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Measles Vaccination Clinic

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room at Bedford Branch

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Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Organizations using the Library

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Walk-in clinic for measles vaccinations. Available for all ages over 1 year old. No insurance necessary. Not sure if you need a vaccine? Call the Monroe County Health Department to find out. 734-240-7830.

Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Miss Jill's Choice

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch

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Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Room: Library

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Meal Program

Registration Required

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Join us all summer for a delicious meal for the kids and a fun activity afterwards! Fridays are Miss Jill's Choice! We will play games, make treats, or whatever Miss Jill dreams up!

Back to School BINGO

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Gaming, General

Registration Required

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Join us at the Dorsch Memorial Branch Library to play some BINGO and win school supplies. Don't worry, everyone goes home a winner!

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Library Games Guild

Sunday, August 17, 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

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

Pop-Up Play Dough & Play Dates

Tuesday, August 19, 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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups

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Smart Cookie Back to School Bash

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Maybee Branch

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Library Branch: Maybee Branch

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

Program Type: General

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Calling all Smart Cookies! We're having a back to school bash at the library! Come at 1 for cookie bingo with back to school prizes, or pop in anytime from 1:30-2:30 for cookie tasting, decorating and more.

Preschool Movie Morning

Wednesday, August 20, 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: Movies

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Join us for a morning of short Blue's Clue movies. The morning will consist of several short (10-15 minute) shows from the Blue's Clue tv series. Come for a for a few or all. Drop-in to watch and enjoy light snacks.

Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Y on the Fly

Wednesday, August 20, 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

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Join us all summer for a delicious meal for the kids and a fun activity afterwards! Y on the Fly is provided in partnership with the YMCA.

Summer Music Series

Wednesday, August 20, 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.

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8 am			This event is in the "Children" group St. Michael's 8:30am–2:00pm Children Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Children Program Type: Bookmobile The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.
9 am				This event is in the "Children" group Small Steps Big Dreams Preschool 9:00am–9:45am Children Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Children Program Type: Bookmobile The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering 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.
10 am	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Zion Lutheran 10:30am–12:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Bookmobile The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.		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 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 Playgroup 10:30am–12:00pm 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. This Play Group is for Children from Birth to School Age with parents or caregivers accompanying. We will be spending time for everyone to interact through playing, sharing, climbing, caring and story reading! Come join the fun!!	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Fun Fridays 10:00am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Summerfield – Petersburg 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: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required Event Details: Fun Friday is a special Storytime where we do a lot of dancing and music activities. We also read interactive books and have time for social play. Great for toddlers and preschoolers who love to move and groove! 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 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.	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 Saturday Morning Stories 10:30am–11:30am 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: Programming Room Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family 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. Start your weekend with stories, songs, and fun! Each session features engaging books, lively music, and interactive activities to inspire a love of reading.
11 am		This event is in the "Children" group YOUNG ADVENTURERS BOOK CLUB 11:00am–12:00pm 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: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: A welcoming space for homeschoolers who are learning to read or love being read to! Each week features a read aloud, followed by games, crafts, and activities that spark imagination and build early literacy skills.				This event is in the "All Ages" 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Lego Fun 11:00am–1:00pm All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults Maybee Branch This event is in the "All Ages" 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Maybee Branch Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults Program Type: General Event Details: Come in and get creative on Saturdays 11am - 1pm. Lego building fun for the whole family.
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1 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Homeschool Book Club 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: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you. Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you. Suggested for children aged 7 - 12 years. Younger children may need help with reading and activities. Titles to be decided. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Family" group Lego Block Party (1/2 Day Edition) 1:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tweens, Family Ellis Library & Reference Center Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Family" group Registration Open Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family Program Type: General Registration Required Event Details: Join one of our Lego Block Parties, Wednesdays after school. (We've even got you covered no half days.) Build, play, and complete challenges, or simply enjoy open play and design. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Homeschool Book Club 1:00pm–2:30pm Children, Tweens Bedford Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Upcoming Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Bedford Library's Homeschool Book Club is back for the 2025-2026 school year with an updated format. 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 Waterloo Library Visit 1:00pm–2:30pm Children Ellis Library & Reference Center This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Age Group: Children Program Type: General
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 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: 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!		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group CRAFTERNOONS for kids 3:30pm–5:00pm Children, Tweens Robert A. Vivian Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Registration Open Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch Room: Library Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Back by popular demand!!! Afterschool/afternoon crafting with friends!! It is always fun and exciting to craft with pals. Join us on the second Wednesday of the month for a fun 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. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Brains and Games 3:30pm–5:30pm 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: General, Homework Helpers & Study Groups, Meal Program Registration Required Event Details: Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Wednesdays are all about sharpening minds and having fun! From 3:30 - 4:00, we’ll help elementary students with homework, dinner is served at 4:00 followed by a session of card and board games that challenge and entertain!
4 pm	This event is in the "Children" group Cooking Matters for Kids! 4:00pm–6:00pm 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: Programming Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Meal Program Registration Required Event Details: The Ellis Library & Reference Center and Gleaners invite you to join us for a 6-week cooking and nutrition class featuring hands-on cooking, healthy snack ideas, and more. This program is for children 8-12 years old. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dinner & Delight 4:00pm–5:30pm 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: General, Meal Program 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 on Tuesdays for a delightful evening that starts with a nutritious meal and ends with a burst of creativity and fun. Kids will love the blend of good food and exciting activities!	This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Children" group Build and Create - Legos & STEM Acitivies 4:00pm–5:30pm All Ages, Children Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: All Ages, Children Program Type: General Event Details: We'll provide the Lego's and other building blocks. You provide the imagination. There will also be some STEM activities during this time. This is an open program so come anytime from 10 - 1 pm and have fun building and getting creative.

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