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Summer Reading - Adventures in Camping Escape Room

2:15pm - 3:15pm
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us for a thrilling adventure at our library's camping-themed escape room! With teamwork and creativity, participants must crack codes, decipher clues, and navigate the wilderness before time runs out.

Summer Reading - Adventures in Camping Escape Room

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us for a thrilling adventure at our library's camping-themed escape room! With teamwork and creativity, participants must crack codes, decipher clues, and navigate the wilderness before time runs out.

Toddler Outdoor Adventure

9:30am - 10:00am
Bedford Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Toddler Outdoor Adventure is a fun and structured program for young children 18 months to a little over 3 years. This program encourages learning through play and enforces sharing, taking turns, following directions and making new friends.

Toddler Outdoor Adventure

10:30am - 11:00am
Bedford Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Toddler Outdoor Adventure is a fun and structured program for young children 18 months to a little over 3 years. This program encourages learning through play and enforces sharing, taking turns, following directions and making new friends.

Summer Reading Adventures

11:00am - 12:00pm
Newport Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Newport Branch
Room: Study Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25

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.

Toddler Outdoor Adventure

11:15am - 11:45am
Bedford Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Toddler Outdoor Adventure is a fun and structured program for young children 18 months to a little over 3 years. This program encourages learning through play and enforces sharing, taking turns, following directions and making new friends.

Lunch & Fun Activity

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

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



Toddler Outdoor Adventure

10:00am - 10:30am
Bedford Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: North Parking Lot
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Toddler Outdoor Adventure is a fun and structured program for young children 18 months to a little over 3 years. This program encourages learning through play and enforces sharing, taking turns, following directions and making new friends.

Toddler Outdoor Adventure

11:00am - 11:30am
Bedford Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: North Parking Lot
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Toddler Outdoor Adventure is a fun and structured program for young children 18 months to a little over 3 years. This program encourages learning through play and enforces sharing, taking turns, following directions and making new friends.

Garden Adventure

11:00am - 12:00pm
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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. 

Come to the Dorsch Memorial Library Branch and enjoy a garden adventure. Special thanks to Eden's Garden Club.

Preschool Storytime Yoga

9:00am - 9:30am
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

 Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more.

Preschool Storytime Yoga

10:00am - 10:30am
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more.

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.

Preschool Storytime Yoga

11:00am - 11:30am
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Lawn
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading
Event Details:

We'll enjoy summer and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities, and a little yoga on the library's lawn.  In case of bad weather, we will move inside.

Lunch with Arts & Crafts

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Meal Program, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

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

Adventure Begins at Your Library: Plant Parts and Seed Dispersal!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Rockwood Branch
Library Branch: South Rockwood 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. 

Join our weekly adventures here at the library! This week's adventure; Plant Parts and Seed Dispersal!

This week the Huron-Clinton Metroparks – Oakwoods Metropark Nature Center will come and help on our adventures with plants!

Summer Reading - A Colorful Elmer Adventure

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Erie Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Let your imagination run wild with Elmer the Patchwork Elephant! Join us at the library for a colorful adventure inspired by David McKee's beloved Elmer books.

Summer Reading - Adventure in Reading

10:00am - 11:00am
Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
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  Summer Reading! 

Children grades K-5th are invited to join us for an hour of fun each week during Summer Reading!

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.

Summer Reading - Let's Go Camping

11:00am - 12:00pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 80

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. 

Summer Reading Program

11:00am - 12:00pm
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for a FUN program celebrating literacy and summertime.

Summer Reading: Adventure to the Past

11:00am - 12:00pm
Maybee Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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 event is part of the 6-week Summer Reading events at the Maybee Branch Library.  Activities are intended for elementary school aged children, but younger siblings are welcome with adult assistance.

Lunch & Building

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Meal Program, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

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


Summer Reading Adventures

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Carleton Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24

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.

Teen Summer Reading - Trashion Show

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24

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.