The Arnett Branch Library will be closed Wednesday, April 23rd 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.

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

Tuesday, April 22nd

Upcoming Events

Title: Celebrate National Poetry Month
From: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
To: Tuesday, April 22, 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: Unicorn Scavenger Hunt
From: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
To: Tuesday, April 22, 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 Tuesday, April 22, 2025
To: 8:00pm Tuesday, April 22, 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: Walk-In Help for Language and Technology
From: 2:00pm Tuesday, April 22, 2025
To: 6:00pm Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Presenter: Brian DiNitto
Location: Maplewood - Adult Area
Library: Maplewood Community Library
Audiences: Adults
Categories: Computer Class, Language Instruction
Description:

Stop in to the Maplewood Community Library for in-person beginning language or technology instruction.  Walk-in anytime between 2pm - 5:30pm to meet with staff for instruction.  Picture dictionaries, online practice with an iPad, in-person conversation, and citizenship question review cards.  Also let us help with your technology: phone questions, use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or any other technology questions will be entertained.  Every Tuesday and Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library, 414 Lexington Ave., Rochester, NY 14613 (in the old Holy Rosary Church) with Brian.

Title: Celebrate Earth Day!
From: 4:00pm Tuesday, April 22, 2025
To: 7:00pm Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Location: Fairport - Community Room
Library: Fairport Public Library
Audiences: Adults, All Ages, Children/Kids, Families, Seniors, Teens, Tweens
Categories: Adult Program, Children's Program, Family Program, Teen Program
Description:

Join us for family friendly activities to get everyone involved and thinking about our impact on Earth so we can create the future we want to live in - together! All ages are welcome! 

Presented by Color Fairport Green (CFG).

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