Explore Library Events

Apr
25
Thu
Library Scouts
Apr 25 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

 

Library Scouts

2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 3:00-5:00 pm. Ages: 6-12

Kids can scout for badges, fun and learning at the Key West Library.

You’ve heard of Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts – now the Key West Library is introducing Library Scouts, where kids can earn badges, have fun and learn about science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM).

The program is open to all kids ages 6 and up and is held from 3:00-5:00pm on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month.

The program includes experiments, crafts, books and more fun activities. Each meeting focuses on a new badge and includes activities to earn that badge.

For more information, call 305-292-3595 or email info@keyslibraries.org.

ART Attack! @ Islamorada Library Branch
Apr 25 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Stop by the library every Thursday for ART Attack! All ages welcome! Enjoy our weekly self-directed craft. Or drop in and create something unique. It’s fun for the whole family!

To find out what we’re doing this week, follow our social media: Facebook and Instagram.

Apr
26
Fri
Homeschooler Social Meet-Up
Apr 26 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Homeschooler Social Meet-Up

The fourth Friday of every month we host the local homeschooler social meet-up! Come play games, get your Library Scouts and Outdoor Explorer buttons, socialize, and check out books – of course!

Brain Healthy Foods & Demo @ Key Largo Branch Library
Apr 26 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Brain Healthy Foods & Demo @ Key Largo Branch Library

April 26

4pm

Create a healthy brain-power after school snack and learn together! Samples are included. Presented by the Center for Independent Living. Recommended for school-age children.

Apr
27
Sat
Outdoor Explorers @ Big Pine Library
Apr 27 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Outdoor Explorers @ Big Pine Library

Every Saturday, starting January 13, 2024

What’s Outdoor Explorers?? Outdoor Explorers is Library Scouts 2.0! Let’s read, let’s get outside, let’s learn!

We have weekly grab-and-go activities as well as badges for completing the Outdoor Explorers booklet – come get yours today!

Apr
29
Mon
3D Print Lab @ Monroe County Public Library Marathon
Apr 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

3D Printing is back after a short break!

Mondays from 10AM until Noon come in to learn about 3D printing.

Apr
30
Tue
Let’s Learn Libby! @ Islamorada Branch Library
Apr 30 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

The Libby App allows you to borrow ebooks and audiobooks using your library card from the Monroe County Public Library System. Stop by the Islamorada Library on Tuesday, May 23 between 2:00 and 4:30 pm with your library card, smartphone, laptop or e-reading device to learn more.

 

text reads read and listen to books FREE Get the Libby App App with logos for app store and Google Play. Images of two phone screens.

Kids Dungeons & Dragons @ Monroe County Public Library Marathon
Apr 30 @ 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm

Kid’s D&D is moving to Tuesdays, 3:30 PM, after school!

Level up your gaming experience by taking on the role of a mighty hero in the world’s most popular fantasy role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons

 

 

 

Big Pine Teen Dungeons and Dragons @ Big Pine Library
Apr 30 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Big Pine Teen Dungeons and Dragons @ Big Pine Library

Dungeons and Dragons at the Library! Collaborative storytelling! We have the dice, dungeon maps, and DM – all we need are imaginative teens ages 12 to 17. Join the group on a thrilling adventure: create a character, solve puzzles, improvise solutions, work together, find treasure, and save the day!

Beginner and experienced players welcome to join the table!

RPG Character Creation @ Monroe County Public Library Marathon
Apr 30 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

The last Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 PM is your opportunity to create RPG characters with the help of our resident GM!  Use these new characters in one of our ongoing games or use them in one of your own campaigns.

 

 

May
1
Wed
Big Pine Library Scouts @ Big Pine Library
May 1 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Big Pine Library Scouts @ Big Pine Library

Drop in every Wednesday between 2pm and 4pm to participate in Library Scouts craft, skill, DIY, and art activities! Typically ages 6+ but early readers are more than welcome. A great time to collect your badges!

May
2
Thu
ART Attack! @ Islamorada Library Branch
May 2 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Stop by the library every Thursday for ART Attack! All ages welcome! Enjoy our weekly self-directed craft. Or drop in and create something unique. It’s fun for the whole family!

To find out what we’re doing this week, follow our social media: Facebook and Instagram.

