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Name: Holiday Wreath Decorating Contest
Start: 2024-10-28
End: 2024-11-27
Location: Carleton Branch Library

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Holiday Wreath Decorating Contest

All Day 10/28 - 11/27

Carleton Branch

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Library Branch: Carleton Branch

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Our annual holiday wreath decorating contest is starting. Wreaths can be picked up starting Monday October 28th.

Holiday Tree Decorating Contest

All Day 10/28 - 11/27

Newport Branch

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Library Branch: Newport Branch

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Our annual holiday tree decorating contest is starting. Trees can be picked up starting Monday October 28th.

Lego Fun

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Maybee Branch

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Library Branch: Maybee Branch

Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: General

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

World War I nurses assigned to Russia. Photo from the American National Red Cross photo collection at the Library of Congress.

WWI Red Cross Nurses

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Upstairs Reference Center at Ellis Library & Reference Center

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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Upstairs Reference Center

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Educational, History

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During World War I, over 28,000 nurses served in the Red Cross with more than 19,000 of these sent to the front lines. Our speakers will discuss what life was like for these brave women, focusing especially on Clara Ayres.

Silent Library Challenge

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Library at Maybee Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Maybee Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: General

Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Tweens and teens are invited to the library to participate in a Silent Library challenge! Can you keep quiet in the library? What about while completing various food and action challenges from around the world?

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.

Color Me Happy

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Educational, Storytime & Playgroups

Required

Seats Remaining: 16

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.

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.

Anne of Green Gables Hearthwarming Craft Party

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 37

Event Details:

Gather your kindred spirits as we create whimsical crafts inspired by a certain iconic red-haired heroine from Prince Edward Island. Participants will enjoy making seasonal crafts inspired by characters from the classic book series by L. M.

Weekend Parent & Child Play Group

Saturday, November 16, 2024 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

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.

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.

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.

Lego Fun

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Maybee Branch

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Library Branch: Maybee Branch

Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: General

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

Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Community Room at Bedford Branch

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Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Gaming

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Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Teams compete to see who can finish a puzzle first. Every team is given the same 500 piece puzzle. Each team can be up to four people. Only register the team captain and then put the names of team members in the notes.

