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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

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

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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

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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Time	Sun (5/18)	Mon (5/19)	Tue (5/20)	Wed (5/21)	Thu (5/22)	Sat (5/24)
All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Crochet Pattern of the Month All Day 5/1–5/31 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 5/1–5/31 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
10 am						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 Cancelled Market Days Art 10:00am–1:30pm Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Summerfield – Petersburg Branch 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 Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Room: Library Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: If you are in the area today, be sure to check out the farmers market, stop in to the library, and have the kids create something for our art show. Projects must be completed in the library on market day to be displayed for the summer.
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: 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.
12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Circle of Friends Quilt Group 12:00pm–4:30pm Adults, Seniors Frenchtown – Dixie 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: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: The Circle of Friends Quilt Group share their love of quilting on the last Monday of each month, beginning at noon. All are welcome to join this group of active quilters whose skills range from beginner to advanced.
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.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult Afternoon Craft 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults, Seniors Summerfield – Petersburg 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: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Each month, we will provide supplies and instructions for you to make a craft here in the library. Registration is required.
2 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group A Common Thread 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors Frenchtown – Dixie 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: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Piano Sitting Area Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Bring your projects such as knitting, cross-stitch, or crochet work and be a part of our group! Join us on the first and third Thursday of every month to share your projects and a "common thread" with others!
3 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group After School Adventures 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens Summerfield – Petersburg Branch 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: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Event Details: After School Adventures happens each Monday after school. We'll have a different activity each week, ranging from crafts to STEM activities, building, puzzles and more!
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Cancelled STEM Station 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tweens Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group 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: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Educational, General, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Due to a slew of cancellations, today's program is cancelled. 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.
5 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Crafting and Chatting 5:00pm–7:00pm Adults Maybee Branch 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: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Bring your unfinished craft projects in to work on among friends. Share your knowledge and learn something new. Coloring pages will be available for those who are in between projects.	This event is in the "Adults" group Sit, Chat, Finish that!~ 5:00pm–7:00pm Adults Blue Bush Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Spend an evening finishing those projects you have stored away for a later day. You can learn new things or just enjoy your project while chatting with others.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Crafty Crafters: Jewelry 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Erie 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: Erie Branch Room: Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come join this fun evening of jewelry making!

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