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Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Arts and Crafts

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! Mondays will be arts and crafts.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Puzzles and Pictures

2:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages, Preschool, Children
Maybee Branch
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Puzzles and pictures is an open time of creativity at the library!  We'll have a variety of jigsaw puzzles for all levels and we'll have other puzzling challenges, such as tangrams.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Machine Sock Knitting

3:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Ida Branch
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ida Library Crankers, a machine sock knitting group, meets once a month in the Ida Library Community Room. Everyone is welcome. Bring your sock knitting machine or come and learn about sock knitting with machines.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Beaded Jewelry Crafts

3:30pm–6:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Attention all teens & tweens….Join us as we sit back with friends and make some beaded jewelry! All supplies are provided no registration required. 

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Mindful Art

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unwind, create, and find inner peace with Mindful Art, a calming and creative program designed to nurture your mind and spirit.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Stained Glass Magic

5:00pm–6:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Erie Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

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. 

Bring the beauty of stained glass to life with simple craft materials. No special skills required - just creativity and a love to color.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Summer Reading Upcycle Crafting Series

5:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Carleton Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
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

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Monroe Michigan Crochet Club

10:30am–12:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Puzzles and Pictures

2:30pm–3:30pm
All Ages, Preschool, Children
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Puzzles and pictures is an open time of creativity at the library!  We'll have a variety of jigsaw puzzles for all levels and we'll have other puzzling challenges, such as tangrams.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Quilt Love - Youth Sewing Class

5:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Maybee Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for 6 weeks of creative fun in our quilting class! Perfect for ages 10 and up, this class is for anyone excited to dive into the world of quilting. We'll get comfy with sewing machines and learn the basics of making a quilt.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Stained Glass Magic - Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch

12:30pm–2:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Bring the beauty of stained glass to life with simple craft materials. No special skills required - just creativity and a love to color.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Bug Catcher Craft

10:00am–12:00pm
All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Drop-in any time during the event and decorate your own bug catcher.

Each child will receive a plastic bug catcher and items to decorate the outside.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Show and Popcorn

12:30pm–2:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration Open
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! Thursdays we will watch a show on the big screen and enjoy popcorn!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Painted Pages

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Tweens
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

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. 

Children 7 years and older can enjoy story-based art from paintings to collages and more.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

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!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Arts and Crafts

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! Mondays will be arts and crafts.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Puzzles and Pictures

2:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages, Preschool, Children
Maybee Branch
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Puzzles and pictures is an open time of creativity at the library!  We'll have a variety of jigsaw puzzles for all levels and we'll have other puzzling challenges, such as tangrams.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Mindful Art

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Maybee Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Unwind, create, and find inner peace with Mindful Art, a calming and creative program designed to nurture your mind and spirit.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Summer Reading Upcycle Crafting Series

5:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Carleton Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult DIY Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all crafters! Join us for a night of crafting and fun. We will make a different project at each meeting. All supplies will be provided. We will meet every other month on the second Monday.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Puzzles and Pictures

2:30pm–3:30pm
All Ages, Preschool, Children
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Puzzles and pictures is an open time of creativity at the library!  We'll have a variety of jigsaw puzzles for all levels and we'll have other puzzling challenges, such as tangrams.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafting and Chatting

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Maybee Branch
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your unfinished craft projects in to work on among friends.  Share your knowledge and learn something new. Coloring pages will be available for those who are in between projects. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Quilt Love - Youth Sewing Class

5:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Maybee Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for 6 weeks of creative fun in our quilting class! Perfect for ages 10 and up, this class is for anyone excited to dive into the world of quilting. We'll get comfy with sewing machines and learn the basics of making a quilt.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

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!