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Get ready to garden with MCLS Member Libraries

Join MCLS Member Libraries and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County for an online series of programs on Gardening.

The image is a promotional graphic celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the Erie Canal. It features a historical black-and-white photograph of canal boats on the Erie Canal, with a modern blue banner overlay. The banner contains bold yellow and white text that reads, "ERIE CANAL 200 YEARS LET’S GO!" and includes the Monroe County Library System logo at the bottom left, which consists of a stylized bridge design.
Commemorating 200 Years of the Erie Canal

Join MCLS Member libraries this Spring and Summer as we celebrate 200 years of the Erie Canal with historical walking tours, talks, and activities for all ages.

Special Needs Parent Resource Fair 2025 at the Webster Public Library, April 19
Special Needs Parent Resource Fair 2025 at the Webster Public Library, April 19

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Today's Events

Thursday, April 3rd

Upcoming Events

Title: Celebrate National Poetry Month
From: Thursday, April 3, 2025
To: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Location: Lyell - Teen Area
Library: Lyell Branch
Audiences: Teens, Tweens
Categories: Writing
Description:

Write a poetry on your own pace and submit it to the teen librarian to get appreciated. 

Title: Magic in the Moss: A Fairy House Exhibit at the Central Library
From: Thursday, April 3, 2025
To: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Location: Central - Harold Hacker Hall
Library: Central Library
Audiences: All Ages
Categories: Crafts & Hobbies
Registration: Registration is required for this event.
Description:

The Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County is hosting an exhibit featuring fairy houses created by the community from April 3 to June 28, 2025

 

Title: Unicorn Scavenger Hunt
From: Thursday, April 3, 2025
To: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Location: Brighton - Children's Center
Library: Brighton Memorial Library
Audiences: Children/Kids, Pre-K, Toddlers, Tweens
Categories: ASIAN CULTURE, Asian Pacific American Heritage, CHILDREN'S, CHILDREN'S/INTERACTIVE, CONTEST, HOLIDAY EVENT, HOME SCHOOLERS, LUNAR NEW YEAR
Description:

Pick up an unicorn-themed scavenger hunt and see if you can find all the pictures hiding in the Children’s Center! Bring your completed scavenger hunt to the Children’s Librarian for a small prize. Sponsored by Friends of BML.

Title: Creative Drop-In for Tweens & Teens: Decorate the Teen Space for Spring!
From: 3:00pm Thursday, April 3, 2025
To: 5:00pm Thursday, April 3, 2025
Location: Fairport - Teen Space
Library: Fairport Public Library
Audiences: Teens, Tweens
Categories: Teen Program
Description:

Get creative with us on Thursday afternoons! We will have a different craft project each week. All supplies will be provided. Feel free to bring whatever crafty project you are working on! 

No registration needed, drop-in anytime! Grades 6-12.

Title: Teen Makers
From: 4:00pm Thursday, April 3, 2025
To: 5:00pm Thursday, April 3, 2025
Location: Arnett - Meeting Room
Library: Arnett Branch
Audiences: Teens, Tweens
Description:

Join us to create something uniquely you on Thursday afternoons. Whether it is an item to make or a game/puzzle to play/solve, there is always something happening in the teen area at the Arnett Library.  Ages 12-18

*This event will be held in the Arnett teen area*

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