldies in no time.		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Ellis Lego Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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: Do you love Legos? Join our Lego Club every Tuesday after school from 4:00-5:00 PM. Enjoy open Lego play with your friends. This event is open to kids, tweens, teens, and parents. Disclaimer(s) Weather Closing Statement If area schools are closed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs will be canceled that day. If schools are delayed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs scheduled after the delay period will take place at their regular times. If in doubt, always feel free to touch base with your local branch to see what events are taking place. 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. Chess sets are provided. Everyone of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join.		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cross Stitch Night 4:00pm - 7:00pm All Ages Ellis Library & Reference Center This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come Join us for Cross Stitch Night at the Ellis Library & Reference Center! Veterans of the craft can bring their projects to work on with friends!	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Pooches and Pages 4:00pm - 4:30pm All Ages Frenchtown – Dixie Branch 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: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Educational, Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required Event Details: Meet and greet adoptable dogs and/or puppies from the Monroe Humane Society. The dogs will also be joining us for storytime, crafts, and possibly yoga. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Pooches and Pages 4:30pm - 5:00pm All Ages Frenchtown – Dixie Branch 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: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Educational, Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required Event Details: Meet and greet adoptable dogs and/or puppies from the Monroe Humane Society. The dogs will also be joining us for storytime, crafts, and possibly yoga.

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