If you are a Senior and unable to come to the library because of special circumstances we will deliver library materials to you. We deliver and pick up your returns once a month.
Meet us in the lobby at 9:00 AM
We will have carts of books and movies to check out.
Delivery and pick up is once a month.
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.
The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.
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.
Meet us in the lobby at 10:00AM
We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Delivery and pick up is once a month.
Story, costumes, sound effects, ACTION! Join us for a fun intro to acting and dramatic play. We’ll read a story, pick out parts, grab a costume from the dress-up chest and read the story again. But this time, we’ll act it out!
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.
Library Storytime are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. Please join us for books, crafts, fun, and more!
Sensory Storytime
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.
Come enjoy stories, songs, and playtime with us! Sensory Storytime is crafted for babies and children ages 0-5, but children of any age are welcome to join in 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.
Come enjoy some delightful stories, upbeat music and dances to keep your preschooler grooving. We’ll wrap up with a craft or playtime to extend learning through play.
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.
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
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
This book club is designed for preschoolers who will entering kindergarten in the Fall of 2025.
Do you love putting puzzles together?
Come join us at Vivian Branch Library between 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm on the first Wednesday of every month.
Join fellow patrons as we attempt to finish a puzzle in a day!
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.
Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Wednesdays are all about sharpening minds and having fun! From 3:30 - 4:00, we’ll help with homework, dinner is served at 4:00 followed by a session of card and board games that challenge and entertain!
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.
A.T.L.A.S. (At The Library After School)
Every 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.
We're back with some new books and new adventures! A club for young adventurers where you decide what path the story takes! Each adventurer will receive a passport and after each meeting will earn a new stamp.
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.
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.
Join us the first Wednesday of the month for a teen night that switches up the fun! From crafting to games and card making, these evenings are perfect for creativity and socializing with friends.
Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.
Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month, 6:00pm-7:00pm
June 5th: Never Look Back by Mary Burton
July 3rd: The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
The purpose of the Bedford Flower & Garden Club is to educate, share, and promote the joys of gardening.
Meetings are typically held on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM.
Life is a Mystery Book Club 2024
*February 7 Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley