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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

Registration Open

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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11 am				This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Homeschool Book Club 11:00am–12:00pm Preschool, Children Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Registration Open Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Book Club, Educational, Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required Event Details: Homeschool Book Club is designed for preschool and elementary homeschool students. We meet once a month from October through May. 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. 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.
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 "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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Homeschoolers Happenings 1:00pm–2:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens Carleton Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Registration Open Library Branch: Carleton Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Registration Required Event Details: Join us the first and third Tuesday of every month from now until the end of May. We meet at 1pm for fun, crafts, STEM, library adventurers and more. So get your homeschoolers together and join us for our next meeting. 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. 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Homeschool TWEEN Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Tweens, Teens Bedford Branch Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Waitlist Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Club Registration Required 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. 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.	This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group First Chapter Fridays & Creative Writing Workshop 1:00pm–2:30pm Tweens, Teens Ellis Library & Reference Center Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Registration Open Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Children's Area Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Club, Educational, General Registration Required Event Details: First Chapter Fridays & Creative Writing Workshop for 5th-8th Graders 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.
2 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Homeschool Art Club 2:15pm–3:15pm Children, Tweens Ellis Library & Reference Center Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Registration Open Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Chapter Book Area Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Registration Required Event Details: Homeschool Art Club is designed for kids ages 7 to 12 as a space to explore and create through a wide variety of art mediums. Come dressed to express yourself. 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.

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