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Color Me Happy Dundee

Color Me Happy

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Educational, Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
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: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Educational, Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 16

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.

The MCLS Bookmobile

Oodles of Love Daycare

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children
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
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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Rawson Place Apartments

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Program Type:
Senior Delivery Service
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Meet us in the lobby at 10:00AMWe will have carts of books and movies to check out. Delivery and pick up is once a month.To place a request call Library in Motion 734-241-5770 or e...

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

Meet us in the lobby at 10:00AM

We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Delivery and pick up is once a month.

Adult Tai Chi

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library at Erie Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Moving & Grooving

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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:

Join us at the Dorsch branch to shake out our sillies, share a book and do some sensory play. It's fun for everyone!

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.

Join us at the Dorsch branch to shake out our sillies, share a book and do some sensory play. It's fun for everyone!

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.

Sensory Storytime

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
General, 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:

Come enjoy stories, songs, and playtime with us! Sensory Storytime is crafted for babies and children ages 0-5, but children of any age are welcome to join in the fun.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: General, Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Come enjoy stories, songs, and playtime with us! Sensory Storytime is crafted for babies and children ages 0-5, but children of any age are welcome to join in the fun.

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.

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 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.

The MCLS Bookmobile

Dayspring Preschool

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Bookmobile
Age Group:
Children
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
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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Dundee Senior Center

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 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 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

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Eagle Springs Dundee

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
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

St. Patrick's School

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
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.

Puzzle in a Day

Puzzle in a Day

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
All Ages, Family
Event Details:

Do you love putting puzzles together? Come join us at Vivian Branch Library between 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm on the first Wednesday of every month. Join fellow patrons as we...

Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Do you love putting puzzles together? 

Come join us at Vivian Branch Library between 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm on the first Wednesday of every month. 

Join fellow patrons as we attempt to finish a puzzle in a day!

Brains and Games

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Program Type:
General
Age Group:
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.

Event Details:

Wednesdays are all about sharpening minds and having fun! From 3:30 - 4:00, we’ll help with homework, dinner is served at 4:00 followed by a session of card and board games that ch...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Wednesdays are all about sharpening minds and having fun! From 3:30 - 4:00, we’ll help with homework, dinner is served at 4:00 followed by a session of card and board games that challenge and entertain!

Wacky Wednesday

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Chapter Book Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Get ready for a whirlwind of wackiness every Wednesday with our exciting program, "Wacky Wednesday"! Each week brings something new and different, guaranteed to surprise and deligh...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Get ready for a whirlwind of wackiness every Wednesday with our exciting program, "Wacky Wednesday"! Each week brings something new and different, guaranteed to surprise and delight.

Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

We're back with some new books and new adventures! A club for young adventurers where you decide what path the story takes! Each adventurer will receive a passport and after e...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

We're back with some new books and new adventures! A club for young adventurers where you decide what path the story takes! Each adventurer will receive a passport and after each meeting will earn a new stamp.

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.

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.

Ribbons of Monroe Meet and Greet

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ribbons of Monroe Inc. Meet and Greet to gather and get together to discuss various groups and activities.  Snacks and refreshments will be provided.  There will even be ...

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

Ribbons of Monroe Inc. Meet and Greet to gather and get together to discuss various groups and activities.  Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Teen Night - Create, Play, Connect

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us the first Wednesday of the month for a teen night that switches up the fun! From crafting to games and card making, these evenings are perfect for creativity and socializin...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us the first Wednesday of the month for a teen night that switches up the fun! From crafting to games and card making, these evenings are perfect for creativity and socializing with friends.

 

Mystery They Read Book Club

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Quilt Room - Room F at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Book Clubs:

Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.

Event Details:

Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month, 6:00pm-7:00pmJune 5th: Never Look Back by Mary Burton July 3rd: The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner August 7th:...

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

Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you.

Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month, 6:00pm-7:00pm

June 5th: Never Look Back by Mary Burton 

July 3rd: The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner 

The Diva Spices It Up

Life is a Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Blue Bush Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meetings are typically held on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM.Life is a Mystery Book Club 2024 *February 7 Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley *Ma...

Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Meetings are typically held on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM.

Life is a Mystery Book Club 2024 

*February 7 Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley 

A family hands placed together, with the child's hand on top

Baby Group

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Library at Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Baby Group is for children under 2 and an accompanying caregiver.  We'll have a short Storytime section with some music and book, we'll do some interactive or sensory activiti...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Baby Group is for children under 2 and an accompanying caregiver.  We'll have a short Storytime section with some music and book, 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.

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.

Parent & Child Play Group

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 9:15am - 10:15am
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of interaction through play, creating art, singing and reading. This program is for children 0- 5 years of age and their caregiver. We ask that no outside ...

Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of interaction through play, creating art, singing and reading. This program is for children 0- 5 years of age and their caregiver. 

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

Storytime

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library at 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
Required
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 17

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

Storytime for Under Fives Winter Session

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Ida 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: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 25

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.

Medicare Open Enrollment

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Display Case - Room E at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Educational, Organizations using the Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Open enrollment for Medicare. Please bring your photo ID, Medicare card, all insurance cards, and a list of your prescriptions.

Event Full
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Display Case - Room E
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational, Organizations using the Library
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Open enrollment for Medicare. Please bring your photo ID, Medicare card, all insurance cards, and a list of your prescriptions.