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Community Jigsaw Puzzle-Frenchtown-Dixie

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Stop by during library hours and work on our community puzzle. When a puzzle gets finished, a new one will be started. Stay for a short amount of time, or stay for a little longer. 

We look forward to seeing you!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crochet Pattern of the Month

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Teens, Adults
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take and Make
Event Details:

Come pick up our crochet patterns of the month to make an easy crochet project. Make at home or bring your project and questions to UFO (UnFinished Objects) night on the second Thursday of the month.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Find the Bunny Rock

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
All Ages
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Find the painted bunny rock that is hidden @ the Frenchtown-Dixie Library and bring it to the circulation desk for a prize. Happy hunting!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

FUN!!!!! Newport Activity Puzzle Pack

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
All Ages
Newport Branch
Library Branch: Newport Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Take and Make
Event Details:

Come and pick up an Activity packet. Enjoy completing the Activity/Puzzle pages. Each completed page is an entry into a drawing for a gift basket!!! A new Activity/Puzzle pack each month!!!!! One packet per person

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Puzzle Fun Pack

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Adults
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take and Make
Event Details:

Just stop by the Frenchtown-Dixie Library and pick up our new Puzzle Fun Pack. Completed pages can be returned by the end of the month.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

12:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

Help us save lives by donating blood at your library today!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford

2:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

3:00pm - 5:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

 &D is a fantasy roleplaying game that is like a combination of a board game and storytelling. Dungeon Masters lead their group through experiences in worlds of heroic fantasy.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

K-Pop Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all K-pop stans! 

Do you have photocards you no longer want? Are you looking for a specific photocard? Stop into this month's K-Pop club session to trade photocards and decorate toploaders!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm - 10:00pm
Adults
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Event Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

D&D is a fantasy roleplaying game that is like a combination of a board game and storytelling. Dungeon Masters lead their group through experiences in worlds of heroic fantasy.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Toddler Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Bedford Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Weekend Parent & Child Play Group

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of interaction through play, creating art, singing and reading. This program is for children 0- 5 years of age and their caregiver.

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Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Family History and Journaling

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Cancelled
Event Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, History
Registration Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Tail Waggin' Tutors

11:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
Maybee Branch
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General
Event Details:

The “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” program is brought to you by Therapy Dogs International. This program encourages children to read by providing a non-judgmental listener and furry friend to read to.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Monroe Michigan Crochet Club

11:00am - 12:30pm
All Ages
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Upstairs Reference Center
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a relaxing crochet and knitting club! Bring your current project, catch up with friends, and share tips and techniques. If you’re new to crochet, we’ll have supplies on hand and someone ready to help you get started.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lego Fun

11:00am - 1:00pm
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Maybee Branch
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Come in and get creative on Saturdays 11am - 1pm.  Lego building fun for the whole family. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Spanish Language Storytime

11:30am - 12:30pm
Preschool, Children
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bedford High School's Spanish Language class will be presenting storytime in Spanish! Come hear a favorite story or two told by high school students, and make a craft to take with you. This event will be for kids early elementary aged kids.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Movie Madness at the Library

1:00pm - 3:30pm
All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Dundee Branch
Cancelled
Event Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: General, Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

                       Movie Madness at the Library!

                                   

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies

1:00pm - 3:30pm
All Ages
Carleton Branch
Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Sit back, relax and watch a movie with us!

Every Saturday at 1:00 pm

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Bird Watching vs. Birding

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Please join us in welcoming Greg Bodker. he has been a serious birder since 2006. Greg has led birding trips for Michigan Audobon, and was on its Board of Directors for 3 years.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Youth Advisory Council meeting

12:00pm - 2:45pm
Teens
Bedford Branch
Cancelled
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

Meeting of the Youth Advisory Council

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Bird Watching vs. Birding

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages, Adults, Seniors
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational, General
Event Details:

Greg Bodker’s beautiful photography will help you learn more about birds as he demonstrates the joys of birding you can have both in your backyard and in our area. Novice and aspiring birders will especially benefit from the program.

This event is in the "Children" group.

1st Grade Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children
Bedford Branch
Cancelled
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Miss Karen's monthly book club for 1st Graders! 

Meeting on the 4th Sunday of each month, Sep 2024 - May 2025 

Why join a book club?

·     It promotes a love of reading

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pintsize Prom

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family, Adults
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get your dancing shoes and your fanciest outfit ... we are hosting a Pintsize Prom (for all kiddos up to 7 years old.)

Children and their grown ups will enjoy an afternoon together - with dancing and snacks and fun activities.