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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

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

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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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All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Crochet Pattern of the Month All Day 6/1–6/30 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 6/1–6/30 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
9 am						This event is in the "All Ages" group Monroe Michigan Crochet Club 9:30am–11:00am 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 This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group 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 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 "Babies & Toddlers" 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 Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Arts and Crafts 12:30pm–2:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Rasey Luna Pier Branch Event Full Registration Required 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Join us all summer for a delicious meal for the kids and a fun activity afterwards! Mondays will be arts and crafts.		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 This event is in the "Teens" group Cookies and Canvas - Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch 12:30pm–2:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Rasey Luna Pier Branch Event Full Registration Required 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch Room: Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Meal Program, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Join us all summer for a delicious meal for the kids and a fun activity afterwards! It’s time to get artsy - and snacky! Mrs. Swartz - our favorite art teacher - will take you step by step through how to paint a masterpiece on canvas.	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 This event is in the "Teens" group Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Show and Popcorn 12:30pm–2:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Rasey Luna Pier Branch Event Full Registration Required 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Join us all summer for a delicious meal for the kids and a fun activity afterwards! Thursdays we will watch a show on the big screen and enjoy popcorn!	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 This event is in the "Teens" group Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Miss Jill's Choice 12:30pm–2:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Rasey Luna Pier Branch Event Full Registration Required 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 This event is in the "Teens" group Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 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!
1 pm					This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Painted Pages 1:00pm–2:00pm Children, Tweens Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group 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, General, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Combat the summer slide with exciting weekly programs from your Monroe County Library System. Children and teens who participate in summer programs benefit from engaging activities and opportunities which promote literacy development. Summer library programs for all ages enhance lifelong learning and provide meaningful, enjoyable experiences available to everyone in the community. Children 7 years and older can enjoy story-based art from paintings to collages and more.
2 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Puzzles and Pictures 2:00pm–3:00pm All Ages, Preschool, Children Maybee Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Maybee Branch Room: Library Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Puzzles and pictures is an open time of creativity at the library! We'll have a variety of jigsaw puzzles for all levels and we'll have other puzzling challenges, such as tangrams.	This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Puzzles and Pictures 2:30pm–3:30pm All Ages, Preschool, Children Summerfield – Petersburg Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Room: Library Age Group: All Ages, Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Puzzles and pictures is an open time of creativity at the library! We'll have a variety of jigsaw puzzles for all levels and we'll have other puzzling challenges, such as tangrams.
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4 pm		This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mindful Art 4:30pm–5:30pm Tweens, Teens, Adults Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg 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.		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 "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Cookies and Canvas 5:00pm–6:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens Erie Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Erie Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: It’s time to get artsy - and snacky! Mrs. Swartz - our favorite art teacher - will take you step by step through how to paint a masterpiece on canvas.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Quilt Love - Youth Sewing Class 5:00pm–7:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens Maybee Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Maybee Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Registration Required Event Details: Get ready for 6 weeks of creative fun in our quilting class! Perfect for ages 10 and up, this class is for anyone excited to dive into the world of quilting. We'll get comfy with sewing machines and learn the basics of making a quilt.	This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Craft Night 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults South Rockwood Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Swing by the South Rockwood Library to make tese adorable rose tealights. This project is for adults 18 years and older. This craft must be done here at the library. All supplies will be provided!
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Crafty Crafters: Fourth of July Wreath 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Rasey Luna Pier 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: Rasey Luna Pier Branch Room: Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Valinda will help us make some beautiful wreaths for the 4th. Please bring scissors. Free will donations will be gratefully accepted but not mandatory. Wreath colors and sayings will vary.	This event is in the "Adults" group Crafty Krafters 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults South Rockwood Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch Room: Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: It's Back!! Have a craft you need to finish but can't find the time to get it done? Bring it with you, sit by the fire with friends and make some time to be crafty.

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