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Featured Events

Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Wizards

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Fans of the Wizarding World

Family History and Journaling

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Educational, History

Registration Required

Weekend Parent & Child Play Group

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Event Details:

Join us for an hour of interaction through play, creating art, singing and reading. This program is for children 0- 5 years of age and their caregiver.

Movie Madness at the Library

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: General, Movies

Registration Required

Event Details:

Movie Madness at the Library!

Belted Kingfisher photograph taken by G. Bodker

Bird Watching vs. Birding

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center

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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Educational, General

Event Details:

Greg Bodker’s beautiful photography will help you learn more about birds as he demonstrates the joys of birding you can have both in your backyard and in our area. Novice and aspiring birders will especially benefit from the program.

Magna Tile Mondays

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:30am

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Event Details:

Stop-in during the times listed for open building with Magna Tiles!!!

Beyond the Veil: Unveiling Intuition, Mediumship, Psychic Insights, and Signs from the Other Side

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at Bedford Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: General

Registration Required

Event Details:

In this enlightening lecture, delve into the profound realms of intuition, mediumship, psychic abilities, and the signs that bridge the gap between this world and the afterlife.

Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Wizards

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Fans of the Wizarding World

Family History and Journaling

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Educational, History

Registration Required

Magna Tile Mondays

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Event Details:

Stop-in during the times listed for open building with Magna Tiles!!!

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All Day		This event is in the "Adults" group. Lost Treasures Used Book Sale All Day 7/16 - 7/18 Adults Ellis Library & Reference Center This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Upstairs Reference Center Age Group: Adults Program Type: Friends Book Sale Event Details: Visit the Ellis Reference Center July 16 through July 18 for a used book sale featuring history books. Sale items include books on the Civil War, Indian and World Wars.
9 am		This event is in the "Children" group. Homeschool Bookclub 9:30am - 10:30am Children Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Chapter Book Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you. Help the summer slide! Join us for the first ever Homeschool summer book club . We will read a title and discuss the book. There will be many activities to complete. Hope to see you		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. MPS Summer School Visit 9:00am - 10:30am Children, Tweens Ellis Library & Reference Center This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Programming Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: General
10 am	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness 10:00am - 10:45am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Lawn Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: We'll enjoy summer and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities, and a little yoga on the library's lawn. In case of bad weather, we will move inside.
11 am	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness 11:00am - 12:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Lawn Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: We'll enjoy summer and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities, and a little yoga on the library's lawn. In case of bad weather, we will move inside.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Summer Reading - Let's Go Camping 11:00am - 12:00pm Children, Tweens Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Programming Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Summer Reading Registration Required Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community.		This event is in the "Preschool" group. Literacy on the Lawn 11:00am - 12:00pm Preschool Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Lawn Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required Event Details: Outside literacy activities for preschoolers. Be sure to bring a change of clothes. There will be water, mud and dirt play taking place. Disclaimer(s) Please Dress for Weather Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.	This event is in the "Preschool" group. Storytime Adventures 11:00am - 12:00pm Preschool Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Programming Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: DUE TO A PERSONAL SCHEDULING CONFLICT, TODAY'S SESSION WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, AT 11:00 AM. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING.
12 pm	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. Summer Lunch Program 12:15pm - 1:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required 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. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Meal Program Registration Required Event Details: Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. This program is open to those 18 years of age and under at no cost. To ensure that we have enough meals, please register. 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 "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. Summer Lunch Program 12:15pm - 1:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required 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. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Meal Program Registration Required Event Details: Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. This program is open to those 18 years of age and under at no cost. To ensure that we have enough meals, please register. 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 "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. Summer Lunch Program 12:15pm - 1:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required 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. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Meal Program Registration Required Event Details: Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. This program is open to those 18 years of age and under at no cost. To ensure that we have enough meals, please register. 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 "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. Summer Lunch Program 12:15pm - 1:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required 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. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Meal Program Registration Required Event Details: Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. This program is open to those 18 years of age and under at no cost. To ensure that we have enough meals, please register. 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.
1 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" 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. Lego Club 1:00pm - 2:30pm All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" 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. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Children's Area Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General Registration Required Event Details: If you love Legos, join us for Lego Mania each Monday afternoon. You can choose to open-build or participate in one of our weekly challenges. This event is open to kids, tweens, teens, and parents. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Monroe Michigan Crochet Club 1:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages Ellis Library & Reference Center This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!	This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled Teen Summer Reading - Trashion Show 1:00pm - 2:00pm Teens Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Chapter Book Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Summer Reading Registration Required Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community.		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. Create & Construct - Beaded Planter Sticks 1:00pm - 2:00pm Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required 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. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Children's Area Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an imaginative adventure where preschool and school-aged children will build extraordinary creations that foster their creativity.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Wacky Wednesday (on Friday) 1:00pm - 2:00pm All Ages Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Children's Area Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Registration Required Event Details: DUE TO A PERSONAL SCHEDULING CONFLICT, THE JULY 17th PROGRAM HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO FRIDAY, JULY 19th AT THE SAME TIME. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING.
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6 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm - 7:00pm All Ages, Adults Ellis Library & Reference Center This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Age Group: All Ages, Adults Program Type: Meetings Event Details: July meeting of the Monroe County Library System's Board of Trustees, rescheduled from the original July 10 meeting.

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