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Safari Quest

Saturday, January 10, 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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Have some safari themed fun with books, life-size hungry hungry hippo game, and crafts.

Weekend Parent & Child Play Group

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

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Join us for a morning of playing and socializing. We will be offering a time for young children and their caregiver to interact through play, songs, books and art. Each session will end with a gathering time.

Pancakes & Playdough

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Start the day with smiles! Families can enjoy warm pancakes together before the little ones dive into creative playdough fun. Come for the pancakes, stay for the creativity!

Bagels & Building

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Library at Erie Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Erie Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Bring your appetite and imagination! Families can share delicious bagels together, then explore building stations where you can construct something amazing!

After School Crochet Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn the basics of crocheting with materials provided or bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other crafty crochet club members!

Cold-Blooded Classification: A LIVE Animal Experience

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens

Program Type: Educational, Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a Live Animal Experience about Cold-Blooded Classified Animals!

Daddy Daughter Hair Factory

Saturday, January 17, 2026 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: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Educational, General, Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Daddy Daughter Hair Factory!

Daddy's! Grab your princess and come learn how to whip-up basic hair-styles for your young lady!

Features a dragon and playing cards as well as the text description of the event.

Library Games Guild

Sunday, January 18, 2026 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!

Tether: Shadows in the Snow. A Roleplaying Game for Writers.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

Tether is a role-playing game that is played through the process of writing journal entries. Each player will take on the role of a character living in the same rural town, but during different time periods.

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10 am	This event is in the "Adults" group Book-a-Librarian 10:00am–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 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Event Details: Book-a-librarian for Cricut		This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Curious Kids' Learning Lab 10:30am–11:30am Preschool, Children Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Children's Area Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Educational Registration Required Event Details: 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. 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. 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Family" group Pop-Up Play Dough & Play Dates 10:00am–12:00pm All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family Dundee Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dundee Branch Room: Downstairs Programming Area Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for a morning of open play dough exploration and play! This is a drop-in program on the lower level of the library. Doors will open at 9 AM. 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.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Safari Quest 10:00am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Waitlist Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Have some safari themed fun with books, life-size hungry hungry hippo game, and crafts. This event is in the "All Ages" group Planner Party Saturdays 10:00am–1:00pm All Ages Maybee Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Maybee Branch Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Event Details: Are you a paper planner/journal person? Would you like a place to come and setup you weekly spreads? Well stop by the library and we will have some supplies that you can use to help with your planning.
11 am					This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Dorsch Luau Party 11:00am–12:00pm Preschool, Children, Tweens Dorsch Memorial Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Event Full Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch Room: Upstairs Library Space Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Registration Required Event Details: Cowabunga! It's time to chase those winter blues away and dive into a fun-filled day of play at our Dorsch Memorial Library Beach! We have plenty of fun activities planned including a scavenger hunt, painting sea shells, limbo, and building leis. 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 "All Ages" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Family" group Lego Fun 11:00am–1:00pm All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family Maybee Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Maybee Branch Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come in and get creative on Saturdays 11am - 1pm. Lego building fun for the whole family.
12 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult Color & Chat 12:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors Frenchtown – Dixie Branch 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: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Do you love to color? Join us for some coloring fun! Bring your pencils, paint, markers or diamond painting and a fun attitude.
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2 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Homeschool Art Club 2:15pm–3:00pm Children, Tweens Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Book-a-Librarian 2:00pm–3:30pm 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 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology
3 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Machine Sock Knitting 3:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors Ida Branch 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: Ida Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Ida Library Crankers, a machine sock knitting group, meets once a month in the Ida Library Community Room. Everyone is welcome. Bring your sock knitting machine or come and learn about sock knitting with machines. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group After School Adventures 3:30pm–4:15pm Children, Tweens Summerfield – Petersburg Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General Event Details: After School Adventures happens each Monday at the library! Stop by after school for a variety of fun activities: building challenges, mindfulness practice, puzzles and art projects. Each week will be something different! This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Beaded Jewelry Crafts 3:30pm–6:30pm Tweens, Teens Robert A. Vivian 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: Robert A. Vivian Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Attention all teens & tweens….Join us as we sit back with friends and make some beaded jewelry! All supplies are provided no registration required.
4 pm		This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group After School Craft and Build 4:00pm–5:00pm Preschool, Children, Tweens Maybee Branch This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Maybee Branch Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Event Details: 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.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group After School Crochet Club 4:00pm–4:45pm Children, Tweens, Teens Ida Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group 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: Ida Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of crocheting with materials provided or bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other crafty crochet club members! 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.
5 pm			This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Tween/Teen Craft Night - Lantern 5:30pm–7:00pm Tweens, Teens Rasey Luna Pier Branch Event Full Registration 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: 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Pause & Paint 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "Teens" 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: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us on the First Thursday of the month to paint a project or a picture. This is a self-guided program. Please have an idea of a project you would like to paint.

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