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This event is in the "Preschool" group
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Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Bedford Herb Group

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room C at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults

Do you like cooking with herbs, and gardening? We would love for you to join our herb group that meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Anyone is welcome! 

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

Do you like cooking with herbs, and gardening? We would love for you to join our herb group that meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Anyone is welcome! 

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

Curious Kids' Learning Lab

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Educational
Age Group:
Preschool, Children

Your 4-7-year-old is invited to explore, create, and have a blast at our Curious Kids LAB! 

We’ll work on communication and reading skills, explore a STEAM topic, art experiences, and enjoy fun, hands-on extension activities. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Your 4-7-year-old is invited to explore, create, and have a blast at our Curious Kids LAB! 

We’ll work on communication and reading skills, explore a STEAM topic, art experiences, and enjoy fun, hands-on extension activities. 

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.

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

Lil' Bookworm Storytime

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library at Erie Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Preschool

Come enjoy some delightful stories, upbeat music and dances to keep your preschooler grooving.  We’ll wrap up with a craft or playtime to extend learning through play.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come enjoy some delightful stories, upbeat music and dances to keep your preschooler grooving.  We’ll wrap up with a craft or playtime to extend learning through play.

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

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie 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: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
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 "Seniors" group

Bedford Senior Community Center

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Program Type:
Senior Delivery Service
Age Group:
Seniors

We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Deliveries take place once a month.

To place a request call Library in Motion 734-241-5770 x213 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Senior Delivery Service
Event Details:

We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Deliveries take place once a month.

To place a request call Library in Motion 734-241-5770 x213 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us

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

Tai Chi

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

This is a soft movement class designed for those who have wanted to try Tai Chi and those who understand the principle. This class is for everyone.

Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, 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. This class is for everyone.

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Moongate South Apartments

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Program Type:
Senior Delivery Service
Age Group:
Seniors

We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Deliveries take place once a month.

To place a request call Library in Motion 734-241-5770 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Senior Delivery Service
Event Details:

We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Deliveries take place once a month.

To place a request call Library in Motion 734-241-5770 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us

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

Preschool Book Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
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...

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sliced Pineapple Quilt Class

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Carleton Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

The Sliced Pineapple quilt design can have many different looks.  Two versions are shown.  One uses just two colors of fabric and the other is made with colorful scraps of fabric, with a background fabric in each.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Sliced Pineapple quilt design can have many different looks.  Two versions are shown.  One uses just two colors of fabric and the other is made with colorful scraps of fabric, with a background fabric in each.

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Moongate North Apartments

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Program Type:
Senior Delivery Service
Age Group:
Seniors

We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Deliveries take place once a month.

To place a request call Library in Motion 734-241-5770 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Senior Delivery Service
Event Details:

We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Deliveries take place once a month.

To place a request call Library in Motion 734-241-5770 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us

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

Dundee Inspirational Book Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Dundee Inspirational Book Club meets the third Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. on the lower level of the library. 

Everyone is welcome, and books are available at the library.

Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Dundee Inspirational Book Club meets the third Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. on the lower level of the library. 

Everyone is welcome, and books are available at the library.

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.

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

Dumbledore's Army

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Do you love the Harry Potter books? Do you watch the movies every time they are on T.V.? Then Dumbledore's Army is the club for you. This is a Harry Potter fan club that will meet on the third Wednesday of each month.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Do you love the Harry Potter books? Do you watch the movies every time they are on T.V.? Then Dumbledore's Army is the club for you. This is a Harry Potter fan club that will meet on the third Wednesday of each month.

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

Afternoon Art & Aces!

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Blue Bush Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

It's an afternoon of games or crafts.  Bring in a craft you are working on or just come to enjoy some games and fun.  It is a great way to get out of the house and meet with friends.

Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Event Details:

It's an afternoon of games or crafts.  Bring in a craft you are working on or just come to enjoy some games and fun.  It is a great way to get out of the house and meet with friends.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Staff training RA

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Readers Advisory Training with Booklist for staff - online

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Readers Advisory Training with Booklist for staff - online

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

Brains and Games - Scrabble Jr.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Program Type:
General, Homework Helpers & Study Groups, Meal Program
Age Group:
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.

Wednesdays are all about sharpening minds and having fun! From 3:30 - 4:00, we’ll help elementary students with homework, dinner is served at 4:00 followed by a session of card and board games that challenge and entertain!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General, Homework Helpers & Study Groups, Meal Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Wednesdays are all about sharpening minds and having fun! From 3:30 - 4:00, we’ll help elementary students with homework, dinner is served at 4:00 followed by a session of card and board games that challenge and entertain!

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

Lego Block Party

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family

Join one of our Lego Block Parties on Wednesdays after school.  Build, play, and complete challenges, or simply enjoy open play and design. We will display finished projects for one week.  

 

 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join one of our Lego Block Parties on Wednesdays after school.  Build, play, and complete challenges, or simply enjoy open play and design. We will display finished projects for one week.  

 

 

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

Tether: Shadows in the Snow. A Roleplaying Game for Writers.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Tether is a role-playing game that is played through the process of writing journal entries. Each player will take on the role of a character living in the same rural town, but during different time periods.

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

Tether is a role-playing game that is played through the process of writing journal entries. Each player will take on the role of a character living in the same rural town, but during different time periods.

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

Build and Create - Legos & STEM Acitivies

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 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.

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

Learning Cursive

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Do you remember CURSIVE?

Join us as we revisit this lost art of writing. 

It only takes paper and a pencil to try your hand at writing in cursive.

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

Do you remember CURSIVE?

Join us as we revisit this lost art of writing. 

It only takes paper and a pencil to try your hand at writing in cursive.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Art Theft and Cultural Repatriation

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages

This program invites the public to learn and discuss art theft and cultural repatriation and restitution, with a presentation on definitions, examples, and complexities of such subjects.

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

This program invites the public to learn and discuss art theft and cultural repatriation and restitution, with a presentation on definitions, examples, and complexities of such subjects.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Girls Night Out Book Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford 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.

Jan 21- The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

Feb 18- The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

March 18- The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict

April 15- The Guncle by Steven Rowley

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
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.

Jan 21- The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

Feb 18- The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

March 18- The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict

April 15- The Guncle by Steven Rowley

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Richard Simmons Aerobics

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Community Room at 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 9 AM for a nostalgic journey that will have you sweating to the oldies in no time.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
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 9 AM for a nostalgic journey that will have you sweating to the oldies in no time.

This event is in the "Children" group

Little Angels Daycare

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children
Bookmobile:

The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Bookmobile

The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.