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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

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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 "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 11/1 - 11/30 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!
	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.
		Closing Veterans 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 Veterans Day.
9 am		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Trinity Lutheran 9:00am - 2:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens Bookmobile Offsite Event 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: Bookmobile Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Bookmobile The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.
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11 am						This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Dinovember 11:00am - 12:00pm Preschool, Children, Tweens Dorsch Memorial Branch 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. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch Room: Upstairs Library Space Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Registration Required Event Details: November is DINOVEMBER! Dinosaurs have taken over the children’s area. They have come out to play, make messes and have a good time. Come to the Dorsch Memorial Branch and enjoy a variety of activities exploring dinosaurs. 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			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. St. Mary's Middle School 12:00pm - 2:15pm Children, Tweens, Teens Bookmobile Offsite Event 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: Bookmobile Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Bookmobile The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.
1 pm			This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Homeschool In beTwEEN Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Tweens, Teens Bedford Branch Full Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: This book club is for tween and teen homeschool students between the ages of 11-16. Books will be student-selected based on the monthly topic. Book discussions and related activities will occur at each meeting.	This event is in the "Tweens" group. Middle School or Zoom Book Club 1:00pm - 2:30pm Tweens Blue Bush Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Book Club Event Details: This book club meets in person at 1:00 pm and then on zoom in the evening at 7:00 pm for those who can't come during the day. Please contact Elizabeth Pifer for zoom link.
2 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Homeschool Book Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children, Tweens Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Chapter Book Area Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you. Suggested for children aged 7 - 12 years. Younger children may need help with reading and activities. September Read: Wonderous Rex Author: Patricia Maclachlan 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. 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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Color Creators 2:45pm - 3:45pm Tweens, Teens Bedford Branch 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: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Organizations using the Library Event Details: All tween and teens are welcome to come be creative with us after school each Tuesday! Come and draw with us. No registration required.			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. Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament 2:00pm - 3:30pm Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required 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. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Teams compete to see who can finish a puzzle first. Every team is given the same 500 piece puzzle. Each team can be up to four people. Only register the team captain and then put the names of team members in the notes.
3 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Homework Helpers 3:30pm - 5:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Summerfield – Petersburg 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: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Room: Library Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Homework Helpers & Study Groups Event Details: High school students are available after school to assist students who may need help with their homework. No registration needed. 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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Silent Library Challenge 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens, Teens Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Event Full Registration Required 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: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: General Registration Required Event Details: Tweens and teens are invited to the library to participate in a Silent Library challenge! Can you keep quiet in the library? What about while completing various food and action challenges from around the world? 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. After School Board Game Fun 3:30pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens Robert A. Vivian 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: Robert A. Vivian Branch Room: Library Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: General Event Details: Join us after school to relax and have fun playing board games. 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Brains and Games 3:30pm - 5:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Rasey Luna Pier Branch Event Full Registration Required 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: Rasey Luna Pier Branch Room: Library Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: General Registration Required Event Details: Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Wednesdays are all about sharpening minds and having fun! From 3:30 - 4:00, we’ll help with homework, dinner is served at 4:00 followed by a session of card and board games that challenge and entertain!
4 pm			This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Silent Library Challenge 4:00pm - 5:00pm Tweens, Teens Maybee Branch Event Full Registration Required 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: Maybee Branch Room: Library Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: General Registration Required Event Details: Tweens and teens are invited to the library to participate in a Silent Library challenge! Can you keep quiet in the library? What about while completing various food and action challenges from around the world? 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dinner & Delight 4:00pm - 5:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Rasey Luna Pier Branch Event Full Registration Required 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: Rasey Luna Pier Branch Room: Library Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: General Registration Required Event Details: Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Join us on Tuesdays for a delightful evening that starts with a nutritious meal and ends with a burst of creativity and fun. Kids will love the blend of good food and exciting activities!	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Wacky Wednesday 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children, Tweens Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Chapter Book Area Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Registration Required Event Details: Get ready for a whirlwind of wackiness every Wednesday with our exciting program, "Wacky Wednesday"! Each week brings something new and different, guaranteed to surprise and delight. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens Ida Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" 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, Tweens Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: We're back with some new books and new adventures! A club for young adventurers where you decide what path the story takes! Each adventurer will receive a passport and after each meeting will earn a new stamp. 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. 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.
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6 pm			This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jigsaw Puzzle Wars 6:00pm - 7:00pm Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. 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: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Library Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: General Registration Required Event Details: Are you a Dissectologist? If you are, this program might be just right for you! We are having our first Jigsaw Puzzle Wars at the Frenchtown-Dixie Library.		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Project Gift 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens Carleton Branch Event Full Registration Required 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: Carleton Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us in creating some special gifts to give to someone special. This program is designed for those 8yrs to 18. We will meet for four weeks and will create the following gifts. October 17: Gingerbread Play-doh 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.
7 pm				This event is in the "Tweens" group. Zoom Middle School Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Tweens Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Tweens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Book Club Event Details: This book club meets in person at 1:00 pm and then on zoom in the evening at 7:00 pm for those who can't come during the day. Please contact Elizabeth Pifer for zoom link.

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