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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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9 am		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Baby Bop 9:15am - 10:00am Babies & Toddlers Ellis Library & Reference Center Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Programming Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: 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. Join us at the Ellis Library & Reference Center for "Baby Bop," a playgroup and storytime for our youngest patrons. 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. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. Baby Group 9:30am - 10:00am Babies & Toddlers Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required Event Details: Baby Group is for children under 2 and an accompanying caregiver. We'll have a short Storytime section with some music and books, we'll do some interactive or sensory activities, then have some open playtime for social interaction. 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. Baby Group 9:15am - 9:45am Babies & Toddlers Maybee Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Maybee Branch Room: Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required Event Details: Baby Group is for children under 2 and an accompanying caregiver. We'll have a short Storytime section with some music and books, we'll do some interactive or sensory activities, then have some open playtime for social interaction. 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. Christmas in July- Foam Christmas Ornaments 9:00am - 11:00am 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. Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Christmas in July! Drop in and create your own foam christmas ornament and another Christmas craft. No registration required, as supplies last.
10 am	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness 10:00am - 10:45am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Ellis Library & Reference Center Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Lawn Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: We'll enjoy summer and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities, and a little yoga on the library's lawn. Please bring a towel or blanket for the ground. In case of bad weather, we will move inside. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Toddler & Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required 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) 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. Parent & Child Play Group 10:15am - 11:15am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Dundee Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Library Branch: Dundee Branch Room: Downstairs Programming Area Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for a morning of playing and socializing. We will be offering a time for young children and their caregiver to interact through play, songs, books and art. Each session will end with a gathering time. 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. 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. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Toddler & Preschool Storytime 10:00am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Maybee Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Maybee Branch Room: Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required 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) 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. 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. 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 "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. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Summer Splash Dayz! 10:30am - 11:30am 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 Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Event Details: Come cool down with the Library! Splash Pads, a sprinkler & water play will be available to cool down! Please bring a towel, sunscreen and a water bottle if needed. We will have a Splashin' good time!! 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Summer Moves and Grooves 11:00am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Summerfield – Petersburg 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: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Event Details: Summer Moves and Grooves is an interactive gathering with a focus on extra movement opportunities. We'll always enjoy music and rhythm activities plus 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. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness 11:00am - 11:45am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Ellis Library & Reference Center Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Lawn Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: We'll enjoy summer and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities, and a little yoga on the library's lawn. Please bring a towel or blanket for the ground. In case of bad weather, we will move inside.
12 pm	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. Summer Lunch Program 12:15pm - 1:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Ellis Library & Reference Center Registration Open Registration Required 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. Registration Open Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Chapter Book Area Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Meal Program Registration Required Event Details: Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. This program is open to those 18 years of age and under at no cost. To ensure that we have enough meals, please register. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergens We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.	This event is in the "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. Summer Lunch Program 12:15pm - 1:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Ellis Library & Reference Center Registration Open Registration Required 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. Registration Open Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Chapter Book Area Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Meal Program Registration Required Event Details: Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. This program is open to those 18 years of age and under at no cost. To ensure that we have enough meals, please register. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergens We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.	This event is in the "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. Summer Lunch Program 12:15pm - 1:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Ellis Library & Reference Center Registration Open Registration Required 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. Registration Open Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Chapter Book Area Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Meal Program Registration Required Event Details: Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. This program is open to those 18 years of age and under at no cost. To ensure that we have enough meals, please register. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergens We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.	This event is in the "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. Summer Lunch Program 12:15pm - 1:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Ellis Library & Reference Center Registration Open Registration Required 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. Registration Open Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Chapter Book Area Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Meal Program Registration Required Event Details: Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. This program is open to those 18 years of age and under at no cost. To ensure that we have enough meals, please register. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Summer Moves and Grooves 1:30pm - 2:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Maybee 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: Maybee Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Event Details: Summer Moves and Grooves is an interactive gathering with a focus on extra movement opportunities. We'll always enjoy music and rhythm activities plus 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.

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