New Bedford Academy

9:00am–11:15am
Children, Tweens, Teens
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.

Wiggle Worms: Toddler Storytime

9:30am–10:15am
Babies & Toddlers
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Event Full
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
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.

Get your wiggles out at this lively storytime program, perfect for your active toddler.   

They'll be dancing, movement, stories, and other age-appropriate activities.  

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.

Making Music with the Music Lady!

9:30am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Dundee Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Music, Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of music, songs, and books with Beverly Meyer: The Music Lady! The first half-hour will be filled with a program featuring Beverly Meyer: The Music Lady.

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.

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.

Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required

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.

Wiggle Worms: Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:15am
Babies & Toddlers
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Event Full
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
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.

Get your wiggles out at this lively storytime program, perfect for your active toddler.   

They'll be dancing, movement, stories, and other age-appropriate activities.  

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.

Chair Yoga

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Ida Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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.

Lil' Bookworm Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Preschool
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
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 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.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
South Rockwood Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
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.

Ash Senior Center

11:00am–11:45pm
Seniors
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Offsite Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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

Mason Preschool

12:00pm–12:30pm
Children
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.

The Orchards MHC

1:00pm–1:00pm
Seniors
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Offsite Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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. 

Cancelled

Stretching and Strength

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Event Full
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Meet Up & Eat Up (Snack)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

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.

Yoga with Dianne

3:00pm–4:30pm
All Ages, Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

“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.

Machine Sock Knitting

3:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Ida Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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.

After School Adventures

3:30pm–4:15pm
Children, Tweens
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General
Event Details:

After School Adventures happens each Monday at the library!  Stop by after school for a variety of fun activities: building challenges, mindfulness practice, puzzles and art projects.  Each week will be something different! 

A.T.L.A.S. (At The Library After School)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

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.

Science in a Snap

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Event Full
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for some hands-on science! Each week, we’ll explore a new STEM topic inspired by books. This program is packed with curiosity, learning, and excitement from simple experiments to creative building challenges.

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.

Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper)

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy dinners 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.

Library Advisory Board Meeting

5:45pm–6:15pm
Adults
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meetings
Event Details:

Quarterly meeting of the Summerfield-Petersburg Library Advisory Board. This meeting will take place at the City of Petersburg building at 24 E Center St.

A Fireside Chat with Therapy Dogs International Chapter 307

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Carleton Branch
Event Full
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Carleton Library in welcoming Therapy Dogs International Chapter 307.  On the first and third Monday of the month our four legged friends will be here for Tail Waggin Tutors, a chat, or a quick pet and visit.

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.

Accompanying Adults

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

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.

Book Page Witch

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Maybee Branch
Event Full
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us while we make a fun and cut book page witch just in time for Halloween. Registration is required and all materials will be provided. 

Robotics practice

6:30pm–7:45pm
All Ages
Bedford Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

Robotics practice

Rank MI Vote - Monroe County Petition Team (Weekly Meeting @ Bedford Library)

7:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Bedford Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

This is a weekly public meeting hosted by local volunteers to coordinate voter education and community outreach efforts. We’ll review upcoming events, share updates, and prepare materials related to nonpartisan civic engagement activities.