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Learning Cursive

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Do you remember CURSIVE?

Join us as we revisit this lost art of writing. 

It only takes paper and a pencil to try your hand at writing in cursive.

Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Do you remember CURSIVE?

Join us as we revisit this lost art of writing. 

It only takes paper and a pencil to try your hand at writing in cursive.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of the Newport Branch Library Meeting

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room at Newport Branch
Program Type:
Meetings
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for Friends of the Newport Branch Library  meeting.  New members are always welcome and encourage to attend.

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

Join us for Friends of the Newport Branch Library  meeting.  New members are always welcome and encourage to attend.

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

Afternoon Art & Aces!

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Blue Bush Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

It's an afternoon of games or crafts.  Bring in a craft you are working on or just come to enjoy some games and fun.  It is a great way to get out of the house and meet with friends.

 


 

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

It's an afternoon of games or crafts.  Bring in a craft you are working on or just come to enjoy some games and fun.  It is a great way to get out of the house and meet with friends.

 


 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Girls Night Out Book Club

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 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.

Jan 21- The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

Feb 18- The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

March 18- The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict

April 15- The Guncle by Steven Rowley

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.

Jan 21- The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

Feb 18- The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

March 18- The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict

April 15- The Guncle by Steven Rowley

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Richard Simmons Aerobics

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages

Get ready to step back in time and get your heart pumping with our Richard Simmons VHS Aerobics class! Join us every Thursday at 9 AM for a nostalgic journey that will have you sweating to the oldies in no time.

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 Richard Simmons VHS Aerobics class! Join us every Thursday at 9 AM for a nostalgic journey that will have you sweating to the oldies in no time.

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

A Common Thread

Thursday, June 18, 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 "Adults" group

Friends of the Carleton Branch Library Meeting

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Carleton Branch
Program Type:
Meetings
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at the Friends of the Carleton Branch Library's meeting.  We will be discussing ways we can continue to help the Carleton Branch with upcoming programs.  New members always welcome.

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

Join us at the Friends of the Carleton Branch Library's meeting.  We will be discussing ways we can continue to help the Carleton Branch with upcoming programs.  New members always welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bedford, MI - Indivisible

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults

Please join Bedford, MI - Indivisible as we participate in our democracy and better our communities!

Find us on Facebook or BlueSky for more info

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

Please join Bedford, MI - Indivisible as we participate in our democracy and better our communities!

Find us on Facebook or BlueSky for more info

This event is in the "Adults" group

Never Forget 9/11 Memorial Meeting

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Room C at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults

Board meeting for the Never Forget 9/11 Memorial project

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

Board meeting for the Never Forget 9/11 Memorial project

Juneteenth

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 Juneteenth.

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 Juneteenth.

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

National Vanilla Milkshake Day

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Do you like milkshakes, crafts, books, and fun? Come join us to celebrate National Vanilla Milkshake Day!

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you like milkshakes, crafts, books, and fun? Come join us to celebrate National Vanilla Milkshake Day!

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 "All Ages" group

Planner Party Saturdays

Saturday, June 20, 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, June 20, 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 "Adults" group

An Afternoon Read

Monday, June 22, 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Yoga with Dianne

Monday, June 22, 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

A Court of Magic and Romance Book Club

Monday, June 22, 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, June 22, 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

North County Book Club

Monday, June 22, 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 "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi for Health

Tuesday, June 23, 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 "Seniors" group

Brookdale Senior Living

Tuesday, June 23, 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 "All Ages" group

Friends of the Bedford Library Meeting

Tuesday, June 23, 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Summer Reading

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
L.S. Navarre Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens
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: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: 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 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, June 23, 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.