Week Calendar

Name: Elf School
Start: 2024-12-14T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-14T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Erie Branch Library

Featured Events

Elf School

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Erie Branch

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Library Branch: Erie Branch

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: General

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to be a full-fledged elf? You will learn all that is necessary to perform elf duties, earn your elf certificate and even an elf name. Registration is limited so register today!

Lego Fun

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Maybee Branch

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Library Branch: Maybee Branch

Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: General

Event Details:

Come in and get creative on Saturdays 11am - 1pm. Lego building fun for the whole family

Santa Comes To Town

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Carleton Branch

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Library Branch: Carleton Branch

Age Group: Children

Program Type: General

Event Details:

Join us as Santa Comes to town.

STEM Station

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Chapter Book Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

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: 7

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.

Snowman Ornament Workshop

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General

Required

Seats Remaining: 2

Event Details:

We will making a snowman ornament on a wood base! Registration Required.

We will be painting. Please make sure you wear clothes that you are okay if paint gets on them.

Winter Solstice Celebration

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at Bedford Branch

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Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: General

Event Details:

Let's celebrate the upcoming winter solstice with practices and activities meant to inspire creativity, introspection, community, and comfort.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Please Dress for Weather

Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.

Make Your Own Upcycled Greeting Card Ornaments!

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 32

Event Details:

Make a new Holiday Ornament from recycled Greeting Cards! Feel free to bring your own cards or use some of ours!

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.

Deck the Halls with...... PLAY DOUGH!!!

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am

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, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups

Event Details:

Drop-in anytime during the program for holiday play - dough play

Kiddos of all ages (toddlers, preschoolers, children and teens ) are invited to stop-in to and create with our play dough and holiday themed accessories!

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.

Christmas Gnomes

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Waitlist

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Paint a Christmas Gnome. Choose between four different designs.

Lego Fun

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Maybee Branch

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Library Branch: Maybee Branch

Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: General

Event Details:

Come in and get creative on Saturdays 11am - 1pm. Lego building fun for the whole family

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9 am			This event is in the "Children" group. NBA school visit 9:00am - 12:45pm Children Bedford Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Organizations using the Library	This event is in the "Adults" group. Book Trekkers: A Walking Book Club 9:30am - 11:30am Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "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.	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 11:15am - 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.
12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Homeschool In beTwEEN Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Tweens, Teens Bedford Branch Event Full Required This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: This book club is for tween and teen homeschool students between the ages of 11-16. Books will be student-selected based on the monthly topic. Book discussions and related activities will occur at each meeting.		This event is in the "Children" group. Homeschool Book Club 1:00pm - 2:30pm Children Bedford Branch Event Full Required This event is in the "Children" group. Event Full Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club, Educational Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Bedford Library's Homeschool Book Club is back in session for the 2024-2025 school year! Each month, students will select a book of their choice and complete a book project related to the monthly topic. Disclaimer(s) 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 "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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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 "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. Kindergarten Book Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children Bedford Branch Registration Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Registration Open Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Kindergarten Book club meets the 2nd Sunday of each month. In addition to reading books, the Kindergarten book club include numerous other fun activities. The majority of which are related to literature in one way or another.	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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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
6 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Better Together Book Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens, Family Bedford Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Teens, Family Program Type: Book Club

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