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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

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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Educational

Registration Required

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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

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch

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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

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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, February 6, 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.

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Travel with Friends series - Faroe Islands

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Community Room at Bedford Branch

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Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Family, Adults

Program Type: Educational

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Join the Friends of the Bedford Library as we travel to various places with our friends. Photographs of locations will be shared along with discussion of travel arrangements and lessons learned.

How the Grinch Stole Valentine's Day!

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room at South Rockwood Branch

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Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General

Registration Required

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Uh-oh! Valentine's day is in trouble! The Grinch has decided that hearts, candy and kindness are just too much for Whoville and the South Rockwood Library-and he plans to steal Valentine's Day!

Reggie Harris and Matt Watroba - Blues 2026

Blues Series 2026 - Reggie Harris and Matt Watroba Concert

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

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Library Branch: Ida 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.

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All Day						Closing MCLS Branches Closed for All Staff Day Training All Day All Branches Branches: Bedford Branch, Blue Bush Branch, Carleton Branch, Dorsch Memorial Branch, Dundee Branch, Ellis Library & Reference Center, Erie Branch, Frenchtown – Dixie Branch, Ida Branch, L.S. Navarre Branch, Maybee Branch, Newport Branch, Rasey Luna Pier Branch, Robert A. Vivian Branch, South Rockwood Branch, Summerfield – Petersburg Branch, Library in Motion: Senior Outreach, Bookmobile, Off Site, Online Description: All branches of the Monroe County Library System will be closed for Staff Training.
						Closing MCLS Branches Closed for All Staff Day Training All Day All Branches Branches: Bedford Branch, Blue Bush Branch, Carleton Branch, Dorsch Memorial Branch, Dundee Branch, Ellis Library & Reference Center, Erie Branch, Frenchtown – Dixie Branch, Ida Branch, L.S. Navarre Branch, Maybee Branch, Newport Branch, Rasey Luna Pier Branch, Robert A. Vivian Branch, South Rockwood Branch, Summerfield – Petersburg Branch, Library in Motion: Senior Outreach, Bookmobile, Off Site, Online Description: All branches of the Monroe County Library System will be closed for Staff Training.
11 am				This event is in the "Adults" group Just the Facts Book Club 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Room C Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you. If you like to read thought-provoking non-fiction books, join us for Just the Facts book club on the last Wednesday of each month at 11:00 am. This year we are all reading the same title each month with our one exception of an Author Read.
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!
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group An Afternoon Read 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Robert A. Vivian Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: An Afternoon Read As in past years, we will continue to meet on the 4th Monday of the month @ 1 pm. If you would like to join us, please call Diana Martel @ 241-1430 to receive a copy of each month's book.	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.
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3 pm	This event is in the "Children" group First Grade 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: 1st grad book club at the Bedford Branch is a FUN place to talk with friends about books we love, from picture books to readers, early chapter books to activity kits and more!				This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Erie Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Erie Branch Room: Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Come join this fun group of mystery readers. This month we are discussing Raven Black by Ann Cleeves.
4 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Newport Non-Fiction Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Adults Newport Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Newport Branch Room: Study Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us on the last Tuesday of the Month as we discuss non-fiction books. New members always welcome. This month we will be discussing The Art Thief by Michael Finkel.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group A Court of Magic and Romance Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: It's time to embark on a new reading quest with this adult book club that focuses on the popular romantasy genre.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Maybee Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Maybee Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Maybee Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you. The Maybee Branch Book Club meets on the last Monday of the month at 7pm. New members are always welcome, stop in, and get your copy of this month's selection. This event is in the "Adults" group North County Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Carleton Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Carleton Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the community room of the Carleton Branch Library. Copies of the books are available at the library. New members are always welcome.		This event is in the "Adults" group FantaSci Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Ellis Library & Reference Center This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Programming Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: The Ellis Fanta-Sci book club is the only Fantasy and Science Fiction book club in the Monroe County Library System!

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