Upcoming Events

Join us each Wednesday morning as we explore a brand new way to play!

Join us at the Dorsch branch to shake out our sillies, share a book and do some sensory play. It's fun for everyone!

We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Deliveries take place once a month.

To place a request call Library in Motion 734-241-5770 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us

We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Deliveries take place once a month.

To place a request call Library in Motion 734-241-5770 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us

Do you love putting puzzles together? 

Come join us at Vivian Branch Library between 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm on the first Wednesday of every month. 

Join fellow patrons as we attempt to finish a puzzle in a day!

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

Learn the basics from a long-time hand-sewing enthusiast! Bring your own projects to work on or sew along with our step by step project with materials provided!

Wednesdays are all about sharpening minds and having fun! From 3:30 - 4:00, we’ll help elementary students with homework, dinner is served at 4:00 followed by a session of card and board games that challenge and entertain!

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.

Do you remember CURSIVE?

Join us as we revisit this lost art of writing. 

It only takes paper and a pencil to try your hand at writing in cursive.

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

If you are a tween or teen who likes to craft, join us each month for a crafting night.  Come hang out with friends, enjoy some snacks, and test your creativity with a different project each month.

Keegan Rodgers from The Lakehouse Bakery will be here to tell you all about the art of Barbecuing. He'll talk about the difference between grilling and BBQing, history, equipment, meats, types of BBQ sauce, and a basic overview of how to BBQ.

January 7th - Riley Thorn and the Dead Guy Next Door by Lucy Score

February 4th  - A Page Marked for Murder by Lauren Elliot 

March 4th - The Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskens

The purpose of the Bedford Flower & Garden Club is to educate, share, and promote the joys of gardening.

Life Is A Mystery Book Club 2026 

Meetings are typically held on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM. 

January 7, 2026   Reader’s Choice 

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!

Get ready to step back in time and get your heart pumping with our Richard Simmons VHS Aerobics class! Join us every Thursday at 9 AM for a nostalgic journey that will have you sweating to the oldies in no time.

Baby Group is for children under age 2 and a caregiver.  We do some music and movement, read a few stories, do a sensory activity, and end with open play time.  This is a great introduction to the library for our little ones!