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Featured Events

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

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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

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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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Time	Sun (7/20)	Mon (7/21)	Tue (7/22)	Wed (7/23)	Thu (7/24)
All Day	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Literacy and Art 06/19/2025 @ 1:00pm - 07/24/2025 @ 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 Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Chapter Book Area Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Registration Required 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.
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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Summer Reading - Color Our World!!! 10:00am - 11:00am Children, Tweens Dundee Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Library Branch: Dundee Branch Room: Upstairs Library Space Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Summer Reading 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. Join us for six- weeks of Summer Reading at the Dundee Branch Library. Children in grades Kindergarten - sixth grade may drop-in on Tuesday's at 10 am for programing. 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 "Children" group. Summer Reading 10:00am - 11:00am Children Dorsch Memorial Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch Room: Upstairs Library Space Age Group: Children Program Type: 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. Adventure under the sea. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. 'Y' on the Fly with the Monroe YMCA! 10:30am - 11:30am Children, Tweens Dundee Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Library Branch: Dundee Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading Event Details: 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 "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Slime Festival at Ida Library 10:30am - 11:30am Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family Ida Branch Registration Open Registration Required 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. This event is in the "Family" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Ida Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family Program Type: Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Let's celebrate the end of Summer Reading in the world of slime! Follow the recipe or design your own while supplies last! 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. 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.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Summer Reading - End of Summer Celebration 11:00am - 12:00pm Children, Tweens Ellis Library & Reference Center Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Programming Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Summer Reading Registration Required 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. 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 "Children" group. Summer Reading - Color Your World with Respect 11:00am - 12:00pm Children Maybee Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Event Full Library Branch: Maybee Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: 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. This week in Maybee we are learning about the attribute of respect and making word art. Please note that we are doing many artistic projects this summer and you should come dressed for mess!	This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Summer Storytime 11:00am - 11:45am Preschool, Children Ellis Library & Reference Center Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Children's Area Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading 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. 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. This event is in the "Children" group. Summer Reading - Color Your World with Respect 11:00am - 12:00pm Children Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Event Full Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: 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. This week in Petersburg we are learning about the attribute of respect and making word art. Please note that we are doing many artistic projects this summer and you should come dressed for mess!
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1 pm				This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Inspired By Stories 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children, Tweens Ellis Library & Reference Center This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Chapter Book Area Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General, Summer Reading Event Details: Join us for Inspired by Stories, where literature meets creativity! Each week, we’ll dive into a story, then challenge you to bring it to life through an exciting challenge, craft, or snack inspired by the theme or characters. 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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4 pm					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 Reading 4:00pm - 5:00pm Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens L.S. Navarre Branch 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. Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Summer Reading 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. Disclaimer(s) Please Dress for Weather Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.

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