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Making Music with the Music Lady!

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 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

Program Type: Music, Storytime & Playgroups

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Join us for a morning of music, songs, and books with Beverly Meyer: The Music Lady! The first half-hour will be filled with a program featuring Beverly Meyer: The Music Lady.

Busy Builders

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Community Room at Ida Branch

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Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

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Come build with us! From boxes to blankets, we'll supply the fort-building materials, you bring your imagination!

Spellbound: A Roleplaying Game for Young Wizards

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

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!

Summer Music Series

Wednesday, September 17, 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. We welcome you to join us for a live-music performance by Kurt Knight.

Let's Get Organized! 3 Critical Mistakes Costing You Time & Money with Professional Organizer, Jen Hill

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at Bedford Branch

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Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Educational

Registration Required

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Join Jen from Jen Hill Organizing as she shares 3 common mistakes when it comes to getting organized. You will walk away with some great practical tools to help get you started on your organizing journey.

Fun Friday!

Friday, September 19, 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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm

Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center

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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: General, Health & Wellness

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

Treasure & Book Sale

All Day 9/20

Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

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Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Friends Book Sale

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The Frenchtown Area Friends are hosting a treasure and book sale! All proceeds will go to the Friends to support programming efforts.

Squishmallow

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch

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Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

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Come and create a paper Squishmallow, then bring your new friend along to the different fun activity stations. Each child attending will have their name placed in a drawing for a chance to win an original Squishmallow!

Bedford Library Pet Expo

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

South Parking Lot at Bedford Branch

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Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: South Parking Lot

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

Program Type: General

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Join us s we welcome area vendors and organizations to the library to celebrate our furry friends. Meet adoptable pets from area shelters, and feel free to bring a donation for the Humane Society of Monroe County.

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All Day	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 10/1–10/31 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 Monroe Art League Members Only Show All Day 10/12–10/25 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: Riverside Area Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Event Details: The Monroe Art League will host their annual Members Only Show at the Ellis Library & Reference Center. Awards will be given by a juried panel.
		Closing Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus 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 Indigenous Peoples Day / Columbus Day.
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Sensory Storytime 10:00am–11:00am 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: Programming Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: 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. Come enjoy stories, songs, and playtime with us! Sensory Storytime is crafted for babies and children ages 0-5, but children of any age are welcome to join in the fun. 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 This event is in the "Children" group Small Fries Friday 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.
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
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2 pm				This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dumbledore's Army 2:30pm–3:30pm 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: Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: General Event Details: Do you love the Harry Potter books? Do you watch the movies every time they are on T.V.? Then Dumbledore's Army is the club for you. This is a Harry Potter fan club that will meet on the third Wednesday of each month. 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 This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Brains and Games 3:30pm–5:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Rasey Luna Pier Branch Event Full Registration Required 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: Rasey Luna Pier Branch Room: Library Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: General Registration Required Event Details: Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Wednesdays are all about sharpening minds and having fun! From 3:30 - 4:00, we’ll help with homework, dinner is served at 4:00 followed by a session of card and board games that challenge and entertain!
4 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 A.T.L.A.S. (At The Library After School) 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: 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 Ellis Lego Club 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: Do you love Legos? Join our Lego Club every Tuesday after school from 4:00-5:00 PM. Enjoy open Lego play with your friends. This event is open to kids, tweens, teens, and parents. 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Dinner & Delight 4:00pm–5:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Rasey Luna Pier Branch Event Full Registration Required 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: Rasey Luna Pier Branch Room: Library Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: General Registration Required Event Details: Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Join us on Tuesdays for a delightful evening that starts with a nutritious meal and ends with a burst of creativity and fun. Kids will love the blend of good food and exciting activities!	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 A.T.L.A.S. (At The Library After School) 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Wacky Wednesday 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required 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: Chapter Book Area Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: General Registration Required Event Details: Get ready for a whirlwind of wackiness every Wednesday with our exciting program, "Wacky Wednesday"! Each week brings something new and different, guaranteed to surprise and delight.	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 A.T.L.A.S. (At The Library After School) 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group FrankenToys 4:00pm–6:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens Dundee 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: Dundee Branch Room: Downstairs Programming Area Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General Event Details: Use your skills and imagination to create one-of-a-kind freakish toy! Be inspired by Sid from Toy Story to deconstruct our action figure toys and make new scary ones! 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.
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 Pumpkin Parade 5:30pm–6:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Frenchtown – Dixie Branch 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: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: General Registration Required Event Details: It is that time of year again. It is time to grab your coolest Halloween costume and come parade around the Frenchtown Dixie branch library for our annual 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. Please Dress for Weather Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.
6 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group When Mark Twain Came to Michigan 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: This is a very special presentation developed from several years of research. The lecture covers a period in the mid 1890’s when Mark Twain and Major James Pond, his business manager, started the author’s world lecture tour.

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