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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

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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!

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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

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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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All Day		Closing Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day All Branches Branches: Bedford Branch, Blue Bush Branch, Carleton Branch, Dorsch Memorial Branch, Dundee Branch, Ellis Library & Reference Center, Erie Branch, Frenchtown – Dixie Branch, Ida Branch, L.S. Navarre Branch, Maybee Branch, Newport Branch, Rasey Luna Pier Branch, Robert A. Vivian Branch, South Rockwood Branch, Summerfield – Petersburg Branch, Library in Motion: Senior Outreach, Bookmobile, Off Site, Online Description: All branches of the Monroe County Library System are closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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.
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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: 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.
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Dorsch Afternoon Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Dorsch Memorial Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch Room: Upstairs Library Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: New members are always welcome as we discuss the following books: January - Following Atticus by Tom Ryan February - James by Percival Everett	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dundee Inspirational Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Seniors Dundee Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Dundee Branch Room: Downstairs Programming Area Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: The Dundee Inspirational Book Club meets the third Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. on the lower level of the library. Everyone is welcome, and books are available at the library. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 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.
3 pm	This event is in the "Children" group Challenge 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 Event Details: Cooking up something good with books. Please join us for a fun filled booking time!
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6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Frenchtown-Dixie Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Piano Sitting Area Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join our cozy Tuesday night book club. We read all genres and meet the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. This event is in the "Adults" group Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Rasey Luna Pier Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier 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 Fury by Alex Michaelides.	This event is in the "Adults" group Girls Night Out Book Club 6:30pm–7:45pm 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: Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you. Jan 21- The Art Thief by Michael Finkel Feb 18- The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters March 18- The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict April 15- The Guncle by Steven Rowley
7 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Paging through the Civil War Book Club 7:00pm–9:00pm 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

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