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Hop on Over for Some Spring Break Fun

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Study Room at Newport Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Enjoy coloring several hard boiled eggs.  We will use whipped cream and food coloring.  Please bring a paint shirt or wear clothing you can stain. 

Registration required and space is limited.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Newport Branch
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy coloring several hard boiled eggs.  We will use whipped cream and food coloring.  Please bring a paint shirt or wear clothing you can stain. 

Registration required and space is limited.

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

Spring Break Pokemon FunFest

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Library at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Want to evolve your spring break? Visit the Frenchtown Dixie branch each day for Pokemon themed fun activities. We are here to make your school break even better! 


Monday 1:00-2:00  Make Pokemon Shrinky Dink keychain.

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

Want to evolve your spring break? Visit the Frenchtown Dixie branch each day for Pokemon themed fun activities. We are here to make your school break even better! 


Monday 1:00-2:00  Make Pokemon Shrinky Dink keychain.

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
This event is in the "Family" group

Zoo Crafts

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:30pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family

Spring Break is a zoo at the library!  Pop in between 10am-4:30pm for open zoo crafting.  We'll have a variety of projects you can complete.  There will also be a zoo scavenger hunt to try!  No registration needed.

Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Spring Break is a zoo at the library!  Pop in between 10am-4:30pm for open zoo crafting.  We'll have a variety of projects you can complete.  There will also be a zoo scavenger hunt to try!  No registration needed.

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

Spring Lego Challenge

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Study Room at Newport Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Hop on over for a spring Lego challenge.  Pick out your cup of Legos and get ready for some fun building the challenges.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Newport Branch
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hop on over for a spring Lego challenge.  Pick out your cup of Legos and get ready for some fun building the challenges.

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

Spring Break Pokemon FunFest

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Want to evolve your spring break? Visit the Frenchtown Dixie branch each day for Pokemon themed fun activities. We are here to make your school break even better! 


Monday 1:00-2:00  Make Pokemon Shrinky Dink keychain.

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

Want to evolve your spring break? Visit the Frenchtown Dixie branch each day for Pokemon themed fun activities. We are here to make your school break even better! 


Monday 1:00-2:00  Make Pokemon Shrinky Dink keychain.

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

Spring Break Boredom Busters

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Join us Spring Break Boredom Busters!

Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us Spring Break Boredom Busters!

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

Spring Break Pokemon FunFest

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 7:00pm
Library at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Want to evolve your spring break? Visit the Frenchtown Dixie branch each day for Pokemon themed fun activities. We are here to make your school break even better! 


Monday 1:00-2:00  Make Pokemon Shrinky Dink keychain.

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

Want to evolve your spring break? Visit the Frenchtown Dixie branch each day for Pokemon themed fun activities. We are here to make your school break even better! 


Monday 1:00-2:00  Make Pokemon Shrinky Dink keychain.

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

Adult Color & Chat

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Do you love to color? Join us for some coloring fun! Bring your pencils, paint, markers or diamond painting and a fun attitude.

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

Do you love to color? Join us for some coloring fun! Bring your pencils, paint, markers or diamond painting and a fun attitude.

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

Spring Break Boredom Busters

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Join us Spring Break Boredom Busters!

Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us Spring Break Boredom Busters!

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
This event is in the "Seniors" group

A Common Thread

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Piano Sitting Area at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Bring your projects such as knitting, cross-stitch, or crochet work and be a part of our group! Join us on the first and third Thursday of every month to share your projects and a "common thread" with others!

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Piano Sitting Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your projects such as knitting, cross-stitch, or crochet work and be a part of our group! Join us on the first and third Thursday of every month to share your projects and a "common thread" with others!

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

Pause & Paint

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Join us on the First Thursday of the month to paint a project or a picture. This is a self-guided program. Please have an idea of a project you would like to paint.

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

Join us on the First Thursday of the month to paint a project or a picture. This is a self-guided program. Please have an idea of a project you would like to paint.

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

Spring Break Pokemon FunFest

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Want to evolve your spring break? Visit the Frenchtown Dixie branch each day for Pokemon themed fun activities. We are here to make your school break even better! 


Monday 1:00-2:00  Make Pokemon Shrinky Dink keychain.

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

Want to evolve your spring break? Visit the Frenchtown Dixie branch each day for Pokemon themed fun activities. We are here to make your school break even better! 


Monday 1:00-2:00  Make Pokemon Shrinky Dink keychain.

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

Spring Break Pokemon FunFest

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Library at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Want to evolve your spring break? Visit the Frenchtown Dixie branch each day for Pokemon themed fun activities. We are here to make your school break even better! 


