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Circle of Friends Quilt Group

Monday, March 31, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

It's National Crayon Day!!!

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Stop-in to color the morning away!

Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop-in to color the morning away!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

After-School @ Ellis

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Family
Event Details:

Ellis is the place to be for after-school fun!Kindergarten through 6th graders are invited to join in for an exciting series of creative and hands-on activities this spring. Each w...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Ellis is the place to be for after-school fun!

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafty Crafters: Sock Bunny

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library at Erie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring a friend and make an adorable sock bunny!

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

Bring a friend and make an adorable sock bunny!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crochet Pattern of the Month

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Take and Make
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Come pick up our crochet patterns of the month to make an easy crochet project. Make at home or bring your project and questions to UFO (UnFinished Objects) night on the second Thu...

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take and Make
Event Details:

Come pick up our crochet patterns of the month to make an easy crochet project. Make at home or bring your project and questions to UFO (UnFinished Objects) night on the second Thursday of the month.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

After School Adventures

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

After School Adventures happens the first Tuesday of the month after school.  We'll have a different activity each time, ranging from crafts to STEM activities, building, puzz...

Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Event Details:

After School Adventures happens the first Tuesday of the month after school.  We'll have a different activity each time, ranging from crafts to STEM activities, building, puzzles and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Improv Quilt Class

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Carleton Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Have you ever been interested in creating an improv quilt but didn't know how to begin? Come and learn, using Karen Eckmeier's Rose Twirl method. This quilt measures 42" x 37".Clas...

Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Have you ever been interested in creating an improv quilt but didn't know how to begin? Come and learn, using Karen Eckmeier's Rose Twirl method. This quilt measures 42" x 37".

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Makers and Munchies - Tween and Teen Craft Night

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us each month for a fun crafting session filled with creativity and snacks! Try out new materials and techniques while making something awesome to take home.  Bring your ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join us each month for a fun crafting session filled with creativity and snacks! Try out new materials and techniques while making something awesome to take home.  Bring your ideas, your friends and your appetite for fun!

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

Adult Color & Chat

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General
Age Group:
Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you love to color? Join us for some coloring fun! Bring your pencils, paint, markers or diamond painting and a fun attitude.

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Event Details:

Do you love to color? Join us for some coloring fun! Bring your pencils, paint, markers or diamond painting and a fun attitude.

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

A Common Thread

Thursday, April 3, 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!

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

Pause & Paint

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us on the First Thursday of the month to paint a project or a picture. This is a self-guided program. Please have an idea of a project you would like to paint.

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us on the First Thursday of the month to paint a project or a picture. This is a self-guided program. Please have an idea of a project you would like to paint.

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

Small Fries Friday

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, General, Music, Storytime & Playgroups
Age Group:
Preschool, Children
Event Details:

Join us each week for a sampling of learning and literacy fun for those 3-6 years old.SESSION #11/10 - Snowman Stories & Snack1/17 - Winter Wonderland 1/24 - Craft Corner1...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General, Music, Storytime & Playgroups
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us each week for a sampling of learning and literacy fun for those 3-6 years old.

SESSION #1

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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Make Crafts Happen

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you like to craft but have too many distractions at home? Bring your projects to the Frenchtown-Dixie Library to work on them. Don't have a current project? There might be some ...

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you like to craft but have too many distractions at home? Bring your projects to the Frenchtown-Dixie Library to work on them. Don't have a current project?

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

Craft Supply Swap

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Re-home your unused craft supplies and find some new-to-you items to spark creativity! Donate your unwanted craft supplies anytime between March 17 through April 4th, and come back...

Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Re-home your unused craft supplies and find some new-to-you items to spark creativity! Donate your unwanted craft supplies anytime between March 17 through April 4th, and come back for the Craft Supply Swap on April 5th!

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

A little Easter Rabbit Fun

All Day 4/7 - 4/18
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Children, Family
Event Details:

Stop in for a little Bunny fun during April. No registration required and all supplies are included 

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

Stop in for a little Bunny fun during April. No registration required and all supplies are included 

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

Machine Sock Knitting

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Ida Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Ida Library Crankers, a machine sock knitting group, meets once a month in the Ida Library Community Room. Everyone is welcome. Bring your sock knitting machine or come and learn a...

Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ida Library Crankers, a machine sock knitting group, meets once a month in the Ida Library Community Room. Everyone is welcome. Bring your sock knitting machine or come and learn about sock knitting with machines.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

After School Adventures

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, General
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

After School Adventures happens each Monday after school.  We'll have a different activity each week, ranging from crafts to STEM activities, building, puzzles and more!  ...

Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Event Details:

After School Adventures happens each Monday after school.  We'll have a different activity each week, ranging from crafts to STEM activities, building, puzzles and more!

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Beaded Jewelry Crafts

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Attention all teens & tweens….Join us as we sit back with friends and make some beaded jewelry! All supplies are provided no registration required. 

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

Attention all teens & tweens….Join us as we sit back with friends and make some beaded jewelry! All supplies are provided no registration required. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Paint Like Picasso

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Do you want to learn to paint like Picasso? Each month we'll learn a little about a famous artist and try to replicate their techniques in a unique way.  For those 6...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Do you want to learn to paint like Picasso? 

Each month we'll learn a little about a famous artist and try to replicate their techniques in a unique way.  

For those 6 and older.  

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.

Book Page Easter Egg

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maybee Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come out and make a fun book themed Easter décor. All materials will be provided. Registration is required for planning purposes. 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Come out and make a fun book themed Easter décor. All materials will be provided. Registration is required for planning purposes. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Monroe Michigan Crochet Club

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a relaxing crochet and knitting club! Bring your current project, catch up with friends, and share tips and techniques. If you’re new to crochet, we’ll h...

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a relaxing crochet and knitting club! Bring your current project, catch up with friends, and share tips and techniques. If you’re new to crochet, we’ll have supplies on hand and someone ready to help you get started.

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

Tentacle Threads: Crochet an Octopus

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Room C at Bedford Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative crochet workshop where you’ll learn how to make your very own adorable crochet octopus! This hands-on session will guide you through the process of c...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Room C
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative crochet workshop where you’ll learn how to make your very own adorable crochet octopus!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Improv Quilt Class

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Carleton Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Have you ever been interested in creating an improv quilt but didn't know how to begin? Come and learn, using Karen Eckmeier's Rose Twirl method. This quilt measures 42" x 37".Clas...

Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Have you ever been interested in creating an improv quilt but didn't know how to begin? Come and learn, using Karen Eckmeier's Rose Twirl method. This quilt measures 42" x 37".

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

CRAFTERNOONS - back by popular demand

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Library at Robert A. Vivian Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Back by popular demand!!!Afterschool/afternoon crafting with friends!!  It is always fun and exciting to craft with pals.  Join us on the second Wednesday of the month fo...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Back by popular demand!!!

Afterschool/afternoon crafting with friends!!  

It is always fun and exciting to craft with pals.  Join us on the second Wednesday of the month for a fun craft.

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.