YMCA Preschool Summer Camp

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.

Book Trekkers: A Walking Book Club

9:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Off Site
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

NOTE: July Book Trekkers will meet at Ansted Park in Temperance. 

Disclaimer(s)

Please Dress for Weather

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

Outside Storytime Adventure

10:00am - 10:45am
Children
Dorsch Memorial Branch
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Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come to the Dorsch Branch for some outside adventures. We will have some adventures with water, art and other activities. This programs allotted time will be for 45 minutes. Please bring a towel and sunscreen.

'Y' on the Fly

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: General
Event Details:

'Y' on the Fly brings the YMCA to the Library.

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.

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

Summer Tai Chi

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

Come join us this summer for Tai Chi. We are not using a live instructor but are exercising with friends using a flash drive of our Fall thru Spring Tai Chi class. No registration required.

Townsite Tot Lot

10:00am - 11:00am
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.

Bedford Herb Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Bedford Branch
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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

Do you like cooking with herbs, and gardening? We would love for you to join our herb group that meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Anyone is welcome! 

SUMMER FAMILY MOVIES - TROLLS BAND TOGETHER

10:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages, Family
Bedford Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 125
Event Details:

Get ready for an action-packed, all-star, rainbow-colored family reunion like no other as Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake return for the new chapter in DreamWorks Animation’s blockbuster musical franchise: Trolls Band Together.

Lighthouse School Visit

10:00am - 4:00pm
Children
Bedford Branch
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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Organizations using the Library

Science Heroes: "Adventure of the Lost Treasure"

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Ida Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Science Heroes on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle!

Along the way, the audience helps the performer conduct exciting science experiments that bring this story to life!

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.

Down on the Farm: Barnyard Adventure Storytime

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

Dive into a barnyard adventure at preschool storytime!

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

Summer Reading

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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. 

Dragon Adventure

Summer Reading: Adventure to the Past

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Event Full
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Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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 Summerfield-Petersburg Branch Library.  Activities are intended for elementary school aged children, but younger siblings are welcome with adult assistance.

Perler Bead Fun

11:15am - 12:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens
Dundee Branch
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Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Perler Beads will be set out for the children to create their own designs.

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.

Free meals pickup day

11:30am - 12:00pm
All Ages
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
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Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
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.

Stop by the Frenchtown Dixie branch to pick up a box of food for your children.

This program provides food for two meals per day for a week for all children under 18.

Greenwood Park Tot Lot

11:30am - 12:00pm
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.

Tiny Yoga

11:30am - 12:00pm
Children
South Rockwood Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join Miss. Kelli for six weeks of Tiny Yoga! There will be games and activities with playfulness in mind. We will combine yoga and play with fun functional movement, mindful movement, as well as "within" mind body work.

Summer Reading Teens

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Teens
Dorsch Memorial Branch
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Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading

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. 

Cairns Park Tot Lot

12:15pm - 12:45pm
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.

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.

Summer Reading - A Colorful Elmer Adventure

12:30pm - 2:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

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

Let your imagination run wild with Elmer the Patchwork Elephant! Join us at the library for a colorful adventure inspired by David McKee's beloved Elmer books.

Y on the Fly

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
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Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

This is a partnership with the YMCA. YMCA comes out, and brings activities for kids to enjoy. Kids can participate in games such as soccer, dodge ball, baseball, kickball, tag, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

Please Dress for Weather

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

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.

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

Dundee Inspirational Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Dundee Branch
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Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Dundee Inspirational Book Club meets the third Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. on the lower level of the library. 

Everyone is welcome, and books are available at the 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.

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:

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.

A Little Fun Craft For Tweens

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Robert A. Vivian Branch
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Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Are your Teens looking for something to beat the heat? Stop in at the Vivian Library and cool off while making a unique craft. All supplies will be provided.

Summer Reading

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
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Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading

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. 

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.

Sit! Chat! Finish That!

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

Spend an evening finishing those projects you have stored away for a later day. You can learn new things or just enjoy your project while chatting with others.

Board of Trustees Meeting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages, Adults
Ellis Library & Reference Center
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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Meetings
Event Details:

July meeting of the Monroe County Library System's Board of Trustees, rescheduled from the original July 10 meeting.

Girls Night Out Book Club

6:30pm - 7:45pm
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- American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins

April-Ms. Planskey's Revenge by Spencer Quinn

May- Beyond the Horizon by Ella Carey

June- The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre by Natasha Lester

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.