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Christmas Coloring Contest - Kids & Adults

All Day 12/2 - 12/27
All Ages
Erie Branch
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a picture and color it to enter the coloring contest!  We have one picture for kids and one for adults.

Crochet Pattern of the Month

All Day 12/2 - 12/30
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.

After School Adventures

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

After School Adventures takes place every Monday that school is in session.  We'll enjoy a variety of activities, including Dia de los Muertos, Thanksgiving and pumpkin fun, seasonal STEM challenges, and holiday arts and crafts!

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.

Cookie Decorating for Kids

5:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Newport Branch
Event Full
Registration
Library Branch: Newport Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Calling all kids that like to frost and decorate sugar cookies.  Each child registered will have an opportunity to create their own eatable art.  

Registration is required for each child and space is limited.

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.

Craft Night

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Ida Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Craft Night

Join us for a fun evening of crafting. All supplies are provided. Please make sure you register to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone!
 

Adult Afternoon Craft

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Each month, we will provide supplies and instructions for you to make a craft here in the library.  Registration is required.

Color Creators

2:45pm - 3:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Children's Round Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Organizations using the Library
Event Details:

All tween and teens are welcome to come be creative with us after school each Tuesday! Come and draw with us. No registration required.

Keepsake Ornaments

4:30pm - 6:30pm
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:

Decorate a special ceramic ornament to cherish for years to come. Open to all ages. 

Illustrator's Workshop

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschool, Children
Ida Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us each week as we explore the word of art in children's books. We'll learn about different artists and how they make the art that they do. Then, we'll try out their techniques for ourselves!

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.

Wacky Wednesday

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children, Tweens
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Get ready for a whirlwind of wackiness every Wednesday with our exciting program, "Wacky Wednesday"! Each week brings something new and different, guaranteed to surprise and delight.

Monroe Michigan Crochet Club

4:00pm - 6:00pm
All Ages
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join our free club! Sit back relax and chit chat with friends while we crochet or knit our current projects! Learn some new techniques or share! There will be supplies available if you are new to crochet and someone can help you learn!

Christmas PJ Party

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General, Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join us at the Dorsch Memorial Branch to enjoy some hot chocolate, play games, make some crafts and enjoy a book, all while wearing our pj’s!  Space is limited, so please register for this event.

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.

UFO

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us as we hunt down our UnFinished (craft) Objects.

Small Fries Friday

10:00am - 11:00am
Preschool, Children
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General, Music, Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us each week for a sampling of learning and literacy fun for those 3-6 years old.

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.

'Tis The Season Cookie Decorating Party

9:00am - 10:00am
Family
Dundee Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Reserve you spot for you and your family to spend the morning decorating holiday cookies.

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.

'Tis The Season Cookie Decorating Party

9:45am - 10:45am
Family
Dundee Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Reserve you spot for you and your family to spend the morning decorating holiday cookies.

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.

Super Second Saturday - Winter Scenes

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Family
Maybee Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Super Second Saturday is a fun, monthly event for the whole family.  Come to the library for a variety of activities based around a monthly theme.  Activities may include books, crafts, hands-on fun and a few surprises!

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.

'Tis The Season Cookie Decorating Party

10:45am - 12:00pm
Family
Dundee Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Reserve you spot for you and your family to spend the morning decorating holiday cookies.

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.

Cookie Decorating for Kids

11:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages
Carleton Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Calling all kids that like to frost and decorate sugar cookies.  Each child registered will have an opportunity to create their own eatable art.  

Registration is required for each child and space is limited.

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.

Make Crafts Happen

11:00am - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you like to craft but have too many distractions at home? Bring your projects to the Frenchtown-Dixie Library to work on them. Don't have a current project?

Super Second Saturday - Winter Scenes

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Family
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Super Second Saturday is a fun, monthly event for the whole family.  Come to the library for a variety of activities based around a monthly theme.  Activities may include books, crafts, hands-on fun and a few surprises!

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.

Silly Ornament Take and Make

All Day 12/16 - 12/21
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Maybee Branch
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take and Make
Event Details:

Grab a silly ornament kit from the library to make at home!  No registration needed, but supplies are limited.

Monroe Michigan Crochet Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join our free club! Sit back relax and chit chat with friends while we crochet or knit our current projects! Learn some new techniques or share! There will be supplies available if you are new to crochet and someone can help you learn!

After School Adventures

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

After School Adventures takes place every Monday that school is in session.  We'll enjoy a variety of activities, including Dia de los Muertos, Thanksgiving and pumpkin fun, seasonal STEM challenges, and holiday arts and crafts!

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.