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Blood Drive

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General, Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

To make an appointment, call 1 800 RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code ELLISLIBRARY. 

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

To make an appointment, call 1 800 RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code ELLISLIBRARY. 

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45pm
Lawn at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

We'll enjoy springtime and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities and a little yoga on the lawn of the library.  In case of bad weather, we will move inside.  I...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: General
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

We'll enjoy springtime and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities and a little yoga on the lawn of the library.  In case of bad weather, we will move inside.  

Ideal for kiddos 2-6.

Monroe Michigan Crochet Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join our free club! Sit back relax and chit chat with friends while we crochet or knit our current projects! Learn some new techniques or share! There will be supplies available if...

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

Join our free club! Sit back relax and chit chat with friends while we crochet or knit our current projects! Learn some new techniques or share! There will be supplies available if you are new to crochet and someone can help you learn!

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45pm
Lawn at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

We'll enjoy springtime and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities and a little yoga on the lawn of the library.  In case of bad weather, we will move inside.  I...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: General
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

We'll enjoy springtime and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities and a little yoga on the lawn of the library.  In case of bad weather, we will move inside.  

Ideal for kiddos 2-6.

Paging through the Civil War Book Club

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
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:

We are a history book club that focuses on the American Civil War. We currently are reading the book, Destruction and Reconstruction by Richard Taylor. We will meet on this da...

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
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.

We are a history book club that focuses on the American Civil War. We currently are reading the book, Destruction and Reconstruction by Richard Taylor. We will meet on this day to discuss the book.

Memorial Day

All Day
Bedford Branch, Blue Bush Branch, Carleton Branch, Dorsch Memorial Branch, Dundee Branch, Ellis Library & Reference Center, Erie Branch, Frenchtown – Dixie Branch, Ida Branch, L.S. Navarre Branch, Maybee Branch, Newport Branch, Rasey Luna Pier Branch, Robert A. Vivian Branch, South Rockwood Branch, Summerfield – Petersburg Branch, Library in Motion: Senior Outreach, Bookmobile, Off Site, Online

All branches of the Monroe County Library System are closed in observance of Memorial Day. 

Closing
Branches:
Bedford Branch, Blue Bush Branch, Carleton Branch, Dorsch Memorial Branch, Dundee Branch, Ellis Library & Reference Center, Erie Branch, Frenchtown – Dixie Branch, Ida Branch, L.S. Navarre Branch, Maybee Branch, Newport Branch, Rasey Luna Pier Branch, Robert A. Vivian Branch, South Rockwood Branch, Summerfield – Petersburg Branch, Library in Motion: Senior Outreach, Bookmobile, Off Site, Online
Description:

All branches of the Monroe County Library System are closed in observance of Memorial Day.

 

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45pm
Lawn at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

We'll enjoy springtime and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities and a little yoga on the lawn of the library.  In case of bad weather, we will move inside.  I...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: General
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

We'll enjoy springtime and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities and a little yoga on the lawn of the library.  In case of bad weather, we will move inside.  

Ideal for kiddos 2-6.

Cover of Red Rising

FantaSci Book Club

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Ellis Fanta-Sci book club is the only Fantasy and Science Fiction book club in the Monroe County Library System! Join as us we read and discuss books that explore technolo...

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

The Ellis Fanta-Sci book club is the only Fantasy and Science Fiction book club in the Monroe County Library System! 

Monroe Michigan Crochet Club

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join our free club! Sit back relax and chit chat with friends while we crochet or knit our current projects! Learn some new techniques or share! There will be supplies available if...

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

Join our free club! Sit back relax and chit chat with friends while we crochet or knit our current projects! Learn some new techniques or share! There will be supplies available if you are new to crochet and someone can help you learn!

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45pm
Lawn at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

We'll enjoy springtime and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities and a little yoga on the lawn of the library.  In case of bad weather, we will move inside.  I...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: General
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

We'll enjoy springtime and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities and a little yoga on the lawn of the library.  In case of bad weather, we will move inside.  

Ideal for kiddos 2-6.

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45pm
Lawn at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

We'll enjoy springtime and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities and a little yoga on the lawn of the library.  In case of bad weather, we will move inside.  I...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: General
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

We'll enjoy springtime and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities and a little yoga on the lawn of the library.  In case of bad weather, we will move inside.  

Ideal for kiddos 2-6.

