Bedford Home Delivery

All Day
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:

If you are a Senior and unable to come to the library because of special circumstances we will deliver library materials to your home. We deliver and pick up your returns once a month. 

Carleton Branch Adult Summer Reading

All Day
Adults
Carleton Branch
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Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: 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. 

Challenge yourself this summer and shake up your usual reading genre! 

Anyone, 18 and up, will be able to choose from over 20 reading challenges. 

Blue Bush Trail Blazzers

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
Blue Bush Branch
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Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us as we walk the trail behind the Blue Bush Branch Library.  Call the branch to be added to the text message sent out the night before. The time we meet changes based on the weather forecast.  

Homeschool Book Club

9:30am - 10:30am
Children
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

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

Help the summer slide! Join us for the first ever Homeschool summer book club . We will read a title and discuss the book. There will be many activities to complete. Hope to see you

Summer Reading - Passport to Adventure

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Tweens
Dundee Branch
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Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: 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. 

Join us for the kick-off to Summer Reading! 

We will be passing out information on Summer Reading Logs and have activities centered our of Summer Reading Theme "Adventure in 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.

Build and Create with Legos and Blocks

10:00am - 2:00pm
Children, Family
Bedford Branch
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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Come and enjoy an open build event with Lego's and other building blocks. Children of all ages are welcome! We'll provide the blocks, you provide the imagination!

 

No registration necessary.

Ivor J Lindsay Senior Housing

10:30am - 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 staff will deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines.  ​Deliveries take place every four weeks. 

Tai Chi for Health

10:30am - 11:30am
All Ages, Seniors
Bedford Branch
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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This is a soft movement class designed for those who have wanted to try Tai Chi and those who understand the principle.  Each class will be divided into three parts including warm up, senior form, and yang form. This is a very beneficial

Bedford Senior Center

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:

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

Homeschool Hangout

11:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Bookmobile

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

Summer Reading - "Unlazy" River Summer Kickoff

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
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. 

Kick off the summer reading program by conquering our "unlazy river" and trying your hand at other outdoor adventures.  

Summer Reading Program

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Robert A. Vivian Branch
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Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: 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. 

Join us for a FUN program celebrating literacy and summertime.

Summer Reading: Treasure Adventure

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Maybee Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
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. 

This event is part of the 6-week Summer Reading events at the Maybee Branch Library.  Activities are intended for elementary school aged children, but younger siblings are welcome with adult assistance.

Summer Homeschool Hangout

11:00am - 1:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Off Site
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Calling Bedford homeschool families! Come and join your library at the park this summer to meet new friends, hang out, play games, visit the Bookmobile, and more! Bring your lunch and get ready to have a FUNtastic summer!

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.

Summer Lunch Program

12:15pm - 1:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

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

This program is open to those 18 years of age and under at no cost. 

To ensure that we have enough meals, please register.  

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.

Lunch & Building

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:

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


Moongate South Apartments

1:00pm - 1:45pm
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:

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

Monroe County Youth Center

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
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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.

Summer Reading Adventures

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens
Carleton Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 9

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. 

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 Summer Reading - Candy Sushi

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teens
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 19

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. 

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.

Adult Afternoon Craft

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Each month, we will provide supplies and instructions for you to make a craft here in the library.  Registration is required.

Musical Film series

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

Join us for free screenings of these favorite musicals from decades past! We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM in the Community room.

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.

Moongate North 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:

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

Build and Create

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preschool, Children
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
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Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Build and create is an open hour at the library to come and be creative!  Preschool and elementary aged children are welcome to come and use a variety of items to build with, craft with, and be creative!

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.

Dorsch Afternoon Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Dorsch Memorial Branch
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Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

New members are always welcome as we discuss the following books:

March- Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

April- Surf When You Can by Brett Cozier

Meet Up & Eat Up (Snack)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

Tween/Teen Takeover

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
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Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Tweens and teens are invited to the library this summer for a special time just for them!  We'll have crafty projects, games, and a variety of activities to help you enjoy some time with friends.

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

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschool, Children, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
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Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

Please Dress for Weather

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

Chess Club

4:00pm - 7:45pm
All Ages
Bedford Branch
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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

The Bedford Chess club returns on Tuesdays through the school year. Chess sets are provided. Everyone of all ages are welcome to join.

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 a free healthy dinner 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.

Summer Baby Group

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Babies & Toddlers
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
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Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Summer Baby Group is a Storytime for babies (under 2 years old) and their caregivers.  We'll have music, books, movement and sensory activities, as well as time to play and socialize with others.

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.

Crafting and Chatting

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Maybee Branch
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Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your unfinished craft projects in to work on among friends.  Share your knowledge and learn something new. Coloring pages will be available for those who are in between projects. 
 

Frenchtown-Dixie Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
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Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Piano Sitting Area
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.

Join our cozy Tuesday night book club. We read all genres and meet the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. Our 2024 dates and selections are: 

Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
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Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club