| 9 am |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        20
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Small Steps Big Dreams Preschool
         
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bookmobile
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Bookmobile
                       
                
                          
            
  
    
  
            The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading. 
                               | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Tweens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Children, 
                  Tweens, 
                  Teens
               
                      Bookmobile
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Tweens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        21
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Tue
      
       
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bookmobile
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children, 
                              Tweens, 
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Bookmobile
                       
                
                          
            
  
    
  
            The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading. 
                               | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        22
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Totally Awesome Preschool
        
                
      9:45am–10:45am
     
                              Bookmobile
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bookmobile
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Bookmobile
                       
                
                          
            
  
    
  
            The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading. 
                               | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        23
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Richard Simmons Aerobics
        
                
      9:00am–10:00am
     
                              Bedford Branch
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bedford Branch
         
          Room: 
          Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Health & Wellness
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Get ready to step back in time and get your heart pumping with our Richard Simmons VHS Aerobics class! Join us every Thursday at 9 AM for a nostalgic journey that will have you sweating to the oldies in no time. 
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          | 10 am |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        20
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Ida Preschool
        
                
      10:00am–11:00am
     
                              Bookmobile
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bookmobile
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Bookmobile
                       
                
                          
            
  
    
  
            The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading. 
                               | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  All Ages, 
                  Adults
               
                      Bedford Branch
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        21
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Tai Chi for Health
        
                
      10:30am–11:30am
     
                              Bedford Branch
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bedford Branch
         
          Room: 
          Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Health & Wellness
                       
                          Event Details:  
            This is a soft movement class designed for those who have wanted to try Tai Chi and those who understand the principle.  Each class will be divided into three parts including warm up, senior form, and yang form. This is a very beneficial 
                               | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  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
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        22
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Moving & Grooving
        
                
      10:00am–11:00am
     
                              Dorsch Memorial Branch
                           
              
          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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  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
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        23
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Playgroup
        
                
      10:30am–12:00pm
     
                              Dorsch Memorial Branch
                           
              
          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 "Children" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Tweens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Children, 
                  Tweens, 
                  Teens
               
                      Bookmobile
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Tweens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        23
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Zion Lutheran
        
                
      10:30am–12:30pm
     
                              Bookmobile
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bookmobile
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children, 
                              Tweens, 
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Bookmobile
                       
                
                          
            
  
    
  
            The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading. 
                               |  |  | 
              
          | 11 am |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        25
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Earth Day
        
                
      11:00am–2:00pm
     
                              Bookmobile
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bookmobile
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Family
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Bookmobile
                       
                
                          
            
  
    
  
            The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading. 
                               | 
              
          | 12 pm |  |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        23
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          La-Z-Boy
        
                
      12:00pm–2:00pm
     
                              Bookmobile
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bookmobile
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Family
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Bookmobile
                       
                
                          
            
  
    
  
            The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading. 
                               | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Seniors" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Adults, 
                  Seniors
               
                      Bedford Branch
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Seniors" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        24
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          American Red Cross Blood Drive
        
                
      12:00pm–5:00pm
     
                              Bedford Branch
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bedford Branch
         
          Room: 
          Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults, 
                              Seniors
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Organizations using the Library
                       
                               |  | 
              
          | 1 pm |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
              
          | 2 pm | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Family, 
                  Adults
               
                      Bedford Branch
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        19
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Sun
      
       
        
        
          How To Build a Dead Hedge
        
                
      2:00pm–4:00pm
     
                              Bedford Branch
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bedford Branch
         
          Room: 
          Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Family, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Educational, 
                          Gardening
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join us for a presentation and hands-on workshop all about building dead hedges!  
                               
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Seniors" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Adults, 
                  Seniors
               
                      Dundee Branch
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Seniors" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        19
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Sun
      
       
        
        
          Library Games Guild
        
                
      2:00pm–7:00pm
     
                              Dundee Branch
                           
              
          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! 
                               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. |  |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Tweens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Tweens, 
                  Teens
               
                      Bedford Branch
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Tweens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        24
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Copy of Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford
        
                
      2:30pm–5:00pm
     
                              Bedford Branch
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bedford Branch
         
          Room: 
          Room C
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Tweens, 
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Gaming
                       
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Tweens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Tweens, 
                  Teens
               
                      Bedford Branch
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Tweens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        24
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford
        
