Week Calendar

We meet and walk the path behind the Blue Bush Library.

Play Group for Caregiver and children Birth - Preschool Age.

 We will be offering a time for young children and their caregiver to interact through playing , creating art, singing and reading. 

Play Group for Caregiver and children Birth - Preschool Age.

 We will be offering a time for young children and their caregiver to interact through playing , creating art, singing and reading. 

Baby Sign is an 8-week introduction to the world of using sign language with babies!  Caregivers and their babies are invited to come to the library for a 20-30 minute fun learning session where each week Ms.

Get your wiggles out at this lively storytime program that is perfect for your active toddler.   

They'll be dancing, stories, the parachute, and other age-appropriate activities.  

                                                         Drop-in for Lego Play!

Get out and stretch your way to feeling better mentally and physically. Chair yoga is a low impact way to fitness and everyone can participate regardless of physical or health limitations! Jessica Bannon will be your instructor.

This storytime is geared towards kids who are getting ready for kindergarten.  We will sing and dance to songs, listen to a story or two, work on the alphabet & literacy skills through play and fun activities.

Registration is not required for storytimes or playgroups at the South Rockwood Branch! Come when you can!

This is a soft movement class designed for those who have wanted to try Tai Chi and those who understand the principle.  Each class will be divided into three parts including warm up, senior form, and yang form. This is a very beneficial

Introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of books with Story-time at Ida Branch Library!

This storytime is geared towards kids who are getting ready for kindergarten.  We will sing and dance to songs, listen to a story or two, work on the alphabet & literacy skills through play and fun activities.

Join physical therapist Dr. Emily Neal as she explores the topics of balance and fall risk along with strength and stretching demonstrations. Dr.

Introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of books with Story-time at Ida Branch Library!

March- Did You Hear About Kitty Karr by Crystal Smith Paul

April- Lies My Teacher Told Me by James Lowen

May- The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill

June-American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins

July- No Meeting

This Play Group is for Children from Birth to School Age with parents or caregivers accompanying. We will be spending time for everyone to interact through playing, sharing, climbing, caring and story reading!

Come join the fun!!

This is a special storytime tailored to the whole family! Each month we learn about an author and take a look at their books, with some follow-up activities.  And don't forget the music!

Meet the Artist-Don Hollister at our Open House May 4, 2024 at 11 am.

Examples of his finished projects will be on display at the Carleton Branch Library during the month of May.

Please bring any games, puzzles, books, or homeschooling items you have laying around, in exchange for new ones! Anyone is welcome to come exchange their homeschooling items, but tables are first come first serve. 

Preschool storytimes are intended for children 3-5 years old and increase the crucial language skills that help children get ready for school.  They also promote listening skills and prepare them for social situations.  Fun and engaging

Join us weekly for an exciting new adventure.  We will encourage early literacy, help spark curiosity, and help develop new skills for our youngest learners.  

​Literacy on the Lawn will be held on the library lawn for those 3-5 years old but will start inside the library in the children's area.
 

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

Come in and get creative on Saturdays 11am - 1pm.  Lego building fun for the whole family

The Circle of Friends Quilt Group share their love of quilting on the last Monday of each month, beginning at noon. All are welcome to join this group of active quilters whose skills range from beginner to advanced.

Calling all cooks and readers. Join us at our Carleton Savvy Cook Bookers book club. Each month a new chef/theme will be selected and cookbooks will be available for check out.

Do you love to color? Join us for some coloring fun! Bring your pencils, paint, markers or diamond painting and a fun attitude.

Join us for some light strength building exercises, easy movement and stretching.

Do you have a question about an electronic device, or need to learn a skill on the computer? Join us at "Electronics Education"! Bring in your gadgets, and learn, share, and boost your digital skills.

Preschool book club is for preschoolers going to kindergarten in the fall of 2024.

Do you love putting puzzles together? 

Come join us at Vivian Branch Library between 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm on the first Wednesday of every month. 

Join fellow patrons as we attempt to finish a puzzle in a day!

