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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 "Teens" group
Preschool,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Dorsch Memorial Branch
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 "Teens" group
Jun-Jul
2025
Downtown Monroe: Color Our World with Kindness
All Day
6/16–7/31
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Library Branch:
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Participating downtown Monroe businesses will display a post with an act of kindness. Write down the act of kindness to the corresponds business on our Summer Reading "Color Our World with Kindness" form.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun-Aug
16
2025
Carleton Library "Color Our World" Adult Summer Reading
All Day
6/16–8/16
Carleton Branch
Library Branch:
Carleton Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Summer Reading
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jun-Aug
2025
Adult Summer Reading
All Day
6/16–8/29
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Library Branch:
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Adults, why should kids have all the fun? Read 5 titles this summer and turn in your card for a chance to win a prize at the end of August. All prizes provided by the Friends of the Summerfield-Petersburg Library.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Ida Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jun-Aug
2025
Summer Reading for Adults
All Day
6/16–8/29
Ida Branch
Library Branch:
Ida Branch
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Read a book and fill out a raffle ticket for a chance to win a gift card from a local business. One drawing per week.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Dundee Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jun-Aug
2025
Adult Summer Reading
All Day
6/16–8/30
Dundee Branch
Library Branch:
Dundee Branch
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Why should kids have all the fun? Summer Reading is for adults, too!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
06/24/2025 @ 8:00am–08/31/2025 @ 8:00pm
Adults,
Seniors
Bedford Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jun-Aug
2025
Bedford Adult Summer Reading
06/24/2025 @ 8:00am–08/31/2025 @ 8:00pm
Bedford Branch
Library Branch:
Bedford Branch
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Read this summer and be entered to win prizes, including Kroger gift cards! For every 30 minutes read, color in a bubble on your reading tracker bookmark.
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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 Independence Day.
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This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Preschool,
Children
Bedford Branch
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jun
30
2025
Mon
Preschool Yoga and Make your own Healthy Snack
9:00am–10:00am
Bedford Branch
Library Branch:
Bedford Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Yoga helps children experiment with breath, stillness and self-regulation, while the physical poses assist in building gross and fine motor skills, coordination, balance and strength.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Robert A. Vivian Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
1
2025
Tue
Summer Reading Program
9:00am–10:00am
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Library Branch:
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Room:
Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community.
Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System.
This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Ellis Library & Reference Center
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
1
2025
Tue
Summer Book Club
9:30am–10:30am
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch:
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room:
Chapter Book Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Book Club,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Help the summer slide! Join us for a summer book club for children aged 7-12. We will read a title, discuss it, and then complete fun activities. Our summer title will be "Misty of Chincoteague" by Marguerite Henry
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Children
Ellis Library & Reference Center
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jun
30
2025
Mon
Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness
10:00am–10:45am
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room:
Lawn
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
General,
Health & Wellness,
Storytime & Playgroups,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
We'll enjoy summer and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities, and a little yoga on the library's lawn. Please bring a towel or blanket for the ground. In case of bad weather, we will move inside.
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Preschool,
Children
Bedford Branch
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jun
30
2025
Mon
Preschool Storytime Yoga and Make Your Own Healthy Snack
10:00am–11:00am
Bedford Branch
Library Branch:
Bedford Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Yoga helps children experiment with breath, stillness and self-regulation, while the physical poses assist in building gross and fine motor skills, coordination, balance and strength.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Children,
Tweens
Dundee Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jul
1
2025
Tue
Summer Reading - Color Our World!!! POP of Color Week
10:00am–11:00am
Dundee Branch
Library Branch:
Dundee Branch
Room:
Upstairs Library Space
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community.
Join us for six- weeks of Summer Reading at the Dundee Branch Library. Children in grades Kindergarten - sixth grade may drop-in on Tuesday's at 10 am for programing.
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Family" group
All Ages,
Family
Bedford Branch
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Jul
2
2025
Wed
SUMMER FAMILY MOVIES
10:00am–12:00pm
Bedford Branch
Library Branch:
Bedford Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
All Ages,
Family
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Event Details:
June 11th- The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water June 18th-Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse June 25th- Shrek 2
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Preschool,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Family
Ida Branch
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Jul
2
2025
Wed
Art Around the World, Ida Library's Summer Reading Program
10:30am–11:30am
Ida Branch
Library Branch:
Ida Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Family
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Event Details:
This year's summer reading theme is "Color Your World." At Ida we intend to do just that with hands-on arts and crafts from all over the globe.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Children
Ellis Library & Reference Center
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jun
30
2025
Mon
Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness
11:00am–11:45am
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room:
Lawn
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
General,
Health & Wellness,
Storytime & Playgroups,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
We'll enjoy summer and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities, and a little yoga on the library's lawn. Please bring a towel or blanket for the ground. In case of bad weather, we will move inside.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
1
2025
Tue
Summer Reading - Color Your World with Kindness
11:00am–12:00pm
Maybee Branch
Library Branch:
Maybee Branch
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community.
