MONROE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Book Club for Teen Homeschoolers!-Blue Bush Branch Library

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 12:30 PM - 12:30 PM
Where: Blue Bush Branch Library

Join us for some fun with books. We each get a chance to pick a book for the group to read. We discuss a variety of things about the book and we share other books we have read.

Manic Mondays--Dundee Branch Library

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Dundee Branch Library

Sick of those Manic Mondays? Can't get away from it all? Worry no more friends, we've got a place for you. Drop in at the Dundee Basement and hang out, play some ROCKBAND, eat some snacks, do your homework or just chill. Ages 13 and up!

Bedford Artist's Club

When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Where: Bedford Branch Library at Community Room

We meet the third Tuesday of September through May. A guest artist demonstrates their technique at each meeting.

Meet the author....Mark Rothman

When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Bedford Branch Library at Community Room

The Monroe County Library System is proud to present Mark Rothman. This celebrated writer is best known for the creation and production of Laverne and Shirley. He was also the head writer for such shows as Happy Days and The Odd Couple. Mr. Rothman will discuss his storied career, do selected readings, and answer questions. Books will be available for purchase and signing will follow the program.

Bedford Library Anime Club

When: Friday, May 24, 2013 - 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Bedford Branch Library at Community Room

All things Anime. Movies, video games, special events, and more.

Alternative Book Club

When: Sunday, May 26, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Bedford Branch Library at Quilt Room

Looking for a non-traditional book club? Then this is the place for you.
We will be reading:
Feb: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
March: Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood
April: On the Road by Jack Kerouac
May: Invisible Monsters by Chuck Palaniuk
June: Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie
July: Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell
August: Master Butcher's Singing Club by Louise Erdich
September: Wise Blood by Flannery O'Conner
October: Siddhartha by Herman Hesse
November: Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
December: Pick your own cookbook and bring in a dish!

Wake Up and Read Teen Book Club- Newport

When: Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Newport Branch Library

Join us for this teen book club. New members are always welcome!

Fairy Garden Demonstration

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Dorsch Memorial Branch Library

Join us as we kick off our adult summer reading program! Kurt Smith of the Flower Market will demonstrate how to make a fairy garden at Dorsch Memorial Branch. One lucky participant will get to take home their very own fairy garden at the end of the program.

Historical Fiction Book Club

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Newport Branch Library

All readers are welcome to join us as we read and discuss Historical Fiction books. Copies of the books can be picked up at the library. Discussions will be on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm.

This month we will be discussing Here Be Dragons by Sharon Kay Penman.

Rowdy Bunch 4-H Club

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Where: Bedford Branch Library at Display Case Room

Community craft club for ages 8-19 includes pets and animals but not a necessity to join.

DIG INTO READING - FRENCHTOW-DIXIE BRANCH LIBRARY

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Frenchtown-Dixie Branch Library

It is a day that is all about you!!! Come enjoy a craft that makes you feel good about yourself. Plus other fun activities to treat yourself to.

Ida Book Club: Ida Branch

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Ida Branch Library

All meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ida Branch Library.

June 13, 2013--Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom

BENEATH THE SURFACE-PETERSBURG

When: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Where: Summerfield-Petersburg Branch Library

Teens are invited to take part in weekly activties just for those 12 and older.