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Summer Storytime

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Summerfield – Petersburg 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...

Summer Storytimes will have a dinosaur theme this summer!  Older siblings are welcome to join in the fun!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
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.

Summer Storytimes will have a dinosaur theme this summer!  Older siblings are welcome to join in the fun!

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

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General, 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...

We'll enjoy summer and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities, and a little yoga on the library's lawn.  Please bring a towel or blanket for the ground.

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: General, 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.

We'll enjoy summer and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities, and a little yoga on the library's lawn.  Please bring a towel or blanket for the ground.

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

Outdoor Silent Reading Book Club

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawn at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Grab a blanket, a snack, and your favorite book then join us for silent reading under the trees! 

We’ll read, share a quick highlight, and then enjoy some playtime on the library lawn.

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Lawn
Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Grab a blanket, a snack, and your favorite book then join us for silent reading under the trees! 

We’ll read, share a quick highlight, and then enjoy some playtime on the library lawn.

Disclaimer(s)

Please Dress for Weather

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

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

Circle of Friends Quilt Group

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The Circle of Friends Quilt Group share their love of quilting on the last Monday of each month, beginning at noon. All are welcome to join this group of active quilters whose skills range from beginner to advanced.

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

The Circle of Friends Quilt Group share their love of quilting on the last Monday of each month, beginning at noon. All are welcome to join this group of active quilters whose skills range from beginner to advanced.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" 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 "Teens" group

Summer Lunch Program

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Chapter Book Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Meal Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, 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.

This program is open to those 18 years of age and under at no cost. All food must be consumed inside the library. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: 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.

This program is open to those 18 years of age and under at no cost. All food must be consumed inside the library. 

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

An Afternoon Read

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

An Afternoon Read

As in past years, we will continue to meet on the 4th Monday of the month @ 1 pm.

If you would like to join us, please call Diana Martel @ 241-1430 to receive a copy of each month's book.

Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

An Afternoon Read

As in past years, we will continue to meet on the 4th Monday of the month @ 1 pm.

If you would like to join us, please call Diana Martel @ 241-1430 to receive a copy of each month's book.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Monday Afternoon Movies

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

"Unearth a Story" with some Monday afternoon movies! 

 

June 15th - The Land Before Time 

June 22nd - Night at the Museum 

June 29th - Jurassic Park 

July 6th - Holes

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

"Unearth a Story" with some Monday afternoon movies! 

 

June 15th - The Land Before Time 

June 22nd - Night at the Museum 

June 29th - Jurassic Park 

July 6th - Holes

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

Yoga with Dianne

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults, Seniors

“Yoga with Diane”  A FREE, one hour community Yoga class.  Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this class is designed for all  levels, all ages.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

“Yoga with Diane”  A FREE, one hour community Yoga class.  Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this class is designed for all  levels, all ages.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Karst Aquifer Coalition of Monroe County

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Display Case - Room E at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults

Group of Monroe County citizens discussing Karst geological system and its effects on the environment in Monroe County.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Display Case - Room E
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

Group of Monroe County citizens discussing Karst geological system and its effects on the environment in Monroe County.

This event is in the "Adults" group

A Court of Magic and Romance Book Club

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

It's time to embark on a new reading quest with this adult book club that focuses on the popular romantasy genre.

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

It's time to embark on a new reading quest with this adult book club that focuses on the popular romantasy genre.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bedford Township Library Advisory Board Meeting

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Room C at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Meetings
Age Group:
Adults

Regularly scheduled meeting of the Township's Library Advisory Board. The purpose of this Board is to serve in an advisory capacity to the Township Board regarding the township's branch library.

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

Regularly scheduled meeting of the Township's Library Advisory Board. The purpose of this Board is to serve in an advisory capacity to the Township Board regarding the township's branch library.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Maybee Book Club

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Maybee 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.

The Maybee Branch Book Club meets on the last Monday of the month at 7pm.  New members are always welcome, stop in, and get your copy of this month's selection. 

July Title: Dry by Neil Shusterman

Library Branch: Maybee Branch
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.

The Maybee Branch Book Club meets on the last Monday of the month at 7pm.  New members are always welcome, stop in, and get your copy of this month's selection. 

July Title: Dry by Neil Shusterman

This event is in the "Adults" group

North County Book Club

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Carleton Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the community room of the Carleton Branch Library. Copies of the books are available at the library. New members are always welcome.

Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the community room of the Carleton Branch Library. Copies of the books are available at the library. New members are always welcome.

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Monroe 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. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Baby Bop - Summer Edition

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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 for "Baby Bop," a playgroup and storytime for our youngest patrons.  

We will play, and socialize with other little ones, while enjoying music, bouncing, sensory activities, and board books.  

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
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 for "Baby Bop," a playgroup and storytime for our youngest patrons.  

We will play, and socialize with other little ones, while enjoying music, bouncing, sensory activities, and board books.  

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

Tai Chi for Health

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults

This is a soft movement class designed for those who have wanted to try Tai Chi and those who understand the principle.  Each class will be divided into three parts including warm up, senior form, and yang form. This is a very beneficial

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
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.  Each class will be divided into three parts including warm up, senior form, and yang form. This is a very beneficial

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" 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 "Teens" group

Summer Lunch Program

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Chapter Book Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Meal Program
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, 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.

This program is open to those 18 years of age and under at no cost. All food must be consumed inside the library. 

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: 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.

This program is open to those 18 years of age and under at no cost. All food must be consumed inside the library. 

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 "Seniors" group

Brookdale Senior Living

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
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 "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Tabletop Tuesdays

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

Join us each week for hands-on fun! From games and crafts to art experiences and STEM activities, there’s something new to explore every Tuesday. Come create, play, and connect!

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Join us each week for hands-on fun! From games and crafts to art experiences and STEM activities, there’s something new to explore every Tuesday. Come create, play, and connect!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Friends of the Bedford Library Meeting

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Meetings
Age Group:
All Ages

Join our Friends for their monthly meeting where they'll discuss past, current, and future fundraising activities and vote on supporting programming at the Bedford Branch Library.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Meetings
Event Details:

Join our Friends for their monthly meeting where they'll discuss past, current, and future fundraising activities and vote on supporting programming at the Bedford Branch Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Newport Non-Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room at Newport Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us on the last Tuesday of the Month as we discuss non-fiction books.  New members always welcome.  This month we will be discussing The Hidden Habits of Genius by Craig Wright.

Library Branch: Newport Branch
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us on the last Tuesday of the Month as we discuss non-fiction books.  New members always welcome.  This month we will be discussing The Hidden Habits of Genius by Craig Wright.

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

Summer Reading

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Summer Reading:

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activ...

Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. 

Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lake Erie Resellers

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome to the Lake Erie Resellers meeting! Whether you're a seasoned eBay pro or just getting started, join us for a fun and informative gathering. Connect with local eBay sellers, share tips, and swap stories about your eBay experiences.

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

Welcome to the Lake Erie Resellers meeting! Whether you're a seasoned eBay pro or just getting started, join us for a fun and informative gathering. Connect with local eBay sellers, share tips, and swap stories about your eBay experiences.