Upcoming Events

Cooking and Booking

1:00pm–2:00pm

Children

Bedford Branch

Full

Registration Required

Full

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.

Painted Pages

1:00pm–2:00pm

Children, Tweens

Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

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.

Summer Reading: Color Our World

1:30pm–2:30pm

Children

Blue Bush Branch

Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Summer Reading

Event Details:

Come enjoy an afternoon of books, games and crafts. We will learn to color your world in lots of fun new ways.

The Rainbow Heist Escape Room - Kids Only Edition

2:30pm–3:30pm

Children, Tweens, Teens

Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Full

Registration Required

Full

Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: General, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

The art teacher’s prized collection of rainbow paints has been stolen by a mischievous art thief named Roy G. Biv. Can you find the clues and solve the puzzles to return them before the art show starts in 1 hour?

The Rainbow Heist Escape Room - Kids Only Edition

3:45pm–4:45pm

Children, Tweens, Teens

Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Full

Registration Required

Full

Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: General, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

The art teacher’s prized collection of rainbow paints has been stolen by a mischievous art thief named Roy G. Biv. Can you find the clues and solve the puzzles to return them before the art show starts in 1 hour?

Summer Reading

4:00pm–5:00pm

Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

L.S. Navarre Branch

Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Summer Reading

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)

Please Dress for Weather

Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.

The Rainbow Heist Escape Room - Kids Only Edition

5:00pm–6:00pm

Children, Tweens, Teens

Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: General, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

The art teacher’s prized collection of rainbow paints has been stolen by a mischievous art thief named Roy G. Biv. Can you find the clues and solve the puzzles to return them before the art show starts in 1 hour?

Popcorn Stem Challenge

5:30pm–6:30pm

Children, Tweens

Dundee Branch

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Educational, General, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Challenge your child to the mystery of popcorn!

Summer Reading: Color Our World

10:30am–11:30am

Children

Newport Branch

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

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.

Preschool Yoga and Make your own Healthy Snack

9:00am–10:00am

Preschool, Children

Bedford Branch

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Yoga helps children experiment with breath, stillness and self-regulation, while the physical poses assist in building gross and fine motor skills, coordination, balance and strength.

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

10:00am–10:45am

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

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.

Preschool Storytime Yoga and Make Your Own Healthy Snack

10:00am–11:00am

Preschool, Children

Bedford Branch

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Yoga helps children experiment with breath, stillness and self-regulation, while the physical poses assist in building gross and fine motor skills, coordination, balance and strength.

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

11:00am–11:45am

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

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.

Summer Reading: Color Our World!

2:00pm–3:00pm

Children

South Rockwood Branch

Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Summer Reading

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.

Weaving Creations

5:00pm–6:00pm

Children, Tweens, Teens

Erie Branch

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Erie Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: 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.

Join us for a creative weaving adventure! We’ll transform an ordinary plastic cup into beautiful woven containers using colorful yarn. No experience needed - just your imagination and get ready to weave!

Summer Reading Program

9:00am–10:00am

Children

Robert A. Vivian Branch

Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Summer Reading

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.

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System.

Summer Book Club

9:30am–10:30am

Children

Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Chapter Book Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Book Club, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Help the summer slide! Join us for a summer book club for children aged 7-12. We will read a title, discuss it, and then complete fun activities.

Our summer title will be "Misty of Chincoteague" by Marguerite Henry

Summer Reading - Color Our World!!! Brighten Your World

10:00am–11:00am

Children, Tweens

Dundee Branch

Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Summer Reading

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.

Join us for six- weeks of Summer Reading at the Dundee Branch Library.

Children in grades Kindergarten - sixth grade may drop-in on Tuesday's at 10 am for programing.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Summer Reading - End of Summer Celebration

11:00am–12:00pm

Children, Tweens

Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

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)

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.

Summer Reading - Color Your World with Respect

11:00am–12:00pm

Children

Maybee Branch

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Maybee Branch

Age Group: Children

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.

This week in Maybee we are learning about the attribute of respect and making word art. Please note that we are doing many artistic projects this summer and you should come dressed for mess!

Summer Reading Program

1:00pm–2:00pm

Children

Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Summer Reading

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.

Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System.

Summer Reading: Color Our World

1:00pm–2:00pm

Children, Tweens, Teens

Carleton Branch

Waitlist

Registration Required

Waitlist

Library Branch: Carleton Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

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.

Summer Reading Program

6:00pm–7:00pm

All Ages, Children, Family

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages, Children, Family

Program Type: Summer Reading

Summer Reading

10:00am–11:00am

Children

Dorsch Memorial Branch

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: Children

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.

Color Our World. Come dressed in your favorite Detroit Tiger shirt or in blue & orange! Go Tigers!

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