STEM: Intro to Game Design @ Key Largo Library
May 2 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
STEM: Intro to Game Design @ Key Largo Library

May 2, 16, & 30

4 pm

STEM: Intro to Game Design Do you like to play video games? Are you interested in learning how to make your own animations and games? Join us every other Thursday in May to begin your coding journey! Sign up at the desk to reserve a spot.  Max 10. Participants will use code.org. For ages 10 – 14.

May
3
Fri
Kids Crafts @ Monroe County Public Library Marathon
May 3 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us at 4 PM Friday, February 9th, in the Activity Center for our kids & teen crafts.  Each week we will do a different craft or activity!

 

 

May
4
Sat
Outdoor Explorers @ Big Pine Library
May 4 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Outdoor Explorers @ Big Pine Library

Every Saturday, starting January 13, 2024

What’s Outdoor Explorers?? Outdoor Explorers is Library Scouts 2.0! Let’s read, let’s get outside, let’s learn!

We have weekly grab-and-go activities as well as badges for completing the Outdoor Explorers booklet – come get yours today!

May
6
Mon
3D Print Lab @ Monroe County Public Library Marathon
May 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

3D Printing is back after a short break!

Mondays from 10AM until Noon come in to learn about 3D printing.

May
7
Tue
Let’s Learn Libby! @ Islamorada Branch Library
May 7 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

The Libby App allows you to borrow ebooks and audiobooks using your library card from the Monroe County Public Library System. Stop by the Islamorada Library on Tuesday, May 23 between 2:00 and 4:30 pm with your library card, smartphone, laptop or e-reading device to learn more.

 

text reads read and listen to books FREE Get the Libby App App with logos for app store and Google Play. Images of two phone screens.

Kids Dungeons & Dragons @ Monroe County Public Library Marathon
May 7 @ 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm

Kid’s D&D is moving to Tuesdays, 3:30 PM, after school!

Level up your gaming experience by taking on the role of a mighty hero in the world’s most popular fantasy role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons

 

 

 

Big Pine Teen Dungeons and Dragons @ Big Pine Library
May 7 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Big Pine Teen Dungeons and Dragons @ Big Pine Library

Dungeons and Dragons at the Library! Collaborative storytelling! We have the dice, dungeon maps, and DM – all we need are imaginative teens ages 12 to 17. Join the group on a thrilling adventure: create a character, solve puzzles, improvise solutions, work together, find treasure, and save the day!

Beginner and experienced players welcome to join the table!

May
8
Wed
Big Pine Library Scouts @ Big Pine Library
May 8 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Big Pine Library Scouts @ Big Pine Library

Drop in every Wednesday between 2pm and 4pm to participate in Library Scouts craft, skill, DIY, and art activities! Typically ages 6+ but early readers are more than welcome. A great time to collect your badges!

May
9
Thu
Library Scouts
May 9 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

 

Library Scouts

2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 3:00-5:00 pm. Ages: 6-12

Kids can scout for badges, fun and learning at the Key West Library.

You’ve heard of Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts – now the Key West Library is introducing Library Scouts, where kids can earn badges, have fun and learn about science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM).

The program is open to all kids ages 6 and up and is held from 3:00-5:00pm on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month.

The program includes experiments, crafts, books and more fun activities. Each meeting focuses on a new badge and includes activities to earn that badge.

For more information, call 305-292-3595 or email info@keyslibraries.org.

ART Attack! @ Islamorada Library Branch
May 9 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Stop by the library every Thursday for ART Attack! All ages welcome! Enjoy our weekly self-directed craft. Or drop in and create something unique. It’s fun for the whole family!

To find out what we’re doing this week, follow our social media: Facebook and Instagram.

May
11
Sat
Outdoor Explorers @ Big Pine Library
May 11 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Outdoor Explorers @ Big Pine Library

Every Saturday, starting January 13, 2024

What’s Outdoor Explorers?? Outdoor Explorers is Library Scouts 2.0! Let’s read, let’s get outside, let’s learn!

We have weekly grab-and-go activities as well as badges for completing the Outdoor Explorers booklet – come get yours today!

May
13
Mon
3D Print Lab @ Monroe County Public Library Marathon
May 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

3D Printing is back after a short break!

Mondays from 10AM until Noon come in to learn about 3D printing.