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Flyer for Kids Costume Swap

Kids Costume Swap Drop Off

All Day 9/24 - 10/10
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Drop off costumes of any size by October 10, 2025

Join us on October 11, 2025 from 11am to 12pm to browse for a free costume and decorate a trick or treat bag while supplies last.

No registration required, first come first serve.

Fun Friday at the Blue Bush Branch Library

Fun Friday!

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Blue Bush Branch
Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children
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.

monster's Inc.

Monster's Inc. Interactive Movie Night

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a monstrously fun movie night! Families will receive special items to use during the film, making the story come to life right in the library. We will also supply popcorn and a drink.

Kids Costume Swap Pick Up

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Event Details:

Drop off costumes of any size by October 10, 2025

Join us to browse for a free costume and decorate a trick or treat bag while supplies last.

No registration required, first come first serve.

Manga Mania

Manga Mania

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maybee Branch
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you read manga?  Are you interested in trying a new type of book to read?  Check out Manga Mania at the library!

Simply Storytime Dundee

Simply Storytime

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Upstairs Library Space at Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us in our upstairs children's area for stories, songs, and table top activities. This is a drop-in program and is geared for children 2.5 years and older. 

Busy Builders at Ida

Busy Builders

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room at Ida Branch
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come build with us! From boxes to blankets, we'll supply the fort-building materials, you bring your imagination!

Spellbound at Ida

Spellbound: A Roleplaying Game for Young Wizards

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Community Room at Ida Branch
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

All Aboard! Hogwarts is calling you back for another session of solving riddles, dodging spells and narrowly avoiding magical disasters! Seats are limited, so please register!

Snack Attack 101 Dundee

Snack Attack 101

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to SNACK ATTACK 101!!!

Kids 8 - 14 years of age are invited to enjoy books related to food and then enjoy making a snack related to the book.

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Weekend Parent & Child Play Group

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: All Ages, 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.

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Chess Club

4:00pm–7:45pm
All Ages
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Fireplace Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

The Bedford Chess club returns on Tuesdays. Chess sets are provided. Everyone of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join.

Keepsake Ornaments

5:00pm–6:00pm
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in at the Dorsch Memorial Branch and decorate a special ceramic ornament to cherish for years to come. Open to all ages. Registration is not required.

Chick-Fil-A Family Night

5:00pm–7:00pm
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.

Stories and Strategies Book Club

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to turn a new page and roll the dice! The Bedford Branch is thrilled to announce the launch of its innovative new program, the Stories and Strategies Book Club.

Better Together Book Club

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Better Together Book Club : is a welcoming group designed for teens and adult with challenging communication skills, to connect with each other and have FUN!  Supporting family and friends are always welcome.

St. Michael's

8:30am–2:00pm
Children
Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Bookmobile
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Bookmobile

The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.

Book Trekkers: A Walking Book Club

9:30am–11:30am
Adults
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Nature-loving readers with a passion for the outdoors, unite! This year-round, all-weather, nature-themed book club is for the adventurous reader who enjoys walking outdoors.

Disclaimer(s)

Please Dress for Weather

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

Bucket Beats: Rhythm and Books!

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Ida Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Music, Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to make some noise! In this high-energy program, kids will tap, clap, and drum along on buckets while listening to stories filled with rhythm and rhyme.

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.

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.

Alice Lorraine Care Center

10:00am–11:00am
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:

Library in Motion delivers enriching materials to senior centers and housing complexes.

Library staff will deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines.  ​Deliveries take place once a month. 

Fountain View of Monroe

10:00am–11:00am
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:

Library in Motion delivers enriching materials to senior centers and housing complexes.

Library staff will deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines.  ​Deliveries take place once a month. 

Frenchtown Adult Day Services

10:00am–11:00am
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:

Library in Motion delivers enriching materials to senior centers and housing complexes.

Library staff will deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines.  ​Deliveries take place once a month. 

Monroe Springs

10:00am–11:00am
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:

Library in Motion delivers enriching materials to senior centers and housing complexes.

We deliver and pick up your returns once a month.

For more information or to set up a delivery please contact Library in Motion at 734-241-5770

Moving & Grooving

10:00am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

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.

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

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.

I Love a Mystery Book Club

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
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.

Frenchtown Place Apartments

11:00am–11:45am
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:

Library in Motion delivers enriching materials to senior centers and housing complexes.

Meet us in the community room at 11:00AM

We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Delivery and pick up is once a month.

To place a request call Library in Motion 734-241-5770 x213 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us

Tai Chi

11:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Ida Branch
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This is a soft movement class designed for those who have wanted to try Tai Chi and those who understand the principle. This class is for everyone.

Middle School Book Club

1:00pm–2:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Blue Bush Branch
Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Middle School Book Club 2025 

We meet at 1:00 pm on the dates listed below for our book discussion and activity. 

January 15, 2025         Reader’s Choice 

Movies from Around the World

1:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

Let's travel around the world with these free movie screenings! Come join us on the second Wednesday of every month in the community room at 1:00pm. 

January 8, 2025 - Chicago 

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.

Lego Block Party (1/2 Day Edition)

1:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens, Family
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: General
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join one of our Lego Block Parties, Wednesdays after school.  (We've even got you covered no half days.)  Build, play, and complete challenges, or simply enjoy open play and design.

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.

Marian Place

2:00pm–2:45pm
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:

Library in Motion delivers enriching materials to senior centers and housing complexes.

Meet us in the Social Hall at 2:00PM

We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Delivery and pick up is once a month.

To place a request call Library in Motion 734-241-5770 x213 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us

Historical Fiction Book Club

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
South Rockwood Branch
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

If you love historical fiction or want to try something new,  join us every second Wednesday of the month here are at the branch!

Use the link to find the this month's book title!

CRAFTERNOONS for kids

3:30pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Back by popular demand!!!

Afterschool/afternoon crafting with friends!!  

It is always fun and exciting to craft with pals.  Join us on the second Wednesday of the month for a fun craft.

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.

Brains and Games

3:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: General, Homework Helpers & Study Groups, 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.

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!