Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Blue Bush Book Sale!

All Day 12/12 - 1/5
Blue Bush Branch
Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends Book Sale
Event Details:

Come and visit us at the Blue Bush Branch Library for our end of the year book sale.  There is something for everyone.  

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Cocoa, Cards, and Christmas Cheer

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get the whole family into the holiday spirit at our drop-in Christmas Card Making Event! Visit each table to create unique handmade cards using our festive supplies while enjoying hot chocolate and Christmas treats.

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Bucket Beats: Rhythm and Books!

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room at Ida Branch
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.

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After School Crochet Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room at Ida Branch
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of crocheting with materials provided or bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other crafty crochet club members!

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Cocoa, Cards, and Christmas Cheer

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Library at Erie Branch
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit at our drop-in Christmas Card Making Event! Visit each table to create unique handmade cards using our festive supplies while enjoying hot chocolate and Christmas treats.

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Winter Wonderland Creations

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create some christmas ornaments and other themed crafts. We will also have stories and other fun activities! 

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StickerPalooza

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Spend the morning playing with STICKERS!!!

A variety of activities will be available involving stickers! Dot stickers, sticker collages, sticker pictures and more! I promise your kiddo will have LOADS of STICKER FUN!! 

American Girl Doll Crafting and Games from the 1920s!

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Ida Branch
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all 18 inch doll fans! Travel back to the 1920s with games, snacks, and crafts inspired by the newest historical American Girl, Claudie! Bring your own 18" doll and meet other historical doll enthusiasts!

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Family Trivia Night - Disney Edition

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Maybee Branch
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all Disney fans!  Test your knowledge at our trivia night!  Teams of 2-5 can compete to see who knows the most about the mouse, the princesses and the superheroes.

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After School Craft and Build

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Maybee Branch
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General
Event Details:

Come to the library every first Tuesday of the month, October through May, for a fun activity!  We'll have an artsy project as well as a building activity or challenge.

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X-Mas Tree Fun

All Day 12/8–12/19
Children
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Are you looking for something a little different for the kids to do? Stop in and create your very own 3D paper Christmas Tree. No registration needed and all supplies are included. 

Rudolph Mystery Take and Make

All Day 12/15–12/20
Children
Maybee Branch
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take and Make
Event Details:

Pop by the library during this busy pre-Christmas week and grab a Rudolph bag full of take and make goodies!  Great for elementary aged kids; those on the younger end may need some support to complete the items.

Rudolph Mystery Take and Make

All Day 12/15–12/20
Children
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take and Make
Event Details:

Pop by the library during this busy pre-Christmas week and grab a Rudolph bag full of take and make goodies!  Great for elementary aged kids; those on the younger end may need some support to complete the items.

Craft Corner

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Event Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children are invited to join us for a monthly seasonal 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.

Monroe Michigan Crochet Club

5:00pm–6:30pm
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 us at the library for a relaxing crochet and knitting club! Bring your current project, catch up with friends, and share tips and techniques. If you’re new to crochet, we’ll have supplies on hand and someone ready to help you get started.

Craft Night

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Ida Branch
Event Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy an evening of crafting. All materials will be supplied.

Please register

 

Adult Afternoon Craft

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

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

Cocoa, Cards, and Christmas Cheer

4:00pm–5:30pm
All Ages, Family
Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get the whole family into the holiday spirit at our drop-in Christmas Card Making Event! Visit each table to create unique handmade cards using our festive supplies while enjoying hot chocolate and Christmas treats.

Crafting and Chatting

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Maybee Branch
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your unfinished craft projects in to work on among friends.  Share your knowledge and learn something new. Coloring pages will be available for those who are in between projects. 

Adult & Child Cookies and Canvas

6:30pm–7:30pm
Family
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

The 12 Days of Christmas at the Ellis Library & Reference Center

On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: 

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.

After School Crochet Club

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Ida Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of crocheting with materials provided or bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other crafty crochet club members!

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.

Exploring with Paint

4:00pm–6:00pm
Family
Robert A. Vivian Branch
Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Looking for something new to do?

Join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 4pm – 6pm at the Vivian Branch Library.

We will explore your hidden talents with paint!

All supplies will be provided.

Sit, Chat, Finish that!~

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Blue Bush Branch
Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Spend an evening finishing those projects you have stored away for a later day. You can learn new things or just enjoy your project while chatting with others.

A Common Thread

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Piano Sitting Area
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your projects such as knitting, cross-stitch, or crochet work and be a part of our group! Join us on the first and third Thursday of every month to share your projects and a "common thread" with others!

Merry Grinch-mas

6:30pm–7:30pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General, Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

The 12 Days of Christmas at the Ellis Library & Reference Center

On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: 

Cocoa, Cards, and Christmas Cheer

2:30pm–4:30pm
All Ages, Family
Erie Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Erie Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: All Ages, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit at our drop-in Christmas Card Making Event! Visit each table to create unique handmade cards using our festive supplies while enjoying hot chocolate and Christmas treats.

Winter Wonderland Creations

10:00am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create some christmas ornaments and other themed crafts. We will also have stories and other fun activities! 

StickerPalooza

9:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Spend the morning playing with STICKERS!!!

A variety of activities will be available involving stickers! Dot stickers, sticker collages, sticker pictures and more! I promise your kiddo will have LOADS of STICKER FUN!! 

Slime Party

11:00am–12:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family
Maybee Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Slime party at the library!  Pick your recipe and ingredients, then mix and create!  Play with your slime here at the library, and save your grown-ups the hassle of making a mess at home!

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.

Cookie Decorating for Kids

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Newport Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Newport Branch
Room: Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for some holiday fun.  Each child will receive two cookies to decorate anyway they would like.

You may eat them at the library after decorating or take them home 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.

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.

Slime Party

2:00pm–3:00pm
Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Slime party at the library!  Pick your recipe and ingredients, then mix and create!  Play with your slime here at the library, and save your grown-ups the hassle of making a mess at home!

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.

Cookie Decorating for Kids

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Carleton Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carleton Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for some holiday fun.  Each child will receive two cookies to decorate anyway they would like.

You may eat them at the library after decorating or take them home to enjoy.

Space is limited and registration is required.

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.

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:
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 Day.