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Community Jigsaw Puzzle-Frenchtown-Dixie

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Library at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors

Stop by during library hours and work on our community puzzle. When a puzzle gets finished, a new one will be started. Stay for a short amount of time, or stay for a little longer. 

We look forward to seeing you!

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Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Stop by during library hours and work on our community puzzle. When a puzzle gets finished, a new one will be started. Stay for a short amount of time, or stay for a little longer. 

We look forward to seeing you!

Crochet Pattern of the Month

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take and Make
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come pick up our crochet patterns of the month to make an easy crochet project. Make at home or bring your project and questions to UFO (UnFinished Objects) night on the second Thursday of the month.

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Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take and Make
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Come pick up our crochet patterns of the month to make an easy crochet project. Make at home or bring your project and questions to UFO (UnFinished Objects) night on the second Thursday of the month.

Puzzle Fun Pack

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Take and Make
Age Group:
Adults

Just stop by the Frenchtown-Dixie Library and pick up our new Puzzle Fun Pack. Completed pages can be returned by the end of the month.

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Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take and Make
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Just stop by the Frenchtown-Dixie Library and pick up our new Puzzle Fun Pack. Completed pages can be returned by the end of the month.

The MCLS Bookmobile

Bedford Child Development Center

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Bookmobile:

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

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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Bookmobile

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

Meadow Montessori Art Show

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Riverside Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Riverside Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
A family hands placed together, with the child's hand on top

Baby Group

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Library at Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Baby Group is for children under 2 and an accompanying caregiver.  We'll have a short Storytime section with some music and books, we'll do some interactive or sensory activities, then have some open playtime for social interaction.

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Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Baby Group is for children under 2 and an accompanying caregiver.  We'll have a short Storytime section with some music and books, we'll do some interactive or sensory activities, then have some open playtime for social interaction.

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.

Parent Child Play Group Dundee

Parent & Child Play Group

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:15am
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Join us for an hour of interaction through play, creating art, singing and reading. This program is for children 0- 5 years of age and their caregiver. 

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of interaction through play, creating art, singing and reading. This program is for children 0- 5 years of age and their caregiver. 

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.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool
Storytimes:

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 r...

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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Summer Reading

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.

Storytime for Under Fives Spring Session

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Storytimes:

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 r...

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
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.

Child coloring

Toddler & Preschool Storytime

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library at Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Storytimes:

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 r...

Registration Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Room: Library
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.

The MCLS Bookmobile

Ida Head Start

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children
Bookmobile:

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

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Offsite Event
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 A.M. Book Club

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Book Clubs:

Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.

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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.

Child coloring

Mini Movers

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library at South Rockwood Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Storytimes:

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 r...

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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.

Playgroup

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Storytimes:

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 r...

This Play Group is for Children from Birth to School Age with parents or caregivers accompanying. We will be spending time for everyone to interact through playing, sharing, climbing, caring and story reading!

Come join the fun!!

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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.

This Play Group is for Children from Birth to School Age with parents or caregivers accompanying. We will be spending time for everyone to interact through playing, sharing, climbing, caring and story reading!

Come join the fun!!

Literacy on the Lawn

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Preschool

Literacy on the Lawn will be held on the library lawn for those 3-5 years old but will start inside the library in the children's area.
 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Literacy on the Lawn will be held on the library lawn for those 3-5 years old but will start inside the library in the children's area.
 

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.

Please Dress for Weather

Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.

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.

Child coloring

Mini Movers

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Library at South Rockwood Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

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Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

Homeschool wax museum flyer

Homeschool Wax Museum Informational Q&A Session

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Tweens, Family

Join Jess for an informational Q&A session where we will discuss the details of the upcoming homeschool wax museum. 

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Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Tweens, Family
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Join Jess for an informational Q&A session where we will discuss the details of the upcoming homeschool wax museum. 

Adult Color & Chat

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General
Age Group:
Tweens, Adults, Seniors

Do you love to color? Join us for some coloring fun! Bring your pencils, paint, markers or diamond painting and a fun attitude.

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Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Event Details:

Do you love to color? Join us for some coloring fun! Bring your pencils, paint, markers or diamond painting and a fun attitude.

Preschool Book Club

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Preschool

Pre-School book club is designed for children going to Kindergarten in the Fall of 2025. Being part of a book club allows children to be introduced to new vocabulary in an engaging and exciting way.

Cancelled
Registration Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pre-School book club is designed for children going to Kindergarten in the Fall of 2025. Being part of a book club allows children to be introduced to new vocabulary in an engaging and exciting way.

Meet Up & Eat Up (Snack)

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Program Type:
Meal Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

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

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Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program
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.

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

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

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.

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Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, 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.

A Common Thread

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Piano Sitting Area at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Bring your projects such as knitting, cross-stitch, or crochet work and be a part of our group! Join us on the first and third Thursday of every month to share your projects and a "common thread" with others!

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Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Piano Sitting Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your projects such as knitting, cross-stitch, or crochet work and be a part of our group! Join us on the first and third Thursday of every month to share your projects and a "common thread" with others!

Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper)

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Program Type:
Meal Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

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

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Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program
Event Details:

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy meals 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.

Pause & Paint

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us on the First Thursday of the month to paint a project or a picture. This is a self-guided program. Please have an idea of a project you would like to paint.

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Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us on the First Thursday of the month to paint a project or a picture. This is a self-guided program. Please have an idea of a project you would like to paint.