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Travel with Friends series - Panama Canal

Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we Travel with Friends through the Panama Canal with Keith Julius on his transcontinental cruise from Miami to Los Angeles with seven stops in between. Light refres...

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

Join us as we Travel with Friends through the Panama Canal with Keith Julius on his transcontinental cruise from Miami to Los Angeles with seven stops in between. 

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Library Games Guild

Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Welcome to the Library Games Guild at the Dundee Branch Library, where dice roll, cards shuffle, and strategy rules supreme! Join us on our cozy, mysterious lower level, our secret...

Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Welcome to the Library Games Guild at the Dundee Branch Library, where dice roll, cards shuffle, and strategy rules supreme!

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.

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.

VITA Tax Prep

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 3:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Bedford Branch of the Monroe County Library System presents FREE tax preparation service for low to moderate income households and seniors. There is limited availability and yo...

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

The Bedford Branch of the Monroe County Library System presents FREE tax preparation service for low to moderate income households and seniors. There is limited availability and you MUST call the library for an appointment. 734-847-6747

Chair Yoga

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
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 limi...

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.

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

Stretching and Strength

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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

Cards and Coffee

Cards and Coffee

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
History Room at Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Love to play cards?  Then stop by and enjoy various card games. Coffee and cards will be provided, unless you prefer to bring your own. Bring some friends and have some fun!

Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: History Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Love to play cards?  Then stop by and enjoy various card games. Coffee and cards will be provided, unless you prefer to bring your own. Bring some friends and have some fun!

Yoga with Dianne

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults, Seniors
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. You will&nb...

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round 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.

Adult Afternoon Craft

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Each month, we will provide supplies and instructions for you to make a craft here in the library.  Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Each month, we will provide supplies and instructions for you to make a craft here in the library.  Registration is required.

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Dorsch Afternoon Book Club

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

New members are always welcome as we discuss the following books:January - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusFebruary - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann...

Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

New members are always welcome as we discuss the following books:

January - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

February - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer

Crafting and Chatting

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring your unfinished craft projects in to work on among friends.  Share your knowledge and learn something new. Coloring pages will be available for those who are in between ...

Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your unfinished craft projects in to work on among friends.  Share your knowledge and learn something new. Coloring pages will be available for those who are in between projects. 

Bedford Artists and Crafters

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Bedford Artists & Crafters to discuss all things art! Meetings include a discussion followed by an art demo or an informal talk. New members are welcome!Meetings are h...

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

Join the Bedford Artists & Crafters to discuss all things art! Meetings include a discussion followed by an art demo or an informal talk. New members are welcome!

Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6 - 7:30 pm.

Copy of Bedford Artists and Crafters

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Bedford Artists & Crafters to discuss all things art! Meetings include a discussion followed by an art demo or an informal talk. New members are welcome!Meetings are h...

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

Join the Bedford Artists & Crafters to discuss all things art! Meetings include a discussion followed by an art demo or an informal talk. New members are welcome!

Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6 - 7:30 pm.

Frenchtown-Dixie Book Club

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Piano Sitting Area at Frenchtown – Dixie 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.

Event Details:

Join our cozy Tuesday night book club. We read all genres and meet the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. Our 2025 dates and selections are: JANUARY 21 - The Boyfriend by ...

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Piano Sitting Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

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

Join our cozy Tuesday night book club. We read all genres and meet the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. Our 2025 dates and selections are: 

JANUARY 21 - The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden 

Adult Beginning Watercolor Painting -3

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come join us for Beginning watercolors - I am a self taught artist.  I will be sharing tips and techniques with you. We will learn something new and create our own watercolor ...

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come join us for Beginning watercolors - I am a self taught artist.  I will be sharing tips and techniques with you. We will learn something new and create our own watercolor piece.

The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley

Book Club

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We will discuss The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley

Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

We will discuss The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley

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End-of-Life Options in Michigan

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Through this interactive presentation, Compassion and Choices members will detail the medical landscape in Michigan today, explain advanced directives and why everyone should compl...

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 125
Event Details:

Through this interactive presentation, Compassion and Choices members will detail the medical landscape in Michigan today, explain advanced directives and why everyone should complete theirs, review dementia’s nuances and explain medical-aid-in-dy

Bedford Herb Group

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room C at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you like cooking with herbs, and gardening? We would love for you to join our herb group that meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Anyone is welcome! 

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

Do you like cooking with herbs, and gardening? We would love for you to join our herb group that meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Anyone is welcome! 

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Improv Quilt Class

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Carleton Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Have you ever been interested in creating an improv quilt but didn't know how to begin? Come and learn, using Karen Eckmeier's Rose Twirl method. This quilt measures 42" x 37".Clas...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Have you ever been interested in creating an improv quilt but didn't know how to begin? Come and learn, using Karen Eckmeier's Rose Twirl method. This quilt measures 42" x 37".

Dundee Inspirational Book Club

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The Dundee Inspirational Book Club meets the third Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. on the lower level of the library. Everyone is welcome, and books are available at the li...

Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Dundee Inspirational Book Club meets the third Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. on the lower level of the library. 

Everyone is welcome, and books are available at the library.

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.

Sit, Chat, Finish that!~

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Blue Bush Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Spend an evening finishing those projects you have stored away for a later day. You can learn new things or just enjoy your project while chatting with others.  Someone might ...

Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Spend an evening finishing those projects you have stored away for a later day. You can learn new things or just enjoy your project while chatting with others.

Friends of the Newport Branch Library Meeting

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Study Room at Newport Branch
Program Type:
Meetings
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for Friends of the Newport Branch Library  meeting.  New members are always welcome and encourage to attend.At this meeting we will be discussing upcoming library...

Library Branch: Newport Branch
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meetings
Event Details:

Join us for Friends of the Newport Branch Library  meeting.  New members are always welcome and encourage to attend.

Girls Night Out Book Club

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
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.

Event Details:

2025 Book List Coming Soon!

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

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

2025 Book List Coming Soon!

Image of the improv quilt

Improv Quilt Class

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Carleton Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Have you ever been interested in creating an improv quilt but didn't know how to begin? Come and learn, using Karen Eckmeier's Rose Twirl method. This quilt measures 42" x 37".Clas...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Have you ever been interested in creating an improv quilt but didn't know how to begin? Come and learn, using Karen Eckmeier's Rose Twirl method. This quilt measures 42" x 37".

Third Thursday Special

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Don't like to drive at night? Need something to do?Join us every other month for our ADULTTHIRD THURSDAY SPECIAL!Sit, relax and do a special craft project.All supplies are included...

Required
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Don't like to drive at night? Need something to do?

Join us every other month for our ADULT

THIRD THURSDAY SPECIAL!

Sit, relax and do a special craft project.