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After School Craft and Build: Children's Book Week Edition!

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Maybee Branch

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Library Branch: Maybee Branch

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General

Event Details:

Come to the library every first Tuesday of the month, October through May, for a fun activity! We'll have an artsy project as well as a building activity or challenge.

Spellbound: A Roleplaying Game for Young Wizards

Wednesday, November 5, 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!

Tween/Teen Craft Night - Rock Painting

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

If you are a tween or teen who likes to craft, join us each month for a crafting night. Come hang out with friends, enjoy some snacks, and test your creativity with a different project each month.

Dog Man Program - Family Night

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room at Bedford Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: General

Registration Required

Event Details:

Let's celebrate the upcoming new book with some Dog Man fun! There will be games, snacks and prizes including the new book.

Please register before the program gets full!

Fun Friday

Friday, November 7, 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.

Dinosaur Explorers

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a dino-tastic time! Dig in the sand to find fossils, create dinosaur crafts, excavate a dinosaur, and enjoy books about dinosaurs. Every registered child gets to take home a dinosaur or dinosaur skeleton toy.

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Library Games Guild

Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

Welcome to the Library Games Guild at the Dundee Branch Library, where dice roll, cards shuffle, and strategy rules supreme!

Spellbound: A Roleplaying Game for Young Wizards

Wednesday, November 12, 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!

Fun Friday

Friday, November 14, 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.

Snack Attack 101

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Educational, General

Registration Required

Event Details:

Welcome to SNACK ATTACK 101!!!

Kids 8 - 14 years of age are invited to enjoy books related to food and then enjoy making a snack related to the book.

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All Day	Closing Thanksgiving Day All Day All Branches Branches: Bedford Branch, Blue Bush Branch, Carleton Branch, Dorsch Memorial Branch, Dundee Branch, Ellis Library & Reference Center, Erie Branch, Frenchtown – Dixie Branch, Ida Branch, L.S. Navarre Branch, Maybee Branch, Newport Branch, Rasey Luna Pier Branch, Robert A. Vivian Branch, South Rockwood Branch, Summerfield – Petersburg Branch, Library in Motion: Senior Outreach, Bookmobile, Off Site, Online Description: All branches of the Monroe County Library System are closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
9 am	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Wiggle Worms: Toddler Storytime 9:30am–10:15am Babies & Toddlers Ellis Library & Reference Center Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Registration Open Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Programming Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups 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. Get your wiggles out at this lively storytime program, perfect for your active toddler. They'll be dancing, movement, stories, and other age-appropriate activities. 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. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group StickerPalooza 9:30am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Dundee Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Dundee Branch Room: Downstairs Programming Area Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups Event Details: Spend the morning playing with STICKERS!!! A variety of activities will be available involving stickers! Dot stickers, sticker collages, sticker pictures and more! I promise your kiddo will have LOADS of STICKER FUN!!	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Baby Bop 9:15am–10:00am Babies & Toddlers Ellis Library & Reference Center Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Registration Open Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Programming Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups 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. Join is for "Baby Bop," a playgroup and storytime for our youngest patrons. You can play and socialize with other little ones while enjoying music, bouncing, sensory activities, and board books. 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. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Parent & Child Play Group 9:15am–10:15am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Dundee Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Library Branch: Dundee Branch Room: Downstairs Programming Area Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for a morning of playing and socializing. We will be offering a time for young children and their caregiver to interact through play, songs, books and art. Each session will end with a gathering time. 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. 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.
10 am	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Storytime 10:00am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Registration Open Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups 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. 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 Wiggle Worms: Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:15am Babies & Toddlers Ellis Library & Reference Center Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Registration Open Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Programming Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups 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. Get your wiggles out at this lively storytime program, perfect for your active toddler. They'll be dancing, movement, stories, and other age-appropriate activities. 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.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Toddler Tales and Tunes 10:30am–11:15am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool L.S. Navarre Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups 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. Join us for a joyful journey through stories, songs, and movement at Toddler Tales and Tunes! This fun-filled storytime is designed especially for toddlers and their caregivers. 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 Moving & Grooving 10:00am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Dorsch Memorial Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch Room: Upstairs Library Space Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups 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. Join us at the Dorsch branch to shake out our sillies, share a book and do some sensory play. It's fun for everyone! 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. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Simply Storytime 10:00am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Dundee Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Dundee Branch Room: Upstairs Library Space Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Event Details: Join us in our upstairs children's area for stories, songs, and table top activities. This is a drop-in program and is geared for children 2.5 years and older. 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. 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. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Storytime for preschool & toddlers 10:30am–11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children 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 Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups 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. 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.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Storytime for preschool & toddlers 10:00am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Robert A. Vivian Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch Room: Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups 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. 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.

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Thanksgiving Day

All Day

All Branches

Branches:

Bedford Branch, Blue Bush Branch, Carleton Branch, Dorsch Memorial Branch, Dundee Branch, Ellis Library & Reference Center, Erie Branch, Frenchtown – Dixie Branch, Ida Branch, L.S. Navarre Branch, Maybee Branch, Newport Branch, Rasey Luna Pier Branch, Robert A. Vivian Branch, South Rockwood Branch, Summerfield – Petersburg Branch, Library in Motion: Senior Outreach, Bookmobile, Off Site, Online

Description:

All branches of the Monroe County Library System are closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day.

9 am

Wiggle Worms: Toddler Storytime

9:30am–10:15am

Babies & Toddlers

Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

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.

Get your wiggles out at this lively storytime program, perfect for your active toddler.

They'll be dancing, movement, stories, and other age-appropriate activities.

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.

StickerPalooza

9:30am–11:00am

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Dundee Branch

Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups

Event Details:

Spend the morning playing with STICKERS!!!

A variety of activities will be available involving stickers! Dot stickers, sticker collages, sticker pictures and more! I promise your kiddo will have LOADS of STICKER FUN!!

Baby Bop

9:15am–10:00am

Babies & Toddlers

Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join is for "Baby Bop," a playgroup and storytime for our youngest patrons.

You can play and socialize with other little ones while enjoying music, bouncing, sensory activities, and board books.

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.

Parent & Child Play Group

9:15am–10:15am

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Dundee Branch

Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Event Details:

Join us for a morning of playing and socializing. We will be offering a time for young children and their caregiver to interact through play, songs, books and art. Each session will end with a gathering time.

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.

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.

10 am

Storytime

10:00am–11:00am

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Summerfield – Petersburg Branch

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

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.

Wiggle Worms: Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:15am

Babies & Toddlers

Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get your wiggles out at this lively storytime program, perfect for your active toddler.

They'll be dancing, movement, stories, and other age-appropriate activities.

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.

Toddler Tales and Tunes

10:30am–11:15am

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

L.S. Navarre Branch

Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Event Details:

Join us for a joyful journey through stories, songs, and movement at Toddler Tales and Tunes! This fun-filled storytime is designed especially for toddlers and their caregivers.

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.

Moving & Grooving

10:00am–11:00am

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Dorsch Memorial Branch

Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Event Details:

Join us at the Dorsch branch to shake out our sillies, share a book and do some sensory play. It's fun for everyone!

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.

Simply Storytime

10:00am–11:00am

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Dundee Branch

Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Event Details:

Join us in our upstairs children's area for stories, songs, and table top activities. This is a drop-in program and is geared for children 2.5 years and older.

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.

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.

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

10:30am–11:30am

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

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.

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

10:00am–11:00am

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Robert A. Vivian Branch

Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

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.

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