Upcoming Events

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Library Games Guild

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
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Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Welcome to the Library Games Guild at the Dundee Branch Library, where dice roll, cards shuffle, and strategy rules supreme!

Harp

A Moment to Unwind

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Robert A. Vivian Branch
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Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Are you looking to unwind? 

Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon with Harpist Michelle Good at the Vivian Branch, May 19th @ 2pm

We might even learn a little about the Harp!

No registration required

Weekend Parent Child Play Group -Dundee

Weekend Parent & Child Play Group

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
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Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
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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.

1930 London

1930's London Murder Mystery

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch
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Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Monroe Community Players will play the characters in a murder. You will have the opportunity to channel your inner detective and solve the mystery of who is the murderer.  This program is geared for ages 13 and up.

Michigan's Medicinal Mushrooms with Tyler Davidson

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at South Rockwood Branch
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Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tyler Davidson, founder of Magic Forest Medicine will be here to talk about foraging as well as the health benefits of mushrooms with plenty of time for Q&A throughout. 

Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Show and Popcorn

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch
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Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Meal Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us all summer for a delicious meal for the kids and a fun activity afterwards! Thursdays we will watch a show on the big screen and enjoy popcorn!

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Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
South Rockwood Branch
Library Branch: South Rockwood 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.

Summer Moves and Grooves

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
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Summer Moves and Grooves is an interactive gathering with a focus on extra movement opportunities.  We'll always enjoy music and rhythm activities plus something fun such as rhythm sticks, animal movement or bonus dancing!

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.

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

11:00am - 11:45am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

We'll enjoy summer and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities, and a little yoga on the library's lawn.  Please bring a towel or blanket for the ground.  In case of bad weather, we will move inside.

Summer Lunch Program

12:15pm - 1:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This program is open to those 18 years of age and under at no cost. 

To ensure that we have enough meals, please register.  

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.

Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Arts and Crafts

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Meal Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Join us all summer for a delicious meal for the kids and a fun activity afterwards! Mondays will be arts and crafts.

Monday Afternoon Movies

1:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beat the summer heat each Monday afternoon with a fun, family movie.  Feel free to bring a blanket for the floor and a snack to enjoy.  

June 16th - Wicked

June 23rd - Harold and the Purple Crayon

Summer Moves and Grooves

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Maybee Branch
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Summer Moves and Grooves is an interactive gathering with a focus on extra movement opportunities.  We'll always enjoy music and rhythm activities plus something fun such as rhythm sticks, animal movement or bonus dancing!

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.

Puzzles and Pictures

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages, Preschool, Children
Maybee Branch
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Puzzles and pictures is an open time of creativity at the library!  We'll have a variety of jigsaw puzzles for all levels and we'll have other puzzling challenges, such as tangrams.

Summer Reading: Color Our World!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
South Rockwood Branch
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
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. 

A.T.L.A.S. (At The Library After School)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Every week looks a little different- there will be activities such as crafting, painting, and gaming to name a few! This is a place to study, have a snack, visit with friends, and unwind.

Disclaimer(s)

Please Dress for Weather

Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.

Cookies and Canvas

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Erie Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

It’s time to get artsy - and snacky! Mrs. Swartz - our favorite art teacher - will take you step by step through how to paint a masterpiece on canvas. 

Summer Reading Program

9:00am - 10:00am
Children
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

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. 

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. 

Summer Book Club

9:30am - 10:30am
Children
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help the summer slide! Join us for a summer book club for children aged 7-12. We will read a title, discuss it, and then complete fun activities. 

Our summer title will be "Misty of Chincoteague" by Marguerite Henry

Summer Reading - Color Our World! Color Your World with LEGOS!

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Tweens
Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

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. 

Join us for six- weeks of Summer Reading at the Dundee Branch Library.

Children in grades Kindergarten - sixth grade may drop-in on Tuesday's at 10 am for programing.

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.

Holiday Camp

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Tweens, Teens
Bookmobile
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.

Summer Reading - Blue Skies & White Clouds

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Tweens
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required

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. 

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.

Summer Reading - Color Your World with Fun

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Maybee Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 week in Maybee we are learning about the attribute of fun and the art skill of painting.  Please note that we are doing many artistic projects this summer and you should come dressed for mess!  

Summer Lunch Program

12:15pm - 1:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This program is open to those 18 years of age and under at no cost. 

To ensure that we have enough meals, please register.  

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.

Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Book Bites

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Children
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This is more than just lunch-it’s a chance to read, imagine and create! Lunch will be served at 12:30 and the we’ll enjoy a picture book together and follow it up with an activity to keep the fun going.  Come hungry for food and stories!

Summer Reading Program

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

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. 

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. 

Summer Reading: Color Our World

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children
Carleton Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required

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. 

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.

Lego Mania

1:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Enjoy some afternoon Lego play with your friends.  

Puzzles and Pictures

2:30pm - 3:30pm
All Ages, Preschool, Children
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Puzzles and pictures is an open time of creativity at the library!  We'll have a variety of jigsaw puzzles for all levels and we'll have other puzzling challenges, such as tangrams.

The One and Only Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children
Erie Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this summer as we read The One and Only Ivan together.  Each week well read, discuss, and complete a creative activity inspired by Ivan’s world.  Some chapters will be read aloud at the library and others will be yours to