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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.

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.

Blues Series 2026 - Mark Braun ("Mr. B") Concert

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Riverside Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center

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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Riverside Area

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Music, Performance

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Tuesday is Blues Day! Presenting the 39th Year of the Monroe County Library System’s Annual Black History Month Blues Series.

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

Wednesday, January 28, 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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm

Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center

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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.

Small Fries Friday

Friday, January 30, 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.

After School Craft and Build

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 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

Event Details:

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.

Blues Series 2026 - Gwenyth Hayes Concert

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Community Room at Bedford Branch

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Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Music

Event Details:

Tuesday is Blues Day! Presenting the 39th Year of the Monroe County Library System’s Annual Black History Month Blues Series.

Curious Kids' Learning Lab

Wednesday, February 4, 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.

Cozy Tales

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Upstairs Library Space at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Event Details:

Grab your blanket and join us for Cozy Tales in the Children's Area on our main level.

We will spend time reading a few stories and making a simple craft.

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All Day					This event is in the "All Ages" group Craft Supply Swap Dropoffs All Day 3/27–4/3 All Ages Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: The annual Craft Supply Swap is coming up on April 4th, 2026 from 12-2 pm. If you are interested in donating new or gently used craft supplies for the event, please drop them off any time between March 27th and April 3rd.
10 am			This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Family" group Wednesday Play Lab 10:00am–10:45am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family Ida Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Family" group Registration Open Library Branch: Ida Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required Event Details: Join us each Wednesday morning as we explore a brand new way to play! Week 1- Musical Mischief Week 2- Cooking up Fun Week 3- Busy Builders Week 4- Clay Play Day Week 5- Mad Science 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. 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 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 "All Ages" group Planner Party Saturdays 10:00am–1:00pm All Ages Maybee Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Maybee Branch Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Event Details: Are you a paper planner/journal person? Would you like a place to come and setup you weekly spreads? Well stop by the library and we will have some supplies that you can use to help with your planning.
11 am						This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Family" group Lego Fun 11:00am–1:00pm All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family Maybee Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Maybee Branch Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come in and get creative on Saturdays 11am - 1pm. Lego building fun for the whole family.
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1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Sliced Pineapple Quilt Class 1:30pm–3:30pm Adults Carleton Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Open Library Branch: Carleton Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: The Sliced Pineapple quilt design can have many different looks. Two versions are shown. One uses just two colors of fabric and the other is made with colorful scraps of fabric, with a background fabric in each.	This event is in the "Adults" group Diamond art 1:00pm–3:00pm 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: Do you know what diamond art is? Would you like to try it? Before you spend money on a kit, join Becky at the Vivian Library as she explains what diamond art is and how to create it. All attendees will finish a drink coaster.
2 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Homeschool Art Club 2:15pm–3:15pm Children, Tweens Ellis Library & Reference Center Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Upcoming Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Chapter Book Area Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Registration Required Event Details: Homeschool Art Club is designed for kids ages 7 to 12 as a space to explore and create through a wide variety of art mediums. Come dressed to express yourself. 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.
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!
4 pm			This event is in the "Family" group Exploring with Paint 4:00pm–6:00pm Family Robert A. Vivian Branch This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Looking for something new to do? Join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 4pm – 6pm at the Vivian Branch Library. We will explore your hidden talents with paint! All supplies will be provided.
5 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Art: Thrift Store Edition 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Registration Open Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this exciting Altered Art program, where we will transform thrift store paintings by adding creative touches and personal flair.

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I Survived - Youth Book Club!

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

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