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Dog Man Program - Family Night

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room at Bedford Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: General

Registration Required

Event Details:

Let's celebrate the upcoming new book with some Dog Man fun! There will be games, snacks and prizes including the new book.

Please register before the program gets full!

Fun Friday

Friday, November 7, 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

Event Details:

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.

Dinosaur Explorers

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a dino-tastic time! Dig in the sand to find fossils, create dinosaur crafts, excavate a dinosaur, and enjoy books about dinosaurs. Every registered child gets to take home a dinosaur or dinosaur skeleton toy.

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Library Games Guild

Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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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!

Spellbound: A Roleplaying Game for Young Wizards

Wednesday, November 12, 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, November 14, 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

Event Details:

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.

Snack Attack 101

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Educational, General

Registration Required

Event Details:

Welcome to SNACK ATTACK 101!!!

Kids 8 - 14 years of age are invited to enjoy books related to food and then enjoy making a snack related to the book.

The Reptarium - Zoo to You

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Educational

Registration Required

Event Details:

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, WE'VE ADDED A SECOND PROGRAM!

The Reptarium - Zoo to You

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center

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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Educational

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Reptarium will showcase a fascinating variety of snakes, turtles, lizards, and more—offering an interactive, hands-on experience for all ages! Learn fun facts and get all your reptile questions answered.

Little House on the Prairie Hearth-Warming Craft Party

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a nostalgic afternoon making crafts and sampling snacks inspired by Ma, Pa, Laura and whole Ingalls family.

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Time	Mon (11/23)	Tue (11/24)	Wed (11/25)	Thu (11/26)
9 am				This event is in the "All Ages" group Richard Simmons Aerobics 9:00am–10:00am All Ages Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group 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.
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
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
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.
2 pm
3 pm	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 "All Ages" group Friends of the Bedford Library Meeting 3:00pm–4:30pm All Ages Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Meetings Event Details: Join our Friends for their monthly meeting where they'll discuss past, current, and future fundraising activities and vote on supporting programming at the Bedford Branch Library.
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 Children of Radium by Joe Dunthorne. This event is in the "All Ages" group Chess Club 4:00pm–7:45pm All Ages Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 Exploring with Paint 4:00pm–6:00pm Family Robert A. Vivian Branch This event is in the "Family" group 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 "Adults" group Lake Erie Resellers 5:30pm–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: Organizations using the Library Event Details: Welcome to the Lake Erie Resellers meeting! Whether you're a seasoned eBay pro or just getting started, join us for a fun and informative gathering. Connect with local eBay sellers, share tips, and swap stories about your eBay experiences.	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 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Bedford Township Library Advisory Board Meeting 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Room C Age Group: Adults Program Type: Meetings Event Details: Regularly scheduled meeting of the Township's Library Advisory Board. The purpose of this Board is to serve in an advisory capacity to the Township Board regarding the township's branch library.
7 pm	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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