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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. 5K Your Way!- Friends of the Frenchtown Area Libraries All Day 6/10 - 9/30 All Ages Blue Bush Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Calling all bookworms and fitness enthusiasts! Lace up your shoes, pump up your tires or dive into the pool - it's time to support the Friends of the Frenchtown Area Libraries in our 5K(3.1Miles) Your Way fundraiser.
	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 9/1 - 9/30 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 "Adults" group. Puzzle Fun Pack All Day 9/1 - 9/30 Adults Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Take and Make Event Details: Just stop by the Frenchtown-Dixie Library and pick up our new Puzzle Fun Pack. Completed pages can be returned by the end of the month.
		Closing Labor Day All Day All Branches 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 Labor Day.	This event is in the "Seniors" group. Senior Home Delivery Monroe-Petersburg All Day Seniors Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Senior Delivery Service Event Details: If you are a Senior and unable to come to the library because of special circumstances we will deliver library materials to you. We deliver and pick up your returns once a month.	This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dundee Senior Home Delivery All Day Seniors Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Senior Delivery Service Event Details: If you are a Senior and unable to come to the library because of special circumstances we will deliver library materials to you. We deliver and pick up your returns once a month.	This event is in the "Seniors" group. Wellspring-Monroe All Day Seniors Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Senior Delivery Service Event Details: Library staff will deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines. Deliveries take place once a month.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. MCLS 90th Paint a Puzzle Piece All Day 9/6 - 9/27 All Ages Robert A. Vivian Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop in and help us celebrate turning 90! Paint your very own puzzle piece to help create Vivians 90th wooden puzzle!
		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 "Family" group. drop in craft table All Day 9/2 - 9/30 All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family Frenchtown – Dixie Branch 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 "Family" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Library Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Stop by the craft table while at Frenchtown Dixie branch to make a fun and quick craft. Your libraries are full of so much fun.
			This event is in the "Children" group. Puff Fish Craft All Day 9/3 - 9/13 Children Robert A. Vivian Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Now that school is back in, are you looking for something to do with your toddlers? Stop in with your little ones and create your very own Puff Fish. All supplies are provided.
			This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Crochet Pattern of the Month All Day 9/3 - 9/30 Teens, Adults Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take and Make Event Details: Come pick up our crochet patterns of the month to make an easy crochet project. Make at home or bring your project and questions to UFO (UnFinished Objects) night on the second Thursday of the month.
			This event is in the "All Ages" group. September FUN!!!!! Newport Activity Puzzle Pack 09/03/2024 @ 9:30am - 09/30/2024 @ 5:30pm All Ages Newport Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Newport Branch Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Take and Make Event Details: Come and pick up an activity packet. Enjoy completing the puzzle/activity pages. Each completed page is an entry into a drawing for a gift basket!!!!!!! A new activity /puzzle pack each month!!!!!!
9 am				This event is in the "Seniors" group. Hampton Manor of Dundee 9:00am - 9:45am Seniors Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Senior Delivery Service Event Details: Meet us in the lobby at 9:00 AM We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Delivery and pick up is once a month. This event is in the "Children" group. Riverside Preschool 9:00am - 11:30am Children Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Children Program Type: Bookmobile The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.	This event is in the "Children" group. Bedford Child Development Center 9:00am - 10:00am Children Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Children Program Type: Bookmobile The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Reading Log Prize Drawing 9:00am - 9:30am Children, Tweens Dorsch Memorial 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: Dorsch Memorial Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: General, Summer Reading Event Details: Drawing will take place with all the collected and completed reading logs.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Paint a Dinosaur 9:00am - 10:00am All Ages Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Event Full 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: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Paint your own wooden dinosaur
10 am			This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Tai Chi for Health 10:30am - 11:30am All Ages, Seniors Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: 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	This event is in the "Seniors" group. Rawson Place Apartments 10:00am - 10:45am Seniors Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Senior Delivery Service Event Details: Meet us in the lobby at 10:00AM We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Delivery and pick up is once a month. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Moving & Grooving 10:00am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Dorsch Memorial Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch Room: Upstairs Library Space Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups 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. Join us at the Dorsch branch to shake out our sillies, share a book and do some sensory play. It's fun for everyone! 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Storytime for preschool & toddlers 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups 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. 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 "Preschool" group. Royal Tea 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool Maybee Branch Event Full Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Maybee Branch Room: Library Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Toddlers and Preschoolers are invited to a special Storytime Kick-off event: A Royal Tea! 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. 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. Storytime for Under Fives Fall Session 10:00am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Ida Branch Event Full Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ida Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Required Seats Remaining: 10 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. This event is in the "Children" group. Ida Head Start 10:30am - 11:00am Children Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bookmobile Age Group: Children Program Type: Bookmobile The bookmobile promotes early literacy by increasing access to books and fostering a lifelong love of reading. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mable Kehres Apartments 10:30am - 11:15am Seniors Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Senior Delivery Service Event Details: Meet us in the Mable Kehres lobby at 10:30AM We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Deliveries take place once a month. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Playgroup 10:30am - 12:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Dorsch Memorial Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch Room: Upstairs Library Space Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups 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. 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 event is in the "Preschool" group. Royal Tea 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Event Full Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Room: Library Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Toddlers and Preschoolers are invited to a special Storytime Kick-off event: A Royal Tea! 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. 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. Storytime for preschool & toddlers 10:00am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Robert A. Vivian Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch Room: Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups 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. 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Computers 101 10:30am - 11:30am Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch Event Full 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: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Technology Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Ever need help with computers? We know that computers are always changing and more things are becoming digital these days. If you need a little help learning about computers and the different aspects of it come to computers 101. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Paint a Placemat 10:30am - 11:30am Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Event Full Required This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. 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: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Paint a placemat
11 am				This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dundee Senior Center 11:00am - 11:45am Seniors Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Senior Delivery Service Event Details: We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Deliveries take place once a month. To place a request call Library in Motion 734-241-5770 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us	This event is in the "Seniors" group. Monroe Senior Center 11:30am - 12:15pm Seniors Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Senior Delivery Service Event Details: We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Deliveries take place once a month. To place a request call Library in Motion 734-241-5770 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us	This event is in the "Adults" group. Chair Yoga 11:30am - 12:30pm Adults Ida Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ida Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: 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 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 This event is in the "Children" group. Read and Create Program - An Early Literacy/STEM program 11:30am - 12:30pm Children Bedford Branch Event Full Required This event is in the "Children" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Room C Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Storytime & Playgroups Required Seats Remaining: 0 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.
