Week Calendar

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. 

Come help us make enrichment for the shelter dogs at the Humane Society of Monroe County! We will be making lick mats using food ingredients (e.g., peanut butter, yogurt, banana, pumpkin).

Friends of the Ida Branch Library Book Sale and Bake Sale

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.

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

We deliver and pick up your returns once a month.

For more information or to set up a delivery please contact Library in Motion at 734-241-5770

We deliver and pick up your returns once a month.

For more information or to set up a delivery please contact Library in Motion at 734-241-5770

We deliver and pick up your returns once a month.

For more information or to set up a delivery please contact Library in Motion at 734-241-5770

We deliver and pick up your returns once a month.

For more information or to set up a delivery please contact Library in Motion at 734-241-5770

We deliver and pick up your returns once a month.

For more information or to set up a delivery please contact Library in Motion at 734-241-5770

Join us at the Dorsch branch to shake out our sillies, share a book and do some sensory play. It's fun for everyone!

Library staff will select and deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines.  ​Deliveries take place every four weeks. 

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!!

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!

Fun Friday is a special Storytime experience for toddlers and preschoolers!  Each week, we'll read a book and do fun extension activities based on the book.  Each month will have a different focus:

To make an appointment, call 1 800 RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code ELLISLIBRARY. 

Saturdays are for fun...right?

Join us on the third Saturday each month for our Lego building challenge.

Participants will be given a specific challenge activity to create each meeting.

Play group for caregiver (not just mommy's!) and children ages birth - preschool.  

Love putting together puzzles and being competitive? Prove it. Join our competition with your puzzle building team of choice. 

Children and families can decorate the sidewalks to welcome in spring and celebrate the opening of the Riverwalk.

We'll enjoy springtime and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities and a little yoga on the lawn of the library.  In case of bad weather, we will move inside.  

Ideal for kiddos 2-6.

Meet us in the community room at 11:00AM

We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Delivery and pick up is once a month.

To place a request call Library in Motion 734-241-5770 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us

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!

Don't like to drive at night? Need something to do?

Join us every other month for our adult

THIRD THURSDAY SPECIAL!

Sit, relax and do a special craft project.

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

This program will take place on the 3rd Saturday of every month in the summer and is specifically geared towards 4 & 5 year old kids who are just starting their reading adventure.

Save a life or more, donate blood! Schedule your appointment, please call,1-800-RED CROSS or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter code:  DIXIELIBRARY

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.

Regularly scheduled meeting of the Township's Library Advisory Board. The purpose of this Board is to serve in an advisory capacity to the Township Board regarding the Frenchtown Area Libraries. 

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!

Meet us in the Social Hall at 2:00PM

We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Delivery and pick up is once a month.

To place a request call Library in Motion 734-241-5770 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us

The Dundee Inspirational Book Club meets the third Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. on the lower level of the library. 

Everyone is welcome, and books are available at the library.

Do you love the Harry Potter books? Do you watch the movies every time they are on T.V.? Then Dumbledore's Army is the club for you. This is a Harry Potter fan club that will meet on the third Wednesday of each month.

Jackie and Gary combine ‘classic’ and original folk songs into an energetic, entertaining and fun show! There is a lot of audience interaction, participation and humor. 

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

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!

Families of all ages are invited to the library to play some games!  We'll have a wide variety for many ability levels.  Enjoy some time together playing your classic favorites and maybe something new!

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.

Vivian branch library is hosting a new cooking/baking program for kids.

Each month we will make a different 'no bake" recipe.

Do you want to learn to paint like Picasso? 

Each month we'll learn a little about a famous artist and try to replicate their techniques in a unique way.  

For those 6 and older.  

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.

If you LOVE Walt Disney as much as we do,  

please join us at the Vivian Library on the second Monday of each month.
We’ll be re-visiting some of Walt Disney’s Classic animated movies

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

Families of all ages are invited to the library to play some games!  We'll have a wide variety for many ability levels.  Enjoy some time together playing your classic favorites and maybe something new!

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

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.

Swing by the South Rockwood Library to make these fun and PUNNY succulent pots! This project is for adults 18 years and older. This craft must be done here at the library. All supplies will be provided!

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

Please join us for our afterhours Genealogy Club. This is open research time to use Ancestry and other computer programs, as well as our local history resources.

Calling all crafters! Join us for a night of crafting and fun. We will make a different project at each meeting. All supplies will be provided. We will meet every other month on the second Monday.

All members are invited to attend. New members are always welcome. Members plan fundraising events that benefit the library and the community of users. They share programming and event ideas at the meetings.

Better Together Book Club

March- American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins

April-Ms. Planskey's Revenge by Spencer Quinn

May- Beyond the Horizon by Ella Carey

June- The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre by Natasha Lester

Family movie night for the entire family. Feel free to wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuff animal, pillow and blanket. 

Cozy mystery and historical fiction writer Darci Hannah will be giving a talk and answering questions at the Erie Branch Library, Thursday, May 16, 20244 at 7:00 p.m.