Explore Library Events

Oct
2
Mon
3D Print Lab
Oct 2 @ 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.

Story Time with Ms Chris @ Islamorada Branch Library
Oct 2 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Ms. Chris shares stories, songs and activities for children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers.

Teen Connect @ Monroe County Public Library Marathon
Oct 2 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Teen Connect will be on Mondays after school at 3 PM.  Connect with friends new and old through video games, snacks, art projects, movies and more!

Oct
3
Tue
Story Time @ Key Largo Library
Oct 3 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Story Time @ Key Largo Library

Tuesdays & Thursdays

10:30 a.m.

Join us in the Library’s Community Room for stories & songs to enrich children’s pre-literacy skills. Ages 0-5.

Kids Dungeons & Dragons @ Marathon Library
Oct 3 @ 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
Oct 3 @ 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!

LEGO CLUB @ Key Largo Branch Library
Oct 3 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
LEGO CLUB @ Key Largo Branch Library

September 5, 19, October 3, 17, November 14, 28, December 12

Calling all builders! be creative and build with LOTS of LEGOS. Work on your own creation or build as a team and test your skills with building challenges! Ages 8-11.

 

Oct
4
Wed
Story Time For Toddlers & Preschool Ages @ Monroe County Public Library Marathon
Oct 4 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Join us for stories, songs and activities for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

Wednesdays at 10:30 AM Children’s Area

2nd Floor

Story Time with Ms Chris @ Islamorada Branch Library
Oct 4 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Ms. Chris shares stories, songs and activities for children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers.

Miss Teresa’s Book Report @ Big Pine Library
Oct 4 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Miss Teresa's Book Report @ Big Pine Library

Join Miss Teresa every week for songs, dance-alongs, activities, and reading recommendations. It’s the Book Report!

Teen Dungeons and Dragons @ Monroe County Public Library Marathon
Oct 4 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Teens, 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!  We meet in the Activity Center Wednesdays, after school, at 3 PM.

 

Oct
5
Thu
Homeschool Learning Activities 3-year-olds to Kindergarten!
Oct 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

The homeschool group has been growing and we are splitting groups to accommodate everyone.  We will still meet on Thursdays with Kindergarten & under group meeting from 10 AM-11 AM and the 1st grade and up group will meet from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM.  There will be different themed activities for both learning and fun!

Story Time @ Key Largo Library
Oct 5 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Story Time @ Key Largo Library

Tuesdays & Thursdays

10:30 a.m.

Join us in the Library’s Community Room for stories & songs to enrich children’s pre-literacy skills. Ages 0-5.

Homeschool Learning Activities 1st grade and up
Oct 5 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

The homeschool group has been growing and we are splitting groups to accommodate everyone.  We will still meet on Thursdays with Kindergarten & under group meeting from 10 AM-11 AM and the 1st grade and up group will meet from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM.  There will be different themed activities for both learning and fun!

Game On! @ Key West Library
Oct 5 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Game On! @ Key West Library

Game On! Thursday and Friday after school for all ages Passive Program- Events on Your Time!

Relax and unwind by playing popular games with friends and family. After homework and studying are done kick back and get your Game On! Board games, video games even MTG!

Games in a library?! Of Course! Now you and your children can enjoy new and popular games with friends and family. Make friends while going on quest in Dungeons and Dragons or crush your opponents in a game of Magic the Gathering. After homework and studying are done kick back and get your Game On!

*Note the video game zone is only available when a librarian is present.

Why do we have toys, board games, and video games in the library?

“Play is the highest form of research”-Albert Einstein

Many games in the library are multiplayer games that encourage teamwork and social skills. Playing games is a great way for kids to meet new people and make some friends. Video games and board games can be pricey at times and not affordable for every hose hold, so it is important to us here at the library that every child is given the opportunity to experience the joy of playing games and being a kid.

With all that fun our kids are having while playing board/video games, they don’t realize they are developing some very important skills. Gaming (especially Nintendo games) challenges kids on their reading, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. Gaming is also a great way for kids to relieve stress and make some friends.

For further reading on video games in the library check out this NPR article: At Libraries Across America, It’s Game On

 

ART Attack! @ Islamorada Library Branch
Oct 5 @ 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.

Lego Maker Lab @ Monroe County Public Library Marathon
Oct 5 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Fun with Legos!  Thursdays from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM in the Activity Center.

 

Oct
6
Fri
Storytime! @ Key West Library
Oct 6 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Storytime is a fun early literacy program for children. Join us for interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts. The early literacy practices featured each week help build the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Storytime offers an opportunity to experience early literacy practices in action, to discover great books, music, and to socialize with other parents after Storytime.  Expecting parents and siblings are welcome to attend.

 

Game On! @ Key West Library
Oct 6 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Game On! @ Key West Library

Game On! Thursday and Friday after school for all ages Passive Program- Events on Your Time!

Relax and unwind by playing popular games with friends and family. After homework and studying are done kick back and get your Game On! Board games, video games even MTG!

Games in a library?! Of Course! Now you and your children can enjoy new and popular games with friends and family. Make friends while going on quest in Dungeons and Dragons or crush your opponents in a game of Magic the Gathering. After homework and studying are done kick back and get your Game On!

*Note the video game zone is only available when a librarian is present.

Why do we have toys, board games, and video games in the library?

“Play is the highest form of research”-Albert Einstein

Many games in the library are multiplayer games that encourage teamwork and social skills. Playing games is a great way for kids to meet new people and make some friends. Video games and board games can be pricey at times and not affordable for every hose hold, so it is important to us here at the library that every child is given the opportunity to experience the joy of playing games and being a kid.

With all that fun our kids are having while playing board/video games, they don’t realize they are developing some very important skills. Gaming (especially Nintendo games) challenges kids on their reading, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. Gaming is also a great way for kids to relieve stress and make some friends.

For further reading on video games in the library check out this NPR article: At Libraries Across America, It’s Game On

 

Kids & Teens Crafts @ Monroe County Public Library Marathon
Oct 6 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us at 4 PM every other Friday in the Activity Center for our After School Creators group.  Each week we will do a different craft or activity!

Oct
7
Sat
Story Time Saturday @ Monroe County Public Library Marathon
Oct 7 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Join us for stories, songs and activities for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

Saturdays at 10:30 AM Children’s Area

2nd Floor

Big Pine Library Scouts @ Big Pine Library
Oct 7 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Big Pine Library Scouts @ Big Pine Library

Drop in every Saturday 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!

Oct
10
Tue
Story Time @ Key Largo Library
Oct 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Story Time @ Key Largo Library

Tuesdays & Thursdays

10:30 a.m.

Join us in the Library’s Community Room for stories & songs to enrich children’s pre-literacy skills. Ages 0-5.

Kids Dungeons & Dragons @ Marathon Library
Oct 10 @ 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