The Frederick Douglass Community Library will be closed Friday, April 25th for staff training.

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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.

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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.

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Udemy

Udemy, the online learning and teaching marketplace, is now available to all MCLS Card holders. Learn programming, marketing, data science, and more with your library card.

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Empire Passes
The weather is getting nicer. Time to get out and enjoy nature! MCLS offers Empire Passes for New York State Parks, which allow users to borrow and get free admission to hundreds of State Parks.

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Today's Events

Friday, April 25th

Upcoming Events

Title: Celebrate National Poetry Month
From: Friday, April 25, 2025
To: Friday, April 25, 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: CLOSED FOR STAFF TRAINING
From: Friday, April 25, 2025
To: Friday, April 25, 2025
Library: Parma Public Library
Title: Unicorn Scavenger Hunt
From: Friday, April 25, 2025
To: Friday, April 25, 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: A Scavenger Hunt : Bunnies
From: 9:00am Friday, April 25, 2025
To: 8:00pm Friday, April 25, 2025
Location: Gates - Children's Room
Library: Gates Public Library
Audiences: Children/Kids, Families, Pre-K, Toddlers
Description:

Stop by to do a family activity at Gates Public Library!  See if you can find all 20 bunnies in the children's room. Each month there is a new scavenger hunt. 
Title: Family Fun Night: Dr. Seuss On The Loose!
From: 6:30pm Friday, April 25, 2025
To: 7:30pm Friday, April 25, 2025
Location: Rush - Library Meeting Room
Library: Rush Public Library
Audiences: Children/Kids, Families, Pre-K
Categories: Family Fun Night
Registration: Registration is required for this event.
Description:

Join Erin on Friday, April 25th from 6:30-7:30 PM, and enjoy the silliest of Dr. Seuss’ tales. Next, we’ll create our own Seuss-like character from polymer clay, and while it bakes, we’ll eat a tasty green egg cookie with sprinkles on top. Participants will also bring home a whole sheet of Dr. Seuss stickers! All ages are welcome. Please register in advance.
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