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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

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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.

Craft Supply Swap

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Community Room at Bedford Branch

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Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Family, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Re-home your unused craft supplies and find some new-to-you items to spark creativity! Donate your unwanted craft supplies anytime between March 17 through April 4th, and come back for the Craft Supply Swap on April 5th!

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!

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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!!!

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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.

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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!

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Time	Sun (5/04)	Mon (5/05)	Tue (5/06)	Wed (5/07)	Thu (5/08)	Fri (5/09)	Sat (5/10)
9 am						This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Toddler Time 9:30am - 10:15am Babies & Toddlers Bedford Branch Event Full Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Event Full Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.
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. 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 "Preschool" group. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool Bedford Branch Registration Open Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: Library Storytime are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. Please join us for books, crafts, fun, and more!		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Toddler Time 10:30am - 11:15am Babies & Toddlers Bedford Branch Registration Open Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Toddler Time 10:00am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers Bedford Branch Event Full Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Event Full Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.
11 am						This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Toddler Time 11:30am - 12:15pm Babies & Toddlers Bedford Branch Event Full Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Event Full Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Sing, dance, read, and play! Toddler Storytimes are lively programs designed for ages 18 months and over.
12 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Family" group. May The Fourth Be With You 12:30pm - 2:30pm All Ages, Family Bedford Branch Registration Open Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies Required Seats Remaining: 58 Event Details: Celebrate everyone's favorite galaxy far, far away on Star Wars Day! Enjoy an obstacle course, games, and crafts! Please register as supplies are limited.
1 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Yogi Bears 1:30pm - 2:00pm Children, Family Bedford Branch Registration Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 15 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 "Preschool" group. Preschool Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Preschool Bedford Branch Registration Open Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 21 Event Details: Pre-School book club is designed for children going to Kindergarten in the Fall of 2025. Being part of a book club allows children to be introduced to new vocabulary in an engaging and exciting way.	This event is in the "Preschool" group. Preschool Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Preschool Bedford Branch Registration Open Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Pre-School book club is designed for children going to Kindergarten in the Fall of 2025. Being part of a book club allows children to be introduced to new vocabulary in an engaging and exciting way. This event is in the "Children" group. Homeschool Book Club 1:00pm - 2:30pm Children Bedford Branch Registration Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club, Educational Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Bedford Library's Homeschool Book Club is back in session for the 2024-2025 school year! Each month, students will select a book of their choice and complete a book project related to the monthly topic. 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. Yogi Bears 2:00pm - 2:30pm Children, Family Bedford Branch Registration Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 15 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. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: 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 "Teens" group. Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford 2:30pm - 5:00pm Teens Bedford Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Teens Program Type: Gaming
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. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: “Yoga with Diane” 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.
4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Build and Create with Legos and Blocks 4:00pm - 5:30pm Children, Family Bedford Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: General Event Details: Come and enjoy an open build event with Lego's and other building blocks. Children of all ages are welcome! We'll provide the blocks, you provide the imagination! No registration necessary. 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. 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.
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6 pm				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. 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 January - No Meeting February 5- Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions by Mario Giordano March 5- The Housemaid by Freida McFadden 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. 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.

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