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Tai Chi for Health

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Seniors

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

Adult Afternoon Craft

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room at Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Each month, we will provide supplies and instructions for you to make a craft here in the library.  Registration is required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each month, we will provide supplies and instructions for you to make a craft here in the library.  Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Dorsch Afternoon Book Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

New members are always welcome as we discuss the following books:

January - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

February - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer

Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

New members are always welcome as we discuss the following books:

January - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

February - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Chess Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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

Crafting and Chatting

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your unfinished craft projects in to work on among friends.  Share your knowledge and learn something new. Coloring pages will be available for those who are in between projects. 

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

Bring your unfinished craft projects in to work on among friends.  Share your knowledge and learn something new. Coloring pages will be available for those who are in between projects. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Frenchtown-Dixie Book Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie 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.

Join our cozy Tuesday night book club. We read all genres and meet the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. Our 2025 dates and selections are: 

JANUARY 21 - The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden 

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
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.

Join our cozy Tuesday night book club. We read all genres and meet the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. Our 2025 dates and selections are: 

JANUARY 21 - The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bedford Artists and Crafters

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Bedford Artists & Crafters to discuss all things art! Meetings include a discussion followed by an art demo or an informal talk. New members are welcome!

Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6 - 7:30 pm.

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

Join the Bedford Artists & Crafters to discuss all things art! Meetings include a discussion followed by an art demo or an informal talk. New members are welcome!

Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6 - 7:30 pm.

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Bedford 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 "Seniors" group

Ivor J Lindsay Senior Housing

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
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bedford Herb Group

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room C at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults

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! 

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

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

Wednesday, December 17, 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.

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Bedford Senior Center

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
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 "Seniors" group

Moongate South Apartments

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
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 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 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Moongate North Apartments

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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 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 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us

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

Dundee Inspirational Book Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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.

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.

This event is in the "Family" group

Exploring with Paint

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family

Looking for something new to do?

Join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 4pm – 6pm at the Vivian Branch Library.

We will explore your hidden talents with paint!

All supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking for something new to do?

Join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 4pm – 6pm at the Vivian Branch Library.

We will explore your hidden talents with paint!

All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sit, Chat, Finish that!~

Wednesday, December 17, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

FantaSci Book Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

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

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! 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Baby Group

Thursday, December 18, 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.

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

Storytime

Thursday, December 18, 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.

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

Playgroup

Thursday, December 18, 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!!

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

Drop-In Device Advice

Thursday, December 18, 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

 

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

A Common Thread

Thursday, December 18, 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!