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Quilt Love - Youth Sewing Class

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Get ready for 6 weeks of creative fun in our quilting class! Perfect for ages 10 and up, this class is for anyone excited to dive into the world of quilting. We'll get comfy with sewing machines and learn the basics of making a quilt.

Event Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for 6 weeks of creative fun in our quilting class! Perfect for ages 10 and up, this class is for anyone excited to dive into the world of quilting. We'll get comfy with sewing machines and learn the basics of making a quilt.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Demystifying SourDough

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Educational, General
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Are you ready to jump o the sourdough bandwagon? Or maybe you already have and need to know what's next!

Cancelled
Event Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational, General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you ready to jump o the sourdough bandwagon? Or maybe you already have and need to know what's next!

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Sizzling Summer Science

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Chapter Book Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Educational, General, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Get ready for a summer full of fun, hands-on science! Each week, we’ll explore a new STEM topic inspired by books. This program is packed with curiosity, learning, and excitement from simple experiments to creative building challenges.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, General, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a summer full of fun, hands-on science! Each week, we’ll explore a new STEM topic inspired by books. This program is packed with curiosity, learning, and excitement from simple experiments to creative building challenges.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Pet Safety Class Presented by Toledo's Pet Bull Project

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors

Toledo's Pet Bull Project offers 1-2 hour pet safety class for people of all ages. Our instructors do presentations and classes to help keep kids from being bitten, to be safe around pets and also to show them how to treat dogs "humanely".

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

Toledo's Pet Bull Project offers 1-2 hour pet safety class for people of all ages. Our instructors do presentations and classes to help keep kids from being bitten, to be safe around pets and also to show them how to treat dogs "humanely".

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Monarch Gardens with Michele

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
North Parking Lot at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

Stop by the Monarch Waystation to learn fun facts, why Monarchs matter, growing plants for these butterflies, threats to Monarchs, their migration, and the lifecycle.  

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: North Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Stop by the Monarch Waystation to learn fun facts, why Monarchs matter, growing plants for these butterflies, threats to Monarchs, their migration, and the lifecycle.  

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Monarch Mondays with Michele

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:30am
North Parking Lot at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
All Ages, Family

Drop by for Michele's garden "office hours" on Mondays during the summer!

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: North Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Drop by for Michele's garden "office hours" on Mondays during the summer!

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Quilt Love - Youth Sewing Class

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Get ready for 6 weeks of creative fun in our quilting class! Perfect for ages 10 and up, this class is for anyone excited to dive into the world of quilting. We'll get comfy with sewing machines and learn the basics of making a quilt.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for 6 weeks of creative fun in our quilting class! Perfect for ages 10 and up, this class is for anyone excited to dive into the world of quilting. We'll get comfy with sewing machines and learn the basics of making a quilt.

This event is in the "Children" group

Cooking and Nutrition class for kids

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children

The Gleaners are offering a cooking and nutrition class for kids aged 8-12 years.

This is a six week series - and participants must commit to all six weeks to register.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Gleaners are offering a cooking and nutrition class for kids aged 8-12 years.

This is a six week series - and participants must commit to all six weeks to register.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Monarch Mondays with Michele

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:30am
North Parking Lot at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
All Ages, Family

Drop by for Michele's garden "office hours" on Mondays during the summer!

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: North Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Drop by for Michele's garden "office hours" on Mondays during the summer!

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Canning and Preserving 101 with Lakehouse Bakery

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at South Rockwood Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to capture the bounty of summer to savor over the winter by canning fruits and vegetables! From pickles to jams and jellies to sauces, and tomatoes, learn the basics of canning as well as the importance of food preservation.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to capture the bounty of summer to savor over the winter by canning fruits and vegetables! From pickles to jams and jellies to sauces, and tomatoes, learn the basics of canning as well as the importance of food preservation.

This event is in the "Children" group

Cooking and Nutrition class for kids

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children

The Gleaners are offering a cooking and nutrition class for kids aged 8-12 years.

This is a six week series - and participants must commit to all six weeks to register.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Gleaners are offering a cooking and nutrition class for kids aged 8-12 years.

