Yoga helps children experiment with breath, stillness and self-regulation, while the physical poses assist in building gross and fine motor skills, coordination, balance and strength.

Drop by for Michele's garden "office hours" on Mondays during the summer!

We'll enjoy summer and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities, and a little yoga on the library's lawn.  Please bring a towel or blanket for the ground.  In case of bad weather, we will move inside.

Yoga helps children experiment with breath, stillness and self-regulation, while the physical poses assist in building gross and fine motor skills, coordination, balance and strength.

Get out and stretch your way to feeling better mentally and physically. Chair yoga is a low impact way to fitness and everyone can participate regardless of physical or health limitations! Jessica Bannon will be your instructor.

Join us for a colorful adventure each week as we explore the world through books, songs, and hands-on fun! From rainbows to oceans, we’ll celebrate the many ways color brightens our lives with stories, songs, projects, and playtime.

Come hang out with Master Gardener Michele at the Monarch Waystation after Preschool Storytime for a short activity to learn about the amazing Monarch butterfly!  All preschoolers are welcome.

Summer Moves and Grooves is an interactive gathering with a focus on extra movement opportunities.  We'll always enjoy music and rhythm activities plus something fun such as rhythm sticks, animal movement or bonus dancing!

We'll enjoy summer and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities, and a little yoga on the library's lawn.  Please bring a towel or blanket for the ground.  In case of bad weather, we will move inside.

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 program is open to those 18 years of age and under at no cost. 

To ensure that we have enough meals, please register.  

Join us all summer for a delicious meal for the kids and a fun activity afterwards! Mondays will be arts and crafts.

Meet us in the community room at 1:00 PM

We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Deliveries take place once a month.

Beat the summer heat each Monday afternoon with a fun, family movie.  Feel free to bring a blanket for the floor and a snack to enjoy.  

June 16th - Wicked

June 23rd - Harold and the Purple Crayon

Summer Moves and Grooves is an interactive gathering with a focus on extra movement opportunities.  We'll always enjoy music and rhythm activities plus something fun such as rhythm sticks, animal movement or bonus dancing!

Join us for some light strength building exercises, easy movement and stretching.

Puzzles and pictures is an open time of creativity at the library!  We'll have a variety of jigsaw puzzles for all levels and we'll have other puzzling challenges, such as tangrams.

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. While supplies last.

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

“Yoga with Diane”  A FREE, one hour community Yoga class.  Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this class is designed for all  levels, all ages.

Ida Library Crankers, a machine sock knitting group, meets once a month in the Ida Library Community Room. Everyone is welcome. Bring your sock knitting machine or come and learn about sock knitting with machines.

Attention all teens & tweens….Join us as we sit back with friends and make some beaded jewelry! All supplies are provided no registration required. 

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.

Unwind, create, and find inner peace with Mindful Art, a calming and creative program designed to nurture your mind and spirit.

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Bring the beauty of stained glass to life with simple craft materials. No special skills required - just creativity and a love to color.

We invite you to join us on July 7, July 14, and July 21 at our Upcycling Art Series!

We will be using  items that would otherwise be thrown away to spark your creativity.

Week One: Plastic Garden Toadstool

Parent Seminar: Every Child Ready to Read is an overview helping parents and caregivers learn the skills and information needed to encourage children to grow in their early literacy skills.