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Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Miss Jill's Choice

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Registration Open

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:

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!

Summer Reading: Color Our World

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Blue Bush Branch

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Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Summer Reading

Event Details:

Come enjoy an afternoon of books, games and crafts. We will learn to color your world in lots of fun new ways.

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Lawn at Ellis Library & Reference Center

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.

Adult Summer Reading Upcycle Crafting Series

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at Carleton Branch

Registration Open

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

Baby Bop

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am

Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us at the Ellis Library & Reference Center for "Baby Bop," a playgroup and storytime for our youngest patrons.

'Y' on the Fly with the Monroe YMCA!

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading

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Art Around the World, Ida Library's Summer Reading Program

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Program Type: Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

This year's summer reading theme is "Color Your World." At Ida we intend to do just that with hands-on arts and crafts from all over the globe.

Summer Storytime

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am

Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Children's Area

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

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

This summer, bring your family to our Color Our World summer storytimes. Each week we'll explore a new color through stories, music, and hands-on activities.

Bug Catcher Craft

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Storytime & Playgroups

Event Details:

Drop-in any time during the event and decorate your own bug catcher.

Each child will receive a plastic bug catcher and items to decorate the outside.

Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Show and Popcorn

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Registration Open

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:

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!

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Time	Mon (7/14)	Tue (7/15)	Wed (7/16)	Thu (7/17)
9 am		This event is in the "Children" group Summer Book Club 9:30am–10:30am Children Ellis Library & Reference Center Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Registration Open Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Chapter Book Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Help the summer slide! Join us for a summer book club for children aged 7-12. We will read a title, discuss it, and then complete fun activities. Our summer title will be "Misty of Chincoteague" by Marguerite Henry		This event is in the "Children" group Cooking and Booking 9:30am–10:30am Children Bedford Branch Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Full Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: A kids cooking book club combines the joy of reading with the fun of cooking. It's a book club where kids explore cookbooks, discuss recipes, and even cook along with the recipes featured in their selected book.
10 am
11 am				This event is in the "Children" group Cooking and Booking 11:00am–12:00pm Children Bedford Branch Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Waitlist Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: A kids cooking book club combines the joy of reading with the fun of cooking. It's a book club where kids explore cookbooks, discuss recipes, and even cook along with the recipes featured in their selected book.
12 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Book Bites 12:30pm–2:00pm Children Rasey Luna Pier Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Registration Open Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch Room: Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club, Summer Reading 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 is more than just lunch-it’s a chance to read, imagine and create! Lunch will be served at 12:30 and the we’ll enjoy a picture book together and follow it up with an activity to keep the fun going. Come hungry for food and stories!
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group P.M. Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.	This event is in the "Children" group Cooking and Booking 1:00pm–2:00pm Children Bedford Branch Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Full Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: A kids cooking book club combines the joy of reading with the fun of cooking. It's a book club where kids explore cookbooks, discuss recipes, and even cook along with the recipes featured in their selected book.
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Dorsch Afternoon Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Dorsch Memorial Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch Room: Upstairs Library Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: New members are always welcome as we discuss the following books: January - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus February - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dundee Inspirational Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Seniors Dundee Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Dundee Branch Room: Downstairs Programming Area Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: The Dundee Inspirational Book Club meets the third Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. on the lower level of the library. Everyone is welcome, and books are available at the library. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group Grand Adventures Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, Adults Bedford Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children, Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you. Rekindle the joy of reading with your Grandchildren! 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.
3 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Erie Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Erie Branch Room: Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: We will be discussing "You'll Never Find Me" by Allison Brennan	This event is in the "Children" group Summer Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Children Erie Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Registration Open Library Branch: Erie Branch Room: Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. In this book club, we’ll enjoy a picture book together and follow it up with an activity to keep the fun going. Designed for 7-11 year olds.
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Frenchtown-Dixie Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Piano Sitting Area 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. Join our cozy Tuesday night book club. We read all genres and meet the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. Our 2025 dates and selections are: JANUARY 21 - The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden This event is in the "Adults" group Book Club 6:30pm–7:00pm Adults Rasey Luna Pier Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: We will discuss The Engineer's Wife by Tracey Enerson Wood	This event is in the "Adults" group Girls Night Out Book Club 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F 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. 2025 Book List Coming Soon!
7 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Better Together Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Better Together Book Club : is a welcoming group designed for teens and adult with challenging communication skills, to connect with each other and have FUN! Supporting family and friends are always welcome.

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