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Find the Rock of the Month

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Library at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages

Find the painted rock that is hidden @ the Frenchtown-Dixie Library and bring it to the circulation desk for a prize. There will a picture of the rock in the Children's Area. Happy hunting!

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Find the painted rock that is hidden @ the Frenchtown-Dixie Library and bring it to the circulation desk for a prize. There will a picture of the rock in the Children's Area. Happy hunting!

FUN!!!!! Newport Activity Puzzle Pack

All Day 9/1 - 9/30
Newport Branch
Program Type:
Take and Make
Age Group:
All Ages
Take and Make:

Pick up a packet with the supplies needed to create your very own craft from the comfort of home.

Come and pick up an Activity packet.

Enjoy completing the Activity/Puzzle pages.

Put your name and phone number on each page because each completed page is an entry into a drawing for a gift basket!!!

Library Branch: Newport Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Take and Make
Event Details:

Pick up a packet with the supplies needed to create your very own craft from the comfort of home.

Come and pick up an Activity packet.

Enjoy completing the Activity/Puzzle pages.

Put your name and phone number on each page because each completed page is an entry into a drawing for a gift basket!!!

Friends of the Frenchtown Area Book Sale

All Day 9/23 - 9/30
Library at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Friends Book Sale
Age Group:
All Ages

The Treasure sale ended but the Book Sale continues!

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends Book Sale
Event Details:

The Treasure sale ended but the Book Sale continues!

Patron Spooky Halloween LEGO Challenge Voting

All Day 9/29 - 10/11
Downstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages

Patrons vote on their favorite spooky Halloween creation.

Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Downstairs Library Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Patrons vote on their favorite spooky Halloween creation.

Tai Chi for Health

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Seniors

This is a soft movement class designed for those who have wanted to try Tai Chi and those who understand the principle.  Each class will be divided into three parts including warm up, senior form, and yang form. This is a very beneficial

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This is a soft movement class designed for those who have wanted to try Tai Chi and those who understand the principle.  Each class will be divided into three parts including warm up, senior form, and yang form. This is a very beneficial

Chess Club

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:45pm
Fireplace Area at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages

The Bedford Chess club returns on Tuesdays. Chess sets are provided. Everyone of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

The Bedford Chess club returns on Tuesdays. Chess sets are provided. Everyone of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join.

Find the Rock of the Month

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Library at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages

Find the painted rock that is hidden @ the Frenchtown-Dixie Library and bring it to the circulation desk for a prize. There will a picture of the rock in the Children's Area. Happy hunting!

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Find the painted rock that is hidden @ the Frenchtown-Dixie Library and bring it to the circulation desk for a prize. There will a picture of the rock in the Children's Area. Happy hunting!

This is copy of flyer for the 5K Your Way.

Friends of the Frenchtown Area Libraries 5K Your Way!

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Blue Bush Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Lace up your shoes, pump up your tires or dive into the pool- it's time to support the Friends of the Frenchtown Area Libraries in our 5K (3.1 miles) fundraiser.

Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Lace up your shoes, pump up your tires or dive into the pool- it's time to support the Friends of the Frenchtown Area Libraries in our 5K (3.1 miles) fundraiser.

This is copy of flyer for the 5K Your Way.

Friends of the Frenchtown Area Libraries 5K Your Way!

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Lace up your shoes, pump up your tires or dive into the pool- it's time to support the Friends of the Frenchtown Area Libraries in our 5K (3.1 miles) fundraiser.

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Lace up your shoes, pump up your tires or dive into the pool- it's time to support the Friends of the Frenchtown Area Libraries in our 5K (3.1 miles) fundraiser.

This is copy of flyer for the 5K Your Way.

Friends of the Frenchtown Area Libraries 5K Your Way!

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Lace up your shoes, pump up your tires or dive into the pool- it's time to support the Friends of the Frenchtown Area Libraries in our 5K (3.1 miles) fundraiser.

Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Lace up your shoes, pump up your tires or dive into the pool- it's time to support the Friends of the Frenchtown Area Libraries in our 5K (3.1 miles) fundraiser.

FUN!!!!! Newport Activity Puzzle Pack

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
Newport Branch
Program Type:
Take and Make
Age Group:
All Ages
Take and Make:

Pick up a packet with the supplies needed to create your very own craft from the comfort of home.

Come and pick up an Activity packet.

Enjoy completing the Activity/Puzzle pages.

