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Read and Create Program - An Early Literacy/STEM program

11:30am - 12:30pm
Children
Bedford Branch
Event Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Educational, Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program will take place on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month and is specifically geared towards 4 -6 year old kids who are just starting their reading adventure.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

STEM Station

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Educational, General, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

STEM Station (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH) is a fun program that ties books and science together.  Listen to stories and then participate in fun, hands-on science and engineering activities. 

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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Homeschool Wax Museum Study Session 2

10:30am - 11:30am
Tweens
Bedford Branch
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Educational, Homework Helpers & Study Groups
Event Details:

Study Session 2 for homeschool students participating in the wax museum. This study session will give students the opportunity to work on their own or with others on their research projects for the wax museum.

Bedford Branch Library Closed

All Day
Bedford Branch
Closing
Branches:
Bedford Branch
Description:

The Bedford Branch Library is closed today as part of the Memorial Day weekend.

Memorial 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 Memorial Day.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Sensory Shenanigans!

10:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Programming Room
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General, Storytime & Playgroups
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading.

Bring your little ones to explore a variety of hands-on sensory activities that engage all five senses. 

We'll discover and explore literacy through textures, colors, sounds, books, and more in a fun, interactive environment.  

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Michigan's Medicinal Mushrooms with Tyler Davidson

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
South Rockwood Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tyler Davidson, founder of Magic Forest Medicine will be here to talk about foraging as well as the health benefits of mushrooms with plenty of time for Q&A throughout. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Homeschool Wax Museum

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Presentation day for the homeschool wax museum. Homeschool students will present their wax museum research projects. Registered participants, their families, and library patrons are welcome to attend. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Social Security Benefits

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Bedford Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bedford Branch
Room: Quilt Room - Room F
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational, General
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are excited to announce a special webinar on Social Security Benefits!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Huron Clinton Metroparks – Summer Reading Kickoff

5:30pm - 6:30pm
All Ages
Dorsch Memorial Branch
Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch
Room: Upstairs Library Space
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Educational, General, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Huron-Clinton Metroparks will be helping us kickoff summer readings “Color Our World” by presenting a reptile/animal coloration program. No registration is needed and all are welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Parent Seminar: Baby Sign

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Maybee Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Parent Seminar: Baby Sign is a 30-minute introduction for parents and caregivers.  Attendees will learn the basics of why and how to use baby sign.  Introductory signs will be demonstrated and practiced.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Sizzling Summer Science

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, General, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a summer full of fun, hands-on science! Each week, we’ll explore a new STEM topic inspired by books. This program is packed with curiosity, learning, and excitement from simple experiments to creative building challenges.

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.

Juneteenth

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 Juneteenth.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Parent Seminar: Baby Sign

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Parent Seminar: Baby Sign is a 30-minute introduction for parents and caregivers.  Attendees will learn the basics of why and how to use baby sign.  Introductory signs will be demonstrated and practiced.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Backyard Chicken Keeping

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Ida Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ida Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monroe County 4-H will present a one-hour backyard flock educational program. Teen leaders and volunteers from the 4-H Small Animal Program will cover choosing the right birds, biosecurity, care, as well as Q&A.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Sizzling Summer Science

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, General, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a summer full of fun, hands-on science! Each week, we’ll explore a new STEM topic inspired by books. This program is packed with curiosity, learning, and excitement from simple experiments to creative building challenges.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Parent Seminar: Every Child Ready to Read

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Maybee Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Parent Seminar: Every Child Ready to Read is an overview helping parents and caregivers learn the skills and information needed to encourage children to grow in their early literacy skills.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Sizzling Summer Science

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, General, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a summer full of fun, hands-on science! Each week, we’ll explore a new STEM topic inspired by books. This program is packed with curiosity, learning, and excitement from simple experiments to creative building challenges.

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.

Independence 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 Independence Day.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Parent Seminar: Every Child Ready to Read

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Parent Seminar: Every Child Ready to Read is an overview helping parents and caregivers learn the skills and information needed to encourage children to grow in their early literacy skills.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Sizzling Summer Science

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, General, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a summer full of fun, hands-on science! Each week, we’ll explore a new STEM topic inspired by books. This program is packed with curiosity, learning, and excitement from simple experiments to creative building challenges.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Bug Catcher Craft

10:00am - 12:00pm
All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Dundee Branch
Library Branch: Dundee Branch
Room: Downstairs Programming Area
Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Storytime & Playgroups
Event Details:

Drop-in any time during the event and decorate your own bug catcher.

Each child will receive a plastic bug catcher and items to decorate the outside.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Parent Seminar: Library Resources

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Maybee Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Maybee Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Parent Seminar: Library Resources is an overview of all that the library has to offer you and your children.  We'll cover how to best use the event calendar and library catalog, as well as many online resources you can access.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Sizzling Summer Science

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Tweens
Ellis Library & Reference Center
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center
Room: Chapter Book Area
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Educational, General, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a summer full of fun, hands-on science! Each week, we’ll explore a new STEM topic inspired by books. This program is packed with curiosity, learning, and excitement from simple experiments to creative building challenges.

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.