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Bedford Herb Group

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room C at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you like cooking with herbs, and gardening? We would love for you to join our herb group that meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Anyone is welcome! 

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

Do you like cooking with herbs, and gardening? We would love for you to join our herb group that meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Anyone is welcome! 

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie 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: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
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.

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Bedford Senior Center

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Program Type:
Senior Delivery Service
Age Group:
Seniors
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.usThi...

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

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Moongate South Apartments

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Program Type:
Senior Delivery Service
Age Group:
Seniors
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 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.usThis ser...

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 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us

The MCLS Bookmobile

Monroe Road Elementary Playdates with Principals

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Family
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: Family
Program Type: Bookmobile

The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.

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Moongate North Apartments

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Program Type:
Senior Delivery Service
Age Group:
Seniors
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 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.usThis ser...

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 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us

Dundee Inspirational Book Club

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The Dundee Inspirational Book Club meets the third Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. on the lower level of the library. Everyone is welcome, and books are available at the li...

Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Dundee Inspirational Book Club meets the third Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. on the lower level of the library. 

Everyone is welcome, and books are available at the library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Sit, Chat, Finish that!~

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Blue Bush Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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.  Someone might ...

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, August 20, 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.

Event Details:

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!

Book Cover, Last to leave the room.

FantaSci Book Club

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Ellis Fanta-Sci book club is the only Fantasy and Science Fiction book club in the Monroe County Library System! Join as us we read and discuss books that explore technolo...

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Ellis Fanta-Sci book club is the only Fantasy and Science Fiction book club in the Monroe County Library System! 

Playgroup

Thursday, August 21, 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...

Event Details:

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, climbi...

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!!

Drop-In Device Advice

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Drop in with questions about your personal device! A librarian is available to help troubleshoot or provide guidance. No registration requiredDrop-in hours are held monthly on the ...

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, August 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Piano Sitting Area at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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 ...

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!

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

Friday, August 22, 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.

Event Flyer

Lego Fun

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
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, Family, Adults
Program Type: General
Event Details:

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

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Library at Carleton Branch
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Sit back, relax and watch a movie with us!Every Saturday at 1:00 pm

Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Sit back, relax and watch a movie with us!

Every Saturday at 1:00 pm

Circle of Friends Quilt Group

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
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 skil...

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.

An Afternoon Read

An Afternoon Read

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

An Afternoon ReadAs 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 cop...

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.

Yoga with Dianne

Monday, August 25, 2025 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.

Bedford Township Library Advisory Board Meeting

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Meetings
Age Group:
Adults
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 b...

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
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.

Book list for Maybee Book Club

Maybee Book Club

Monday, August 25, 2025 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.

Event Details:

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

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 the last Monday of the month at 7pm.  New members are always welcome, stop in and get your copy of this months selection. 

Flyer with list of titles for the year.

North County Book Club

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Carleton Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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 a...

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.

Not So YA Book Club

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
South Rockwood Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Love Young Adult Literature? So do we. Come hang out and talk YA lit with us. Discussions will be on the last Monday of the month at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Please contact Kelli Bej...

Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Love Young Adult Literature? So do we. Come hang out and talk YA lit with us. Discussions will be on the last Monday of the month at 7:00 pm via Zoom. 

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Monroe 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.