Upcoming Events

Name: Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Wizards
Start: 2025-04-02T15:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-02T16:45:00-04:00
Location: Ida Branch Library

Featured Events

Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Wizards

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Gaming

Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Event Details:

Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Fans of the Wizarding World

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.

Music Bingo!

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room at South Rockwood Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: General, Music

Required

Seats Remaining: 30

Event Details:

Music bingo is simply bingo with song titles instead of numbers. It's easy and fun for everyone! Music bingo runs for two hours with three rounds of play.

Mother Goose and Friends

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch

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Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

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

Program Type: General, Performance

Event Details:

An offering of storytelling and music to delight an audience of all ages. Our young friends have the opportunity to meet the characters following the show. They will also receive a ticket to enter in a drawing for a free Mother Goose rhymes book.

Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Wizards

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Gaming

Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Event Details:

Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Fans of the Wizarding World

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.

Spring Art at the Library!

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

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, General, Storytime & Playgroups

Event Details:

Join us in the lower level programming area for a morning of crafts!

There will three stations set-up with Spring related activities for kiddos of all ages to enjoy!

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.

A description of the event with a picture of cards, dice, and a dragon.

Library Games Guild

Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

Welcome to the Library Games Guild at the Dundee Branch Library, where dice roll, cards shuffle, and strategy rules supreme!

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.

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.

Magna Tile Mondays

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

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

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Event Details:

Stop-in during the times listed for open building with Magna Tiles!!!

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.

Acoustic blues duo Shari Kane and Dave Steele.

Shari Kane and Dave Steele Performance

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Riverside Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center

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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Riverside Area

Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: General, Performance

Event Details:

Join the Ellis Library & Reference Center for a National Library Week celebration with Ann Arbor’s favorite husband and wife acoustic blues duo Shari Kane and Dave Steele.

Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Wizards

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Gaming

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Fans of the Wizarding World

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.

Easter Houses

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General

Required

Seats Remaining: 4

Event Details:

If you’ve been looking for a fabulous new tradition, we’ve got it right here: Easter Houses! Easter candies are so festive, they’re perfect for decorating these fun houses and your child will love it! All supplies will be provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergens

Filters

Crochet Pattern of the Month

All Day 3/1 - 3/31

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. Make at home or bring your project and questions to UFO (UnFinished Objects) night on the second Thursday of the month.

Puzzle Fun Pack

All Day 3/1 - 3/31

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.

FUN!!!!! Newport Activity Puzzle Pack

03/03/2025 @ 6:00pm - 03/31/2025 @ 7:00pm

All Ages

Newport Branch

Library Branch: Newport Branch

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Take and Make

Pick up a packet with the supplies needed to create your very own craft from the comfort of home.

Crochet Pattern of the Month

All Day 4/1 - 4/30

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. Make at home or bring your project and questions to UFO (UnFinished Objects) night on the second Thursday of the month.

Puzzle Fun Pack

All Day 4/1 - 4/30

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.

Easter

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 Easter.

Crochet Pattern of the Month

All Day 5/1 - 5/31

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. Make at home or bring your project and questions to UFO (UnFinished Objects) night on the second Thursday of the month.

Puzzle Fun Pack

All Day 5/1 - 5/31

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.

MCLS Branches Closed for All Staff Day Training

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

Description:

All branches of the Monroe County Library System will be closed for Staff Training.

Memorial Day

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

Description:

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

Puzzle Fun Pack

All Day 6/1 - 6/30

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.

Juneteenth

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

Description:

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

Puzzle Fun Pack

All Day 7/1 - 7/31

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.

Independence Day

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

Description:

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

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.

Labor Day

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

Description:

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

Puzzle Fun Pack

All Day 9/1 - 9/30

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.

Puzzle Fun Pack

All Day 10/1 - 10/31

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.

Puzzle Fun Pack

All Day 10/1 - 10/31

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.

Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

Description:

All branches of the Monroe County Library System are closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day.

Puzzle Fun Pack

All Day 11/1 - 11/30

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.

Veterans Day

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

Description:

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

Thanksgiving Day

All Day

All Branches

Closing

Branches:

Description:

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

Puzzle Fun Pack

All Day 12/1 - 12/30

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.

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