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Crochet Pattern of the Month

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
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. Make at home or bring your project and questions to UFO (UnFinished Objects) night on the second Thursday of the month.

Easter

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Bedford Branch, Blue Bush Branch, Carleton Branch, Dorsch Memorial Branch, Dundee Branch, Ellis Library & Reference Center, Erie Branch, Frenchtown – Dixie Branch, Ida Branch, L.S. Navarre Branch, Maybee Branch, Newport Branch, Rasey Luna Pier Branch, Robert A. Vivian Branch, South Rockwood Branch, Summerfield – Petersburg Branch, Library in Motion: Senior Outreach, Bookmobile, Off Site, Online
Description:

All branches of the Monroe County Library System are closed in observance of Easter.

 

Monroe Michigan Crochet Club

1:00pm - 2:30pm
All Ages
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: All Ages
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.

Young Arts for our Future Awards Night

5:30pm - 8:00pm
All Ages
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate the artists entered in our Young Arts for our Future Show 2025, a celebration of the arts created by Young 5s - 12th graders at Bedford Public Schools.

Earth Day DIY Seed Bombs

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschool, Children
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Earth Day is a great time to kick-start planting. We will be making DIY seed bombs, an eco-friendly way to grow flowers and they make wonderful gifts too!

After-School @ Ellis

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Family
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Adult Beginning Watercolor Painting -4

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Event Full
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Here we are, our last watercolor painting program. This class is for beginning painters. I am a self taught artist willing to share what I have learned with you. We provide all of the supplies needed.

Exploring with Paint

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Family
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking for something new to do?

Join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 4pm – 6pm at the Vivian Branch Library.

We will explore your hidden talents with paint!

All supplies will be provided.

Monroe Michigan Crochet Club

9:30am - 11:30am
All Ages
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: All Ages
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.

Small Fries Friday

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschool, Children
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General, Music, Storytime & Playgroups
Registration 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.

Monroe Michigan Crochet Club

11:00am - 12:30pm
All Ages
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Upstairs Reference Center
Age Group: All Ages
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.

Circle of Friends Quilt Group

12:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
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.

After School Adventures

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children, Tweens
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
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!

STEM Station

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Event Full
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Educational, General, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

STEM Station (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH) is a fun program that ties books and science together.  Listen to stories and then participate in fun, hands-on science and engineering activities. 

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.

Craft Night

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Ida Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Craft Night Fun!

Please join the staff of the Ida Branch Library for a fun evening of crafting. We will be creating Pebble Art. 

Please register to ensure your seat for this craft.

Crafty Adults: Charcuterie Boards

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Erie Branch
Event Full
Registration
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come join us for a fun and informative demonstration on creating Charcuterie Boards by Renee Windell Shiflet. We will discuss and share creative ideas ending with each participant creating their own board.

Crafty Adults: Charcuterie Boards

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Event Full
Registration
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come join us for a fun and informative demonstration on creating Charcuterie Boards by Renee Windell Shiflet. We will discuss and share creative ideas ending with each participant creating their own board.

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. 

Crochet Pattern of the Month

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
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. Make at home or bring your project and questions to UFO (UnFinished Objects) night on the second Thursday of the month.

Adult Color & Chat

12:30pm - 4:30pm
Tweens, Adults, Seniors
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
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.

A Common Thread

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
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!

Pause & Paint

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
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.

MCLS Branches Closed for All Staff Day Training

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Bedford Branch, Blue Bush Branch, Carleton Branch, Dorsch Memorial Branch, Dundee Branch, Ellis Library & Reference Center, Erie Branch, Frenchtown – Dixie Branch, Ida Branch, L.S. Navarre Branch, Maybee Branch, Newport Branch, Rasey Luna Pier Branch, Robert A. Vivian Branch, South Rockwood Branch, Summerfield – Petersburg Branch, Library in Motion: Senior Outreach, Bookmobile, Off Site, Online
Description:

All branches of the Monroe County Library System will be closed for Staff Training.

Make Crafts Happen

11:00am - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
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?