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Kids Costume Swap Drop Off

All Day 9/24 - 10/10

Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

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Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: General

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Drop off costumes of any size by October 10, 2025

Join us on October 11, 2025 from 11am to 12pm to browse for a free costume and decorate a trick or treat bag while supplies last.

No registration required, first come first serve.

Weekend Parent & Child Play Group

Saturday, September 27, 2025 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: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

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Join us for a morning of playing and socializing. We will be offering a time for young children and their caregiver to interact through play, songs, books and art. Each session will end with a gathering time.

Make a Scarecrow

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Blue Bush Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: General

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come to the library to build yourself a scarecrow. Bring cloths to dress the scarecrow and we will supply the rest. ( Button shirt and jeans are recommended) Supplies limited to one scarecrow per family.

Monster Truck Mayhem

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Tweens, Family

Program Type: General

Registration Required

Event Details:

Rev up your engines for a fun morning of Monster Truck Mayhem! There will be games, crafts, snacks, and more BIG fun!

Spooky Halloween LEGO Challenge

Saturday, September 27, 2025 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: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: General

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us at the Dorsch Memorial Branch to design some spooky Halloween LEGO creations. The finished projects will be displayed for patrons to vote for their favorite, which will win a prize. Registration is required.

Making Music with the Music Lady!

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Music, Storytime & Playgroups

Event Details:

Join us for a morning of music, songs, and books with Beverly Meyer: The Music Lady! The first half-hour will be filled with a program featuring Beverly Meyer: The Music Lady.

The Great Lego Cup Build

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Library at Erie Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Erie Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: General

Registration Required

Event Details:

Think outside the cup! Kids will be challenged to build their best creations using only the Legos inside their cup. Will you make a tower, an animal, a vehicle - or something new?

Busy Builders

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come build with us! From boxes to blankets, we'll supply the fort-building materials, you bring your imagination!

Spellbound: A Roleplaying Game for Young Wizards

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

All Aboard! Hogwarts is calling you back for another session of solving riddles, dodging spells and narrowly avoiding magical disasters! Seats are limited, so please register!

Fun Friday!

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Blue Bush Branch

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Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

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These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. Then we will pick up the pace with a dance party.

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Time	Sun (4/19)	Mon (4/20)	Tue (4/21)	Wed (4/22)	Thu (4/23)	Fri (4/24)	Sat (4/25)
9 am			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group St. Patrick's School 9:00am–2:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group 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.
10 am			This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Adults" group Tai Chi for Health 10:30am–11:30am All Ages, Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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 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 "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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Zion Lutheran 10:30am–12:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group 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 Earth Day 11:00am–2:00pm Family Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group 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
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2 pm	This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group How To Build a Dead Hedge 2:00pm–4:00pm Family, Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Family, Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join us for a presentation and hands-on workshop all about building dead hedges!					This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Copy of Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford 2:30pm–5:00pm Tweens, Teens Bedford Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group 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 Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford 2:30pm–5:00pm Tweens, Teens Bedford Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group 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 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!	This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Yoga with Dianne 3:00pm–4:30pm 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 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 Homework Helpers 3:30pm–5:30pm 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 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 Homework Helpers 3:30pm–5:30pm 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 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 Dungeons & Dragons for Teens 3:00pm–5:30pm Tweens, Teens Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Registration Open Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Gaming Registration Required 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
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 Bedford Artists and Crafters 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group 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 Dungeons & Dragons 6:00pm–10:00pm Adults Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Open Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Registration Required 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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