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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.

I Survived Youth Book Club

Thursday, January 29, 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)

💥Rescheduled date for first meeting is Thursday, January 29th💥

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

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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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

Tween/Teen Craft Night - Needlepoint/Beaded Bracelets

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 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

Event Details:

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.

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9 am		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Story time Winter Fun 9:30am–10:15am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Carleton Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Registration Open Library Branch: Carleton Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required 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. 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.
10 am	This event is in the "Preschool" group Lil' Bookworm Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Preschool Rasey Luna Pier Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Registration Open Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required Event Details: Come enjoy some delightful stories, upbeat music and dances to keep your preschooler grooving. We’ll wrap up with a craft or playtime to extend learning through play. 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 Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children South Rockwood 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: South Rockwood Branch Room: Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups 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 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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Storytime 10:00am–11:00am Preschool, Children Bedford Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Lil' Bookworm Storytime 10:30am–11:30am Preschool Erie Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Registration Open Library Branch: Erie Branch Room: Library Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required Event Details: Come enjoy some delightful stories, upbeat music and dances to keep your preschooler grooving. We’ll wrap up with a craft or playtime to extend learning through play. 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 Storytime for preschool & toddlers 10:30am–11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Frenchtown – Dixie 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: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups 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. 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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Storytime 10:00am–11:00am Preschool, Children Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Event Full Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required 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 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Storytime for preschool & toddlers 10:00am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Robert A. Vivian 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: Robert A. Vivian Branch Room: Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups 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. 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 Story Time Winter Fun 10:30am–11:15am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Newport Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Registration Open Library Branch: Newport Branch Room: Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required 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. 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.
11 am					This event is in the "Children" group Read and Create Program - An Early Literacy/STEM program 11:30am–12:30pm Children Bedford Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Registration Open 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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Preschool, Children Bedford Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required 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.
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5 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 Cozy Tales 5:00pm–5:45pm All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family Dundee Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 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. 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.

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I Survived - Youth Book Club!

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

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