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Homeschool Book Club

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Bedford Library's Homeschool Book Club is back for the 2025-2026 school year with an updated format.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bedford Library's Homeschool Book Club is back for the 2025-2026 school year with an updated format.

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.

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 "Adults" group

Soup for the soul book club

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

January 9 - The Negotiator by Dee Henderson

February 13 - Christy by Catherine Marshall

March 13 - Relative Silence by Carrie Stuart Parks

April 10 - The Ark and the Dove by Jill Eileen Smith

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.

January 9 - The Negotiator by Dee Henderson

February 13 - Christy by Catherine Marshall

March 13 - Relative Silence by Carrie Stuart Parks

April 10 - The Ark and the Dove by Jill Eileen Smith

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

Meet Up & Eat Up (Snack)

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy snacks 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.

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

A.T.L.A.S. (At The Library After School)

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Every week looks a little different- there will be activities such as crafting, painting, and gaming to name a few! This is a place to study, have a snack, visit with friends, and unwind.

Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Every week looks a little different- there will be activities such as crafting, painting, and gaming to name a few! This is a place to study, have a snack, visit with friends, and unwind.

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

Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper)

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy dinners for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy dinners 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Northwest Ohio Southeast Michigan eBay resellers 30th Anniversary party

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults

30th Anniversary party! 

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

30th Anniversary party! 

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

UFO

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Library at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us as we hunt down our UnFinished (craft) Objects.

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us as we hunt down our UnFinished (craft) Objects.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Beginning Watercolor Painting for Adults

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

This class is designed for beginning painters. I'm a self-taught artist excited to share what I've learned with you!

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

This class is designed for beginning painters. I'm a self-taught artist excited to share what I've learned with you!

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

Demystifying Sourdough

Thursday, September 11, 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!

Upcoming
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 "Adults" group

Ida Branch Book Club

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Library at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

All meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ida Branch Library. New members are always welcome! Please pick up a copy of the book at the library before the meeting.

Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

All meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ida Branch Library. New members are always welcome! Please pick up a copy of the book at the library before the meeting.

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

Better Together Book Club

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Better Together Book Club : is a welcoming group designed for teens and adult with challenging communication skills, to connect with each other and have FUN!  Supporting family and friends are always welcome.

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

Better Together Book Club : is a welcoming group designed for teens and adult with challenging communication skills, to connect with each other and have FUN!  Supporting family and friends are always welcome.

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

Monroe County Civil War Roundtable

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

The Three General Presidents

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: History
Event Details:

The Three General Presidents

This event is in the "Adults" group

Hofu-Mifa Book Club on Zoom

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

All readers are welcome to join us as we read and discuss books with an emphasis on Japanese culture/history with our friends in Hofu, Japan and members of MIFA.  Discussions will be on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm Monroe local

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

All readers are welcome to join us as we read and discuss books with an emphasis on Japanese culture/history with our friends in Hofu, Japan and members of MIFA.  Discussions will be on the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm Monroe local

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Baby Group

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Baby Group is for children under 2 and an accompanying caregiver.  We'll have a short Storytime section with some music and books, we'll do some interactive or sensory activities, then have some open playtime for social interaction.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Baby Group is for children under 2 and an accompanying caregiver.  We'll have a short Storytime section with some music and books, we'll do some interactive or sensory activities, then have some open playtime for social interaction.

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

Fun Friday!

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Blue Bush Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. Then we will pick up the pace with a dance party.

Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. Then we will pick up the pace with a dance party.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Fun Fridays

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Fun Friday is a special Storytime where we do a lot of dancing and music activities.  We also read interactive books and have time for social play.  Great for toddlers and preschoolers who love to move and groove!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fun Friday is a special Storytime where we do a lot of dancing and music activities.  We also read interactive books and have time for social play.  Great for toddlers and preschoolers who love to move and groove!

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

Story Time Fall Fun

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Study Room at Newport Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Children
Storytimes:

Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen r...

Library Branch: Newport Branch
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library at Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Storytimes:

Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen r...

Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading.

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.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Small Fries Friday

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Educational, General, Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Preschool

Join us each week for a sampling of learning and literacy fun, specifically designed for children ages 3–6.  

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Educational, General, Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us each week for a sampling of learning and literacy fun, specifically designed for children ages 3–6.  

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

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

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

D&D is a fantasy roleplaying game that is like a combination of a board game and storytelling. Dungeon Masters lead their group through experiences in worlds of heroic fantasy.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

D&D is a fantasy roleplaying game that is like a combination of a board game and storytelling. Dungeon Masters lead their group through experiences in worlds of heroic fantasy.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dungeons & Dragons

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

D&D is a fantasy roleplaying game that is like a combination of a board game and storytelling. Dungeon Masters lead their group through experiences in worlds of heroic fantasy.

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

D&D is a fantasy roleplaying game that is like a combination of a board game and storytelling. Dungeon Masters lead their group through experiences in worlds of heroic fantasy.

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 "Family" group

Hot Wheels Car Show

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family

Bring your favorite toy car to the library to show it off in style. Join us as we race down the test track with our friends, create tire-track art, and share our favorite car-centric books!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your favorite toy car to the library to show it off in style. Join us as we race down the test track with our friends, create tire-track art, and share our favorite car-centric books!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Perennial Plant Share

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
South Parking Lot at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Adults

Late summer is the perfect time to divide and transplant perennials!

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: South Parking Lot
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Late summer is the perfect time to divide and transplant perennials!