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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

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!

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

Event Details:

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

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.

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

Event Details:

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

Event Details:

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

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Time	Mon (3/23)	Tue (3/24)	Wed (3/25)	Fri (3/27)	Sat (3/28)
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.
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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.			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Vegetable Seed Starting Workshop 2:00pm–3:30pm Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Educational, Gardening Registration Required Event Details: Gardeners of all skill levels are invited to attend this workshop! Get a head start on your summer garden and swap tips with fellow growers.
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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group I Survived Youth Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tweens Dundee Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Library Branch: Dundee Branch Room: Downstairs Programming Area Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Club, Educational, General Event Details: Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you. 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. 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.
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6 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Rooted in Nature: Immune and Respiratory Support with Elderberry and Mullein 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults South Rockwood Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Open Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Learn how elderberry, mullein, and other herbs can support immune and respiratory health. This lecture highlights traditional uses, modern insights, and simple, safe ways to use herbal remedies to help prevent and fight illness.		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Escaping Genocide: Jewish Refugees During the Holocaust with The Zekelman Holocaust Center 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, History Registration Required Event Details: During the Holocaust, thousands of Jewish refugees attempted to flee from Nazi occupied Europe hoping to find freedom and safety across borders.

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Daddy Daughter Hair Factory!

I Survived - Youth Book Club!

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

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I Survived - Youth Book Club!

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

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