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Friday Night Movie!

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Blue Bush Branch
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Family

Join us for an evening of interactive fun.  We will be watching Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie and Zootopia 2 with some unique activities to go with them.

 

 

 

 

Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us for an evening of interactive fun.  We will be watching Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie and Zootopia 2 with some unique activities to go with them.

 

 

 

 

Lego Fun

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

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

Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Gaming, General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors

Carmen Sandiego has been stealing art from around the world and we need your help to find her.  This event will test your knowledge of art, famous thefts, and geography. Teams are encouraged. Teams can be up to four people.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming, General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Carmen Sandiego has been stealing art from around the world and we need your help to find her.  This event will test your knowledge of art, famous thefts, and geography. Teams are encouraged. Teams can be up to four people.

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Irish Kitchen and Folk Tales

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take and Make
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Join us for folk tales and food from the Emerald Isle! Together we'll make Irish soda bread and butter from scratch!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take and Make
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for folk tales and food from the Emerald Isle! Together we'll make Irish soda bread and butter from scratch!

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.

University of Mich. Museum of Art

One Book, One Community Univ. of Mich. Museum of Art Tour

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors

As part of the events for One Book, One Community of Monroe County, please join Ida Branch Librarian, Suzanne Krueger, for a self guided tour of the University of Michigan Museum of Art.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

As part of the events for One Book, One Community of Monroe County, please join Ida Branch Librarian, Suzanne Krueger, for a self guided tour of the University of Michigan Museum of Art.

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Travel with Friends series - National Parks Adventure

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Family, Adults

Join the Friends of the Bedford Library as we travel to various places with our friends. Photographs of locations will be shared along with discussion of travel arrangements and lessons learned.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Bedford Library as we travel to various places with our friends. Photographs of locations will be shared along with discussion of travel arrangements and lessons learned.

Book and Build Storytime

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Family

Book and Build is a fun family Storytime!  Stop by the library for this evening event, where families can enjoy some music, a book, and a fun building-based follow-up activity. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Book and Build is a fun family Storytime!  Stop by the library for this evening event, where families can enjoy some music, a book, and a fun building-based follow-up activity. 

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.

Quizzical

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Family, Adults, Seniors

Teams of up to 5 persons are invited to compete in a free, multi-round trivia competition! Refreshments provided. Registration is open to the first 6 teams.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teams of up to 5 persons are invited to compete in a free, multi-round trivia competition! Refreshments provided. Registration is open to the first 6 teams.

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Wednesday Play Lab

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family

Join us each Wednesday morning as we explore a brand new way to play!

Week 1- Musical Mischief

Week 2- Cooking up Fun

Week 3- Busy Builders

Week 4- Clay Play Day

Week 5- Mad Science

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each Wednesday morning as we explore a brand new way to play!

Week 1- Musical Mischief

Week 2- Cooking up Fun

Week 3- Busy Builders

Week 4- Clay Play Day

Week 5- Mad Science

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.

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.

Manor Family Reading Night

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Family
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Family
Program Type: General

Trading Card Game Night!

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Fireplace Area at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults

Join us every Thursday at 5:00pm at the Bedford Branch Library for TCG Nights! Come play Pokémon, Magic the Gathering, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh, and more! All ages are welcome. No registration required.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Join us every Thursday at 5:00pm at the Bedford Branch Library for TCG Nights! Come play Pokémon, Magic the Gathering, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh, and more! All ages are welcome. No registration required.

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Stranded on Mars Escape Room - Family Edition

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library at Erie Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Family

Your family will work together to solve puzzles, crack codes, and launch back to Earth. Each family will have their own time slot and 50 minutes to escape the Red Planet in this fun puzzle-based adventure.

 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Your family will work together to solve puzzles, crack codes, and launch back to Earth. Each family will have their own time slot and 50 minutes to escape the Red Planet in this fun puzzle-based adventure.

 

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Stranded on Mars Escape Room - Family Edition

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library at Erie Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Family

Your family will work together to solve puzzles, crack codes, and launch back to Earth. Each family will have their own time slot and 50 minutes to escape the Red Planet in this fun puzzle-based adventure.

 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Your family will work together to solve puzzles, crack codes, and launch back to Earth. Each family will have their own time slot and 50 minutes to escape the Red Planet in this fun puzzle-based adventure.

 

Flyer

Stranded on Mars Escape Room - Family Edition

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Library at Erie Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Family

Your family will work together to solve puzzles, crack codes, and launch back to Earth. Each family will have their own time slot and 50 minutes to escape the Red Planet in this fun puzzle-based adventure.

 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Your family will work together to solve puzzles, crack codes, and launch back to Earth. Each family will have their own time slot and 50 minutes to escape the Red Planet in this fun puzzle-based adventure.

 

Flyer

Stranded on Mars Escape Room - Family Edition

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library at Erie Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Family

Your family will work together to solve puzzles, crack codes, and launch back to Earth. Each family will have their own time slot and 50 minutes to escape the Red Planet in this fun puzzle-based adventure.

 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Your family will work together to solve puzzles, crack codes, and launch back to Earth. Each family will have their own time slot and 50 minutes to escape the Red Planet in this fun puzzle-based adventure.

 

Family Movie Night

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Children, Family

Family movie night for the entire family. Feel free to wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuff animal, pillow and blanket. 

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Family movie night for the entire family. Feel free to wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuff animal, pillow and blanket. 

Escape the Museum

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults

Would you make a good art thief? Find out if you can escape the museum without getting caught! This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Would you make a good art thief? Find out if you can escape the museum without getting caught! This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Escape the Museum

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults

Would you make a good art thief? Find out if you can escape the museum without getting caught! This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Would you make a good art thief? Find out if you can escape the museum without getting caught! This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Local Author Event Danielle Camera Dundee

Local Children's Book Author Event - Danielle Camera

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Upstairs Library Space at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Author Events
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors

           Meet Dundee Children's Book Author Danielle Camera

Join us on Saturday, March 21st for a book reading and meet and greet of newly published children's author Danielle Camera.

Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Author Events
Event Details:

           Meet Dundee Children's Book Author Danielle Camera

Join us on Saturday, March 21st for a book reading and meet and greet of newly published children's author Danielle Camera.

Escape the Museum

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults

Would you make a good art thief? Find out if you can escape the museum without getting caught! This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Would you make a good art thief? Find out if you can escape the museum without getting caught! This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Lego Fun

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

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

Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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

Escape the Museum

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults

Would you make a good art thief? Find out if you can escape the museum without getting caught! This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Would you make a good art thief? Find out if you can escape the museum without getting caught! This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Escape the Museum

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults

Would you make a good art thief? Find out if you can escape the museum without getting caught! This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Would you make a good art thief? Find out if you can escape the museum without getting caught! This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Escape the Museum

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults

Would you make a good art thief? Find out if you can escape the museum without getting caught! This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Would you make a good art thief? Find out if you can escape the museum without getting caught! This escape room accommodates up to eight people per session. If your group is not a full eight people, others may register to join you.