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Program Flyer with photos of native flowers

Perennial Plant Share

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

South Parking Lot at Bedford Branch

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Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: South Parking Lot

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: General

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Late summer is the perfect time to divide and transplant perennials!

Hot Wheels Car Show

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Community Room at Ida Branch

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Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Bring your favorite toy car to the library to show it off in style. Join us as we race down the test track with our friends, create tire-track art, and share our favorite car-centric books!

Saturday Morning Stories

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Start your weekend with stories, songs, and fun! Each session features engaging books, lively music, and interactive activities to inspire a love of reading.

Making Music with the Music Lady!

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 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

Program Type: Music, Storytime & Playgroups

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Join us for a morning of music, songs, and books with Beverly Meyer: The Music Lady! The first half-hour will be filled with a program featuring Beverly Meyer: The Music Lady.

Busy Builders

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come build with us! From boxes to blankets, we'll supply the fort-building materials, you bring your imagination!

Spellbound: A Roleplaying Game for Young Wizards

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

All Aboard! Hogwarts is calling you back for another session of solving riddles, dodging spells and narrowly avoiding magical disasters! Seats are limited, so please register!

Summer Music Series

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

South Parking Lot at Bedford Branch

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Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: South Parking Lot

Age Group: All Ages, Family, Adults

Program Type: Music

Event Details:

Bedford Library's Summer Music Series is thrilled to be back this year with lively music, delicious food trucks, yard games, and family fun. We welcome you to join us for a live-music performance by Kurt Knight.

Let's Get Organized! 3 Critical Mistakes Costing You Time & Money with Professional Organizer, Jen Hill

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at Bedford Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Educational

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join Jen from Jen Hill Organizing as she shares 3 common mistakes when it comes to getting organized. You will walk away with some great practical tools to help get you started on your organizing journey.

Fun Friday!

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Blue Bush Branch

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Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Event Details:

These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. Then we will pick up the pace with a dance party.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm

Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center

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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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Time	Sun (7/13)	Mon (7/14)	Tue (7/15)	Wed (7/16)	Thu (7/17)	Fri (7/18)	Sat (7/19)
All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Crochet Pattern of the Month All Day 7/1–7/31 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.
	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 7/1–7/31 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 "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 7/1–12/31 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 Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts
	This event is in the "Children" group A Little Snail Fun !!! All Day 7/9–7/16 Children Robert A. Vivian Branch 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: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Slide into the Vivian Branch and make a paper Snail. All supplies included. No registration required
10 am					This event is in the "Adults" group Third Thursday Special 10:00am–1:00pm Adults Robert A. Vivian 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: Robert A. Vivian Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Don't like to drive at night? Need something to do? Join us every other month for our ADULT THIRD THURSDAY SPECIAL! Sit, relax and do a special craft project.		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 10:00am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Frenchtown – Dixie 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 Event Full 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Christmas in July! We will have books, games, crafts, and a jolly good time.
11 am
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 Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch 12:30pm–2:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Rasey Luna Pier 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 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: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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. Join us all summer for a delicious meal for the kids and a fun activity afterwards!		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 Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Miss Jill's Choice 12:30pm–2:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Rasey Luna Pier 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 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: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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. Join us all summer for a delicious meal for the kids and a fun activity afterwards! We will noodle impressions in clay.	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 Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch -Lego Marble Maze Building 12:30pm–2:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Rasey Luna Pier 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 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: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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. Join us all summer for a delicious meal for the kids and a fun activity afterwards! Thursdays we will watch a show on the big screen and enjoy popcorn!	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 Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Miss Jill's Choice 12:30pm–2:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Rasey Luna Pier 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 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: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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. Join us all summer for a delicious meal for the kids and a fun activity afterwards! Fridays are Miss Jill's Choice! We will play games, make treats, or whatever Miss Jill dreams up!
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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Painted Pages 1:00pm–2:00pm Children, Tweens Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group 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, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community. Children 7 years and older can enjoy story-based art from paintings to collages and more.
2 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Puzzles and Pictures 2:00pm–3:00pm 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 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 jigsaw puzzles for all levels and we'll have other puzzling challenges, such as tangrams.	This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Puzzles and Pictures 2:30pm–3:30pm All Ages, Preschool, Children Summerfield – Petersburg Branch This event is in the "All Ages" 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: Summerfield – Petersburg 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 jigsaw puzzles for all levels and we'll have other puzzling challenges, such as tangrams.		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group A Common Thread 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Piano Sitting Area Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Bring your projects such as knitting, cross-stitch, or crochet work and be a part of our group! Join us on the first and third Thursday of every month to share your projects and a "common thread" with others!
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mindful Art 4:30pm–5:30pm Tweens, Teens, Adults Maybee 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 Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Maybee Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Unwind, create, and find inner peace with Mindful Art, a calming and creative program designed to nurture your mind and spirit.
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Summer Reading Upcycle Crafting Series 5:00pm–7:30pm Adults Carleton 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: Carleton Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: We invite you to join us on July 7, July 14, and July 21 at our Upcycling Art Series! We will be using items that would otherwise be thrown away to spark your creativity. Week One: Plastic Garden Toadstool	This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Crafting and Chatting 5:00pm–7:00pm Adults Maybee Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Quilt Love - Youth Sewing Class 5:00pm–7:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens Maybee 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: Maybee Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Registration Required Event Details: Get ready for 6 weeks of creative fun in our quilting class! Perfect for ages 10 and up, this class is for anyone excited to dive into the world of quilting. We'll get comfy with sewing machines and learn the basics of making a quilt.	This event is in the "Adults" group Sit, Chat, Finish that!~CANCELED 5:00pm–7:00pm Adults Blue Bush Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Spend an evening finishing those projects you have stored away for a later day. You can learn new things or just enjoy your project while chatting with others.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Adult DIY Night 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required 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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