Week Calendar

Name: Library Games Guild
Start: 2025-02-16T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-16T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Dundee Branch

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Library Games Guild

Sunday, February 16, 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!

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Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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.

Movie Madness at the Library

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

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

Program Type: General, Movies

Required

Seats Remaining: 7

Event Details:

Movie Madness at the Library!

Little Picassos

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am

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: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups

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Let your kiddo's get artsy with our Little Picasso's Program!

During each session, children will experience a new technique to use paint to create their own unique art!

Devoured: A Club for Hungry Book Worms!

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Book Club

Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Event Details:

Calling all foodies! Each week, this club will read one of our favorite books and create an inspired snack to go with it.

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.

Snowflake Painting

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

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Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Drop in and paint a miniature snowflake

No registration required, while supplies last.

Weekend Parent & Child Play Group

Saturday, February 22, 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: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

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Join us for an hour of interaction through play, creating art, singing and reading. This program is for children 0- 5 years of age and their caregiver.

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.

Winter Science

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch

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Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Dr. Dorsch was a man of science. We're honoring his legacy with an afternoon of kid-friendly science experiments.

Changing Matter: A STEM Challenge

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Upstairs Library Space at Dundee Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General

Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Event Details:

Join us in a STEM challenge in making 'something' into an edible treat in an hour or less!

Each week we explore what happens when we take matter and change is form into a treat!

Week 1: Ice Cream

Week 2: Flavored Slushies

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Food Allergens

STEM Station

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Chapter Book Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center

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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Chapter Book Area

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Educational, General, Technology

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

STEM Station (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH) is a fun program that ties books and science together. Listen to stories and then participate in fun, hands-on science and engineering activities.

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.

Love My Library

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General

Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Event Details:

Do you love your library? Join us to celebrate all things you love about the library. We’ll read a book, have a snack and do an art project. Great books, great friends and great times all at the Dorsch Memorial Branch.

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

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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Time	Sun (2/16)	Mon (2/17)	Tue (2/18)	Wed (2/19)	Thu (2/20)	Fri (2/21)	Sat (2/22)
All Day		Closing Presidents' Day 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 are closed in observance of Presidents' Day.
9 am						This event is in the "Adults" group. VITA Tax Prep 9:00am - 3:00pm 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: The Bedford Branch of the Monroe County Library System presents FREE tax preparation service for low to moderate income households and seniors. There is limited availability and you MUST call the library for an appointment. 734-847-6747 This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Toddler Time 9:30am - 10:15am Babies & Toddlers Bedford Branch Event Full Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Event Full Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.
10 am			This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Tai Chi for Health 10:30am - 11:30am All Ages, Seniors Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages, Seniors 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 "Preschool" group. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool Bedford Branch Event Full Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. Event Full Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: Library Storytime are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. Please join us for books, crafts, fun, and more! This event is in the "Adults" group. Bedford Herb Group 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Room C Age Group: Adults Program Type: Organizations using the Library Event Details: Do you like cooking with herbs, and gardening? We would love for you to join our herb group that meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Anyone is welcome!	This event is in the "Preschool" group. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool Bedford Branch Event Full Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. Event Full Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Required Seats Remaining: 0 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 event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Toddler Time 10:30am - 11:15am Babies & Toddlers Bedford Branch Event Full Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Event Full Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Toddler Time 10:00am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers Bedford Branch Event Full Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Event Full Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.
11 am						This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Toddler Time 11:30am - 12:15pm Babies & Toddlers Bedford Branch Event Full Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Event Full Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.
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1 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Yogi Bears 1:30pm - 2:00pm Children, Family Bedford Branch Registration Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more. 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 "Preschool" group. Preschool Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Preschool Bedford Branch Registration Open 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 Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Pre-School book club is designed for children going to Kindergarten in the Fall of 2025. Being part of a book club allows children to be introduced to new vocabulary in an engaging and exciting way.	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Drop-In Device Advice 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch 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: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Event Details: Drop in with questions about your personal device! A librarian is available to help troubleshoot or provide guidance. No registration required Drop-in hours are held monthly on the third Thursday, 1pm-2pm This event is in the "Children" group. Preschool Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children Bedford Branch Registration Open 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 Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Pre-School book club is designed for children going to Kindergarten in the Fall of 2025. Being part of a book club allows children to be introduced to new vocabulary in an engaging and exciting way.		This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Garden Planning Workshop 1:00pm - 2:30pm Family, Adults Bedford Branch Registration Open Required This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Family, Adults Program Type: Educational Required Seats Remaining: 28 Event Details: Beat the winter blues and look ahead to spring! Whether you're a new gardener just getting started, or an experienced gardener with an established garden, you're invited to join us for a cozy afternoon of garden planning.
2 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Yogi Bears 2:00pm - 2:30pm Children, Family Bedford Branch Registration Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more. 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 "Adults" group. Cancelled CANCELLED! Travel with Friends series - Alaskan Road Trip 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join us for our Travel with Friends series as Jaymee and Brian take us on their Alaskan Road Trip and all of the ups and downs (figurative and literal) that entailed!		This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Color Creators 2:45pm - 3:45pm Tweens, Teens Bedford Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Organizations using the Library Event Details: All tween and teens are welcome to come be creative with us after school each Tuesday! Come and draw with us. No registration required.	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dumbledore's Army 2:30pm - 3:30pm Tweens, Teens Bedford Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: General Event Details: Do you love the Harry Potter books? Do you watch the movies every time they are on T.V.? Then Dumbledore's Army is the club for you. This is a Harry Potter fan club that will meet on the third Wednesday of each month. 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Computers 101 2:30pm - 4:30pm Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch Event Full Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Event Full Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Ever need help with computers? We know that computers are always changing and more things are becoming digital these days. Come to the Computer 101 series!	This event is in the "Teens" group. Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford 2:30pm - 5:00pm Teens Bedford Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming
3 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Challenge Book Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children, Tweens Bedford Branch Event Full Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Event Full Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: In addition to reading books, the Challenge Book Club includes numerous other fun activities. The majority of which are related to literature in one way or another.
4 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group. 80s VHS Aerobics 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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 all-new 80s themed VHS Aerobics class! Join us every Sunday at 4 PM for a nostalgic journey that will have you sweating to the oldies in no time.		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Build and Create with Legos and Blocks 4:00pm - 5:30pm Children, Family Bedford Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: General Event Details: Come and enjoy an open build event with Lego's and other building blocks. Children of all ages are welcome! We'll provide the blocks, you provide the imagination! No registration necessary. 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.
5 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Bedford Artists and Crafters 5:30pm - 8:00pm Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F 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. Genealogy Club 5:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.
6 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Girls Night Out Book Club 6:30pm - 7:45pm 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: Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you. 2025 Book List Coming Soon!	This event is in the "Adults" group. Bedford Book Swap 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Bedford Branch Registration Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Organizations using the Library Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Calling all book lovers with overflowing shelves! Join in on our book swap-a great way to trade those books you've read and make room for new ones on the shelf. This event is for adults only. Registration is required.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Family Movie Night 6:00pm - 8:00pm Children, Family Bedford Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Movies Event Details: Family movie night for the entire family. Feel free to wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuff animal, pillow and blanket.
7 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group. Blues Series 2025 - The Brothers Groove 7:00pm - 9:00pm 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: Music Event Details: Tuesday is Blues Day! Presenting the 38th Year of the Monroe County Library System’s Annual Black History Month Blues Series.

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