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The Amerks Reading Power Play returns for the 2024-25 season

The Rochester Americans and the Monroe County Library System are once again partnering to provide the “Reading Power Play”, which teams Amerks players with local public librarians in support of reading. The popular program returns for its 19th season in 2024-25 and is presented exclusively by Wendy’s.


Holiday shopping is upon us. At least your next read can be FREE!

Explore the MCLS Digital and Print collections at your local library for your next great read while you shop for the holidays.


Monroe County Library System & Rochester Public Library Name New Director

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Consumer Reports
Did you know that your library card gives you access to Consumer Reports online? Be prepared for your holiday shopping and get the best Black Friday Deals!


Today's Events

Friday, January 10th

Upcoming Events

Title: Alice B. Wilson Literary Awards Contest
From: Friday, January 10, 2025
To: Friday, January 10, 2025
Location: Brighton - Library
Library: Brighton Memorial Library
Audiences: Teens, Tweens
Categories: COMMUNITY, CONTEST, HOME SCHOOLERS, TEENS/TWEENS, WRITING, WRITING CONTEST
Description:

Our Annual Alice B. Wilson Literary Contest is back! Poems, fiction, and non-fiction are now being accepted. Go to www.brightonlibrary.org for official rules. Sponsored by Friends of BML.

Title: FPL Dial-A-Story
From: Friday, January 10, 2025
To: Friday, January 10, 2025
Library: Fairport Public Library
Audiences: Children/Kids
Categories: Children's Program, Storytime
Description:

Dial-A-Story is back!!

Dial-in to our super-secret storyline to hear pre-recorded stories read by Miss Annie, Miss Lauren, or Miss Tara! Every Friday in January the story will change, along with the storyteller. Stories for children of all ages!

For the newest story, call 978-599-7102 anytime, anywhere. Or listen wherever you get your podcasts!

Title: Lunar New Year Scavenger Hunt
From: Friday, January 10, 2025
To: Friday, January 10, 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 a scavenger hunt and see if you can find the different Chinese Zodiac animals 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: Mary Bryant Art in Duryea
From: Friday, January 10, 2025
To: Friday, January 10, 2025
Location: Seymour - Duryea Room
Library: Brockport-Seymour Library
Categories: Family Programs
Title: Tween Swag Bags: Doers & Makers
From: Friday, January 10, 2025
To: Friday, January 10, 2025
Location: Brighton - Library
Library: Brighton Memorial Library
Audiences: Tweens
Categories: HOME SCHOOLERS, MAKE & TAKE CRAFTS, TEENS/TWEENS
Description:

Tweens in grades 4-8 can register for BML's monthly subscription service: Tween Swag Bags (TSB)! Each monthly bag will contain themed library books, freebies, crafts or activities, and snacks. Fill out the TSB registration form here  www.brightonlibrary.org/teens, and we'll contact you when your TSB is ready for pickup. Sponsored by Friends of BML.

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