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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

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.

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.

MOVE with Meg

Thursday, February 5, 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.

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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.
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12 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Homeschool Silent Book Club 12:30pm–1:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens South Rockwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for snacks and books! Bring a book to read silently, have a chat with the group, and then read some more! Don't know what to read- no worries we can help!			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Special Needs Adult Bookclub 12:45pm–1:45pm Teens, Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Club 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. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Special Needs Adult Bookclub 12:45pm–1:45pm Teens, Adults Ellis Library & Reference Center This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Chapter Book Area Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Book Club 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.
1 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Homeschool Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Children, Tweens Ellis Library & Reference Center Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Full Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Chapter Book Area Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Homeschool children ages 7-12 are invited to participate. Titles to be decided. Please only register for the first week. It will get you signed up for the entire session. 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 Preschool Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Preschool Bedford Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: This book club is designed for preschoolers going to the kindergarten in the fall of 2026.
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Dorsch Afternoon Book Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Dorsch Memorial Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch Room: Upstairs Library Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: New members are always welcome as we discuss the following books: January - Following Atticus by Tom Ryan February - James by Percival Everett
3 pm	This event is in the "Children" group Challenge Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Children Bedford Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Cooking up something good with books. Please join us for a fun filled booking time!
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.
5 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group We Read Banned Books! Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm 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 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 "Seniors" group Frenchtown-Dixie Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Piano Sitting Area Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join our cozy Tuesday night book club. We read all genres and meet the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. This event is in the "Adults" group Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Rasey Luna Pier Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch Room: Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Come join this fun group of readers. Our title for this month is Beyond the Horizon by Ella Carey

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