Monarch Gardens with Michele

10:00am–11:00am
All Ages, Adults
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: North Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Stop by the Monarch Waystation to learn fun facts, why Monarchs matter, growing plants for these butterflies, threats to Monarchs, their migration, and the lifecycle.  

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 Summer Program

10:00am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is designed for 18 mo. and older kids. The Toddler Summer Program will be a combination of some outdoor/ indoor activities. 

Registration is required.

Market Days Art

10:00am–1:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

If you are in the area today, be sure to check out the farmers market, stop in to the library, and have the kids create something for our art show.  Projects must be completed in the library on market day to be displayed for the summer.

Color Our World with Flowers

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
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. 

Join us at the Dorsch Memorial Branch in celebrating summer reading by Coloring Our World with Flowers. We will be creating beautiful flowers using paper plates and watercolors. This program is geared for children 5 years and up.

Tail Waggin' Tutors

11:00am–12:00pm
All Ages
Maybee Branch
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General
Event Details:

The “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” program is brought to you by Therapy Dogs International. This program encourages children to read by providing a non-judgmental listener and furry friend to read to.

Monroe Michigan Crochet Club

11:00am–12:30pm
All Ages
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a relaxing crochet and knitting club! Bring your current project, catch up with friends, and share tips and techniques. If you’re new to crochet, we’ll have supplies on hand and someone ready to help you get started.

Lego Fun

11:00am–1:00pm
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Maybee Branch
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Come in and get creative on Saturdays 11am - 1pm.  Lego building fun for the whole family. 

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies

1:00pm–3:30pm
All Ages
Carleton Branch
Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us for the month of Junemanji - a 4-week celebration of the iconic Jumanji series and it's spinoff, Zathura!

Intro to Cricut

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you been curious about Cricut machines? Maybe you got one for Christmas and are too scared to take it out of the box.  Come learn what the machine can do and practice in Cricut Design Space with your own project to take home!