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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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Time	Sun (11/03)	Mon (11/04)	Tue (11/05)	Wed (11/06)	Thu (11/07)	Fri (11/08)	Sat (11/09)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Holiday Tree Decorating Contest All Day 10/28 - 11/27 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Our annual holiday tree decorating contest is starting. Trees can be picked up starting Monday October 28th.
	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Holiday Wreath Decorating Contest All Day 10/28 - 11/27 All Ages Carleton Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Carleton Branch Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Our annual holiday wreath decorating contest is starting. Wreaths can be picked up starting Monday October 28th.
	This event is in the "All Ages" group. November FUN!!!!! Newport Activity Puzzle Pack All Day 11/1 - 11/10 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. 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 11/1 - 11/30 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.
10 am							This event is in the "All Ages" group. Ribbons of Monroe Warm-Up for Winter Vendor Show 10:00am - 4:00pm 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 Room: Programming Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness, Organizations using the Library Event Details: Please join us on NOVEMBER 9TH from 10am-4pm at the Ellis Library & Reference Center for the Ribbons of Monroe Warm-up for Winter Vendor Show.
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 This event is in the "All Ages" group. WWI Red Cross Nurses 11:00am - 1:00pm 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 Room: Upstairs Reference Center Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Educational, History Event Details: During World War I, over 28,000 nurses served in the Red Cross with more than 19,000 of these sent to the front lines. Our speakers will discuss what life was like for these brave women, focusing especially on Clara Ayres.
12 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Writers on the River 2024 12:00pm - 3:00pm 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 Room: Riverside Area Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Author Events Event Details: The Ellis Library & Reference Center presents Writers on the River 2024! This is a celebration of writers, readers, and books.
1 pm				This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Puzzle in a Day 1:00pm - 6:00pm All Ages, Family Robert A. Vivian 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: Robert A. Vivian Branch Age Group: All Ages, Family Program Type: General Event Details: Do you love putting puzzles together? Come join us at Vivian Branch Library between 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm on the first Wednesday of every month. Join fellow patrons as we attempt to finish a puzzle in a day!			This event is in the "All Ages" group. Saturday Afternoon at the Movies 1:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages Carleton Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Carleton Branch Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movies Event Details: Sit back, relax and watch a movie with us! Every Saturday at 1:00 pm
2 pm
3 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Arts for our Future 2024 Reception 3:00pm - 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: Fireplace Area Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: This reception is open to the public for anyone wishing to view the art entered. Artists and their families are invited to attend to talk with other artists and the public about their work. Light refreshments will be served. 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.	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.		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Bedford Flower & Garden Club - Space reservation 3:00pm - 6:00pm 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: Organizations using the Library
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. 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. Cancelled 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. Cancelled 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 Thursday 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. Cancelled Cross Stitch Night 4:00pm - 7:00pm All Ages Ellis Library & Reference Center This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled 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: Heads up, friends! The Ellis Library & Reference Center will close early today, November 7, 2024, due to construction on the power and water lines. We will reopen at our regular time on Friday, November 8, 2024.
5 pm
6 pm				This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Bedford Flower & Garden Club 6:00pm - 8:00pm All Ages, Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" 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: All Ages, Adults Program Type: Organizations using the Library Event Details: The purpose of the Bedford Flower & Garden Club is to educate, share, and promote the joys of gardening.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. MPS Community Night 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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: General This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Paws and Pages with Therapy Dogs 6:45pm - 7:45pm All Ages, Children, Family Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. 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: All Ages, Children, Family Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Event Details: Build literacy skills and meet a new furry friend! 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 "All Ages" group. Alexander the Magician 6:00pm - 6:45pm All Ages Ida 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: Ida Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details:

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