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'Y' on the Fly with the Monroe YMCA!

Wednesday, August 6, 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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Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color

Wednesday, August 6, 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:

Science Heroes uses stories to teach science.

Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Show and Popcorn

Thursday, August 7, 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!

Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Miss Jill's Choice

Friday, August 8, 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! Fridays are Miss Jill's Choice! We will play games, make treats, or whatever Miss Jill dreams up!

Sand Bottle Art

Saturday, August 9, 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: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Create a unique piece of bottle sand art, by using different colored sand and layering in a fun design. Registration is required.

Colors of Imagination

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Attention Teens: Do you love painting? Join us at the Dorsch branch in expressing your artistic style. We will provide the supplies you provide the creativity.

Back to School Bingo!

Wednesday, August 13, 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

Program Type: Educational, Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

B-I-N-G-O is the name of the game-o! Compete to win fabulous back-to-school supplies and goodies. Unlike regular games of bingo, our version let's everyone go home a winner!

Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Y on the Fly

Wednesday, August 13, 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! Y on the Fly is provided in partnership with the YMCA.

Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Show and Popcorn

Thursday, August 14, 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!

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9 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Book Trekkers: A Walking Book Club 9:30am–11:30am Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Nature-loving readers with a passion for the outdoors, unite! This year-round, all-weather, nature-themed book club is for the adventurous reader who enjoys walking outdoors. Disclaimer(s) Please Dress for Weather Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Toddler Time 9:30am–10:15am Babies & Toddlers Bedford Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Upcoming Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required Event Details: Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.
10 am		This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Tai Chi for Health 10:30am–11:30am All Ages, Seniors Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: This is a soft movement class designed for those who have wanted to try Tai Chi and those who understand the principle. Each class will be divided into three parts including warm up, senior form, and yang form. This is a very beneficial			This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Toddler Time 10:30am–11:15am Babies & Toddlers Bedford Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Upcoming Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required Event Details: Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Toddler Time 10:00am–10:45am Babies & Toddlers Bedford Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Upcoming Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required Event Details: Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.
11 am					This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Toddler Time 11:30am–12:15pm Babies & Toddlers Bedford Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Upcoming Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required Event Details: Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.
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1 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group Movies from Around the World 1:00pm–4:00pm All Ages Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movies Event Details: Let's travel around the world with these free movie screenings! Come join us on the second Wednesday of every month in the community room at 1:00pm. January 8, 2025 - Chicago 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 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.
2 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Knitting & Crochet 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Organizations using the Library Event Details: All are welcome to come on the second Tuesday of each month with your knitting or crochet project to share, and work on. We would love to expand our group!			This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford 2:30pm–5:00pm Tweens, Teens Bedford Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Gaming
3 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Yoga with Dianne 3:00pm–4:30pm All Ages, Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: “Yoga with Diane” A FREE, one hour community Yoga class. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this class is designed for all levels, all ages.
4 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group Chess Club 4:00pm–7:45pm All Ages Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Fireplace Area Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: The Bedford Chess club returns on Tuesdays. Chess sets are provided. Everyone of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join.	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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Stories and Strategies Book Club 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Bedford Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Gaming Registration Required Event Details: Get ready to turn a new page and roll the dice! The Bedford Branch is thrilled to announce the launch of its innovative new program, the Stories and Strategies Book Club.

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