This is a six week series - and participants must commit to all six weeks to register.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Monarch Gardens with Michele

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
North Parking Lot at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

Stop by the Monarch Waystation to learn fun facts, why Monarchs matter, growing plants for these butterflies, threats to Monarchs, their migration, and the lifecycle.  

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: North Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Stop by the Monarch Waystation to learn fun facts, why Monarchs matter, growing plants for these butterflies, threats to Monarchs, their migration, and the lifecycle.  

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Monarch Mondays with Michele

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:30am
North Parking Lot at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
All Ages, Family

Drop by for Michele's garden "office hours" on Mondays during the summer!

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: North Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Drop by for Michele's garden "office hours" on Mondays during the summer!

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Back to School Bingo!

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Educational, Gaming
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

B-I-N-G-O is the name of the game-o! Compete to win fabulous back-to-school supplies and goodies. Unlike regular games of bingo, our version let's everyone go home a winner!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Educational, Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

B-I-N-G-O is the name of the game-o! Compete to win fabulous back-to-school supplies and goodies. Unlike regular games of bingo, our version let's everyone go home a winner!

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Pop Into the Library and Chill

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, General, Summer Reading
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens

Take a break from the summer heat and POP on by for an open house full of CHILL family fun!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a break from the summer heat and POP on by for an open house full of CHILL family fun!

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Wanna Be A Mechanic?

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Back by popular demand! Have you ever wanted to take a TV or radio apart? Do you like to use tools? Do you like to create from recycled materials? Join us at the Vivian Branch Library on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 2:30 pm.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Back by popular demand! Have you ever wanted to take a TV or radio apart? Do you like to use tools? Do you like to create from recycled materials? Join us at the Vivian Branch Library on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 2:30 pm.

This event is in the "Children" group

Cooking and Nutrition class for kids

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children

The Gleaners are offering a cooking and nutrition class for kids aged 8-12 years.

This is a six week series - and participants must commit to all six weeks to register.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Gleaners are offering a cooking and nutrition class for kids aged 8-12 years.

This is a six week series - and participants must commit to all six weeks to register.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Monarch Mondays with Michele

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:30am
North Parking Lot at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
All Ages, Family

Drop by for Michele's garden "office hours" on Mondays during the summer!

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: North Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Drop by for Michele's garden "office hours" on Mondays during the summer!

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The History of Michigan’s Largest Commercial Fishery

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at South Rockwood Branch
Program Type:
Educational, General, History
Age Group:
Adults

This presentation documents the history of Michigan’s largest commercial fishery on Saginaw Bay from the 1850’s to current times. Early records indicate Lower Saginaw, now known as Bay City, had the first fisheries.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, General, History
Registration Required
Event Details:

This presentation documents the history of Michigan’s largest commercial fishery on Saginaw Bay from the 1850’s to current times. Early records indicate Lower Saginaw, now known as Bay City, had the first fisheries.

This event is in the "Children" group

Cooking and Nutrition class for kids

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children

The Gleaners are offering a cooking and nutrition class for kids aged 8-12 years.

This is a six week series - and participants must commit to all six weeks to register.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Gleaners are offering a cooking and nutrition class for kids aged 8-12 years.

This is a six week series - and participants must commit to all six weeks to register.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Monarch Gardens with Michele

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
North Parking Lot at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

Stop by the Monarch Waystation to learn fun facts, why Monarchs matter, growing plants for these butterflies, threats to Monarchs, their migration, and the lifecycle.  

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: North Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Stop by the Monarch Waystation to learn fun facts, why Monarchs matter, growing plants for these butterflies, threats to Monarchs, their migration, and the lifecycle.  

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

What Is A Power of Attorney and Why You Need One

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Educational, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join J. Henry Lievens as he shares his legal expertise.  About Henry:

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join J. Henry Lievens as he shares his legal expertise.  About Henry:

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Monarch Mondays with Michele

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:30am
North Parking Lot at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
All Ages, Family

Drop by for Michele's garden "office hours" on Mondays during the summer!

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: North Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Drop by for Michele's garden "office hours" on Mondays during the summer!

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Reveal from last weeks "Wanna Be A Mechanic?" program

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

This event is the reveal from last weeks program "Wanna Be A Mechanic" 

Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

This event is the reveal from last weeks program "Wanna Be A Mechanic"