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Safari Quest

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

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Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Have some safari themed fun with books, life-size hungry hungry hippo game, and crafts.

Weekend Parent & Child Play Group

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

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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.

Pancakes & Playdough

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Start the day with smiles! Families can enjoy warm pancakes together before the little ones dive into creative playdough fun. Come for the pancakes, stay for the creativity!

Bagels & Building

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Library at Erie Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Erie Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Bring your appetite and imagination! Families can share delicious bagels together, then explore building stations where you can construct something amazing!

After School Crochet Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn the basics of crocheting with materials provided or bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other crafty crochet club members!

Cold-Blooded Classification: A LIVE Animal Experience

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens

Program Type: Educational, Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a Live Animal Experience about Cold-Blooded Classified Animals!

Daddy Daughter Hair Factory

Saturday, January 17, 2026 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: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Educational, General, Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Daddy Daughter Hair Factory!

Daddy's! Grab your princess and come learn how to whip-up basic hair-styles for your young lady!

Features a dragon and playing cards as well as the text description of the event.

Library Games Guild

Sunday, January 18, 2026 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!

Tether: Shadows in the Snow. A Roleplaying Game for Writers.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

Tether is a role-playing game that is played through the process of writing journal entries. Each player will take on the role of a character living in the same rural town, but during different time periods.

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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.
10 am				This event is in the "Adults" group I Love a Mystery Book Club 10:00am–11:15am Adults Ellis Library & Reference Center This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Programming Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Curious Kids' Learning Lab 10:30am–11:30am Preschool, Children Ellis Library & Reference Center Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Registration Open Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Children's Area Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Educational Registration Required Event Details: Your 4-7-year-old is invited to explore, create, and have a blast at our Curious Kids LAB! We’ll work on communication and reading skills, explore a STEAM topic, art experiences, and enjoy fun, hands-on extension activities. 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. 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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12 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Homeschool Silent Book Club 12:30pm–1:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens South Rockwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for snacks and books! Bring a book to read silently, have a chat with the group, and then read some more! Don't know what to read- no worries we can help!
1 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Homeschool Book Club 1:00pm–1:45pm 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: Homeschool children ages 7-12 are invited to participate. Titles to be decided. Please only register for the first week. It will get you signed up for the entire session. 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 "Tweens" group Middle School Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Tweens Blue Bush Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Middle School Book Club January 14, 2026 The Umbrella Mouse February 11, 2026 Number the Stars March 13, 2026 Adventures with Waffles This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group P.M. Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you. January 14, 2026: The Art Thief by Michael Finkel (One Book One Community of Monroe County) February 11, 2026: Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller	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 Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Registration Open 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.
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3 pm	This event is in the "Children" group Kindergarten Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm 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	This event is in the "Adults" group Book Club 3:00pm–4:30pm Adults Erie Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Erie Branch Room: Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Come join this fun group of readers. Our title for this month is The Art Thief by Michael Finkel
4 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Petersburg Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Adults, Seniors Summerfield – Petersburg Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Room: History Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you. All meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 4pm 2025 selections: January The Art Thief by Michael Finkel February Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano
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.
6 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Better Together Book Club 6:30pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Bedford Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Better Together Book Club : is a welcoming group designed for teens and adult with challenging communication skills, to connect with each other and have FUN! Supporting family and friends are always welcome.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Petersburg Novels at Night Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors Summerfield – Petersburg Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Room: Fireplace Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you. All meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 6pm (except November, it will be the third Wednesday) 2025 selections: January The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

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