Preschool book club is for preschoolers going to kindergarten in the fall of 2024.

Are you thinking about cutting the cord with cable, but confused about streaming services? Or maybe you're curious about how you can have access to more programming alongside your existing services.

The Friends of the Bedford Library will be collecting donations of used books. 

Love to play cards?  Then stop by and enjoy various card games. Coffee and cards will be provided, unless you prefer to bring your own. Bring some friends and have some fun!

Join our thrilling D&D adventures at the library! Forge epic tales, battle dragons, and unleash your imagination. Ages 13-18 welcome!

Two groups will meet at the same time: 

BOOKWORMS

4 Year-Old Preschool - 1st Grade with Ms. Stephanie 

The Monroe County Health Department in partnership with the Bedford Library presents a Health Education series for students in grades 5-7.

Miss Karen's monthly book club for 1st Graders! 

Meeting on the 4th Sunday of each month, Sep 2023 - May 2024 

Why join a book club?

·     It promotes a love of reading

The Sodexo Meal Program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

“Yoga with Diane”  A FREE, one hour community Yoga class.  Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this class is designed for all  levels, all ages.

The Sodexo Meal Program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

The Sodexo Meal Program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

The Sodexo Meal Program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Each week looks a little different- there will be activities such as crafting, painting, and gaming to name a few! This is a place to study, have a snack, visit with friends, and unwind after the school day.

Each week looks a little different- there will be activities such as crafting, painting, and gaming to name a few! This is a place to study, have a snack, visit with friends, and unwind after the school day.

Come enjoy dinner followed by a fun activity!

Join us on the last Tuesday of the Month as we discuss non-fiction books.  New members always welcome.  This month we will be discussing Gilded Lives by Hugh Brewster.

Come and enjoy an open build event with Lego's and other building blocks. Children of all ages are welcome! We'll provide the blocks, you provide the imagination!

No registration necessary.

The Bedford Chess club returns on Tuesdays through the school year. Chess sets are provided. Everyone of all ages are welcome to join.

Each week looks a little different- there will be activities such as crafting, painting, and gaming to name a few! This is a place to study, have a snack, visit with friends, and unwind after the school day.

Come enjoy dinner and then Miss Jill will help anyone who needs it with their homework.

Each week looks a little different- there will be activities such as crafting, painting, and gaming to name a few! This is a place to study, have a snack, visit with friends, and unwind after the school day.

The Sodexo Meal Program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Join us at the Erie Branch Library’s open house on April 29,2024, from 5:30-7:00 p.m., as we celebrate the memory of Virginia O’Neill. Explore our new decorative cake pan collection, purchased with her memorial donations.

The Sodexo Meal Program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

This is a special storytime tailored to the whole family! Each month we learn about an author and take a look at their books, with some follow-up activities.  And don't forget the music!

The Sodexo Meal Program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

The Sodexo Meal Program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Join us on the First Thursday of the month to paint a project or a picture. This is a self-guided program. Please have an idea of a project you would like to paint.

Why should Christmas crafts be limited to a few months of the year? We like them so much that we have decided to do them for the whole year. Please remember to register, space is limited.

Join us and make this beautiful votive candle holder.

Join us for an evening of family fun! Every month we will have an exciting and different activity that you will enjoy with the entire family! This month we are going to be making a garden stone.

Two hundred years ago, the early pioneers of the Michigan territory wrote about the majestic forests, the tall white pines, and the great oaks.

The purpose of the Bedford Flower & Garden Club is to educate, share, and promote the joys of gardening.

Meetings are typically held on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 PM.

Life is a Mystery Book Club 2024 

*February 7 Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley 

All readers are welcome to join us as we read and discuss Historical Fiction books. Copies of the books can be picked up at the library. Discussions will be on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm.

Build literacy skills and meet a new furry friend! 

The Maybee Branch Book Club meets the last Monday of the month at 7pm.  New members are always welcome, stop in and get your copy of this months selection. 

Love Young Adult Literature? So do we. Come hang out and talk YA lit with us. Discussions will be on the last Monday of the month at 7:00 pm via Zoom.