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Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Miss Jill's Choice

Friday, June 13, 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! Fridays are Miss Jill's Choice!  We will play games, make treats, or whatever Miss Jill dreams up! Today we will do Jelly Bean tasting.

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Lawn at Ellis Library & Reference Center
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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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Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Arts and Crafts

Monday, June 16, 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! We will be making shrinky dinks.

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Mindful Art

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Maybee Branch
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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.

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Messy Art Day

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Library at Erie Branch
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Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s mix, drip, and splatter our way to colorful creations!

Baby Bop at Ellis

Baby Bop

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am
Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center
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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. 

One and Only Ivan

The One and Only Book Club

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library at Erie Branch
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Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this summer as we read The One and Only Ivan together.  Each week well read, discuss, and complete a creative activity inspired by Ivan’s world.  Some chapters will be read aloud at the library and others will be yours to

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Summer Reading Kickoff Event: Animal Magic with Mark Rosenthal

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Ida Branch
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Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our Color Our World, Summer Reading Kickoff event with Mark Rosenthal and his animal friends.

Summer Storytimes at Ellis

Summer Storytime

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center
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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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Messy Art Day - Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch

Wednesday, June 18, 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: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Meal Program, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s mix, drip, and splatter our way to colorful creations!

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Bedford Herb Group

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

Do you like cooking with herbs, and gardening? We would love for you to join our herb group that meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Anyone is welcome! 

Medicare Open Enrollment

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Display Case - Room E
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open enrollment for Medicare

Medicare Open Enrollment

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Display Case - Room E
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open enrollment for Medicare

Medicare Open Enrollment

10:00am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Display Case - Room E
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open enrollment for Medicare

Medicare Open Enrollment

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Display Case - Room E
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open enrollment for Medicare

Medicare Open Enrollment

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Display Case - Room E
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open enrollment for Medicare

Bedford, MI - Indivisible

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

Please join Bedford, MI - Indivisible as we participate in our democracy and better our communities!

Find us on Facebook or BlueSky for more info

Medicare Open Enrollment

10:00am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Display Case - Room E
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open enrollment for Medicare

Medicare Open Enrollment

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Display Case - Room E
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open enrollment for Medicare

Medicare Open Enrollment

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Display Case - Room E
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open enrollment for Medicare

Northwest Ohio Southeast Michigan eBay Resellers

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

Welcome to the NW Ohio SE Michigan eBay Resellers meeting! Whether you're a seasoned eBay pro or just getting started, join us for a fun and informative gathering.

Thanksgiving Day

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 Thanksgiving Day.

 

Medicare Open Enrollment

10:00am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Display Case - Room E
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open enrollment for Medicare

Medicare Open Enrollment

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Display Case - Room E
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open enrollment for Medicare

Medicare Open Enrollment

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Display Case - Room E
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open enrollment for Medicare

Medicare Open Enrollment

10:00am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Display Case - Room E
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open enrollment for Medicare

Medicare Open Enrollment

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Display Case - Room E
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open enrollment for Medicare

Medicare Open Enrollment

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Display Case - Room E
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open enrollment for Medicare

Bedford Flower & Garden Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages, Adults
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

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

Medicare Open Enrollment

10:00am–11:30am
Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Display Case - Room E
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open enrollment for Medicare

Medicare Open Enrollment

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Display Case - Room E
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open enrollment for Medicare

Medicare Open Enrollment

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Display Case - Room E
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open enrollment for Medicare

Knitting & Crochet

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

All are welcome to come on the second Tuesday of each month with your knitting or crochet project to share, and work on. We would love to expand our group! 

Bedford Artists and Crafters

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

Join the Bedford Artists & Crafters to discuss all things art! Meetings include a discussion followed by an art demo or an informal talk. New members are welcome!

Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6 - 7:30 pm.