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Cotton Candy Colors

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Library at Newport Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Summer Reading is right around the corner.  Join us at the Newport Library for Cotton Candy Colors.  This program opens the doors to our Summer Reading theme Color Our Wo...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Newport Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Summer Reading is right around the corner.  Join us at the Newport Library for Cotton Candy Colors.  This program opens the doors to our Summer Reading theme Color Our World.

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.

Bedford, MI - Indivisible

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please join Bedford, MI - Indivisible as we participate in our democracy and better our communities!Find us on Facebook or BlueSky for more info

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

Please join Bedford, MI - Indivisible as we participate in our democracy and better our communities!

Find us on Facebook or BlueSky for more info

The MCLS Bookmobile

St. Charles Academy

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
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, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile

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

A family hands placed together, with the child's hand on top

Baby Group

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Community Room at Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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 activit...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

Toddler Time

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.

Event Full
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.

Monroe Michigan Crochet Club

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
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 h...

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.

Fun Friday

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Fun Friday is an interactive Storytime with a focus on extra movement opportunities.  We'll always enjoy music and rhythm activities as well as a book, and sometimes something...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Fun Friday is an interactive Storytime with a focus on extra movement opportunities.  We'll always enjoy music and rhythm activities as well as a book, and sometimes something fun such as rhythm sticks, animal movement or bonus dancing!

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.

Small Fries Friday

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, General, Music, Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Join us each week for a sampling of learning and literacy fun for those 3-6 years old.SESSION #11/10 - Snowman Stories & Snack1/17 - Winter Wonderland 1/24 - Craft Corner1...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General, Music, Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Join us each week for a sampling of learning and literacy fun for those 3-6 years old.

SESSION #1

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.

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

Friday, April 25, 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.

Child coloring

Toddler Storytime with Friends

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library at Newport Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
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
Required
Library Branch: Newport Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

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.

Toddler Time

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.

Homeschool Book Club

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library at Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Homeschool Book Club is designed for preschool and elementary homeschool students.  Each month we'll learn about a new author, then do follow-up activities.  Preschool th...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Homeschool Book Club is designed for preschool and elementary homeschool students.  Each month we'll learn about a new author, then do follow-up activities.

Toddler Time

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.

Event Full
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.

Chair Yoga

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
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 limi...

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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Help us save lives by donating blood at your library today!

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

Help us save lives by donating blood at your library today!

Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming

Dungeons & Dragons for Teens

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

 &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 fan...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

 &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.

Decorated Toploaders

K-Pop Club

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Calling all K-pop stans! Do you have photocards you no longer want? Are you looking for a specific photocard? Stop into this months K-Pop club session to trade photocards and ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: General
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Calling all K-pop stans! 

Do you have photocards you no longer want? Are you looking for a specific photocard? Stop into this months K-Pop club session to trade photocards and decorate toploaders!

Dungeons & Dragons

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
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....

Required
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
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.

Toddler Time

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.

Event Full
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.

Weekend Parent Child Play Group -Dundee

Weekend Parent & Child Play Group

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of interaction through play, creating art, singing and reading. This program is for children 0- 5 years of age and their caregiver. This program runs exactly as...

Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of interaction through play, creating art, singing and reading. This program is for children 0- 5 years of age and their caregiver.

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.

Family History and Journaling

Saturday, April 26, 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: 15

Tail Waggin' Tutors

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

The “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” program is brought to you by Therapy Dogs International. This program encourages children to read by providing a non-judgmental listener and furry friend ...

Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: General
Event Details:

The “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” program is brought to you by Therapy Dogs International. This program encourages children to read by providing a non-judgmental listener and furry friend to read to.

Monroe Michigan Crochet Club

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Upstairs Reference Center at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
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 h...

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