12 pm				This event is in the "Seniors" group. Eagle Springs Dundee 12:30pm - 1:15pm Seniors Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Senior Delivery Service Event Details: We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Deliveries take place once a month. To place a request call Library in Motion 734-241-5770 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Adult Color & Chat 12:30pm - 4:30pm Adults, Seniors Frenchtown – Dixie Branch 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: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Do you love to color? Join us for some coloring fun! Bring your pencils, paint, markers or diamond painting and a fun attitude.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Carleton Savvy Cook Bookers 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults Carleton Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Carleton Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: 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.
1 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Cancelled Yogi Bears - Ages 5-7 1:30pm - 2:00pm Children, Family Bedford Branch Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Cancelled 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: Health & Wellness Event Details: Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more. 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.			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!	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled Film Series 1:00pm - 4:00pm All Ages Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movies 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.
2 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Cancelled Yogi Bears - Ages 8-11 2:00pm - 2:30pm Children, Family Bedford Branch Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Cancelled 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: Health & Wellness Event Details: Classes include age-appropriate yoga & movement - including: breathing, poses, music, relaxation, and more. 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.		This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Color Creators 2:45pm - 3:45pm Tweens, Teens Bedford Branch 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: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Organizations using the Library Event Details: All tween and teens are welcome to come be creative with us after school each Tuesday! Come and draw with us. No registration required.		This event is in the "Seniors" group. Creekside Village Apartments 2:00pm - 2:45pm Seniors Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Senior Delivery Service Event Details: Meet us in Community Club House at 2:00PM We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Deliveries take place once a month.
3 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. Meet Up & Eat Up (Snack) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens L.S. Navarre Branch 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch Room: Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Meal Program Event Details: The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 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. Meet Up & Eat Up (Snack) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens L.S. Navarre Branch 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch Room: Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Meal Program Event Details: The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 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. Bedford Flower & Garden Club - Space reservation 3:00pm - 6:00pm 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: Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Organizations using the Library	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. Meet Up & Eat Up (Snack) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens L.S. Navarre Branch 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch Room: Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Meal Program Event Details: The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 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.
4 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled 80s VHS Aerobics 4:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Get ready to step back in time and get your heart pumping with our all-new 80s themed VHS Aerobics class! Join us every Sunday at 4 PM for a nostalgic journey that will have you sweating to the oldies in no time.		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. A.T.L.A.S. (At The Library After School) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens 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. 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: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Chess Club 4:00pm - 7:45pm 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: Fireplace Area Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: The Bedford Chess club returns on Tuesdays. Chess sets are provided. Everyone of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join.	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. A.T.L.A.S. (At The Library After School) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens 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. 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: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens 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.	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. A.T.L.A.S. (At The Library After School) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens 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. 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: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. A Common Thread 4:00pm - 6:00pm Adults, Seniors Frenchtown – Dixie Branch 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: Piano Sitting Area Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Felines at Frenchtown 4:00pm - 4:30pm All Ages Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Event Full 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: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Educational, Storytime & Playgroups Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join adoptable cats and/or kittens from the Monroe Humane Society for storytime, crafts, and possibly some yoga. Please sign your child/ren up for only one time slot, so that everyone can have an opportunity to participate. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Felines at Frenchtown 4:30pm - 5:00pm All Ages Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Event Full 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: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Educational, Storytime & Playgroups Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join adoptable cats and/or kittens from the Monroe Humane Society for storytime, crafts, and possibly some yoga. Please sign your child/ren up for only one time slot, so that everyone can have an opportunity to participate.
5 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. Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper) 5:00pm - 6:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens L.S. Navarre Branch 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Meal Program Event Details: The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 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. Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper) 5:00pm - 6:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens L.S. Navarre Branch 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Meal Program Event Details: The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 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. Meet Up & Eat Up (Supper) 5:00pm - 6:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens L.S. Navarre Branch 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: L.S. Navarre Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Meal Program Event Details: The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Pause & Paint 5:00pm - 6:00pm Adults, Seniors Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Event Full 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: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Murder Mystery Night: Bad Business 5:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: General Event Details: Join Us for a Thrilling Murder Mystery Night!
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dundee Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults, Seniors Dundee Branch 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: Dundee Branch Room: Downstairs Programming Area Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: The Dundee Branch Book Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. on the lower level of the library, except where noted with an asterisk. Everyone is welcome, and books are available at the library. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Mystery They Read Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch 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: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you. Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month, 6:00pm-7:00pm June 5th: Never Look Back by Mary Burton July 3rd: The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner This event is in the "Adults" group. When Amelia Earhart Came to Michigan 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults South Rockwood Branch Event Full 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 Required Seats Remaining: 71 Event Details: This is the real life story of Amelia Earhart’s adventures in Michigan. Many years of research indicates she was here more than 25 times promoting the aviation industry and opportunities for women in this field. This lecture and v This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Bedford Flower & Garden Club 6:00pm - 8:00pm All Ages, Adults Bedford Branch 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: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages, Adults Program Type: Organizations using the Library Event Details: The purpose of the Bedford Flower & Garden Club is to educate, share, and promote the joys of gardening. This event is in the "Adults" group. Life is a Mystery Book Club 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults Blue Bush Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: 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*	This event is in the "Adults" group. Historical Fiction Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Newport Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Newport Branch Room: Study Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Paws and Pages with Therapy Dogs 6:45pm - 7:45pm All Ages, Children, Family Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. 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: All Ages, Children, Family Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Event Details: Build literacy skills and meet a new furry friend! 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.
7 pm					This event is in the "All Ages" group. Book Release - "Lost Towns of Monroe County Michigan" by Shawna Mazur 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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: Author Events, Educational, General, History Event Details: Join us for the Book Release and Premiere of "Lost Towns of Monroe County Michigan." Echoes of the past can be found in every corner of Monroe County. Incredibly, the county has more than one hundred lost towns across its fifteen townships.

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