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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Youth" group

Kids Fox Box

03/01/2026 @ 9:00am–03/15/2026 @ 5:00pm
Youth
Dundee Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Take Home
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Book Clubs & More
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Fox Boxes! We’re excited to offer quarterly book boxes for kids ages 5–12. Each curated Fox Box includes:

· A handpicked library book chosen just for you.

· Fun goodies you get to keep.

 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Oscar Predictions

03/01/2026 @ 9:00am–03/15/2026 @ 5:00pm
Adult
Dundee Library
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Take Home
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movies & Music
Event Details:

How well can you predict the Academy Awards? Cast your ballot at our Oscars display for a chance to win a Movie Night Prize Bucket which includes 2 free tickets to Cinemark!

This event is in the "Youth" group

Tween Fox Box

03/01/2026 @ 9:00am–03/15/2026 @ 5:00pm
Youth
Dundee Library
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Take Home
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Book Clubs & More
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Fox Boxes! We’re excited to offer quarterly book boxes for kids ages 5–12. Each curated Fox Box includes:

· A handpicked library book chosen just for you.

· Fun goodies you get to keep.

 

This event is in the "Youth" group

LEGO Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Youth
Dundee Library
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: S.T.E.M./Maker
Event Details:

Love to build? Obsessed with LEGO? Join us at the library to build with other LEGO lovers! We’ll have a monthly challenge or build whatever you’d like.

Disclaimer(s)

We often take photographs during library events. These photos are for library use only and may be used for promotion in print, digital, and social media. Attending a library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family. If you prefer not to be photographed, please alert a staff member.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Family" group

RESCHEDULED 3/24: How will you Duck-orate?

5:00pm–7:00pm
Youth, Family
Randall Oaks Library
Library Branch: Randall Oaks Library
Age Group: Youth, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in between 5 and 7 p.m. to duck-orate a yellow rubber duck and display it at the Randall Oaks Library.  Ducks must be picked up by March 28 or they will be forfeited. 

Disclaimer(s)

We often take photographs during library events. These photos are for library use only and may be used for promotion in print, digital, and social media. Attending a library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family. If you prefer not to be photographed, please alert a staff member.

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Cuentos y Stories Bilingual Storytime

6:00pm–6:30pm
Youth, Family
Dundee Library
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: YS Department
Age Group: Youth, Family
Program Type: En Español, Storytime
Event Details:

Welcome friends! Join us for stories, songs, and other fun activities in English and Spanish. Come with your family and enjoy this bilingual storytime.  

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Nature Journaling: Spring

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Dundee Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this four part series, learn how to slow down and observe nature changing by documenting it in an artistic nature journal. This spring focuses on blooming flowers using watercolor techniques. All materials provided. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

We often take photographs during library events. These photos are for library use only and may be used for promotion in print, digital, and social media. Attending a library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family. If you prefer not to be photographed, please alert a staff member.

This event is in the "Adult" group

English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes

9:15am–11:15am
Adult
Dundee Library
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

FREE English as a Second Language class for adults. 

English as a Second Language skills, including digital literacy, are taught and practiced for Basic through Low Intermediate levels for Adults- all nationalities welcome!

This event is in the "Youth" group

Hello Baby! Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Youth
Dundee Library
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: YS Department
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime designed for our youngest patrons! This lap-sit storytime will focus on singing, rhymes, and parent interaction to help develop early literacy skills.