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'Tis The Season Cookie Decorating Party

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Reserve you spot for you and your family to spend the morning decorating holiday cookies.Each registration is per group. You will receive one kit for your group. Each kit will cont...

Required
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Reserve you spot for you and your family to spend the morning decorating holiday cookies.

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.

'Tis The Season Cookie Decorating Party

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 9:45am - 10:45am
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Reserve you spot for you and your family to spend the morning decorating holiday cookies.Each registration is per group. You will receive one kit for your group. Each kit will cont...

Required
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Reserve you spot for you and your family to spend the morning decorating holiday cookies.

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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Super Second Saturday - Winter Scenes

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library at Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Super Second Saturday is a fun, monthly event for the whole family.  Come to the library for a variety of activities based around a monthly theme.  Activities may include...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Super Second Saturday is a fun, monthly event for the whole family.  Come to the library for a variety of activities based around a monthly theme.  Activities may include books, crafts, hands-on fun and a few surprises!

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

Saturday, December 14, 2024 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.

Waitlist
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.

'Tis The Season Cookie Decorating Party

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:45am - 12:00pm
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Reserve you spot for you and your family to spend the morning decorating holiday cookies.Each registration is per group. You will receive one kit for your group. Each kit will cont...

Required
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Reserve you spot for you and your family to spend the morning decorating holiday cookies.

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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Lego Fun

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

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
Program Type: General
Event Details:

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

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Super Second Saturday - Winter Scenes

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library at Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General
Age Group:
Children, Family
Event Details:

Super Second Saturday is a fun, monthly event for the whole family.  Come to the library for a variety of activities based around a monthly theme.  Activities may include...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Super Second Saturday is a fun, monthly event for the whole family.  Come to the library for a variety of activities based around a monthly theme.  Activities may include books, crafts, hands-on fun and a few surprises!

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.

Challenge Book Club

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

In addition to reading books, the Challenge Book Club includes numerous other fun activities.  The majority of which are related to literature in one way or another. Strong re...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

In addition to reading books, the Challenge Book Club includes numerous other fun activities.  The majority of which are related to literature in one way or another.

80s VHS Aerobics

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Get ready to step back in time and get your heart pumping with our all-new 80s themed VHS Aerobics class! Join us every Sunday at 4 PM for a nostalgic journey that will have you sw...

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

Get ready to step back in time and get your heart pumping with our all-new 80s themed VHS Aerobics class! Join us every Sunday at 4 PM for a nostalgic journey that will have you sweating to the oldies in no time.

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Bedford Home Delivery

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

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

New Bedford Academy

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 9:15am - 11:15am
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.

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Aspen Grove Senior Living

Monday, December 16, 2024 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.

Event Details:

Library staff will deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines.  ​Deliveries take place every four weeks. To place a request, call Library in Motion at 73...

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 deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines.  ​Deliveries take place every four weeks. 

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Hampton Manor of Bedford

Monday, December 16, 2024 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.

Event Details:

Library staff will deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines.  ​Deliveries take place every four weeks. To place a request, call Library in Motion at 73...

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 deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines.  ​Deliveries take place every four weeks. 

Child coloring

Storytime

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at 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...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
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)

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.

Child coloring

Toddler Storytime

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library at South Rockwood 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: South Rockwood 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.

Reading with Rabbits

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Children's Round Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Drop in for a fun, interactive way to build literacy skills! Children will have the opportunity to practice their out-loud reading skills, while hanging out with real rabbits.

Cancelled
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Drop in for a fun, interactive way to build literacy skills! Children will have the opportunity to practice their out-loud reading skills, while hanging out with real rabbits.

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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Eaglestone Retirement Living

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
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.

Event Details:

Library staff will deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines.  ​Deliveries take place every four weeks. To place a request, call Library in Motion at 73...

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 deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines.  ​Deliveries take place every four weeks. 

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Luther Haus Apartments

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
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.

Event Details:

Library staff will deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines.  ​Deliveries take place every four weeks. To place a request, call Library in Motion at 73...

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 deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines.  ​Deliveries take place every four weeks. 

Monroe Michigan Crochet Club

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Join our free club! Sit back relax and chit chat with friends while we crochet or knit our current projects! Learn some new techniques or share! There will be supplies available if...

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join our free club! Sit back relax and chit chat with friends while we crochet or knit our current projects! Learn some new techniques or share! There will be supplies available if you are new to crochet and someone can help you learn!

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Hickory Ridge of Temperance

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Program Type:
Senior Delivery Service
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Library staff will deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines.  ​Deliveries take place every four weeks. To place a request, call Library in Motion at 73...

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

Library staff will deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines.  ​Deliveries take place every four weeks. 

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Vibrant Life Senior Living

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Program Type:
Senior Delivery Service
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Library staff will deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines.  ​Deliveries take place every four weeks. To place a request, call Library in Motion at 73...

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

Library staff will deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines.  ​Deliveries take place every four weeks. 

Dungeons and Dragons Monday Edition @ Bedford

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Room C at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Room C
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming

Yoga with Dianne

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults, Seniors
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. You will&nb...

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.

After School Adventures

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library at Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

After School Adventures takes place every Monday that school is in session.  We'll enjoy a variety of activities, including Dia de los Muertos, Thanksgiving and pumpkin fun, s...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

After School Adventures takes place every Monday that school is in session.  We'll enjoy a variety of activities, including Dia de los Muertos, Thanksgiving and pumpkin fun, seasonal STEM challenges, and holiday arts and crafts!

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.