                
      2:30pm–5:00pm
     
                              Bedford Branch
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bedford Branch
         
          Room: 
          Quilt Room - Room F
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Tweens, 
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Gaming
                       |  | 
              
          | 3 pm | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        19
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Sun
      
       
        
        
          Challenge Book Club
        
                
      3:00pm–4:00pm
     
                              Bedford Branch
                           
 
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bedford Branch
         
          Room: 
          Children's Round Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Book Club
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Cooking up something good with books. Please join us for a fun filled booking time! 
                               | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Seniors" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  All Ages, 
                  Adults, 
                  Seniors
               
                      Bedford Branch
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Seniors" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        20
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Yoga with Dianne
        
                
      3:00pm–4:30pm
     
                              Bedford Branch
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bedford Branch
         
          Room: 
          Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages, 
                              Adults, 
                              Seniors
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Health & Wellness
                       
                          Event Details:  
            “Yoga with Diane”  A FREE, one hour community Yoga class.  Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this class is designed for all  levels, all ages. 
                               | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Tweens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Children, 
                  Tweens, 
                  Teens
               
                      Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Tweens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        21
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Homework Helpers
        
                
      3:30pm–5:30pm
     
                              Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children, 
                              Tweens, 
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Homework Helpers & Study Groups
                       
                          Event Details:  
            National Honor Society students from Summerfield High School will be at the library to help you with your homework.  Please note that Homework Helpers will not be held on half days, when school is cancelled or if the library is closed. 
                               |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Tweens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Children, 
                  Tweens, 
                  Teens
               
                      Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Tweens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        23
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Homework Helpers
        
                
      3:30pm–5:30pm
     
                              Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children, 
                              Tweens, 
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Homework Helpers & Study Groups
                       
                          Event Details:  
            National Honor Society students from Summerfield High School will be at the library to help you with your homework.  Please note that Homework Helpers will not be held on half days, when school is cancelled or if the library is closed. 
                               | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Tweens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Tweens, 
                  Teens
               
                      Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
                   
 
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Tweens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        24
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
        
                
      3:00pm–5:30pm
     
                              Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
                           
 
              
          Library Branch: 
          Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
         
          Room: 
          Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Tweens, 
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Gaming
                       
                          Event Details:  
            D&D is a fantasy roleplaying game that is like a combination of a board game and storytelling. Dungeon Masters lead their group through experiences in worlds of heroic fantasy. 
                               |  | 
              
          | 4 pm |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        21
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Chess Club
        
                
      4:00pm–7:45pm
     
                              Bedford Branch
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bedford Branch
         
          Room: 
          Fireplace Area
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Gaming
                       
                          Event Details:  
            The Bedford Chess club returns on Tuesdays. Chess sets are provided. Everyone of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join. 
                               | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Family
               
                      Robert A. Vivian Branch
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        22
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Exploring with Paint
        
                
      4:00pm–6:00pm
     
                              Robert A. Vivian Branch
                           
              
          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
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Teens, 
                  Adults, 
                  Seniors
               
                      Bedford Branch
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Seniors" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        22
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          We Read Banned Books! Book Club
        
                
      5:30pm–6:30pm
     
                              Bedford Branch
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bedford Branch
         
          Room: 
          Quilt Room - Room F
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults, 
                              Seniors
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Book Club
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join a book club for rebellious readers! We will discuss a different banned or challenged book each month. Readers ages 16 and up are welcome! Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month, 5:30-6:30pm 
                               |  |  |  | 
              
          | 6 pm |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        21
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Bedford Artists and Crafters
        
                
      6:00pm–7:30pm
     
                              Bedford Branch
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bedford Branch
         
          Room: 
          Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Organizations using the Library
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join the Bedford Artists & Crafters to discuss all things art! Meetings include a discussion followed by an art demo or an informal talk. New members are welcome! Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6 - 7:30 pm. 
                               |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Adults
               
                      Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
                   
 
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Apr
      
    
          
        24
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Dungeons & Dragons
        
                
      6:00pm–10:00pm
     
                              Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
                           
 
              
          Library Branch: 
          Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
         
          Room: 
          Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Gaming
                       
                          Event Details:  
            D&D is a fantasy roleplaying game that is like a combination of a board game and storytelling. Dungeon Masters lead their group through experiences in worlds of heroic fantasy. 
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