Week Calendar

Name: Mother Goose and Friends
Start: 2025-04-05T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-05T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Dorsch Memorial Branch Library

Featured Events

Mother Goose and Friends

Saturday, April 5, 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: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family

Program Type: General, Performance

Event Details:

An offering of storytelling and music to delight an audience of all ages. Our young friends have the opportunity to meet the characters following the show. They will also receive a ticket to enter in a drawing for a free Mother Goose rhymes book.

Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Wizards

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Gaming

Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Event Details:

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

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.

Spring Art at the Library!

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

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General, Storytime & Playgroups

Event Details:

Join us in the lower level programming area for a morning of crafts!

There will three stations set-up with Spring related activities for kiddos of all ages to enjoy!

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.

A description of the event with a picture of cards, dice, and a dragon.

Library Games Guild

Sunday, April 13, 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

Event Details:

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

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.

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.

Magna Tile Mondays

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

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

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Event Details:

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

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.

Acoustic blues duo Shari Kane and Dave Steele.

Shari Kane and Dave Steele Performance

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Riverside Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center

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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Riverside Area

Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: General, Performance

Event Details:

Join the Ellis Library & Reference Center for a National Library Week celebration with Ann Arbor’s favorite husband and wife acoustic blues duo Shari Kane and Dave Steele.

Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Wizards

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Gaming

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

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

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.

The Great Cookie Mix-Up

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Library at Erie Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Erie Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: General

Required

Seats Remaining: 4

Event Details:

Did you know the chocolate chip cookie might have been an accident? After reading How the Cookie Crumbled by Gilbert Ford, kids will get to mix up cookie dough and make their own “happy accidents” with creative mix-ins.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergens

Earth Day DIY Seed Bombs

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

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, Educational

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Earth Day is a great time to kick-start planting. We will be making DIY seed bombs, an eco-friendly way to grow flowers and they make wonderful gifts too!

Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Wizards

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

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Gaming

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

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

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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Time	Sun (3/23)	Mon (3/24)	Tue (3/25)	Wed (3/26)	Thu (3/27)	Fri (3/28)	Sat (3/29)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Find the Ladybug Rock All Day 3/1 - 3/31 All Ages Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Event Details: Find the painted ladybug rock that is hidden @ the Frenchtown-Dixie Library and bring it to the circulation desk for a prize. Happy hunting!
	This event is in the "All Ages" group. FUN!!!!! Newport Activity Puzzle Pack 03/03/2025 @ 6:00pm - 03/31/2025 @ 7:00pm 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 Pick up a packet with the supplies needed to create your very own craft from the comfort of home.
9 am						This event is in the "All Ages" group. Investment Coffee Club - Financial Advisor 9:00am - 11:30am 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 Event Details: You're invited to join us at the next meeting of our Edward Jones Coffee Club. Join us for a casual discussion of current events, the economy and investing. We look forward to seeing you!
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
11 am		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Spring Break Boredom Busters: Family Dance Party 11:00am - 11:45am All Ages Ellis Library & Reference Center 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: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Programming Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Stuck at home for Spring Break? The Ellis Library has you covered. We have a week of fun activities for the entire family. Monday, 24th – Family Dance Party Tuesday, March 25th – Lego Mania	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Spring Break Boredom Busters: Lego Mania 11:00am - 1:00pm All Ages Ellis Library & Reference Center 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: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Programming Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Required Seats Remaining: 28 Event Details: Stuck at home for Spring Break? The Ellis Library has you covered. We have a week of fun activities for the entire family. Monday, 24th – Family Dance Party Tuesday, March 25th – Lego Mania		This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Spring Break Boredom Busters: Spring STEM Challenge 11:00am - 1:00pm All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Family" 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: All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General Required Seats Remaining: 17 Event Details: Stuck at home for Spring Break? The Ellis Library has you covered. We have a week of fun activities for the entire family. Monday, 24th – Family Dance Party Tuesday, March 25th – Lego Mania		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Tail Waggin' Tutors 11:00am - 12:00pm All Ages Maybee Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Maybee Branch Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Event Details: The “Tail Waggin’ Tutors” program is brought to you by Therapy Dogs International. This program encourages children to read by providing a non-judgmental listener and furry friend to read to. 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. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Lego Fun 11:00am - 1:00pm All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults 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. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Maybee Branch Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults 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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1 pm						This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Spring Break Boredom Busters: Puzzles & Games 1:00pm - 4:00pm All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Children's Area Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family Program Type: Educational, Gaming, General Required Seats Remaining: 27 Event Details: Stuck at home for Spring Break? The Ellis Library has you covered. We have a week of fun activities for the entire family. Monday, 24th – Family Dance Party Tuesday, March 25th – Lego Mania	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Saturday Afternoon at the Movies 1:00pm - 3:30pm All Ages Carleton Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Carleton Branch Room: Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movies Event Details: Sit back, relax and watch a movie with us!
2 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Monday Movies 2:30pm - 7:30pm All Ages Carleton Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Carleton Branch Room: Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movies		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Spring Break Glow Party! 2:30pm - 3:30pm All Ages South Rockwood 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: South Rockwood Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Music Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Join us for a glow dance party! Be sure to wear white or neon colored clothing to stand out and glow! Children must have an adult present with them to participate.
3 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Yoga with Dianne 3:00pm - 4:30pm All Ages, Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" 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: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: “Yoga with Dianne” A FREE, one hour community Yoga class. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this class is designed for all levels, all ages.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Friends of the Bedford Library Meeting 3:00pm - 4:30pm 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: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Meetings Event Details: Join our Friends for their monthly meeting where they'll discuss past, current, and future fundraising activities and vote on supporting programming at the Bedford Branch Library.
4 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group. 80s VHS Aerobics 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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: 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 "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.
5 pm					This event is in the "All Ages" 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. Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament 5:00pm - 6:00pm All Ages, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Event Full Required This event is in the "All Ages" 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. 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, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Gaming Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Octopuses are good at puzzles, are you? 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.

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