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Adult Afternoon Craft

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Each month, we will provide supplies and instructions for you to make a craft here in the library.  Registration is required.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each month, we will provide supplies and instructions for you to make a craft here in the library.  Registration is required.

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Dorsch Afternoon Book Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

New members are always welcome as we discuss the following books:

January - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

February - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer

Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

New members are always welcome as we discuss the following books:

January - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

February - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer

Meet Up & Eat Up (Snack)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens

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: Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

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

Homework Helpers

Homework Helpers

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Homework Helpers & Study Groups
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

National Honor Society students from Summerfield High School will be at the library to help you with your homework.  Please note that Homework Helpers will not be held on half days, when school is cancelled or if the library is closed.

Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Homework Helpers & Study Groups
Event Details:

National Honor Society students from Summerfield High School will be at the library to help you with your homework.  Please note that Homework Helpers will not be held on half days, when school is cancelled or if the library is closed.

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

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children

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
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.

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Cocoa, Cards, and Christmas Cheer

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages, Family

Get the whole family into the holiday spirit at our drop-in Christmas Card Making Event! Visit each table to create unique handmade cards using our festive supplies while enjoying hot chocolate and Christmas treats.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get the whole family into the holiday spirit at our drop-in Christmas Card Making Event! Visit each table to create unique handmade cards using our festive supplies while enjoying hot chocolate and Christmas treats.

Chess Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:45pm
Fireplace Area at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages

The Bedford Chess club returns on Tuesdays. Chess sets are provided. Everyone of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

The Bedford Chess club returns on Tuesdays. Chess sets are provided. Everyone of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join.

Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens

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: Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

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

Crafting and Chatting

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your unfinished craft projects in to work on among friends.  Share your knowledge and learn something new. Coloring pages will be available for those who are in between projects. 

Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your unfinished craft projects in to work on among friends.  Share your knowledge and learn something new. Coloring pages will be available for those who are in between projects. 

Frenchtown-Dixie Book Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room 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.

Join our cozy Tuesday night book club. We read all genres and meet the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. Our 2025 dates and selections are: 

JANUARY 21 - The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden 

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community 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.

Join our cozy Tuesday night book club. We read all genres and meet the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. Our 2025 dates and selections are: 

JANUARY 21 - The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden 

Bedford Artists and Crafters

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Bedford Artists & Crafters to discuss all things art! Meetings include a discussion followed by an art demo or an informal talk. New members are welcome!

Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6 - 7:30 pm.

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

Join the Bedford Artists & Crafters to discuss all things art! Meetings include a discussion followed by an art demo or an informal talk. New members are welcome!

Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6 - 7:30 pm.

Adult & Child Cookies and Canvas

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

The 12 Days of Christmas at the Ellis Library & Reference Center

On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: 

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

The 12 Days of Christmas at the Ellis Library & Reference Center

On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: 

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.

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Bedford Home Delivery

All Day
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Program Type:
Senior Delivery Service
Age Group:
Seniors

If you are a Senior and unable to come to the library because of special circumstances we will deliver library materials to your home. We deliver and pick up your returns once a month. 

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

If you are a Senior and unable to come to the library because of special circumstances we will deliver library materials to your home. We deliver and pick up your returns once a month. 

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Ivor J Lindsay Senior Housing

All Day
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Program Type:
Senior Delivery Service
Age Group:
Seniors

If you are a Senior and unable to come to the library because of special circumstances we will deliver library materials to your home. We deliver and pick up your returns once a month. 

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

If you are a Senior and unable to come to the library because of special circumstances we will deliver library materials to your home. We deliver and pick up your returns once a month. 

The MCLS Bookmobile

Trinity Lutheran

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
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.

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.

Holiday Puzzle in a Day

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Chapter Book Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
All Ages

The 12 Days of Christmas at the Ellis Library & Reference Center

On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: 

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

The 12 Days of Christmas at the Ellis Library & Reference Center

On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: 

Bucket Beats: Rhythm and Books!

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Music, Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Get ready to make some noise! In this high-energy program, kids will tap, clap, and drum along on buckets while listening to stories filled with rhythm and rhyme.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Music, Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to make some noise! In this high-energy program, kids will tap, clap, and drum along on buckets while listening to stories filled with rhythm and rhyme.

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.

Moving & Grooving

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial 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...

Join us at the Dorsch branch to shake out our sillies, share a book and do some sensory play. It's fun for everyone!

Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

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.

Join us at the Dorsch branch to shake out our sillies, share a book and do some sensory play. It's fun for everyone!

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.

Bedford Herb Group

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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! 

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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.

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Bedford Senior Center

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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

Tai Chi

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, 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: Teens, 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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Save a life or more, donate blood! Schedule your appointment, please call,1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter code:  DIXIELIBRARY

 

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

Save a life or more, donate blood! Schedule your appointment, please call,1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter code:  DIXIELIBRARY

 

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Moongate South Apartments

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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