Program Flyer

I Love A Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Book Clubs:

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

Event Details:

In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes; together they call themselves the Thursday Murder Club.  Whe...

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

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

In a peaceful retirement village, four unlikely friends meet weekly in the Jigsaw Room to discuss unsolved crimes; together they call themselves the Thursday Murder Club.

Monroe Michigan Crochet Club

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join our free club! Sit back relax and chit chat with friends while we crochet or knit our current projects! Learn some new techniques or share! There will be supplies available if...

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

Join our free club! Sit back relax and chit chat with friends while we crochet or knit our current projects! Learn some new techniques or share! There will be supplies available if you are new to crochet and someone can help you learn!

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawn at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Event Details:

We'll enjoy summer and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities, and a little yoga on the library's lawn.  In case of bad weather, we will move inside.

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Event Details:

We'll enjoy summer and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities, and a little yoga on the library's lawn.  In case of bad weather, we will move inside.

Summer Lunch Program

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Meal Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Meet Up and Eat Up: Presented in partnership by the YMCA:

Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing 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.

Lego Club

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, General
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

If you love Legos, join us for Lego Mania each Monday afternoon.  You can choose to open-build or participate in one of our weekly challenges.  This event is open to kids...

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General
Event Details:

If you love Legos, join us for Lego Mania each Monday afternoon.  

You can choose to open-build or participate in one of our weekly challenges.  

This event is open to kids, tweens, teens, and parents.

Monroe Michigan Crochet Club

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join our free club! Sit back relax and chit chat with friends while we crochet or knit our current projects! Learn some new techniques or share! There will be supplies available if...

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

Join our free club! Sit back relax and chit chat with friends while we crochet or knit our current projects! Learn some new techniques or share! There will be supplies available if you are new to crochet and someone can help you learn!

Homeschool Book Club

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Chapter Book Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children
Book Clubs:

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

Event Details:

Help the summer slide! Join us for the first ever Homeschool summer book club . We will read a title and discuss the book. There will be many activities to complete. Hope to see yo...

Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

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

Help the summer slide! Join us for the first ever Homeschool summer book club . We will read a title and discuss the book. There will be many activities to complete. Hope to see you

Summer Reading - "Unlazy" River Summer Kickoff

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawn at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Summer Reading:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activ...

Event Details:

Kick off the summer reading program by conquering our "unlazy river" and trying your hand at other outdoor adventures.  

Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. 

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community. 

Kick off the summer reading program by conquering our "unlazy river" and trying your hand at other outdoor adventures.  

Summer Lunch Program

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Meal Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Meet Up and Eat Up: Presented in partnership by the YMCA:

Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing 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.

Teen Summer Reading - Candy Sushi

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Chapter Book Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens
Summer Reading:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activ...

Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 24

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. 

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community. 

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.

Juneteenth (Celebrated)

All Day
Bedford Branch, Blue Bush Branch, Carleton Branch, Dorsch Memorial Branch, Dundee Branch, Ellis Library & Reference Center, Erie Branch, Frenchtown – Dixie Branch, Ida Branch, L.S. Navarre Branch, Maybee Branch, Newport Branch, Rasey Luna Pier Branch, Robert A. Vivian Branch, South Rockwood Branch, Summerfield – Petersburg Branch, Library in Motion: Senior Outreach, Bookmobile, Off Site, Online

All branches of the Monroe County Library System are closed in observance of Juneteenth (celebrated).

Closing
Branches:
Bedford Branch, Blue Bush Branch, Carleton Branch, Dorsch Memorial Branch, Dundee Branch, Ellis Library & Reference Center, Erie Branch, Frenchtown – Dixie Branch, Ida Branch, L.S. Navarre Branch, Maybee Branch, Newport Branch, Rasey Luna Pier Branch, Robert A. Vivian Branch, South Rockwood Branch, Summerfield – Petersburg Branch, Library in Motion: Senior Outreach, Bookmobile, Off Site, Online
Description:

All branches of the Monroe County Library System are closed in observance of Juneteenth (celebrated).

Literacy on the Lawn

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawn at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for Literacy on the Lawn and experience the magic of reading, crafting, and outdoor play all in one place. Whether you're splashing in the water or getting messy with craft...

Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us for Literacy on the Lawn and experience the magic of reading, crafting, and outdoor play all in one place.

Disclaimer(s)

Please Dress for Weather

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

Summer Lunch Program

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Meal Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Meet Up and Eat Up: Presented in partnership by the YMCA:

Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing 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.