The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.
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.
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)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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!
Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.
The Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a woman’s act of violence against her husband―and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive. Alicia Berenson’s life is seemingly perfect.
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.
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
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.
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
This book club is designed for preschoolers who will entering kindergarten in the Fall of 2025.
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.
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
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, Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.
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
Tweens and teens are invited to the library to participate in a Silent Library challenge! Can you keep quiet in the library? What about while completing various food and action challenges from around the world?
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 us after school to relax and have fun playing board games.
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 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.
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.
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
Join our free club! 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!
November Budget Workshop meeting of the Monroe County Library System's Board of Trustees to be held at the Mary K. Daume Library Service Center: 840 S. Roessler St. Monroe, Michigan.
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.
Petersburg Novels at Night Book Club
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
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.