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Sit, Chat, Finish that!~

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Blue Bush Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Spend an evening finishing those projects you have stored away for a later day. You can learn new things or just enjoy your project while chatting with others.

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

Spend an evening finishing those projects you have stored away for a later day. You can learn new things or just enjoy your project while chatting with others.

Girls Night Out Book Club

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 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.

2025 Book List Coming Soon!

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.

2025 Book List Coming Soon!

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Erie-Luna Pier 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. 

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

Baby Group

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Maybee 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: Maybee 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.

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Harborside Assisted Living

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Program Type:
Senior Delivery Service
Age Group:
Seniors
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach:

Library in Motion delivers enriching materials to senior centers and housing complexes.

Library staff will select and deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines.  ​Deliveries take place once a month. 

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

Library in Motion delivers enriching materials to senior centers and housing complexes.

Library staff will select and deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines.  ​Deliveries take place once a month. 

Child coloring

Storytime

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Maybee 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
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.

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.

Playgroup

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
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...

This Play Group is for Children from Birth to School Age with parents or caregivers accompanying. We will be spending time for everyone to interact through playing, sharing, climbing, caring and story reading!

Come join the fun!!

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.

This Play Group is for Children from Birth to School Age with parents or caregivers accompanying. We will be spending time for everyone to interact through playing, sharing, climbing, caring and story reading!

Come join the fun!!

Literacy on the Lawn

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Preschool

Literacy on the Lawn will be held on the library lawn for those 3-5 years old but will start inside the library in the children's area.
 

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

Literacy on the Lawn will be held on the library lawn for those 3-5 years old but will start inside the library in the children's area.
 

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.

Please Dress for Weather

Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.

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.

Drop-In Device Advice

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Drop in with questions about your personal device! A librarian is available to help troubleshoot or provide guidance. No registration required

Drop-in hours are held monthly on the third Thursday, 1pm-2pm

 

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Drop in with questions about your personal device! A librarian is available to help troubleshoot or provide guidance. No registration required

Drop-in hours are held monthly on the third Thursday, 1pm-2pm

 

A Common Thread

Thursday, October 16, 2025 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!

Health Education Series-Stress Management Grades 7-12

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 2:45pm - 3:45pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

The Monroe County Health Department in partnership with the Bedford Branch Library presents a Health Education series for students in grades 3-12. The topics covered and grade level restrictions are detailed below.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Monroe County Health Department in partnership with the Bedford Branch Library presents a Health Education series for students in grades 3-12. The topics covered and grade level restrictions are detailed below.

Health Education Series-Stress Management Grades 3-6

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

The Monroe County Health Department in partnership with the Bedford Branch Library presents a Health Education series for students in grades 3-12. The topics covered and grade level restrictions are detailed below.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Monroe County Health Department in partnership with the Bedford Branch Library presents a Health Education series for students in grades 3-12. The topics covered and grade level restrictions are detailed below.

Procraftinate

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Procraftinate 

Procraftinate: avoidance of adult responsibilities to partake in art and craft projects.

Join us to make a craft and put off that other thing you need to get done, just a little longer.  

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

Procraftinate 

Procraftinate: avoidance of adult responsibilities to partake in art and craft projects.

Join us to make a craft and put off that other thing you need to get done, just a little longer.  

Rank MI Vote - Bedford Town Hall

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Feeling frustrated with politics as usual? You’re not alone. Too often, our current voting system leaves voters unheard and leaders unaccountable. But there’s a better way—and you can help bring it to Michigan.

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

Feeling frustrated with politics as usual? You’re not alone. Too often, our current voting system leaves voters unheard and leaders unaccountable. But there’s a better way—and you can help bring it to Michigan.

The MCLS Bookmobile

St. Charles Academy

Friday, October 17, 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.

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Baby Group

Friday, October 17, 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.

Fun Fridays

Friday, October 17, 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.

Small Fries Friday

Friday, October 17, 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

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, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General, Music, 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.

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

Friday, October 17, 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.

Medicare Open Enrollment

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Display Case - Room E at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Open enrollment for Medicare

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Display Case - Room E
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open enrollment for Medicare

Medicare Open Enrollment

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Display Case - Room E at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Open enrollment for Medicare

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Display Case - Room E
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open enrollment for Medicare

Medicare Open Enrollment

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Display Case - Room E at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Open enrollment for Medicare

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Display Case - Room E
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open enrollment for Medicare

Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming

Genealogy Club

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Library at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Please join us for our afterhours Genealogy Club. This is open research time to use Ancestry and other computer programs, as well as our local history resources.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Event Details:

Please join us for our afterhours Genealogy Club. This is open research time to use Ancestry and other computer programs, as well as our local history resources.