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The Great Cookie Mix-Up

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Library at Erie Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Erie Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: General

Registration Required

Event Details:

Did you know the chocolate chip cookie might have been an accident? After reading How the Cookie Crumbled by Gilbert Ford, kids will get to mix up cookie dough and make their own “happy accidents” with creative mix-ins.

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

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All Day	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. DROP IN KIDS CRAFT All Day 1/1 - 1/31 Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens Frenchtown – Dixie 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts
	This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Angry Bird Fun All Day 1/6 - 1/17 Preschool, Children Robert A. Vivian Branch This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop in and learn how to take used container parts to create an Angry Bird craft. While supplies last.
	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. This event is in the "Family" group. Penguin Scavenger Hunt All Day 1/8 - 1/31 Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family Dorsch Memorial 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. This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch Room: Upstairs Library Space Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family Program Type: General Event Details: Come to the Dorsch Branch and enjoy a Penguin Scavenger Hunt! Find all the penguins to answer a question, turn your completed form to the circulation desk to earn a prize!
	This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Children's Take-and-Make Craft: Hot Cocoa and Icicles All Day 1/10 - 1/14 Preschool, Children Dundee Branch This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dundee Branch Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Take and Make Event Details: We have take-and-make children's hot cocoa and icicle crafts for pick-up! Supplies are limited. Please call 734-529-3310 to reserve a craft for or pick one up at the library while supplies last. Thank you!
9 am		This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Play and Learn Visit 9:00am - 10:45am Preschool, Children Bedford Branch This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: General Event Details: Pre-School Visit This event is in the "Children" group. Custer Preschool 9:15am - 10:15am Children Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Children Program Type: Bookmobile The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading. 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 "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Play and Learn Visit 9:00am - 10:45am Preschool, Children Bedford Branch This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: General Event Details: Pre-School Visit This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Parent & Child Play Group 9:15am - 10:15am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Dundee Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. 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 "Children" group. Arborwood Preschool 9:15am - 11:15am Children Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Children Program Type: Bookmobile The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Storytime for preschool & toddlers 9:00am - 10:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. 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. God's Lighthouse Academy 9:15am - 9:45am 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. 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. Alliance Child Care 9:15am - 10:00am Children Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Children Program Type: Bookmobile The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled Parent & Child Play Group 9:15am - 10:15am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Dundee Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. St. Charles Academy 9:00am - 1:30pm 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. 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Toddler Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children South Rockwood Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch Room: Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading.		This event is in the "Children" group. Oodles of Love Daycare 10:00am - 10:30am Children Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Children Program Type: Bookmobile The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading. 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 "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Illustrator's Workshop 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool, Children Ida Branch Event Full Registration Required 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: Ida Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us each week as we explore the word of art in children's books. We'll learn about different artists and how they make the art that they do. Then, we'll try out their techniques for ourselves! 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Moving & Grooving 10:00am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Dorsch Memorial Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch Room: Upstairs Library Space Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Event Details: Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. Join us at the Dorsch branch to shake out our sillies, share a book and do some sensory play. It's fun for everyone! 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. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Sensory Shenanigans! 10:00am - 12:00pm All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required 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. Event Full 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, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General, Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required Event Details: Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. Bring your little ones to explore a variety of hands-on sensory activities that engage all five senses. We'll discover and explore literacy through textures, colors, sounds, books, and more in a fun, interactive environment. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Storytime for preschool & toddlers 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. 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. Dayspring Preschool 10:45am - 11:30am Children Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Children Program Type: Bookmobile The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Mini Movers 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children South Rockwood Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch Room: Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Playgroup 10:30am - 12:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Dorsch Memorial Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch Room: Upstairs Library Space Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Event Details: Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. This Play Group is for Children from Birth to School Age with parents or caregivers accompanying. We will be spending time for everyone to interact through playing, sharing, climbing, caring and story reading! Come join the fun!! This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Zion Lutheran 10:30am - 12:30pm 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. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled Fun Friday 10:00am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Summerfield – Petersburg Branch 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. Cancelled Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required Event Details: Fun Friday is an interactive Storytime with a focus on extra movement opportunities. We'll always enjoy music and rhythm activities as well as a book, and sometimes something fun such as rhythm sticks, animal movement or bonus dancing! 