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Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Arts and Crafts

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Room: Library

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Meal Program

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us all summer for a delicious meal for the kids and a fun activity afterwards! Mondays will be arts and crafts. Today we will be making 3-D Turtles.

Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Choose Your Own Adventure

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Room: Library

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

Program Type: Meal Program

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us all summer for a delicious meal for the kids and a fun activity afterwards!

Huron Clinton Metroparks – Summer Reading Kickoff

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch

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Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Educational, General, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Huron-Clinton Metroparks will be helping us kickoff summer readings “Color Our World” by presenting a reptile/animal coloration program. No registration is needed and all are welcome.

Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Miss Jill's Choice

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Room: Library

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Meal Program

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us all summer for a delicious meal for the kids and a fun activity afterwards! Fridays are Miss Jill's Choice! We will play games, make treats, or whatever Miss Jill dreams up! Today we will do Jelly Bean tasting.

Mindful Art

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Maybee Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Maybee Branch

Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Unwind, create, and find inner peace with Mindful Art, a calming and creative program designed to nurture your mind and spirit.

Messy Art Day

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Library at Erie Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Erie Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Let’s mix, drip, and splatter our way to colorful creations!

The One and Only Book Club

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Library at Erie Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Erie Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Book Club, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us this summer as we read The One and Only Ivan together. Each week well read, discuss, and complete a creative activity inspired by Ivan’s world. Some chapters will be read aloud at the library and others will be yours to

Summer Reading Kickoff Event: Animal Magic with Mark Rosenthal

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages, Family

Program Type: Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for our Color Our World, Summer Reading Kickoff event with Mark Rosenthal and his animal friends.

Summer Storytime

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am

Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

This summer, bring your family to our Color Our World summer storytimes. Each week we'll explore a new color through stories, music, and hands-on activities.

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9 am	This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Preschool Yoga and Make your own Healthy Snack 9:00am - 10:00am Preschool, Children Bedford Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Yoga helps children experiment with breath, stillness and self-regulation, while the physical poses assist in building gross and fine motor skills, coordination, balance and strength. This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Monarch Mondays with Michele 9:00am - 11:00am All Ages, Family Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: North Parking Lot Age Group: All Ages, Family Program Type: Educational Event Details: Drop by for Michele's garden "office hours" on Mondays during the summer! 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 "Adults" group. Cancelled Book Trekkers: A Walking Book Club 9:30am - 11:30am Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Cancelled Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Nature-loving readers with a passion for the outdoors, unite! This year-round, all-weather, nature-themed book club is for the adventurous reader who enjoys walking outdoors. Disclaimer(s) Please Dress for Weather Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.	This event is in the "Children" group. Cooking and Booking 9:30am - 10:30am Children Bedford Branch Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Waitlist Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: A kids cooking book club combines the joy of reading with the fun of cooking. It's a book club where kids explore cookbooks, discuss recipes, and even cook along with the recipes featured in their selected book.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Toddler Summer Program 9:30am - 10:15am Babies & Toddlers Bedford Branch Registration Open Registration 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: Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: This program is designed for 18 mo. and older kids. The Toddler Summer Program will be a combination of some outdoor/ indoor activities. Registration is required.
10 am	This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Preschool Storytime Yoga and Make Your Own Healthy Snack 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool, Children Bedford Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Yoga helps children experiment with breath, stillness and self-regulation, while the physical poses assist in building gross and fine motor skills, coordination, balance and strength.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Build and Create - Legos & STEM Acitivies 10:00am - 1:00pm All Ages, Children Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: All Ages, Children Program Type: General Event Details: We'll provide the Lego's and other building blocks. You provide the imagination. There will also be some STEM activities during this time. This is an open program so come anytime from 10 - 1 pm and have fun building and getting creative. 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 "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Family" group. SUMMER FAMILY MOVIES 10:00am - 12:00pm All Ages, Family Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages, Family Program Type: Summer Reading Event Details: June 11th- The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water June 18th-Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse June 25th- Shrek 2		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Toddler Summer Program 10:30am - 11:15am Babies & Toddlers Bedford Branch Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Waitlist Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: This program is designed for 18 mo. and older kids. The Toddler Summer Program will be a combination of some outdoor/ indoor activities. Registration is required.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Monarch Gardens with Michele 10:00am - 11:00am 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: North Parking Lot Age Group: All Ages, Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Stop by the Monarch Waystation to learn fun facts, why Monarchs matter, growing plants for these butterflies, threats to Monarchs, their migration, and the lifecycle. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. Toddler Summer Program 10:00am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers Bedford Branch Registration Open Registration 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: Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: This program is designed for 18 mo. and older kids. The Toddler Summer Program will be a combination of some outdoor/ indoor activities. Registration is required.
11 am	This event is in the "Preschool" group. Monarch Mondays with Michele - Preschool Activity 11:00am - 11:30am Preschool Bedford Branch This event is in the "Preschool" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: North Parking Lot Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Educational Event Details: Come hang out with Master Gardener Michele at the Monarch Waystation after Preschool Storytime for a short activity to learn about the amazing Monarch butterfly! All preschoolers are welcome. 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 "Children" group. Cooking and Booking 11:00am - 12:00pm Children Bedford Branch Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Waitlist Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: A kids cooking book club combines the joy of reading with the fun of cooking. It's a book club where kids explore cookbooks, discuss recipes, and even cook along with the recipes featured in their selected book.
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Knitting & Crochet 1:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Organizations using the Library Event Details: All are welcome to come on the second Tuesday of each month with your knitting or crochet project to share, and work on. We would love to expand our group!	This event is in the "Adults" group. P.M. Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you. Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you. January 8, 2025: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt This event is in the "All Ages" group. Movies from Around the World 1:00pm - 4:00pm All Ages Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movies Event Details: Let's travel around the world with these free movie screenings! Come join us on the second Wednesday of every month in the community room at 1:00pm. January 8, 2025 - Chicago 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.	This event is in the "Children" group. Cooking and Booking 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children Bedford Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: A kids cooking book club combines the joy of reading with the fun of cooking. It's a book club where kids explore cookbooks, discuss recipes, and even cook along with the recipes featured in their selected book.
2 pm
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 "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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