Put your name and phone number on each page because each completed page is an entry into a drawing for a gift basket!!!

Library Branch: Newport Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Take and Make
Event Details:

Pick up a packet with the supplies needed to create your very own craft from the comfort of home.

Come and pick up an Activity packet.

Enjoy completing the Activity/Puzzle pages.

Put your name and phone number on each page because each completed page is an entry into a drawing for a gift basket!!!

Richard Simmons Aerobics

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Get ready to step back in time and get your heart pumping with our Richard Simmons VHS Aerobics class! Join us every Thursday at 10 AM for a nostalgic journey that will have you sweating to the oldies in no time.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Get ready to step back in time and get your heart pumping with our Richard Simmons VHS Aerobics class! Join us every Thursday at 10 AM for a nostalgic journey that will have you sweating to the oldies in no time.

Puzzle in a Day

Puzzle in a Day

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages, Family

Do you love putting puzzles together? 

Come join us at Vivian Branch Library between 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm on the first Wednesday of every month. 

Join fellow patrons as we attempt to finish a puzzle in a day!

Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Do you love putting puzzles together? 

Come join us at Vivian Branch Library between 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm on the first Wednesday of every month. 

Join fellow patrons as we attempt to finish a puzzle in a day!

Build and Create - Legos & STEM Acitivies

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages, Children

We'll provide the Lego's and other building blocks. You provide the imagination. There will also be some STEM activities during this time. This is an open program so come anytime from 10 - 1 pm and have fun building and getting creative.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children
Program Type: General
Event Details:

We'll provide the Lego's and other building blocks. You provide the imagination. There will also be some STEM activities during this time. This is an open program so come anytime from 10 - 1 pm and have fun building and getting creative.

Prairie Restoration Journey

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

Join us for a presentation from John Blair, as he brings us along on his journey restoring his rural property in Brooklyn, MI to original native prairie.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a presentation from John Blair, as he brings us along on his journey restoring his rural property in Brooklyn, MI to original native prairie.

Family Storytime

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family

Join us for a monthly family storytime that promotes the joys of reading and learning!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly family storytime that promotes the joys of reading and learning!

Book Sale - Friends of the Dundee Branch Library

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Friends Book Sale
Age Group:
All Ages

Used books, DVDs, CDs, and puzzles for all ages will be for sale.

Pricing is by donation. 

Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends Book Sale
Event Details:

Used books, DVDs, CDs, and puzzles for all ages will be for sale.

Pricing is by donation. 

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.

Harvest In The Park

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General

Book Sale - Friends of the Dundee Branch Library

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Friends Book Sale
Age Group:
All Ages

Used books, DVDs, CDs, and puzzles for all ages will be for sale.

Pricing is by donation. 

Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends Book Sale
Event Details:

Used books, DVDs, CDs, and puzzles for all ages will be for sale.

Pricing is by donation. 

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.

Event Flyer

Lego Fun

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults

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, Adults
Program Type: General
Event Details:

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

Monroe Art League Members Only Show Reception

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General, Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Monroe Art League Members only show! Judging begins at 11 with reception at noon. 

https://www.monroeartleague.com/

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General, Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

Monroe Art League Members only show! Judging begins at 11 with reception at noon. 

https://www.monroeartleague.com/

Monroe Art League Members Only Show

10/04/2025 @ 12:00pm to 10/17/2025 @ 5:45pm
Riverside Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages

The Monroe Art League will host their annual Members Only Show at the Ellis Library & Reference Center. Awards will be given by a juried panel. 

 

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Riverside Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General
Event Details:

The Monroe Art League will host their annual Members Only Show at the Ellis Library & Reference Center. Awards will be given by a juried panel. 

 

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies

Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Library at Carleton Branch
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages

Sit back, relax and watch a movie with us!

Every Saturday at 1:00 pm

Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Sit back, relax and watch a movie with us!

Every Saturday at 1:00 pm

Jackie and Gary

Jackie and Gary: Singing The Good Old Songs Again

Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
All Ages

Jackie and Gary call their program "SINGING THE GOOD OLD SONGS AGAIN".  They combine 'classic' and original folk songs into an energetic, entertaining, and fun show! There is a lot of audience interaction, participation, and humor...

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Jackie and Gary call their program "SINGING THE GOOD OLD SONGS AGAIN".  They combine 'classic' and original folk songs into an energetic, entertaining, and fun show! There is a lot of audience interaction, participation, and humor...