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. 

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

9:00am - 10:00am
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.

God's Lighthouse Academy

9:15am - 9:45am
Children, Tweens, Teens
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile

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

Cancelled

Color Me Happy

9:30am - 10:30am
Preschool
Dundee Branch
Required
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Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Educational, 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)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Toddler Storytime

9:30am - 10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Carleton Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 19

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.

Oodles of Love Daycare

10:00am - 10:30am
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.

Adult 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

Let's Pretend!

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Ida Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

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! 

Moving & Grooving

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Dorsch Memorial Branch
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Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

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.

Cancelled

Sensory Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Required
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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: General, Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

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.

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! 

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. 

Lil' Bookworm Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool
Erie Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

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

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.

Dayspring Preschool

10:45am - 11:30am
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 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

St. Patrick's School

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile

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

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

Ritter Class Visits

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Children
South Rockwood Branch
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Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

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

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.

Dumbledore's Army

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Bedford Branch
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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Do you love the Harry Potter books? Do you watch the movies every time they are on T.V.? Then Dumbledore's Army is the club for you. This is a Harry Potter fan club that will meet on the third Wednesday of each month.

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.

Brains and Games

3:30pm - 5:30pm
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: General
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

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!

Wacky Wednesday

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children, Tweens
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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.

Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Ida Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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.

Build a Snowglobe

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Newport Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Newport Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Make a keepsake snowglobe.  Customize your own keepsake globe.  You may bring your own trinket or pick from our selection.  Pictures and paper will not work with this craft.

This craft makes an excellent holiday gift.

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.

Card Making Class

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to make your own greeting cards? Join Becky McFarlane as she instructs us on how save money by making your own cards. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited, registration is required.

Adult Craft Night

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
South Rockwood Branch
Event Full
Required
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Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Swing by the South Rockwood Library to make an adorable fall macrame rainbow. This project is for adults 18 years and older. This craft must be done here at the library. All supplies will be provided!

We Read Banned Books

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

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

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

Classic Book Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Blue Bush Branch
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Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us as we read some of the great classics.  We will meet every other month, on the last Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM.

Classic Book List 2024