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Jen Hill Organizing Logo

Let's Get Organized! 3 Critical Mistakes Costing You Time & Money with Professional Organizer, Jen Hill

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Jen from Jen Hill Organizing as she shares 3 common mistakes when it comes to getting organized.  You will walk away with some great practical tools to help get you started on your organizing journey. 

Fun Friday at the Blue Bush Branch Library

Fun Friday!

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Blue Bush Branch
Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. Then we will pick up the pace with a dance party.

American Red Cross Blood Drive- Give Blood Today

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: General, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

To make an appointment, call 1 800 RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code ELLISLIBRARY. 

Treasure Sale Flyer

Treasure & Book Sale

All Day 9/20
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends Book Sale
Event Details:

The Frenchtown Area Friends are hosting a treasure and book sale! All proceeds will go to the Friends to support programming efforts.  

Squishmallow

Squishmallow

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and create a paper Squishmallow, then bring your new friend along to the different fun activity stations. Each child attending will have their name placed in a drawing for a chance to win an original Squishmallow!

Bedford Library Pet Expo

Bedford Library Pet Expo

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
South Parking Lot at Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: South Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Join us s we welcome area vendors and organizations to the library to celebrate our furry friends.  Meet adoptable pets from area shelters, and feel free to bring a donation for the Humane Society of Monroe County.

A description of the event with a picture of cards, dice, and a dragon.

Library Games Guild

Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
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!

Making Music with the Music Lady Dundee

Making Music with the Music Lady!

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Music, Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of music, songs, and books with Beverly Meyer: The Music Lady! The first half-hour will be filled with a program featuring Beverly Meyer: The Music Lady.

Pet Safety Class presented by Toledo's Pet Bull Project

Pet Safety Class Presented by Toledo's Pet Bull Project

Monday, September 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toledo's Pet Bull Project offers 1-2 hour pet safety class for people of all ages. Our instructors do presentations and classes to help keep kids from being bitten, to be safe around pets and also to show them how to treat dogs "humanely".

Busy Builders

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room at Ida Branch
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come build with us! From boxes to blankets, we'll supply the fort-building materials, you bring your imagination!

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Community Jigsaw Puzzle-Frenchtown-Dixie

All Day 9/1–9/30
Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Stop by during library hours and work on our community puzzle. When a puzzle gets finished, a new one will be started. Stay for a short amount of time, or stay for a little longer. 

We look forward to seeing you!

Crochet Pattern of the Month

All Day 9/1–9/30
Teens, Adults
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
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.

Monroe County ISD-High School

1:00pm–1:30pm
Teens
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile

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

Meet Up & Eat Up (Snack)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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.

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

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: 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.

Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper)

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy dinners for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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.

St. Charles Academy

9:00am–1:30pm
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.

Copy of Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford

2:30pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Room C
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming

Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford

2:30pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming

Lego Fun

11:00am–1:00pm
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Maybee Branch
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. 

Bedford Library Pet Expo

1:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: South Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Join us s we welcome area vendors and organizations to the library to celebrate our furry friends.  Meet adoptable pets from area shelters, and feel free to bring a donation for the Humane Society of Monroe County.

Youth Advisory Council meeting

2:00pm–3:30pm
Teens
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

YAC meeting

Monroe County ISD-Middle School

1:00pm–1:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Bookmobile

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

Meet Up & Eat Up (Snack)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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.

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

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: 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.

Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper)

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy dinners for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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.

Pet Safety Class Presented by Toledo's Pet Bull Project

6:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toledo's Pet Bull Project offers 1-2 hour pet safety class for people of all ages. Our instructors do presentations and classes to help keep kids from being bitten, to be safe around pets and also to show them how to treat dogs "humanely".

Meet Up & Eat Up (Snack)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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.

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

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: 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.

Dinner & Delight

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General, 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 on Tuesdays for a delightful evening that starts with a nutritious meal and ends with a burst of creativity and fun.  Kids will love the blend of good food and exciting activities!

Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper)

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
L.S. Navarre Branch
Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy dinners for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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.

Coffeehouse Series- Emily Rose

7:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Forget the bustling crowds and distant stages of large venues.  The Monroe County Library System's new Coffeehouse series offers an enchanting atmosphere where every lyric resonates with intimacy.

Kids Costume Swap Drop Off

All Day 9/24–10/10
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Drop off costumes of any size by October 10, 2025

Join us on October 11, 2025 from 11am to 12pm to browse for a free costume and decorate a trick or treat bag while supplies last.

No registration required, first come first serve.

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.

Try Tai Chi

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Ida Branch
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, 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. This class is for everyone. Tai Chi is a form of Martial Arts that can improve balance, flexibility, strength and memory.