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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.
 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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.

MCLS Branches Closed for All Staff Day Training

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 will be closed for Staff Training.

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 will be closed for Staff Training.

Event Flyer

Family History and Journaling

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Educational, History
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
:

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, History
Required
Seats Remaining: 14

Meadow Montessori Art Show

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
:

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

Meadow Montessori Art Show

05/05/2025 @ 9:00am to 05/23/2025 @ 5:00pm
Riverside Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
:

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Riverside Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Paint Like Picasso

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
:

Do you want to learn to paint like Picasso? 

Each month we'll learn a little about a famous artist and try to replicate their techniques in a unique way.  

For those 6 and older.  

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Do you want to learn to paint like Picasso? 

Each month we'll learn a little about a famous artist and try to replicate their techniques in a unique way.  

For those 6 and older.  

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Ellis Lego Club

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages
:

Do you love Legos? Join our Lego Club every Thursday after school from 4:00-5:00 PM.

Enjoy open Lego play with your friends. 

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

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Do you love Legos? Join our Lego Club every Thursday after school from 4:00-5:00 PM.

Enjoy open Lego play with your friends. 

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

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Monroe County Civil War Round Table

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
:

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Event Flyer

Family History and Journaling

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Educational, History
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
:

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, History
Required
Seats Remaining: 14

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Lawn at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
:

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

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

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

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Lawn at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
:

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

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

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

Raisinville Class Visits

All Day
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children
:

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: General

I Love a Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
:

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

Monroe Michigan Crochet Club

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
:

Join us at the library for a relaxing crochet and knitting club! Bring your current project, catch up with friends, and share tips and techniques. If you’re new to crochet, we’ll have supplies on hand and someone ready to help you get started.

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

Join us at the library for a relaxing crochet and knitting club! Bring your current project, catch up with friends, and share tips and techniques. If you’re new to crochet, we’ll have supplies on hand and someone ready to help you get started.

Ellis Lego Club

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages
:

Do you love Legos? Join our Lego Club every Thursday after school from 4:00-5:00 PM.

Enjoy open Lego play with your friends. 

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

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Do you love Legos? Join our Lego Club every Thursday after school from 4:00-5:00 PM.

Enjoy open Lego play with your friends. 

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

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Paging through the Civil War Book Club

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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.

We will be discussing the book Demon of Unrest by Erik Lawson.

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 will be discussing the book Demon of Unrest by Erik Lawson.

Raisinville Class Visits

All Day
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children
:

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: General

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
:

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, Health & Wellness
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 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Lawn at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
:

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

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

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

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Lawn at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
:

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

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

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

Monroe Michigan Crochet Club

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
:

Join us at the library for a relaxing crochet and knitting club! Bring your current project, catch up with friends, and share tips and techniques. If you’re new to crochet, we’ll have supplies on hand and someone ready to help you get started.

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

Join us at the library for a relaxing crochet and knitting club! Bring your current project, catch up with friends, and share tips and techniques. If you’re new to crochet, we’ll have supplies on hand and someone ready to help you get started.

STEM Station

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Chapter Book Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Educational, General, Technology
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
:

STEM Station (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH) is a fun program that ties books and science together.  Listen to stories and then participate in fun, hands-on science and engineering activities. 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Educational, General, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

STEM Station (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH) is a fun program that ties books and science together.  Listen to stories and then participate in fun, hands-on science and engineering activities. 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Custer Class Visits

All Day
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children
:

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: General

Ellis Lego Club

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages
:

Do you love Legos? Join our Lego Club every Thursday after school from 4:00-5:00 PM.

Enjoy open Lego play with your friends. 

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

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Do you love Legos? Join our Lego Club every Thursday after school from 4:00-5:00 PM.

Enjoy open Lego play with your friends. 

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

Disclaimer(s)

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.