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May Puzzle Fun Pack

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take and Make
Event Details:

Pick up a packet with the supplies needed to create your very own craft from the comfort of home.

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.

Crochet Pattern of the Month

All Day 5/4 - 5/25
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.

Don Hollister's Woodworking Display

All Day 5/4 - 5/25
Carleton Branch
Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Examples of Don Hollister's finished projects will be on display at the Carleton Branch Library during the month of May.

A Carleton resident, Mr. Hollister owned Hollister Drywall Inc. for over 40 years.

FUN!!!!! Newport Activity Puzzle Pack

All Day 5/4 - 5/25
Newport Branch
Library Branch: Newport Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Take and Make
Event Details:

Stop by the Newport Branch and pick up an Activity Puzzle Pack. Fun for ALL ages! Various types of puzzles included-Not jigsaw puzzles- Each returned puzzle page is an entry into our monthly drawing.

On Going Mother's Day Card Craft

All Day 5/6 - 5/10
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us as we offer everything you’ll need to create a one of a kind Mothers Day Card.

No registration required and all supplies are provided.

I Spy Board

All Day 5/6 - 5/25
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General
Event Details:

When you stop by the Dorsch Memorial Branch try to find the items on our I Spy Board.  Each week we will ask you to find different items and you can receive a sweet treat!

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

11:00am - 11:45pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Event Full
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

We'll enjoy springtime and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities and a little yoga on the lawn of the library.  In case of bad weather, we will move inside.  

Ideal for kiddos 2-6.

Young Arts for our Future Awards Night

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Young Arts for our Future is the student version of our annual art show, in which student work from Pre-K through 12th grade is on display. Each school receives awards which will be presented to all artists entered. 

Zoom Middle School Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This book club meets in person at 1:00 pm and then on zoom in the evening at 7:00 pm for those who can't come during the day.  Please contact Elizabeth Pifer for zoom link.

Wellspring-Monroe

All Day
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Senior Delivery Service
Event Details:

Library staff will deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines.  ​Deliveries take place once a month. 

Parent & Child Play Group

9:15am - 10:15am
Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Play Group for Caregiver and children Birth - Preschool Age.

 We will be offering a time for young children and their caregiver to interact through playing , creating art, singing and reading. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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

Storytime for Under Fives Spring Session

10:00am - 11:00am
Ida Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading.

Introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of books with Story-time at Ida Branch Library!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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.

Accompanying Adults

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

Toddler & Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Maybee Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

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

Homeschool Wax Museum Study Session 2

10:00am - 12:00pm
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Homework Helpers & Study Groups
Event Details:

Study Session 2 for homeschool students participating in the wax museum. This study session will give students the opportunity to work on their own or with others on their research projects for the wax museum.

Mable Kehres Apartments

10:30am - 11:15am
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Senior Delivery Service
Event Details:

Meet us in the Mable Kehres lobby at 10:30AM

We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Deliveries take place once a month.

Playgroup

10:30am - 12:00pm
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading.

This Play Group is for Children from Birth to School Age with parents or caregivers accompanying. We will be spending time for everyone to interact through playing, sharing, climbing, caring and story reading!

Come join the fun!!

Disclaimer(s)

Weather Closing Statement

If area schools are closed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs will be canceled that day.  

If schools are delayed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs scheduled after the delay period will take place at their regular times.

If in doubt, always feel free to touch base with your local branch to see what events are taking place.

Mini Movers

11:00am - 12:00pm
South Rockwood Branch
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Music, Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

Disclaimer(s)

Weather Closing Statement

If area schools are closed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs will be canceled that day.  

If schools are delayed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs scheduled after the delay period will take place at their regular times.

If in doubt, always feel free to touch base with your local branch to see what events are taking place.

Inspirational Book Club

11:00am - 12:30pm
Blue Bush Branch
Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 11:00am.

Monroe Senior Center

11:30am - 12:15pm
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Senior Delivery Service
Event Details:

We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Deliveries take place once a month.

To place a request call Library in Motion 734-241-5770 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us

St. Mary's Middle School Box Pick Up

12:15pm - 2:15pm
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile

The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.

Homeschool Hangout

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Erie Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Calling all homeschool families - Come to the Erie Library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month to hang out with other families.  We will have board games, puzzles, snacks, and of course books to read!

Disclaimer(s)

Weather Closing Statement

If area schools are closed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs will be canceled that day.  

If schools are delayed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs scheduled after the delay period will take place at their regular times.

If in doubt, always feel free to touch base with your local branch to see what events are taking place.

Homeschool Book Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bedford Branch
Event Full
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club, Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Students will select a book of their choice each month related to the monthly topic. They will also engage in a creative learning activity and have the opportunity to share their book at each meeting. Activities will be geared toward ages 6-12.

Creekside Village Apartments

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Senior Delivery Service
Event Details:

Meet us in Community Club House at 2:00PM

We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Deliveries take place once a month.