Monday 1:00-2:00  Make Pokemon Shrinky Dink keychain.

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

Want to evolve your spring break? Visit the Frenchtown Dixie branch each day for Pokemon themed fun activities. We are here to make your school break even better! 


Monday 1:00-2:00  Make Pokemon Shrinky Dink keychain.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Planner Party Saturdays

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Are you a paper planner/journal person? Would you like a place to come and setup you weekly spreads? Well stop by the library and we will have some supplies that you can use to help with your planning.  

Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Are you a paper planner/journal person? Would you like a place to come and setup you weekly spreads? Well stop by the library and we will have some supplies that you can use to help with your planning.  

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

Lego Fun

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Come in and get creative on Saturdays 11am - 1pm.  Lego building fun for the whole family.

Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come in and get creative on Saturdays 11am - 1pm.  Lego building fun for the whole family.

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

Make Crafts Happen

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Do you like to craft but have too many distractions at home? Bring your projects to the Frenchtown-Dixie Library to work on them. Don't have a current project?

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

Do you like to craft but have too many distractions at home? Bring your projects to the Frenchtown-Dixie Library to work on them. Don't have a current project?

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

Craft Supply Swap

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Re-home your new or gently used craft supplies and find some new-to-you items to spark creativity!  Donate your unwanted craft supplies March 27th-April 3rd and then attend the Craft Supply Swap on April 4th from 12-2 pm.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Re-home your new or gently used craft supplies and find some new-to-you items to spark creativity!  Donate your unwanted craft supplies March 27th-April 3rd and then attend the Craft Supply Swap on April 4th from 12-2 pm.

Easter

All Day
Bedford Branch, Blue Bush Branch, Carleton Branch, Dorsch Memorial Branch, Dundee Branch, Ellis Library & Reference Center, Erie Branch, Frenchtown – Dixie Branch, Ida Branch, L.S. Navarre Branch, Maybee Branch, Newport Branch, Rasey Luna Pier Branch, Robert A. Vivian Branch, South Rockwood Branch, Summerfield – Petersburg Branch, Library in Motion: Senior Outreach, Bookmobile, Off Site, Online

All branches of the Monroe County Library System are closed in observance of Easter.

Closing
Branches:
Bedford Branch, Blue Bush Branch, Carleton Branch, Dorsch Memorial Branch, Dundee Branch, Ellis Library & Reference Center, Erie Branch, Frenchtown – Dixie Branch, Ida Branch, L.S. Navarre Branch, Maybee Branch, Newport Branch, Rasey Luna Pier Branch, Robert A. Vivian Branch, South Rockwood Branch, Summerfield – Petersburg Branch, Library in Motion: Senior Outreach, Bookmobile, Off Site, Online
Description:

All branches of the Monroe County Library System are closed in observance of Easter.

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

Crochet Pattern of the Month - Available all month

All Day
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take and Make
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come pick up our crochet patterns of the month, all month long! 

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

Come pick up our crochet patterns of the month, all month long! 

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

Monroe Michigan Crochet Club

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

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.

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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.

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

Machine Sock Knitting

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Ida Library Crankers, a machine sock knitting group, meets once a month in the Ida Library Community Room. Everyone is welcome. Bring your sock knitting machine or come and learn about sock knitting with machines.

Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ida Library Crankers, a machine sock knitting group, meets once a month in the Ida Library Community Room. Everyone is welcome. Bring your sock knitting machine or come and learn about sock knitting with machines.

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

After School Adventures

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

After School Adventures happens each Monday at the library!  Stop by after school for a variety of fun activities: building challenges, mindfulness practice, puzzles and art projects.  Each week will be something different! 

Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General
Event Details:

After School Adventures happens each Monday at the library!  Stop by after school for a variety of fun activities: building challenges, mindfulness practice, puzzles and art projects.  Each week will be something different! 

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

Homeschoolers Happenings

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Carleton Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Join us the first and third Tuesday of every month from now until the end of May.  We meet at 1pm for fun, crafts, STEM, library adventurers and more.  So get your homeschoolers  together and join us for our next meeting.

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

Join us the first and third Tuesday of every month from now until the end of May.  We meet at 1pm for fun, crafts, STEM, library adventurers and more.  So get your homeschoolers  together and join us for our next meeting.

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.

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

Homeschool Art Club

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Chapter Book Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Homeschool Art Club is designed for kids ages 7 to 12 as a space to explore and create through a wide variety of art mediums. Come dressed to express yourself. 

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

Homeschool Art Club is designed for kids ages 7 to 12 as a space to explore and create through a wide variety of art mediums. Come dressed to express yourself. 

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.