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1930 London

1930's London Murder Mystery

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch
Register Now
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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Cooking and Booking

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

A kids cooking book club combines the joy of reading with the fun of cooking. It's a book club where kids explore cookbooks, discuss recipes, and even cook along with the recipes featured in their selected book.

Mystery Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Erie Branch
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

We will discuss The Librarian Spy by Madeline Martin

Jigsaw Puzzle Wars

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a Dissectologist? If you are, this program might be just right for you! We are having our first Jigsaw Puzzle Wars at the Frenchtown-Dixie Library.

Community Jigsaw Puzzle-Frenchtown-Dixie

All Day 8/1 - 8/31
Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Stop by during library hours and work on our community puzzle. When a puzzle gets finished, a new one will be started. Stay for a short amount of time, or stay for a little longer. 

We look forward to seeing you!

Crochet Pattern of the Month

All Day 8/1 - 8/31
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.

Puzzle Fun Pack

All Day 8/1 - 8/31
Adults
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take and Make
Event Details:

Just stop by the Frenchtown-Dixie Library and pick up our new Puzzle Fun Pack. Completed pages can be returned by the end of the month.

Investment Coffee Club - Financial Advisor

9:00am - 11:30am
All Ages
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

You're invited to join us at the next meeting of our Edward Jones Coffee Club. 

Join us for a casual discussion of current events, the economy and investing. We look forward to seeing you!

Fun Friday!

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschool
Blue Bush Branch
Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. Then we will pick up the pace with a dance party.

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.

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.

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!

Escape Room – The Missing Painting

5:15pm - 6:15pm
Tweens, Teens
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Downstairs Library Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: 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. 

A famous painting is missing. You must find the missing painting before the police arrest you of the crime. Geared for ages 13 and up. Registration is required.

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.

Summer Splash Dayz!

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Come cool down with the Library! 

Splash Pads, a sprinkler &  water play will be available to cool down!

Please bring a towel, sunscreen and a water bottle if needed. We will have a Splashin' good 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.

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:

Sit back, relax and watch a movie with us!

Every Saturday at 1:00 pm

Monarch Mondays with Michele

9:00am - 11:00am
All Ages, Family
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: North Parking Lot
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Drop by for Michele's garden "office hours" on Mondays during the summer!

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.

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.

Kreps Apple Barn Storytime

10:30am - 12:00pm
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.

Monarch Mondays with Michele - Preschool Activity

11:00am - 11:30am
Preschool
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: North Parking Lot
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Come hang out with Master Gardener Michele at the Monarch Waystation after Preschool Storytime for a short activity to learn about the amazing Monarch butterfly!  All preschoolers are welcome.

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.

Ash Senior Center

11:00am - 11:45pm
Seniors
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Senior Delivery Service
Event Details:

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

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.

The Orchards MHC

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Seniors
Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Senior Delivery Service
Event Details:

Meet us in the community room at 1:00 PM

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

Free meal bundle pick up

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Family
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Meal Program
Event Details:

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

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

Stop by the Frenchtown Dixie branch to pick up a box of food for your children. While supplies last.

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.