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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

Magna Tile Mondays

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

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

Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Wizards

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Fans of the Wizarding World

Pajama Storytime

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

Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

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

Library Games Guild

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

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

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

A Moment to Unwind

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

Robert A. Vivian Branch

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Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Music

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Are you looking to unwind?

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

We might even learn a little about the Harp!

No registration required

STEM Station

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

Chapter Book Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Chapter Book Area

Age Group: Children, Tweens

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

Weekend Parent & Child Play Group

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

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Join us for an hour of interaction through play, creating art, singing and reading. This program is for children 0- 5 years of age and their caregiver.

Princess Tea

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

Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: General

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

1930's London Murder Mystery

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

Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: General

Registration Required

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

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All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Crochet Pattern of the Month All Day 1/1 - 1/31 Teens, Adults Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take and Make Event Details: Come pick up our crochet patterns of the month to make an easy crochet project. Make at home or bring your project and questions to UFO (UnFinished Objects) night on the second Thursday of the month.
	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
		Closing Martin Luther King Jr. 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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Hygge at the Library All Day 1/21 - 1/26 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, General Event Details: Snuggle up near the fireplace with a good book, a warm beverage, and a relaxing craft. We'll be practicing the Danish art of Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah), or cozy living. In the dreary winter months, this will be the perfect pick-me-up!
10 am				This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled 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. Cancelled 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 "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.
11 am							This event is in the "Children" group. Unleash the Fun: Dog Man Mania 11:00am - 12:30pm Children Erie 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: Erie Branch Room: Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General Registration Required Event Details: Dive into the wacky world of Dog Man with trivia that tests your knowledge and interactive stations full of creative fun. Get ready to celebrate the upcoming movie and your favorite crime-fighting canine.
12 pm							This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Changing Matter: A STEM Challenge 12:30pm - 1:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Dundee 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: Dundee Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General Registration Required Event Details: Join us in a STEM challenge in making 'something' into an edible treat in an hour or less! Each week we explore what happens when we take matter and change is form into a treat! Week 1: Ice Cream Week 2: Flavored Slushies 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.
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Adult Afternoon Craft 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults, Seniors Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Event Full Registration Required 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: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Each month, we will provide supplies and instructions for you to make a craft here in the library. Registration is required.				This event is in the "Adults" group. Cricut: Intro to Iron-On 1:30pm - 3:30pm Adults Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" 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: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Registration Required Event Details: In this class, we'll be learning how to design and make a tote bag using a Cricut! Materials will be provided. We will briefly go over Cricut basics and then you'll have time to create a simple design to cut and iron on to a tote bag.
2 pm			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.
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4 pm				This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Cancelled 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. 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: 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 "Family" group. Exploring with Paint 4:00pm - 6:00pm Family Robert A. Vivian Branch This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Looking for something new to do? Join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 4pm – 6pm at the Vivian Branch Library. We will explore your hidden talents with paint! All supplies will be provided.
5 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Crafting and Chatting 5:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Maybee Branch 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: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Bring your unfinished craft projects in to work on among friends. Share your knowledge and learn something new. Coloring pages will be available for those who are in between projects.		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Procraftinate 5:30pm - 7:00pm Teens, Adults Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Procraftinate Procraftinate: avoidance of adult responsibilities to partake in art and craft projects. Join us to make a craft and put off that other thing you need to get done, just a little longer.
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. The Return of Charcuterie Chronicles! 6:00pm - 7:00pm Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Dundee 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: Dundee Branch Room: Downstairs Programming Area Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General Registration Required Event Details: Join us for another evening with Emily Thebolt, owner of Prepped & Plated Meals, to test your skills at assembling an eye -catching mini charcuterie board. Each participant will create a mini charcuterie board to take home. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergens We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.

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