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This event is in the "All Ages" group
FUN!!!!! Newport Activity Puzzle Pack
All Day
8/1–8/31
Newport Branch
Library Branch:
Newport Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
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.
Come and pick up an Activity packet. Enjoy completing the Activity/Puzzle pages. Put your name and phone number on each page because each completed page is an entry into a drawing for a gift basket!!!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
12
2026
Wed
Book Trekkers: A Walking Book Club
9:30am–11:30am
Bedford Branch
Library Branch:
Bedford Branch
Room:
Room C
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Nature-loving readers with a passion for the outdoors, unite! This year-round, all-weather, nature-themed book club is for the adventurous reader who enjoys walking outdoors.
Disclaimer(s)
Please Dress for Weather
Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Aug
12
2026
Wed
Unearth A Story with the Arts Summer Camp
10:00am–12:30pm
Bedford Branch
Library Branch:
Bedford Branch
Room:
Children's Round Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Performance,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community.
Come join us for Creative Writing, Arts, and Crafts inspired by famous illustrators - PLUS Theatre, Movement, and Dance! Daily participation required! For all creative kids ages 7-12.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
Ellis Library & Reference Center
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
12
2026
Wed
I Love a Mystery Book Club
10:00am–11:30am
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch:
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room:
Programming Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
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This event is in the "Seniors" group
Seniors
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Aug
12
2026
Wed
-Alice Lorraine Care Center
10:00am–11:00am
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Library Branch:
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Age Group:
Seniors
Program Type:
Senior Delivery Service
Event Details:
Library in Motion delivers enriching materials to senior centers and housing complexes.
Library staff will deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines. Deliveries take place once a month.
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This event is in the "Seniors" group
Seniors
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Aug
12
2026
Wed
Fountain View of Monroe
10:00am–11:00am
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Library Branch:
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Age Group:
Seniors
Program Type:
Senior Delivery Service
Event Details:
Library in Motion delivers enriching materials to senior centers and housing complexes.
Library staff will deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines. Deliveries take place once a month.
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This event is in the "Seniors" group
Seniors
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Aug
12
2026
Wed
Frenchtown Adult Day Services
10:00am–11:00am
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Library Branch:
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Age Group:
Seniors
Program Type:
Senior Delivery Service
Event Details:
Library in Motion delivers enriching materials to senior centers and housing complexes.
Library staff will deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines. Deliveries take place once a month.
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This event is in the "Seniors" group
Seniors
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Aug
12
2026
Wed
Monroe Springs
10:00am–11:00am
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Library Branch:
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Age Group:
Seniors
Program Type:
Senior Delivery Service
Event Details:
Library in Motion delivers enriching materials to senior centers and housing complexes.
We deliver and pick up your returns once a month. For more information or to set up a delivery please contact Library in Motion at 734-241-5770
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Children
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Aug
12
2026
Wed
Storytime for preschool & toddlers
10:30am–11:30am
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch:
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room:
Community Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Preschool,
Children
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
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)
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.
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This event is in the "Seniors" group
Seniors
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Aug
12
2026
Wed
Frenchtown Place Apartments
11:00am–11:45am
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Library Branch:
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Age Group:
Seniors
Program Type:
Senior Delivery Service
Event Details:
Library in Motion delivers enriching materials to senior centers and housing complexes.
Meet us in the community room at 11:00AM We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Delivery and pick up is once a month. To place a request call Library in Motion 734-241-5770 x213 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Bedford Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Aug
12
2026
Wed
P.M. Book Club
1:00pm–2:00pm
Bedford Branch
Library Branch:
Bedford Branch
Room:
Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.
2026 titles announced soon!
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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Aug
12
2026
Wed
Middle School Book Club
1:00pm–2:00pm
Blue Bush Branch
Library Branch:
Blue Bush Branch
Age Group:
Tweens
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Middle School Book Club January 14, 2026 The Umbrella Mouse February 11, 2026 Number the Stars March 13, 2026 Adventures with Waffles
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This event is in the "Seniors" group
Seniors
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Aug
12
2026
Wed
Marian Place
2:00pm–2:45pm
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Library Branch:
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Age Group:
Seniors
Program Type:
Senior Delivery Service
Event Details:
Library in Motion delivers enriching materials to senior centers and housing complexes.
Meet us in the Social Hall at 2:00PM We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Delivery and pick up is once a month. To place a request call Library in Motion 734-241-5770 x213 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
South Rockwood Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
12
2026
Wed
Historical Fiction Book Club
2:30pm–3:30pm
South Rockwood Branch
Library Branch:
South Rockwood Branch
Room:
Library
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Aug
12
2026
Wed
Petersburg Book Club
4:00pm–5:00pm
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Library Branch:
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room:
History Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.
All meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 4pm 2025 selections: January The Art Thief by Michael Finkel February Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
All Ages,
Adults
Off Site
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
12
2026
Wed
MCLS Board of Trustees Meeting
Age Group:
All Ages,
Adults
Program Type:
Meetings
Event Details:
August meeting of the Monroe County Library System's Board of Trustees, held at the Mary K. Daume Library Service Center: 840 S. Roessler St. Monroe, Michigan.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adults,
Seniors
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Aug
12
2026
Wed
Petersburg Novels at Night Book Club
6:00pm–7:00pm
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Library Branch:
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room:
Fireplace
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.
All meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 6pm (except November, it will be the third Wednesday) 2025 selections: January The Art Thief by Michael Finkel
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