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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
Event Details:

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.

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Claudie's American Girl 1920s Craft Party and Doll Clothes Swap

Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Ida Branch
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Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Claudie Wells is the newest historical doll from the American Girl Doll Company.

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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Blood Drive

12:30pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Carleton Branch
Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

Join us at the Carleton Branch Library for the American Red Cross Spring Blood Drive.

Toddler Summer Program

9:30am - 10:15am
Babies & Toddlers
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is designed for 18 mo. and older kids. The Toddler Summer Program will be a combination of some outdoor/ indoor activities. 

Registration is required.

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian 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.

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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.

Friday at the Movies Featuring The Little Mermaid

10:00am - 11:30am
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us for the viewing of of Disney's The Little Mermaid (1989). This is rated G and runs 83 minutes. Dress cozy and feel free to bring a blanket/pillow.

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Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Toddler Summer Program

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies & Toddlers
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is designed for 18 mo. and older kids. The Toddler Summer Program will be a combination of some outdoor/ indoor activities. 

Registration is required.

Summer Reading: Color Our World

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Newport Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Newport Branch
Room: Library
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.

Chair Yoga

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Ida Branch
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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.

Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Miss Jill's Choice

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! Fridays are Miss Jill's Choice!  We will play games, make treats, or whatever Miss Jill dreams up!

Genealogy Club

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Event Details:

Please join us for our afterhours Genealogy Club. This is open research time to use Ancestry and other computer programs, as well as our local history resources.

Family Movie Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Family
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Family movie night for the entire family. Feel free to wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuff animal, pillow and blanket. 

Dungeons & Dragons

6:00pm - 10:00pm
Adults
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

D&D is a fantasy roleplaying game that is like a combination of a board game and storytelling. Dungeon Masters lead their group through experiences in worlds of heroic fantasy.

Toddler Summer Program

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is designed for 18 mo. and older kids. The Toddler Summer Program will be a combination of some outdoor/ indoor activities. 

Registration is required.

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. 

Saturday Afternoon at the Movies

1:00pm - 3:30pm
All Ages
Carleton Branch
Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Join us for the month of Junemanji - a 4-week celebration of the iconic Jumanji series and it's spinoff, Zathura!

Frenchtown Community Center Family Day

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Family
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Bookmobile

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

Library Games Guild

2:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
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!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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.

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

10:00am - 10:45am
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.

Toddler & Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required

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.

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.

Parent & Child Play Group

10:15am - 11:15am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for a morning of playing and socializing. We will be offering a time for young children and their caregiver to interact through play, songs, books and art. Each session will end with a gathering time.

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.

Chair Yoga

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Ida Branch
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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.

Color Our World Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

Join us for a colorful adventure each week as we explore the world through books, songs, and hands-on fun! From rainbows to oceans, we’ll celebrate the many ways color brightens our lives with stories, songs, projects, and playtime.

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
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.

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.