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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

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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.

Bucket Beats: Rhythm and Books!

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Music, Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

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Get ready to make some noise! In this high-energy program, kids will tap, clap, and drum along on buckets while listening to stories filled with rhythm and rhyme.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Bucket Beats: Rhythm and Books!

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Music, Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

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Get ready to make some noise! In this high-energy program, kids will tap, clap, and drum along on buckets while listening to stories filled with rhythm and rhyme.

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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 This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group New Bedford Academy 9:00am–11:00am 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. 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 Custer Preschool 9:00am–12:30pm 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.	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 "Children" group Little Angels Daycare 9:00am–10:00am 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group Richard Simmons Aerobics 9:00am–10:00am 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: Health & Wellness Event Details: Get ready to step back in time and get your heart pumping with our Richard Simmons VHS Aerobics class! Join us every Thursday at 9 AM for a nostalgic journey that will have you sweating to the oldies in no time.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group St. Charles Academy 9:00am–1:30pm 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.
10 am			This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Adults" group Tai Chi for Health 10:30am–11:30am All Ages, Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages, Adults 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 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 "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 "Adults" group Third Thursday Special 10:00am–1:00pm Adults Robert A. Vivian Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Don't like to drive at night? Need something to do? Join us every other month for our ADULT THIRD THURSDAY SPECIAL! Sit, relax and do a special craft project. This event is in the "Children" group Dundee Preschool 10:30am–11:30am 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. 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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Lego Saturdays 10:00am–11:00am Preschool, Children, Tweens Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Library Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens Program Type: General Event Details: Join us on the third Saturday each month for our Lego building fun day . Participants can use imaginations or choose a specific challenge activity to create each month. Legos provided. No registration required. 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.
11 am						This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group American Red Cross Blood Drive 11:00am–4:00pm Adults, Seniors Ellis Library & Reference Center This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Programming Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: General, Health & Wellness Event Details: To make an appointment, call 1 800 RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code ELLISLIBRARY.	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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1 pm		This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Monroe County ISD-Middle School 1:00pm–1:45pm Tweens, Teens Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Tweens, Teens 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Knitting & Crochet 1:00pm–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 "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. 2026 titles announced soon!	This event is in the "Teens" group Monroe County ISD-High School 1:00pm–1:30pm Teens Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Teens 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. 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Copy of 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: Room C Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Gaming 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	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 Master Gardener Michele 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 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 "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.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Homework Helpers 3:30pm–5:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Summerfield – Petersburg Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Homework Helpers & Study Groups Event Details: National Honor Society students from Summerfield High School will be at the library to help you with your homework. Please note that Homework Helpers will not be held on half days, when school is cancelled or if the library is closed.	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 Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Waitlist 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dungeons & Dragons for Teens 3:00pm–5:30pm Tweens, Teens Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Registration Open Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: D&D is a fantasy roleplaying game that is like a combination of a board game and storytelling. Dungeon Masters lead their group through experiences in worlds of heroic fantasy.
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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group After School Crochet Club 4:00pm–4:45pm Children, Tweens, Teens Ida 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: 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! 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.
5 pm		This event is in the "Family" group Kid Friendly Movie Night 5:00pm–7:00pm Family Robert A. Vivian Branch This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch Age Group: Family Program Type: Movies Event Details: If you LOVE watching movies with friends, please join us at the Vivian Library on the second Monday of each month while we re-visit classic kid friendly movies.	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.			This event is in the "Adults" group Genealogy Club 5:00pm–8:00pm Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy Event Details: Please join us for our afterhours Genealogy Club. This is open research time to use Ancestry and other computer programs, as well as our local history resources.
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 Bedford, MI - Indivisible 6:00pm–7:30pm 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: Please join Bedford, MI - Indivisible as we participate in our democracy and better our communities! Find us on Facebook or BlueSky for more info	This event is in the "Adults" group Dungeons & Dragons 6:00pm–10:00pm Adults Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Open Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: D&D is a fantasy roleplaying game that is like a combination of a board game and storytelling. Dungeon Masters lead their group through experiences in worlds of heroic fantasy.

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