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Busy Builders

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

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

Event Details:

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

Registration Open

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Educational

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

Event Details:

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

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

Event Details:

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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Library Games Guild

Sunday, September 21, 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!

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All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Crochet Pattern of the Month All Day 4/1–4/30 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group DROP IN KIDS CRAFT All Day 4/1–4/30 Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens 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 This event is in the "Tweens" group 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 Program Type: Arts & Crafts
	Closing Easter 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 Easter.
9 am					This event is in the "All Ages" group Monroe Michigan Crochet Club 9:30am–11:30am 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us at the library for a relaxing crochet and knitting club! Bring your current project, catch up with friends, and share tips and techniques. If you’re new to crochet, we’ll have supplies on hand and someone ready to help you get started.
10 am			This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Earth Day DIY Seed Bombs 10:00am–11:00am Preschool, Children Dorsch Memorial Branch 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: Dorsch Memorial Branch Room: Upstairs Library Space Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Registration Required 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!		This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Small Fries Friday 10:00am–11:00am 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. SESSION #1 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 Monroe Michigan Crochet Club 11:00am–12:30pm 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: Upstairs Reference Center Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us at the library for a relaxing crochet and knitting club! Bring your current project, catch up with friends, and share tips and techniques. If you’re new to crochet, we’ll have supplies on hand and someone ready to help you get started.
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1 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group Monroe Michigan Crochet Club 1:00pm–2:30pm 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us at the library for a relaxing crochet and knitting club! Bring your current project, catch up with friends, and share tips and techniques. If you’re new to crochet, we’ll have supplies on hand and someone ready to help you get started.
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4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Family" group Cancelled After-School @ Ellis 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tweens, Family 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 "Family" group Cancelled Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Age Group: Children, Tweens, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General Registration Required Event Details: Ellis is the place to be for after-school fun! 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. 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 "Family" group Exploring with Paint 4:00pm–6:00pm Family Robert A. Vivian Branch 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: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Looking for something new to do? Join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 4pm – 6pm at the Vivian Branch Library. We will explore your hidden talents with paint! All supplies will be provided.
5 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group Young Arts for our Future Awards Night 5:30pm–8:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us to celebrate the artists entered in our Young Arts for our Future Show 2025, a celebration of the arts created by Young 5s - 12th graders at Bedford Public Schools.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Beginning Watercolor Painting -4 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Ellis Library & Reference Center 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: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Programming Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Here we are, our last watercolor painting program. This class is for beginning painters. I am a self taught artist willing to share what I have learned with you. We provide all of the supplies needed.

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