Little Angels Daycare

9:00am - 9:45am
Children
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Bookmobile

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

Parent & Child Play Group

9:15am - 10:15am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Dundee Branch
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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.

Baby Sign

9:30am - 10:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Family
Maybee Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Family
Program Type: Educational, General, Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Baby Sign is an 8-week introduction to the world of using sign language with babies!  Caregivers and their babies are invited to come to the library for a 20-30 minute fun learning session where each week Ms.

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.

Wellspring-Monroe

10:00am - 10:30am
Seniors
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Offsite Event
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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. 

Dundee Preschool

10:00am - 10:45am
Children
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Bookmobile

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

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschool, Children, Family
Bedford Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 21

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)

Food Allergens

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.

Storytime for Under Fives Spring Session

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Ida Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
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
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Maybee Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
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.

Mable Kehres Apartments

10:30am - 11:15am
Seniors
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Offsite Event
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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.

Bedford A.M. Book Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Bedford Branch
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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.

March- Did You Hear About Kitty Karr by Crystal Smith Paul

April- Lies My Teacher Told Me by James Lowen

May- The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill

June-American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins

Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool
Newport Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Newport Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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.

Playgroup

10:30am - 12:00pm
Children
Dorsch Memorial Branch
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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.

Literacy on the Lawn

11:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

​Literacy on the Lawn will be held on the library lawn for those 3-5 years old but will start inside the library in the children's area.
 

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.

Please Dress for Weather

Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.

Lizzie's Daycare

11:15am - 11:45am
Children
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Bookmobile

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

Monroe Senior Center

11:30am - 12:15pm
Seniors
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Offsite Event
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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

Ida Preschool

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Children
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Bookmobile

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

Adult Color & Chat

12:30pm - 4:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
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Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you love to color? Join us for some coloring fun! Bring your pencils, paint, markers or diamond painting and a fun attitude.

Preschool Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Preschool, Children, Family
Bedford Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.

Preschool book club is for preschoolers going to kindergarten in the fall of 2024.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergens

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.

Creekside Village Apartments

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Seniors
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Offsite Event
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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.

Meet Up & Eat Up (Snack)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
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Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program
Event Details:

Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

The Sodexo Meal Program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergens

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.

Homework Helpers

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
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Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Homework Helpers & Study Groups
Event Details:

Students from Summerfield High School's National Honor Society will be available at the library to help students of all ages with homework.  No sign-up is needed, just come to the branch for some help!  Homework helpers is every Tuesday

A Common Thread

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
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Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Piano Sitting Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

A.T.L.A.S. (At The Library After School)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
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Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Each week looks a little different- there will be activities such as crafting, painting, and gaming to name a few! This is a place to study, have a snack, visit with friends, and unwind after the school day.

Ellis Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Do you love Legos? Join our Lego Club every Thursday after school from 4:00-5:00 PM.

Each week, we will challenge you with a new theme and then display your creation in the library for one week.   

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.

Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
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Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program
Event Details:

The Sodexo Meal Program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergens

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.

Pause & Paint

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us on the First Thursday of the month to paint a project or a picture. This is a self-guided program. Please have an idea of a project you would like to paint.

Historical Fiction Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Newport Branch
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Library Branch: Newport Branch
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

All readers are welcome to join us as we read and discuss Historical Fiction books. Copies of the books can be picked up at the library. Discussions will be on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm.

Paws and Pages with Therapy Dogs

6:45pm - 7:45pm
All Ages, Children, Family
Bedford Branch
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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Build literacy skills and meet a new furry friend! 

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.