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Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Lawn at Ellis Library & Reference Center
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.

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Adult Summer Reading Upcycle Crafting Series

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Carleton Branch
Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

We invite you to join us on July 7, July 14, and July 21 at our Upcycling Art Series!

We will be using  items that would otherwise be thrown away to spark your creativity.

Week One: Plastic Garden Toadstool

Baby Bop at Ellis

Baby Bop

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Ellis Library & Reference Center for "Baby Bop," a playgroup and storytime for our youngest patrons. 

Y on the Fly Dundee

'Y' on the Fly with the Monroe YMCA!

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading
Event Details:

 

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Art Around the World, Ida Library's Summer Reading Program

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Ida Branch
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

This year's summer reading theme is "Color Your World." At Ida we intend to do just that with hands-on arts and crafts from all over the globe.

Summer Storytimes at Ellis

Summer Storytime

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

This summer, bring your family to our Color Our World summer storytimes.   Each week we'll explore a new color through stories, music, and hands-on activities.

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Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Miss Jill's Choice

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch
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! We will noodle impressions in clay.

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Summer Music Series

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
South Parking Lot at Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: South Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Family, Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Bedford Library's Summer Music Series is thrilled to be back this year with lively music, delicious food trucks, yard games, and family fun.

Understanding the Holocaust: The Escalation to Genocide with The Zekelman Holocaust Center

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at South Rockwood Branch
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, History
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Holocaust was one of the darkest time in human history, and many wonder how it could have happened. The Holocaust was the culmination of a decade-long, government-sponsored campaign of anti-Semitic propaganda.

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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 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. 

Understanding the Holocaust: The Escalation to Genocide with The Zekelman Holocaust Center

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
South Rockwood Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, History
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Holocaust was one of the darkest time in human history, and many wonder how it could have happened. The Holocaust was the culmination of a decade-long, government-sponsored campaign of anti-Semitic propaganda.

Mini Movers

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
Event Details:

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

Mini Movers

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
South Rockwood Branch
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

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. 

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.

Not So YA Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
South Rockwood Branch
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Love Young Adult Literature? So do we. Come hang out and talk YA lit with us. Discussions will be on the last Monday of the month at 7:00 pm via Zoom. 

Summer Reading Glow Dance Party!

3:00pm–4:00pm
Family
South Rockwood Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: General, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our last Summer Reading Celebration! Wear white or neon and watch yourself GLOW!
 

Crafty Krafters

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
South Rockwood Branch
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

It's Back!! 

Have a craft you need to finish but can't find the time to get it done? Bring it with you, sit by the fire with friends and make some time to be crafty. 

Mini Movers

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
Event Details:

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

Mini Movers

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
South Rockwood Branch
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

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.

Canning and Preserving 101 with Lakehouse Bakery

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
South Rockwood Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to capture the bounty of summer to savor over the winter by canning fruits and vegetables! From pickles to jams and jellies to sauces, and tomatoes, learn the basics of canning as well as the importance of food preservation.

Mini Movers

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
Event Details:

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

Mini Movers

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
South Rockwood Branch
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

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.

Historical Fiction Book Club

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
South Rockwood Branch
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

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

Use the link to find the this month's book title!

Mini Movers

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
Event Details:

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

Mini Movers

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
South Rockwood Branch
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

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.

The History of Michigan’s Largest Commercial Fishery

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
South Rockwood Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, General, History
Registration Required
Event Details:

This presentation documents the history of Michigan’s largest commercial fishery on Saginaw Bay from the 1850’s to current times. Early records indicate Lower Saginaw, now known as Bay City, had the first fisheries.

Mini Movers

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
Event Details:

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

Mini Movers

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
South Rockwood Branch
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!