| 8 am |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        13
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          St. Michael's Box Pick Up
         
              
          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. 
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          | 9 am |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        13
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Book Trekkers: A Walking Book Club
        
                
      9:30am–11:30am
     
                              Bedford Branch
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bedford Branch
         
          Room: 
          Quilt Room - Room F
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Book Club
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Nature-loving readers with a passion for the outdoors, unite! This year-round, all-weather, nature-themed book club is for the adventurous reader who enjoys walking outdoors. 
                               Disclaimer(s)
              
  
      
            Please Dress for Weather Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather. | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        14
      
    
    
      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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      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Investment Coffee Club - Financial Advisor
        
                
      9:00am–11:30am
     
                              Bedford Branch
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bedford Branch
         
          Room: 
          Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Organizations using the Library
                       
                          Event Details:  
            You're invited to join us at the next meeting of our Edward Jones Coffee Club.  Join us for a casual discussion of current events, the economy and investing. We look forward to seeing you! 
                               
                                    
  
    
      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
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Fri
      
       
              
          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
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  All Ages, 
                  Adults
               
                      Bedford Branch
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        12
      
    
    
      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 
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Adults
               
                      Ellis Library & Reference Center
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        13
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          I Love a Mystery Book Club
        
                
      10:00am–11:30am
     
                              Ellis Library & Reference Center
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Ellis Library & Reference Center
         
          Room: 
          Programming Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Book Club
                       | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Tweens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Tweens" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        14
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Homeschool Wax Museum Study Session 2
        
                
      10:30am–11:30am
     
                              Bedford Branch
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bedford Branch
         
          Room: 
          Quilt Room - Room F
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Tweens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Educational, 
                          Homework Helpers & Study Groups
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Study Session 2 for homeschool students in grades 4-12 participating in the wax museum. This study session will give students the opportunity to work on their own or with others on their research projects for the wax museum. 
                               |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Tweens" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Preschool, 
                  Children, 
                  Tweens
               
                      Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Preschool" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Tweens" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Lego Saturdays
        
                
      10:00am–11:00am
     
                              Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
         
          Room: 
          Library
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Preschool, 
                              Children, 
                              Tweens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          General
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join us on the third Saturday each month for our Lego building fun day . Participants can use imaginations or choose a specific challenge activity to create each month. Legos provided. No registration required. 
                               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. | 
              
          | 11 am |  |  |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Seniors" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Adults, 
                  Seniors
               
                      Ellis Library & Reference Center
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Seniors" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          American Red Cross Blood Drive
        
                
      11:00am–4:00pm
     
                              Ellis Library & Reference Center
                           
              
          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.  
                               | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        16
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Read and Create Program - An Early Literacy/STEM program
        
                
      11:30am–12:30pm
     
                              Bedford Branch
                           
 
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bedford Branch
         
          Room: 
          Quilt Room - Room F
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Educational, 
                          Storytime & Playgroups
                       
                          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. 
                               | 
              
          | 12 pm |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
              
          | 1 pm |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Tweens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Tweens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        11
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Mon
      
       
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bookmobile
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              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 "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        12
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Knitting & Crochet
        
                
      1:00pm–4:00pm
     
                              Bedford Branch
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bedford Branch
         
          Room: 
          Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Organizations using the Library
                       
                          Event Details:  
            All are welcome to come on the second Tuesday of each month with your knitting or crochet project to share, and work on. We would love to expand our group!  
                               | 
                                    
  
    
      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
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        13
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          P.M. Book Club
        
                
      1:00pm–2:00pm
     
                              Bedford Branch
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bedford Branch
         
          Room: 
          Quilt Room - Room F
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults, 
                              Seniors
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Book Club
                       
                          Event Details:  
  
    
  
            Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.
            2026 titles announced soon! 
                               | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Tweens" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Children, 
                  Tweens
               
                      Bedford Branch
                   
 
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Tweens" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        14
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Homeschool Book Club
        
                
      1:00pm–2:30pm
     
                              Bedford Branch
                           
 
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bedford Branch
         
          Room: 
          Community Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children, 
                              Tweens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Book Club
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Bedford Library's Homeschool Book Club is back for the 2025-2026 school year with an updated format. 
                               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.
  
      
            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. |  |  | 
              
          | 2 pm |  |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Adults
               
                      Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        14
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Soup for the soul book club
        
                
      2:00pm–3:00pm
     
                              Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
         
          Room: 
          Piano Sitting Area
         
                              
              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.
            January 9 - The Negotiator by Dee Henderson February 13 - Christy by Catherine Marshall March 13 - Relative Silence by Carrie Stuart Parks April 10 - The Ark and the Dove by Jill Eileen Smith 
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      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
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      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
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      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 "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
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        11
      
    
    
      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
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Children, 
                  Tweens
               
                      Robert A. Vivian Branch
                   
 
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Tweens" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        13
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          CRAFTERNOONS for kids
        
                
      3:30pm–5:00pm
     
                              Robert A. Vivian Branch
                           
 
              
          Library Branch: 
          Robert A. Vivian Branch
         
          Room: 
          Library
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children, 
                              Tweens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Back by popular demand!!! Afterschool/afternoon crafting with friends!!   It is always fun and exciting to craft with pals.  Join us on the second Wednesday of the month for a fun craft. 
                               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. |  |  |  | 
              
          | 4 pm |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        12
      
    
    
      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. 
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          | 5 pm |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Family
               
                      Robert A. Vivian Branch
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Family" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        11
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Kid Friendly Movie Night
        
                
      5:00pm–7:00pm
     
                              Robert A. Vivian Branch
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Robert A. Vivian Branch
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Family
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Movies
                       
                          Event Details:  
            If you LOVE watching movies with friends, please join us at the Vivian Library on the second Monday of each month while we re-visit classic kid friendly movies. 
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        12
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Stories and Strategies Book Club
        
                
      5:30pm–7:30pm
     
                              Bedford Branch
                           
 
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bedford Branch
         
          Room: 
          Quilt Room - Room F
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Book Club, 
                          Gaming
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Get ready to turn a new page and roll the dice! The Bedford Branch is thrilled to announce the launch of its innovative new program, the Stories and Strategies Book Club. 
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        15
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Genealogy Club
        
                
      5:00pm–8:00pm
     
                              Bedford Branch
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bedford Branch
         
          Room: 
          Library
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Genealogy
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Please join us for our afterhours Genealogy Club. This is open research time to use Ancestry and other computer programs, as well as our local history resources. 
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          | 6 pm |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Teens, 
                  Adults
               
                      Bedford Branch
                   
 
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        12
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Better Together Book Club
        
                
      6:30pm–8:00pm
     
                              Bedford Branch
                           
 
              
          Library Branch: 
          Bedford Branch
         
          Room: 
          Children's Round Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Book Club
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Better Together Book Club : is a welcoming group designed for teens and adult with challenging communication skills, to connect with each other and have FUN!  Supporting family and friends are always welcome. 
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          | 7 pm |  |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Adults
               
                      Ellis Library & Reference Center
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        May
      
    
          
        14
      
    
    
      2026
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Monroe County Civil War Roundtable
        
                
      7:00pm–9:00pm
     
                              Ellis Library & Reference Center
                           
              
          Library Branch: 
          Ellis Library & Reference Center
         
          Room: 
          Programming Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          History
                       |  |  |