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Name: Holiday Tree Decorating Contest
Start: 2024-10-28
End: 2024-11-27
Location: Newport Branch

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Holiday Tree Decorating Contest

All Day 10/28 - 11/27

Newport Branch

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Library Branch: Newport Branch

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Our annual holiday tree decorating contest is starting. Trees can be picked up starting Monday October 28th.

Holiday Wreath Decorating Contest

All Day 10/28 - 11/27

Carleton Branch

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Library Branch: Carleton Branch

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Our annual holiday wreath decorating contest is starting. Wreaths can be picked up starting Monday October 28th.

Paint a Dog

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 4

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Paint a wooden dog

Youth Makers Mart

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center

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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General

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Visit the Ellis Library & Reference Center to shop our curated selection of Youth Maker's!

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Lego Fun

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Maybee Branch

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Library Branch: Maybee Branch

Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: General

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Come in and get creative on Saturdays 11am - 1pm. Lego building fun for the whole family

Hello Kitty Birthday Bash

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Room at Bedford Branch

Event Full

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Program Type: General

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

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Join us to celebrate Hello Kitty's 50th birthday with games, crafts, and treats!

Arts for our Future 2024 Reception

Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Fireplace Area at Bedford Branch

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Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Fireplace Area

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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This reception is open to the public for anyone wishing to view the art entered. Artists and their families are invited to attend to talk with other artists and the public about their work. Light refreshments will be served.

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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.

Once Upon A Rewrite - Homeschool Program

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Library at Erie Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Erie Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Educational

Required

Seats Remaining: 9

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Join us to explore the magic of fairy tales! We’ll make personal writing journals, discover original and fractured fairy tales and create our own versions with a fresh spin. If you love to write or just need to practice your ski

Lego Fun

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Maybee Branch

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Library Branch: Maybee Branch

Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: General

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Come in and get creative on Saturdays 11am - 1pm. Lego building fun for the whole family

World War I nurses assigned to Russia. Photo from the American National Red Cross photo collection at the Library of Congress.

WWI Red Cross Nurses

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Upstairs Reference Center at Ellis Library & Reference Center

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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Upstairs Reference Center

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Educational, History

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During World War I, over 28,000 nurses served in the Red Cross with more than 19,000 of these sent to the front lines. Our speakers will discuss what life was like for these brave women, focusing especially on Clara Ayres.

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All Day		Closing Memorial 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 Memorial Day.
9 am			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. 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 "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. 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.
10 am			This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Tai Chi for Health 10:30am - 11:30am All Ages, Seniors Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. 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
11 am				This event is in the "Adults" group. Just the Facts Book Club 11:00am - 12:30pm Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Room C Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you. If you like to read thought-provoking non-fiction books, join us for Just the Facts book club on the last Wednesday of each month at 11:00 am.
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2 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group. Friends of the Bedford Library Meeting 2:30pm - 4:30pm All Ages Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Meetings Event Details: Join our Friends for their monthly meeting where they'll discuss past, current, and future fundraising activities and vote on supporting programming at the Bedford Branch Library. 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. 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.
3 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. 1st Grade Book Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children Bedford Branch Registration Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Miss Karen's monthly book club for 1st Graders! Meeting on the 4th Sunday of each month, Sep 2024 - May 2025 Why join a book club? · It promotes a love of reading
4 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group. 80s VHS Aerobics 4:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Get ready to step back in time and get your heart pumping with our all-new 80s themed VHS Aerobics class! Join us every Sunday at 4 PM for a nostalgic journey that will have you sweating to the oldies in no time.		This event is in the "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. 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 "Family" group. Exploring with Paint 4:00pm - 6:00pm Family Robert A. Vivian Branch This event is in the "Family" group. 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. We Read Banned Books! Book Club 5:30pm - 6:30pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join a book club for rebellious readers! We will discuss a different banned or challenged book each month. Readers ages 16 and up are welcome! Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month, 5:30-6:30pm Book List
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7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Not So YA Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults South Rockwood Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Love Young Adult Literature? So do we. Come hang out and talk YA lit with us. Discussions will be on the last Monday of the month at 7:00 pm via Zoom.

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