This week in Maybee we are learning about the attribute of kindness and the art skill of sculpting. Please note that we are doing many artistic projects this summer and you should come dressed for mess!
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Children,
Tweens
Ellis Library & Reference Center
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jul
1
2025
Tue
Summer Reading - Mud, Muck & Mysteries
11:00am–12:00pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch:
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room:
Programming Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community.
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.
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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 "Family" group
All Ages,
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Children,
Family
Ellis Library & Reference Center
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 "Family" group
Jul
2
2025
Wed
Summer Storytime
11:00am–11:45am
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch:
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room:
Children's Area
Age Group:
All Ages,
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Children,
Family
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
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 summer, bring your family to our Color Our World summer storytimes. Each week we'll explore a new color through stories, music, and hands-on activities.
This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
2
2025
Wed
Summer Reading - Color Your World with Kindness
11:00am–12:00pm
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Library Branch:
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community.
This week in Petersburg we are learning about the attribute of kindness and the art skill of sculpting. Please note that we are doing many artistic projects this summer and you should come dressed for mess!
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This event is in the "Preschool" group
Preschool
Ellis Library & Reference Center
This event is in the "Preschool" group
Jul
3
2025
Thu
Literacy on the Lawn
11:00am–12:00pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch:
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room:
Lawn
Age Group:
Preschool
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups,
Summer Reading
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
1
2025
Tue
Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Book Bites
12:30pm–2:00pm
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Library Branch:
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room:
Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Book Club,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This is more than just lunch-it’s a chance to read, imagine and create! Lunch will be served at 12:30 and the we’ll enjoy a picture book together and follow it up with an activity to keep the fun going. Come hungry for food and stories!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Family" group
All Ages,
Family
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Jul
2
2025
Wed
Bad Art Show - Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch
12:30pm–2:00pm
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Library Branch:
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room:
Library
Age Group:
All Ages,
Family
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community.
Forget perfection - it’s time to get wildly creative!
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
1
2025
Tue
Summer Reading Program
1:00pm–2:00pm
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch:
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community.
Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Carleton Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
1
2025
Tue
Summer Reading: Color Our World
1:00pm–2:00pm
Carleton Branch
Library Branch:
Carleton Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community.
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Children,
Tweens
Ellis Library & Reference Center
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jul
2
2025
Wed
Sizzling Summer Science
1:00pm–2:00pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch:
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room:
Chapter Book Area
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Educational,
General,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Get ready for a summer full of fun, hands-on science! Each week, we’ll explore a new STEM topic inspired by books. This program is packed with curiosity, learning, and excitement from simple experiments to creative building challenges.
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Children,
Tweens
Ellis Library & Reference Center
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jul
3
2025
Thu
Painted Pages
1:00pm–2:00pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch:
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room:
Chapter Book Area
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
General,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community.
Children 7 years and older can enjoy story-based art from paintings to collages and more.
This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Blue Bush Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
3
2025
Thu
Summer Reading: Color Our World
1:30pm–2:30pm
Blue Bush Branch
Library Branch:
Blue Bush Branch
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Come enjoy an afternoon of books, games and crafts. We will learn to color your world in lots of fun new ways.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
South Rockwood Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Jun
30
2025
Mon
Summer Reading: Color Our World!
2:00pm–3:00pm
South Rockwood Branch
Library Branch:
South Rockwood Branch
Room:
Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
1
2025
Tue
Summer Book Club
3:00pm–4:00pm
Erie Branch
Library Branch:
Erie Branch
Room:
Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Book Club,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
In this book club, we’ll enjoy a picture book together and follow it up with an activity to keep the fun going. Designed for 7-11 year olds.
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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 "Teens" group
Preschool,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
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 "Teens" group
Jul
3
2025
Thu
Summer Reading
4:00pm–5:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch:
L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group:
Preschool,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community.
Disclaimer(s)
Please Dress for Weather
Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Family" group
All Ages,
Family
Erie Branch
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Jun
30
2025
Mon
Bad Art Show
5:00pm–6:00pm
Erie Branch
Library Branch:
Erie Branch
Room:
Library
Age Group:
All Ages,
Family
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community.
Forget perfection - it’s time to get wildly creative!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group
All Ages,
Children,
Family
Bedford Branch
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group
Jul
1
2025
Tue
Summer Reading Program- Rainbow Reading Circus
6:00pm–7:00pm
Bedford Branch
Library Branch:
Bedford Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
All Ages,
Children,
Family
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Event Details:
A blend of circus-related antics and comedy. This program captures the magic of the circus, while emphasizing the importance of reading. There will be comedy, juggling, stilt walking, and unicycle riding. Books are also featured!
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