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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

Waitlist

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!

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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.

Sourdough for Beginners

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at Bedford Branch

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Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: General

Registration Required

Event Details:

Have you been interested in sourdough baking but haven't quite taken the leap? Are you a beginner learning as you go or an experienced baker looking for fresh ideas?

MOVE with Meg

Thursday, January 22, 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, Tweens, Teens, Family

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

This movement class brought to you by MOVE Physical Therapy is a gentle introduction to moving your body. Drop in at any time during our hour long program for a child and parent/adult friendly stretch session.

Hot Wheels

Saturday, January 24, 2026 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: Preschool, Children, Tweens

Program Type: General, Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Start your engines! Join us in racing, playing and creating with toy cars. Registration for each child is required. Cars will be provided.

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10 am		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.		This event is in the "Preschool" group Small Fries Friday 10:30am–11:30am Preschool Ellis Library & Reference Center Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Registration Open Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Children's Area Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Educational, General, Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required Event Details: Join us each week for a sampling of learning and literacy fun, specifically designed for children ages 3–6. 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.	This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Daddy Daughter Hair Factory 10:00am–11:00am Preschool, Children Dundee Branch Full Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Full 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! 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.
11 am					This event is in the "Children" group Read and Create Program - An Early Literacy/STEM program 11:30am–12:30pm Children Bedford Branch Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Full Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required Event Details: This program will take place on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month and is specifically geared towards 4 -6 year old kids who are just starting their reading adventure.
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2 pm					This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group How to Design a Butterfly Garden 2:00pm–3:30pm Family, Adults Bedford Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Family, Adults Program Type: Educational, Gardening Registration Required Event Details: Join Michele, an experienced butterfly gardener, for a presentation and Q&A on how to design your very own pollinator-friendly butterfly garden.
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 This event is in the "Family" group Tinkering Takeover with Imagination Station 3:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tweens, Family Frenchtown – Dixie Branch 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: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family Program Type: Educational, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Interactive science + engineering + spark of creativity = Imagination Station Tinkering Takeovers!
4 pm	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Mindful Mondays 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: Programming Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Educational, General, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Start your week with calm, creativity, and a little movement! Kids ages 6–12 are invited to join us for a relaxing half-hour of kid-friendly yoga followed by a simple mindful activity—like breathing games, gratitude prompts, or a peaceful craft.		This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Cold-Blooded Classification: A LIVE Animal Experience 4:30pm–5:30pm Preschool, Children, Tweens Dundee Branch Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Waitlist 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!

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