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Spellbound: A Roleplaying Game for Young Wizards

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

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Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Gaming

Registration Required

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All Aboard! Hogwarts is calling you back for another session of solving riddles, dodging spells and narrowly avoiding magical disasters! Seats are limited, so please register!

Fun Friday

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Blue Bush Branch

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Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

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These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. Then we will pick up the pace with a dance party.

Snack Attack 101

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Educational, General

Registration Required

Event Details:

Welcome to SNACK ATTACK 101!!!

Kids 8 - 14 years of age are invited to enjoy books related to food and then enjoy making a snack related to the book.

The Reptarium - Zoo to You

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

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

Program Type: Educational

Registration Required

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DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, WE'VE ADDED A SECOND PROGRAM!

The Reptarium - Zoo to You

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center

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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

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

Program Type: Educational

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Reptarium will showcase a fascinating variety of snakes, turtles, lizards, and more—offering an interactive, hands-on experience for all ages! Learn fun facts and get all your reptile questions answered.

Little House on the Prairie Hearth-Warming Craft Party

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a nostalgic afternoon making crafts and sampling snacks inspired by Ma, Pa, Laura and whole Ingalls family.

Coffee House Series: Billy King & Emily Slomovits

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Community Room at South Rockwood Branch

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Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Music

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Forget the bustling crowds and distant stages of large venues. The Monroe County Library System's new Coffeehouse series offers an enchanting atmosphere where every lyric resonates with intimacy.

Mindful Art for Tweens and Teens

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Summerfield – Petersburg Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come learn some mindful art techniques at the library! We'll cover at least two mindful art practices and have time to work on projects. Calm music and peaceful environment await!

Fun Friday

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Blue Bush Branch

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Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

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These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. Then we will pick up the pace with a dance party.

Weekend Parent & Child Play Group

Saturday, November 22, 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: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

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Join us for a morning of playing and socializing. We will be offering a time for young children and their caregiver to interact through play, songs, books and art. Each session will end with a gathering time.

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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group Crop Swap All Day 7/22–9/30 All Ages Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Lobby Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General, Health & Wellness Event Details: Stop by the Crop Swap table in the library lobby to enjoy free fresh produce from our community gardens, or to drop off surplus from your own garden to share with others!
	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 Community Jigsaw Puzzle-Frenchtown-Dixie All Day 8/1–8/31 Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors Frenchtown – Dixie Branch 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Library Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors Program Type: General Event Details: Stop by during library hours and work on our community puzzle. When a puzzle gets finished, a new one will be started. Stay for a short amount of time, or stay for a little longer. We look forward to seeing you!
	This event is in the "All Ages" group Map Your Summer Adventures! All Day 8/1–8/31 All Ages Carleton Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Carleton Branch Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Event Details: Place a sticker on the maps to show where you have traveled this summer.
10 am			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Family" group Build and Create with Legos and Blocks 10:00am–2:00pm Children, Family Bedford Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: General Event Details: 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.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group 'Y' on the Fly 10:00am–11:00am Children, Tweens Dundee Branch 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: Dundee Branch Room: Downstairs Programming Area Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: General Event Details: 'Y' on the Fly brings the YMCA to the Library. 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. Please Dress for Weather Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Iris Exchange 10:00am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: North Parking Lot Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: General Registration Required Event Details: August is the perfect time to divide and transplant irises!
11 am						This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Lego Fun 11:00am–1:00pm All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens Maybee Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Maybee Branch Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: General Event Details: Come in and get creative on Saturdays 11am - 1pm. Lego building fun for the whole family
12 pm
1 pm				This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Family" group Puzzle in a Day 1:00pm–6:00pm All Ages, Family Robert A. Vivian Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch Age Group: All Ages, Family Program Type: General Event Details: 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!
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group A.T.L.A.S. (At The Library After School) 4:00pm–5:00pm Preschool, Children, Tweens L.S. Navarre Branch This event is in the "Preschool" group 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: L.S. Navarre Branch Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens Program Type: General Event Details: Every 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. 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 This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group A.T.L.A.S. (At The Library After School) 4:00pm–5:00pm Preschool, Children, Tweens L.S. Navarre Branch This event is in the "Preschool" group 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: L.S. Navarre Branch Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens Program Type: General Event Details: Every 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. 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 This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group A.T.L.A.S. (At The Library After School) 4:00pm–5:00pm Preschool, Children, Tweens L.S. Navarre Branch This event is in the "Preschool" group 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: L.S. Navarre Branch Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens Program Type: General Event Details: Every 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. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Navarre Garden Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens L.S. Navarre Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: General Event Details: Looking for some summer fun? Please join us at the Navarre Branch Library as we explore gardening concepts through hands-on experiences at the Selma Rankins Jr. Community Garden. Disclaimer(s) Please Dress for Weather Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.
5 pm
6 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Native American History of Michigan's Thumb Region Lecture 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults South Rockwood Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, General, History Registration Required Event Details: Michigan’s Thumb region is rich in Native American History, dating back to ancient times. This lecture and visual presentation was developed after several years of research, collecting of old photos and newspaper articles.

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