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 "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Small Fries Friday 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool, Children Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required 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: Children's Area Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General, Music, Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required Event Details: Join us each week for a sampling of learning and literacy fun for those 3-6 years old. SESSION #1 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Storytime for preschool & toddlers 10:00am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Robert A. Vivian Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch Room: Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. 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. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Play Dough & Play Dates 10:00am - 12:00pm All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Dundee 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dundee Branch Room: Downstairs Programming Area Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General, Storytime & Playgroups Event Details: Spend a morning in the comfort of the library for open play dough play! Toddler, preschool, and elementary age children are invited for open play dough play. Stations will rotate to encourage creativity. 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Children" group. Kiddie Korner Preschool 11:00am - 11:45am Children Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Children Program Type: Bookmobile The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading. 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. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. Lego Fun 11:00am - 1:00pm All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults 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. 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: Maybee Branch Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults 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 "Children" group. Read and Create Program - An Early Literacy/STEM program 11:30am - 12:30pm Children Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required Event Details: This program will take place on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month and is specifically geared towards 4 -6 year old kids who are just starting their reading adventure.
12 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. Totally Awesome Preschool Box Drop Off 12:15pm - 12:30pm Children Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Children Program Type: Bookmobile The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading. 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. 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. 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. St. Patrick's School 12:30pm - 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. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Mini Movers 12:00pm - 1:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children South Rockwood Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch Room: Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Event Details: Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!		This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Paws and Pages with Therapy Dogs 12:45pm - 1:45pm Preschool, Children Bedford Branch This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Homework Helpers & Study Groups, Storytime & Playgroups Event Details: Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. Build literacy skills and meet a new furry friend! Designed for early readers, this fun experience gives kids a low-pressure opportunity to practice reading out loud to a certified therapy dog. Drop in anytime during the hour!
1 pm					This event is in the "Children" group. Preschool Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Pre-School book club is designed for children going to Kindergarten in the Fall of 2025. Being part of a book club allows children to be introduced to new vocabulary in an engaging and exciting way.
2 pm			This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Curious Kids' Learning Lab 2:00pm - 3:00pm Preschool, Children Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required 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: Children's Area Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Book Club, Educational Registration Required Event Details: Your 4-7-year-old is invited to explore, create, and have a blast at our Curious Kids LAB! Each week we’ll work on communication and reading skills, explore a STEAM topic, and follow up with fun, hands-on extension activities. 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. Cancelled 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. Cancelled 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. 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. Titles to be decided. 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. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled Puzzles and Pictures 2:00pm - 4:00pm All Ages, Preschool, Children Maybee Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Maybee Branch Room: Library Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Puzzles and pictures is an open time of creativity at the library! We'll have a variety of puzzles from easy baby block puzzles to floor puzzles and even adult puzzles available. 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.
3 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. Kindergarten Book Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children Bedford Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Registration Open Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Kindergarten Book club meets the 2nd Sunday of each month. In addition to reading books, the Kindergarten book club include numerous other fun activities. The majority of which are related to literature in one way or another.	This event is in the "Children" group. After School Adventures 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Room: Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Registration Required Event Details: After School Adventures takes place every Monday that school is in session. This registration window is for January and February. 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. 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Devoured: A Club for Hungry Book Worms! 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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: Calling all foodies! Each week, this club will read one of our favorite books and create an inspired snack to go with it. 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! 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required 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: Chapter Book Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club, Educational, General Registration Required Event Details: Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you. Get ready for a fun adventure this school year! Get your passport stamped each month through this special book club. We'll explore a new title each month, take a journey as a group, and then finish with an extension activity. 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 "Family" group. Build and Create with Legos and Blocks 4:00pm - 5:30pm 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. 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! 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. 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.
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6 pm						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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