Upcoming Events

Name: Make Your Own Upcycled Greeting Card Ornaments!
Start: 2024-12-18T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-18T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Ida Branch Library

Featured Events

Make Your Own Upcycled Greeting Card Ornaments!

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 26

Event Details:

Make a new Holiday Ornament from recycled Greeting Cards! Feel free to bring your own cards or use some of ours!

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.

Deck the Halls with...... PLAY DOUGH!!!

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups

Event Details:

Drop-in anytime during the program for holiday play - dough play

Kiddos of all ages (toddlers, preschoolers, children and teens ) are invited to stop-in to and create with our play dough and holiday themed accessories!

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.

Christmas Gnomes

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

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Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Paint a Christmas Gnome. Choose between four different designs.

Lego Fun

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Maybee Branch

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Library Branch: Maybee Branch

Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: General

Event Details:

Come in and get creative on Saturdays 11am - 1pm. Lego building fun for the whole family

Grinch Drop-In Fun

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:30pm

Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch

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Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Come to the library to celebrate the first day of Christmas Break. Drop-in and make a Grinch ornament, have a snack and Grinch punch or hot chocolate.

Grinch Drop-In Fun

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Erie Branch

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Library Branch: Erie Branch

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Come to the library to celebrate the first day of Christmas Break. Drop-in and make a Grinch ornament, have a snack and Grinch punch or hot chocolate.

All I want for Christmas is a Dinosaur

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Event Details:

Each child will receive a dinosaur egg. After your child excavates their dinosaur, we will turn them into glitter ornaments. We will also have additional dinosaur crafts and will read dinosaur themed Christmas books.

Lego Fun

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Maybee Branch

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Library Branch: Maybee Branch

Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: General

Event Details:

Come in and get creative on Saturdays 11am - 1pm. Lego building fun for the whole family

Devoured: A Club for Hungry Book Worms!

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Book Club

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Calling all foodies! Each week, this club will read one of our favorite books and create an inspired snack to go with it.

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.

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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.

80s VHS Aerobics

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Teens, Adults

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: General, Health & Wellness

Norman Towers Senior Apartments

10:00am - 10:45am

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:

Meet us at the Coffee Cafe' at 10:00AM

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

Monroe Home Delivery

11:00am - 12:00pm

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:

If you are a Senior and unable to come to the library because of special circumstances we will deliver library materials to your home. We deliver and pick up your returns once a month.

Saint Therese IHM Senior Living

11:00am - 12:00pm

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

An Afternoon Read

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Adults

Robert A. Vivian Branch

Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

An Afternoon Read

As in past years, we will continue to meet on the 4th Monday of the month @ 1 pm.

If you would like to join us, please call Diana Martel @ 241-1430 to receive a copy of each month's book.

River Park Plaza Apartments

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:

Meet us in the lobby at 2:00pm

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

Woodcraft Square Apartments

3:00pm - 3:45pm

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 lobby at 3:00pm

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

Yoga with Dianne

3:00pm - 4:30pm

All Ages, Adults, Seniors

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

“Yoga with Diane” A FREE, one hour community Yoga class. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this class is designed for all levels, all ages.

Monroe Home Delivery

All Day

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:

If you are a Senior and unable to come to the library because of special circumstances we will deliver library materials to your home. We deliver and pick up your returns once a month.

Brookdale Senior Living

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:

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 x213 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us

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.

Christmas Eve

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 Christmas Eve.

Christmas Day

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

Description:

All branches of the Monroe County Library System are closed in observance of Christmas Day.

Tail Waggin' Tutors

11:00am - 12:00pm

All Ages

Maybee Branch

Library Branch: Maybee Branch

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: General

Event Details:

The “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” program is brought to you by Therapy Dogs International. This program encourages children to read by providing a non-judgmental listener and furry friend to read to.

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.

Yoga with Dianne

3:00pm - 4:30pm

All Ages, Adults, Seniors

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Details:

“Yoga with Diane” A FREE, one hour community Yoga class. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this class is designed for all levels, all ages.

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.

New Year's Eve

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

Description:

All branches of the Monroe County Library System are closed in observance of New Year's Eve.

New Year's Day

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

Description:

All branches of the Monroe County Library System are closed in observance of New Year's Day.

80s VHS Aerobics

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Teens, Adults

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: General, Health & Wellness

Life is a Mystery Book Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Adults

Blue Bush Branch

Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Life is a Mystery Book Club List 2025

We typically meet on the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm

Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford

2:30pm - 5:00pm

Tweens, Teens

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Quilt Room - Room F

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Gaming

80s VHS Aerobics

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Teens, Adults

Bedford Branch

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: General, Health & Wellness

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