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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.

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.

'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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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!

Summer Reading: Color Our World

Thursday, July 10, 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.

Movie at Dundee Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Friday at the Movies Featuring TMNT Movie Marathon!!!

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

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

Program Type: Movies

Event Details:

Join us for the viewing of TMNT (Teen Mutant Ninja Turtles). We will start with the original short animated movies (approx.

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All Day	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 Downtown Monroe: Color Our World with Kindness All Day 6/16–7/31 Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Dorsch Memorial 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: Dorsch Memorial Branch Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: Participating downtown Monroe businesses will display a post with an act of kindness. Write down the act of kindness to the corresponds business on our Summer Reading "Color Our World with Kindness" form.
	This event is in the "Adults" group Carleton Library "Color Our World" Adult Summer Reading All Day 6/16–8/16 Adults Carleton Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Carleton Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details:
	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult Summer Reading All Day 6/16–8/29 Adults, Seniors Summerfield – Petersburg Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: Adults, why should kids have all the fun? Read 5 titles this summer and turn in your card for a chance to win a prize at the end of August. All prizes provided by the Friends of the Summerfield-Petersburg Library.
	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Summer Reading for Adults All Day 6/16–8/29 Adults, Seniors Ida Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Ida Branch Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: Read a book and fill out a raffle ticket for a chance to win a gift card from a local business. One drawing per week.
	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult Summer Reading All Day 6/16–8/30 Adults, Seniors Dundee Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Dundee Branch Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: Why should kids have all the fun? Summer Reading is for adults, too!
	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Summer Reading All Day 6/16–8/31 Teens Ida Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Ida Branch Room: Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: Read 3 books or 6 graphic novels to redeem a slip for a scratch off prize ticket which could include entry for a grand prize at the end of summer!
	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Bedford Adult Summer Reading 06/24/2025 @ 8:00am–08/31/2025 @ 8:00pm Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: Read this summer and be entered to win prizes, including Kroger gift cards! For every 30 minutes read, color in a bubble on your reading tracker bookmark.
	This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Summer Reading - Blind Date with a Book All Day 7/14–7/25 Tweens, Teens Maybee Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Maybee Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: Tweens and Teens - it is time for a Blind Date with a Book! Stop in the library and select a wrapped book. Enjoy the goodies wrapped with it, read the book, and return the review slip for a chance to win a prize!
9 am		This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Yoga and Make your own Healthy Snack 9:00am–10:00am Preschool, Children Bedford Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Yoga helps children experiment with breath, stillness and self-regulation, while the physical poses assist in building gross and fine motor skills, coordination, balance and strength.	This event is in the "Children" group Summer Reading Program 9:00am–10:00am Children Robert A. Vivian Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch Room: Library Age Group: Children 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. Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. 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.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Toddler Summer Program 9:30am–10:15am Babies & Toddlers Bedford Branch Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Waitlist Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: This program is designed for 18 mo. and older kids. The Toddler Summer Program will be a combination of some outdoor/ indoor activities. Registration is required.
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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Storytime Yoga and Make Your Own Healthy Snack 10:00am–11:00am Preschool, Children Bedford Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Yoga helps children experiment with breath, stillness and self-regulation, while the physical poses assist in building gross and fine motor skills, coordination, balance and strength.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Summer Reading - Color Our World!!! Brighten Your 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. Color Our World. Come dressed in your favorite Detroit Tiger shirt or in blue & orange! Go Tigers! This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Family" group SUMMER FAMILY MOVIES 10:00am–12:00pm All Ages, Family Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages, Family Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: June 11th- The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water June 18th-Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse June 25th- Shrek 2 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.		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Toddler Summer Program 10:30am–11:15am Babies & Toddlers Bedford Branch Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Waitlist Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: This program is designed for 18 mo. and older kids. The Toddler Summer Program will be a combination of some outdoor/ indoor activities. Registration is required. This event is in the "Children" group Cancelled Summer Reading: Color Our World 10:30am–11:30am Children Newport Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Cancelled Registration Open Library Branch: Newport Branch Room: Library Age Group: Children 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) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 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 Toddler Summer Program 10:00am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers Bedford Branch Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Waitlist Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: This program is designed for 18 mo. and older kids. The Toddler Summer Program will be a combination of some outdoor/ indoor activities. Registration is required.
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 Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Registration Open 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 "All Ages" group 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 "Family" group Summer Storytime 11:00am–11:45am All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family Ellis Library & Reference Center Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 "Family" group 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: 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 Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Registration Open 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!	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. This event is in the "Preschool" group Literacy on the Lawn 11:00am–12:00pm Preschool Ellis Library & Reference Center Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Registration Open Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Lawn Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading 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.		This event is in the "Children" group Read & Create - An Early Literacy/STEM Program 11:30am–12:30pm Children Bedford Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: This program will take place on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month (Except for the summer months we will only be meeting once a month on specific Saturdays) and is geared towards 4 -6 year old kids who are just starting their reading adven
12 pm				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Weaving Creations - Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch 12:30pm–2:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens Rasey Luna Pier Branch Registration Open Registration Required 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: Rasey Luna Pier Branch Room: Library Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Meal Program, 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. Join us for a creative weaving adventure! We’ll transform an ordinary plastic cup into beautiful woven containers using colorful yarn. No experience needed - just your imagination and get ready to weave!
1 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Summer Reading Program 1:00pm–2:00pm Children Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Children 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. Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Summer Reading: Color Our World 1:00pm–2:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens Carleton Branch Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Waitlist Library Branch: Carleton Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens 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) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 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 This event is in the "Tweens" group Sizzling Summer Science 1:00pm–2:00pm 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: Chapter Book Area Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Educational, General, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Get ready for a summer full of fun, hands-on science! Each week, we’ll explore a new STEM topic inspired by books. This program is packed with curiosity, learning, and excitement from simple experiments to creative building challenges. 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 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. 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 Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Full 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. This event is in the "Children" group Summer Reading: Color Our World 1:30pm–2:30pm Children Blue Bush Branch This event is in the "Children" group 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.
2 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Summer Reading: Color Our World! 2:00pm–3:00pm Children South Rockwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch Room: Library Age Group: Children 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.
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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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Weaving Creations 5:00pm–6:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens Erie Branch Registration Open Registration Required 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: Erie Branch Room: Library Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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. Join us for a creative weaving adventure! We’ll transform an ordinary plastic cup into beautiful woven containers using colorful yarn. No experience needed - just your imagination and get ready to weave!
6 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Family" group Summer Reading Program 6:00pm–7:00pm All Ages, Children, Family Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages, Children, Family Program Type: Summer Reading

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