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Summer Music Series

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

South Parking Lot at Bedford Branch

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Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: South Parking Lot

Age Group: All Ages, Family, Adults

Program Type: Music

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Bedford Library's Summer Music Series is thrilled to be back this year with lively music, delicious food trucks, yard games, and family fun.

Blood Drive

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 12:30pm - 6:00pm

Community Room at Carleton Branch

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Library Branch: Carleton Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Organizations using the Library

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Join us at the Carleton Branch Library for the American Red Cross Spring Blood Drive.

Friday at the Movies Featuring The Little Mermaid

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Program Type: Movies

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Join us for the viewing of of Disney's The Little Mermaid (1989). This is rated G and runs 83 minutes. Dress cozy and feel free to bring a blanket/pillow.

Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Miss Jill's Choice

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch

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Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Room: Library

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Meal Program

Registration Required

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Join us all summer for a delicious meal for the kids and a fun activity afterwards! Fridays are Miss Jill's Choice! We will play games, make treats, or whatever Miss Jill dreams up!

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Library Games Guild

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Gaming

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Welcome to the Library Games Guild at the Dundee Branch Library, where dice roll, cards shuffle, and strategy rules supreme!

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Lawn at Ellis Library & Reference Center

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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

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We'll enjoy summer and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities, and a little yoga on the library's lawn. Please bring a towel or blanket for the ground. In case of bad weather, we will move inside.

Cookies and Canvas

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Erie Branch

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Library Branch: Erie Branch

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading

Registration Required

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It’s time to get artsy - and snacky! Mrs. Swartz - our favorite art teacher - will take you step by step through how to paint a masterpiece on canvas.

Backyard Chicken Keeping

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

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Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

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

Program Type: Educational

Registration Required

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Monroe County 4-H will present a one-hour backyard flock educational program. Teen leaders and volunteers from the 4-H Small Animal Program will cover choosing the right birds, biosecurity, care, as well as Q&A.

Parent Seminar: Baby Sign

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Summerfield – Petersburg Branch

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Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Educational

Registration Required

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Parent Seminar: Baby Sign is a 30-minute introduction for parents and caregivers. Attendees will learn the basics of why and how to use baby sign. Introductory signs will be demonstrated and practiced.

Baby Bop

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am

Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center

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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

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Join us at the Ellis Library & Reference Center for "Baby Bop," a playgroup and storytime for our youngest patrons.

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9 am		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Baby Bop 9:15am–10:00am Babies & Toddlers Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" 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: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Educational, General, Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required 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 for "Baby Bop" a playgroup and storytime for our youngest patrons, at the Ellis Library & Reference Center. 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.
10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Medicare 101 10:00am–11:00am 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: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Educational Registration Required Event Details: Myths, Mysteries and Facts of Medicare. Let's cover the basics of Medicare together! Learn how to take FULL advantage of the WELLNESS opportunities Medicare offers.		This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Small Fries Friday: Music & Movement 10:00am–11:30am Preschool, Children Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required 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: Children's Area Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General, Music, Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required Event Details: Join us each week for a sampling of learning and literacy fun for those 3-6 years old. 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.
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2 pm		This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Curious Kids' Learning Lab 2:00pm–3:00pm Preschool, Children Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required 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: Children's Area Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Book Club, Educational Registration Required Event Details: Your 4-7-year-old is invited to explore, create, and have a blast at our Curious Kids LAB! Each week we’ll work on communication and reading skills, explore a STEAM topic, and follow up with fun, hands-on extension activities. 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.
3 pm	This event is in the "Children" group After School Adventures 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Summerfield – Petersburg Branch 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: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Room: Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Registration Required Event Details: After School Adventures takes place every Monday that school is in session. We'll enjoy a variety of activities, please see specific topics listed below. 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.
4 pm	This event is in the "Children" group Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm 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, Educational, General Registration Required Event Details: Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you. Embark on a Reading Adventure! 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 "Tweens" group Cancelled Teen Tuesday 4:00pm–5:00pm Tweens Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" 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: Tweens Program Type: Book Club, Educational, General Registration Required Event Details: Chat about your favorite books while munching on snacks and hanging out with new friends. There will be a fun new activity each month 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 "All Ages" group Cancelled Cancelled- Pooches and Pages 4:00pm–4:30pm All Ages Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Cancelled 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 Registration Required Event Details: This program has been cancelled. This event is in the "All Ages" group Cancelled Cancelled- Pooches and Pages 4:30pm–5:00pm All Ages Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Cancelled 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 Registration Required Event Details: This program has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Northwest Ohio Southeast Michigan eBay Resellers 5:00pm–8:00pm 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: Educational, Organizations using the Library Event Details: Welcome to the NW Ohio SE Michigan eBay Resellers meeting! Whether you're a seasoned eBay pro or just getting started, join us for a fun and informative gathering.		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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Kite Night 5:00pm–7:00pm All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors Dundee 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 "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: Dundee Branch Room: Downstairs Programming Area Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General Event Details: Test your kite building skills at Kite Night!
6 pm					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 Succulents Revisited 6:30pm–7:30pm Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Dundee Branch Event Full Registration 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: Dundee Branch Room: Downstairs Programming Area Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General Registration Required Event Details: Stahl's Greenhouse will be back giving a refresher course on succulents. We will learn how to care for them, how to propagate from existing plants, and how to make them thrive.
7 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Meet the BPS Board of Education Candidates 7:00pm–8:00pm 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: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Educational, General Event Details: Meet the 8 candidates running for the 4 open positions for Bedford Public School's Board of Education. Each candidate will have 5 minutes to tell us about themselves and why they feel qualified to be a BoE member.

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Test your kite building skills at Kite Night!