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.
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 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.
The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.
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.
SUMMER FAMILY MOVIES - HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
This film rolls fire-breathing action, epic adventure and big laughs into a captivating, fun and original story.
Library staff will deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines. Deliveries take place every four weeks.
Choose Your Own Adventure Scavenger Hunt!
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.
Search for clues as you embark on a scavenger hunt-style mission. Each new clue will give you a choice, but choose wisely! Some choices will lead to fabulous outcomes, others may lead to danger!
Storytime for preschool & toddlers
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
Dive into a barnyard adventure at preschool storytime!
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
Toddlers and preschoolers are invited for a weekly journey through stories, music, and other fun age-appropriate activities.
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.
A Bubble Adventure - Make your own bubbles and create bubble art!
Summer Reading: Olympic Adventures
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.
The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.
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.
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.
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.
Summer Lunch Program
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 - Giraffe Adventures
Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Get ready for a wild adventure at the library! Join us for some giraffe-tastic storytelling. After our reading adventure, it's time to bring our favorite long-necked friends to life!
The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.
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
Alzheimer's Association Caregivers Support Group
We, as caregivers, are often physically, mentally, and emotionally overwhelmed. It can be an isolated and very lonely journey.
Get ready for a whirlwind of wackiness every Wednesday with our exciting program, "Wacky Wednesday"! Each week brings something new and different, guaranteed to surprise and delight patrons of all ages.
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.
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
The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.
Meet Up & Eat Up (Snack)
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.
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.
Looking for something new to do?
Join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 4pm – 6pm at the Vivian Branch Library.
We will explore your hidden talents with paint!
All supplies will be provided.
Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper)
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.
Join a book club for rebellious readers! We will discuss a different banned or challenged book each month. Readers ages 16 and up are welcome!
Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month, 5:30-6:30pm
Join us as we dive into the history of the first commercial radio stations and the programs of that era. As the public interest increased and radio set sales sky rocketed, radio soon became an “All American past time”.