Upcoming Events

“Yoga with Diane”  A FREE, one hour community Yoga class.  Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this class is designed for all  levels, all ages.

Craft Night

Join us for a fun evening of crafting. All supplies are provided. Please make sure you register to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone!
 

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

Decorate a special ceramic ornament to cherish for years to come. Open to all ages. 

The Ellis Library & Reference Center is spreading tidings of good cheer at our 3rd annual Holiday Open House. Bring the family for a night of craft stations, reindeer games, and other festive fun, guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit.

Nature-loving readers with a passion for the outdoors, unite! This year-round, all-weather, nature-themed book club is for the adventurous reader who enjoys walking outdoors.

In the newest novel from internationally-bestselling author Ronald. H. Balson, Liam and Catherine come to the aid of an old friend and are drawn into a property dispute in Tuscany that unearths long-buried secrets.

Join us on Wednesday December 11th from 1-3 pm to meet with local author, Denise Rader. She will discuss her new book Laroons, a paranormal novel about a mysterious pair of brothers that have an “aura” about them.

The Newport Branch Library Book Club will meet the second Wednesday of the month at 2:00 pm. All meetings are open to all readers. This month's book is, Twenty Years Later by Charlie Donlea.

If you love historical fiction or want to try something new,  join us every second Wednesday of the month here are at the branch.
 

Historical Fiction Book Club Titles for 2024

All meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 4pm

2024 selections:

January - A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

February - Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld

December meeting of the Monroe County Library System's Board of Trustees, held at the Mary K. Daume Library Service Center: 840 S. Roessler St. Monroe, Michigan.

All meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 6pm

2024 selections:

January - A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

February - Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld

Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 11:00am.

Join us as we hunt down our UnFinished (craft) Objects.

All meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ida Branch Library. New members are always welcome! Please pick up a copy of the book at the library before the meeting.

Lost Towns of Monroe County, Michigan

Get out and stretch your way to feeling better mentally and physically. Chair yoga is a low impact way to fitness and everyone can participate regardless of physical or health limitations! Jessica Bannon will be your instructor.

Get out and stretch your way to feeling better mentally and physically. Chair yoga is a low impact way to fitness and everyone can participate regardless of physical or health limitations! Jessica Bannon will be your instructor.

Love to play cards?  Then stop by and enjoy various card games. Coffee and cards will be provided, unless you prefer to bring your own. Bring some friends and have some fun!

“Yoga with Diane”  A FREE, one hour community Yoga class.  Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this class is designed for all  levels, all ages.