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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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All Day	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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Crochet Pattern of the Month All Day 10/1–10/31 Teens, Adults Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
10 am						This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Family" group Play Dough & Play Dates - HALLOWEEN EDITION 10:00am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Tweens, Family Dundee Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Dundee Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Tweens, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups 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 Apples, Apples, Apples 10:00am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Frenchtown – Dixie Branch 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: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Registration Required Event Details: Join us for some apple taste testing, crafts, books, and science experiments. 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Family" group Play Dough & Play Dates - HALLOWEEN EDITION 10:00am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Tweens, Family Dundee Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Dundee Branch Room: Downstairs Programming Area Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Tweens, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups 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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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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Upcoming 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 "Adults" group Zigzag Quilt Class 1:30pm–3:30pm Adults Carleton Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Open Library Branch: Carleton Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to make this eye-catching modern quilt at the Zigzag Quilt class. The quilt measures approximately 60" x 60" but directions will be given to make it almost any size.
2 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Homeschool Art Club 2:15pm–3:15pm Children, Tweens Ellis Library & Reference Center Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Waitlist Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Chapter Book Area Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Registration Required Event Details: Homeschool Art Club is designed for kids ages 7 to 12 as a space to explore and create through a wide variety of art mediums. Come dressed to express yourself. 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.
3 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group After School Adventures 3:30pm–4:15pm Children, Tweens Summerfield – Petersburg Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General Event Details: After School Adventures happens each Monday at the library! Stop by after school for a variety of fun activities: building challenges, mindfulness practice, puzzles and art projects. Each week will be something different!
4 pm				This event is in the "Family" group Exploring with Paint 4:00pm–6:00pm Family Robert A. Vivian Branch This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Looking for something new to do? Join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 4pm – 6pm at the Vivian Branch Library. We will explore your hidden talents with paint! All supplies will be provided.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Craft Corner 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: Children's Area Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Children are invited to join us for a monthly seasonal craft. 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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Glow in the Dark Ghost in a Jar 5:00pm–6:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to make a cute and spooky floating ghost in a jar with this fun DIY project! We will create a miniature ghost using glow in the dark clay and watch as it comes to life inside a jar.	This event is in the "Adults" group Crafting and Chatting 5:00pm–7:00pm Adults Maybee Branch This event is in the "Adults" group 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.

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