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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
14
2025
Wed
St. Michael's
8:30am - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
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.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
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.
May
13
2025
Tue
Parent & Child Play Group
9:15am - 10:15am
Dundee Branch
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 "Children" group.
May
13
2025
Tue
Arborwood Preschool
9:15am - 11:15pm
Bookmobile
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
15
2025
Thu
Alliance Child Care
9:15am - 10:00am
Bookmobile
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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
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.
May
15
2025
Thu
Parent & Child Play Group
9:15am - 10:15am
Dundee Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Bookmobile
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
16
2025
Fri
St. Charles Academy Box Pick Up
9:00am - 10:00am
Bookmobile
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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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
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.
May
12
2025
Mon
Toddler Storytime
10:30am - 11:30am
South Rockwood Branch
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
All Ages,
Seniors
Bedford Branch
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
May
13
2025
Tue
Tai Chi for Health
10:30am - 11:30am
Bedford Branch
Library Branch:
Bedford Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
All Ages,
Seniors
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
This is a soft movement class designed for those who have wanted to try Tai Chi and those who understand the principle. Each class will be divided into three parts including warm up, senior form, and yang form. This is a very beneficial
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
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.
May
14
2025
Wed
Moving & Grooving
10:00am - 11:00am
Dorsch Memorial Branch
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 "Adults" group.
Adults
Ellis Library & Reference Center
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
14
2025
Wed
I Love a Mystery Book Club
10:00am - 12:00pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch:
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room:
Programming Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
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.
May
15
2025
Thu
Mini Movers
10:30am - 11:30am
South Rockwood Branch
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.
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.
May
15
2025
Thu
Playgroup
10:30am - 12:00pm
Dorsch Memorial Branch
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!!
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Adults,
Seniors
Ellis Library & Reference Center
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
May
16
2025
Fri
American Red Cross Blood Drive
11:00am - 4:00pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch:
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room:
Programming Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
General,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
To make an appointment, call 1 800 RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code ELLISLIBRARY.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
17
2025
Sat
Read and Create Program - An Early Literacy/STEM program
11:30am - 12:30pm
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Library Branch:
Bedford Branch
Room:
Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Educational,
Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining:
2
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Bookmobile
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
13
2025
Tue
St. Mary's Middle School
12:00pm - 2:15pm
Bookmobile
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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This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Tweens,
Teens
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
13
2025
Tue
Homeschool In beTwEEN Book Club
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Library Branch:
Bedford Branch
Room:
Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining:
13
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.
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This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Tweens,
Teens
Blue Bush Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
14
2025
Wed
Middle School Book Club
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Blue Bush Branch
Library Branch:
Blue Bush Branch
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Middle School Book Club 2025 We meet at 1:00 pm on the dates listed below for our book discussion and activity. January 15, 2025 Reader’s Choice
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
May
14
2025
Wed
Movies from Around the World
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bedford Branch
Library Branch:
Bedford Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Movies
Event Details:
Let's travel around the world with these free movie screenings! Come join us on the second Wednesday of every month in the community room at 1:00pm. January 8, 2025 - Chicago
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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Adults,
Seniors
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
May
12
2025
Mon
Cards and Coffee
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Library Branch:
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room:
History Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Love to play cards? Then stop by and enjoy various card games. Coffee and cards will be provided, unless you prefer to bring your own. Bring some friends and have some fun!
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This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Tweens,
Teens
Bedford Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
13
2025
Tue
Color Creators
2:45pm - 3:45pm
Bedford Branch
Library Branch:
Bedford Branch
Room:
Children's Round Room
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
May
16
2025
Fri
Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford
2:30pm - 5:00pm
Bedford Branch
Library Branch:
Bedford Branch
Room:
Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
11
2025
Sun
Kindergarten Book Club
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Library Branch:
Bedford Branch
Room:
Children's Round Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining:
8
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
All Ages,
Adults,
Seniors
Bedford Branch
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
May
12
2025
Mon
Yoga with Dianne
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Bedford Branch
Library Branch:
Bedford Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
All Ages,
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
“Yoga with Diane” A FREE, one hour community Yoga class. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this class is designed for all levels, all ages.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Children,
Tweens
Robert A. Vivian Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
May
14
2025
Wed
After School Board Game Fun
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Robert A. Vivian Branch
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
May
11
2025
Sun
80s VHS Aerobics
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bedford Branch
Library Branch:
Bedford Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Get ready to step back in time and get your heart pumping with our all-new 80s themed VHS Aerobics class! Join us every Sunday at 4 PM for a nostalgic journey that will have you sweating to the oldies in no time.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
This event is in the "Children" group.
May
12
2025
Mon
Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Library Branch:
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room:
Chapter Book Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Book Club,
Educational,
General
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Children,
Family
Bedford Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
May
13
2025
Tue
Build and Create with Legos and Blocks
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Bedford Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Family" group.
Family
Robert A. Vivian Branch
This event is in the "Family" group.
May
12
2025
Mon
Kid Friendly Movie Night
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Library Branch:
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Movies
Event Details:
If you LOVE watching movies with friends, please join us at the Vivian Library on the second Monday of each month while we re-visit classic kid friendly movies.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
16
2025
Fri
Genealogy Club
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Bedford Branch
Library Branch:
Bedford Branch
Room:
Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Genealogy
Event Details:
Please join us for our afterhours Genealogy Club. This is open research time to use Ancestry and other computer programs, as well as our local history resources.
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
May
12
2025
Mon
Adult DIY Night
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bedford Branch
Library Branch:
Bedford Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Event Details:
Calling all crafters! Join us for a night of crafting and fun. We will make a different project at each meeting. All supplies will be provided. We will meet every other month on the second Monday.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Teens,
Family
Bedford Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
May
13
2025
Tue
Better Together Book Club
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bedford Branch
Library Branch:
Bedford Branch
Room:
Children's Round Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Family
Program Type:
Book Club
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