Storytime for preschool & toddlers

9:00am - 10:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
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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.

Baby Bop

9:30am - 10:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
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.

Join us for "Baby Bop" a new playgroup and storytime for our youngest patrons, at the Ellis Library & Reference Center. 

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.

Book Trekkers: A Walking Book Club

9:30am - 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:

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.

Alice Lorraine Care Center

10:00am - 11:00am
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 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

Elderly Solutions

10:00am - 11:00am
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 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

Fountain View of Monroe

10:00am - 11:00am
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 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

Frenchtown Adult Day Services

10:00am - 11:00am
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 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

Monroe Springs

10:00am - 11:00am
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 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

Moving & Grooving

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Dorsch Memorial Branch
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Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
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.

Join us at the Dorsch branch to shake out our sillies, share a book and do some sensory play. It's fun for everyone!

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.

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: 25

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.

Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschool
Carleton Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 17

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.

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.

I Love A Mystery Book Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Ellis Library & Reference Center
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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming 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.

Allison Parker is on the run with her teenage daughter, Hannah, and Colter Shaw has been hired by her eccentric boss, entrepreneur Marty Harmon, to find and protect her.

Lil' Bookworm Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool
Erie Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

This storytime is geared towards kids who are getting ready for kindergarten.  We will sing and dance to songs, listen to a story or two, work on the alphabet & literacy skills through play and fun activities.

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.

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
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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.

Smith Road Elementary

10:30am - 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.

Frenchtown Place Apartments

11:00am - 11:45am
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 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 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us

Preschool STEAM Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Educational, 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.

Join us weekly for an exciting new adventure.  We will encourage early literacy, help spark curiosity, and help develop new skills for our youngest learners.  

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.

Alzheimer's Association Caregivers Support Group

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
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Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: General
Event Details:

We, as caregivers, are often physically, mentally, and emotionally overwhelmed.  It can be an isolated and very lonely journey.

P.M. Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.

January 10th, 2024: The Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

February 14th, 2024: How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior

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: 12
Event Details:

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

Middle School or Zoom Book Club

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Tweens
Blue Bush Branch
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Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
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.

Half-Day Craft-Day

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Preschool, Children, Family
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come to the library during your afternoon off school to create some fun seasonal crafts. It is April - so SPRING IS HERE!!! Please note, children under 7 may need assistance in completing the crafts.

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.

Marian Place

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:

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 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us

Newport Branch Library Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Newport Branch
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Library Branch: Newport Branch
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Newport Branch Library Book Club will meet the second Wednesday of the month at 2:00 pm. All meetings are open to all readers. This month's book is, Firekeepers Daughter by Angeline Boulley.

Historical Fiction Book Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
South Rockwood Branch
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Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

If you love historical fiction or want to try something new,  join us every second Wednesday of the month here are at the branch.
 

Historical Fiction Book Club Titles for 2024

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.

Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Ida Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join the club. Get your Passport. Choose your adventure. Get your Passport stamped. Special adventuring activity and snacks included. Fill your Passport with stamps to get a free CYOA book!

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.

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.

Petersburg Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
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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

2024 selections:

January - A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

February - Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld

Dinner & Homework Help

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Educational, Meal Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

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

Come enjoy dinner and then Miss Jill will help anyone who needs it with their homework.

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.

Monroe Michigan Crochet Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
Ellis Library & Reference Center
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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Sit back relax and chit chat with friends while we crochet or knit our current projects! Learn some new techniques or share! There will be supplies available if you are new to crochet and someone can help you learn!

Little Chick's Everywhere

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Children
Robert A. Vivian Branch
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Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered how soft a baby chick was? Cindy Girard will be here on April 10th between 4:30 and 6 pm to let us enjoy a few baby chickens. No registration required.

Board of Trustees Meeting

5:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages, Adults
Bedford Branch
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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Meetings
Event Details:

April meeting of the Monroe County Library System's Board of Trustees.

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.

Teen Craft Night

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

If you are a teen who enjoys crafts, join us the second Wednesday of each month for a crafting night.  Come hang out with friends, enjoy some snacks, and test your creativity with different craft materials each month.

Petersburg Novels at Night Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
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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

2024 selections:

January - A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

February - Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld

Zoom Middle School Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tweens
Online
Virtual Event
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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.

Tai Chi

10:00pm - 11:00pm
Adults
Erie Branch
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Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness