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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!

Small Fries Friday

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center

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.

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

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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

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

Curious Kids' Learning Lab

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center

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.

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.

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.

Small Fries Friday

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center

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.

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.

I Survived Youth Book Club

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Book Club, Educational, General

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I Survived - Youth Book Club!

(Book Club for youth ages 8-12 years of age)

Join us for discussion of the book select for that months read! After a short discussion , we will have an activity relating to the book.

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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.
11 am				This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Homeschool Book Club 11:00am–12:00pm Preschool, Children Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Registration Open Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Book Club, Educational, Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required Event Details: Homeschool Book Club is designed for preschool and elementary homeschool students. We meet once a month from October through May. 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. 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 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 "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group Conservation Conversation with the Toledo Zoo 1:00pm–3:00pm 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 Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a presentation and discussion of your Toledo Zoo's conservation mission! Come learn about the environmental impact of the Zoo's prairie installation projects, and their horticulture operations on zoo grounds.			This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group First Chapter Fridays & Creative Writing Workshop 1:00pm–2:30pm Tweens, Teens Ellis Library & Reference Center Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Registration Open Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Children's Area Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Club, Educational, General Registration Required Event Details: First Chapter Fridays & Creative Writing Workshop for 5th-8th Graders 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 "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group Planning a Food Garden 2:00pm–3:30pm Family, Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Family, Adults Program Type: Educational, Gardening Event Details: In the age of high grocery prices, are you thinking about growing your own food at home? Come learn about some basics of gardening for food, with library gardeners Michele and Molly.
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!
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6 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cooking 101 Series: The Mother Sauces with Lakehouse Bakery 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults South Rockwood Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Open Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational Registration Required Event Details: Keegan C. Rodgers, owner of The Lakehouse Bakery in Chelsea, leads this lively talk! Learn the basics to conquer a variety of sauces from curry and mother sauces to Mexican mole.

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Daddy Daughter Hair Factory!

I Survived - Youth Book Club!

(Book Club for youth ages 8-12 years of age)

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