Week Calendar

Featured Events

Huron Clinton Metroparks – Summer Reading Kickoff

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

Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch

View Details

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.

Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Lawn at Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Lawn

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: General, Health & Wellness, Storytime & Playgroups, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

We'll enjoy summer and sunshine as we enjoy dancing, outdoor activities, and a little yoga on the library's lawn. Please bring a towel or blanket for the ground. In case of bad weather, we will move inside.

Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch - Arts and Crafts

Monday, June 16, 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! We will be making shrinky dinks.

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!

Baby Bop

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am

Programming Room at Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Programming Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us at the Ellis Library & Reference Center for "Baby Bop," a playgroup and storytime for our youngest patrons.

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: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family

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.

Filters

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (7/06)	Mon (7/07)	Tue (7/08)	Wed (7/09)	Thu (7/10)	Fri (7/11)
All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Crochet Pattern of the Month All Day 7/1–7/31 Teens, Adults Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
10 am			This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Monroe Michigan Crochet Club 10:30am–12:00pm Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors 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 "All Ages" group 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 Bug Catcher Craft 10:00am–12:00pm All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Dundee Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group 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 Library Branch: Dundee Branch Room: Downstairs Programming Area Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Storytime & Playgroups Event Details: Drop-in any time during the event and decorate your own bug catcher. Each child will receive a plastic bug catcher and items to decorate the outside.
11 am
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 Upcoming 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 Upcoming 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 "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Stained Glass Magic - Luna Pier Summer Lunch Bunch 12:30pm–2:00pm Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Rasey Luna Pier Branch Registration Open Registration Required 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 Registration Open Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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. Bring the beauty of stained glass to life with simple craft materials. No special skills required - just creativity and a love to color.	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 Registration Open 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 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: 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 Upcoming 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 Upcoming 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 Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Registration Open 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 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 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.
3 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Machine Sock Knitting 3:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors Ida Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Ida Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Ida Library Crankers, a machine sock knitting group, meets once a month in the Ida Library Community Room. Everyone is welcome. Bring your sock knitting machine or come and learn about sock knitting with machines. This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Beaded Jewelry Crafts 3:30pm–6:30pm Tweens, Teens Robert A. Vivian Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Attention all teens & tweens….Join us as we sit back with friends and make some beaded jewelry! All supplies are provided no registration required.
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 Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Open 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.
5 pm		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 Stained Glass Magic 5:00pm–6:00pm Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Erie Branch Registration Open Registration Required 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 Registration Open Library Branch: Erie Branch Room: Library Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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. Bring the beauty of stained glass to life with simple craft materials. No special skills required - just creativity and a love to color. This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Summer Reading Upcycle Crafting Series 5:00pm–7:30pm Adults Carleton Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Open Library Branch: Carleton Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: We invite you to join us on July 7, July 14, and July 21 at our Upcycling Art Series! We will be using items that would otherwise be thrown away to spark your creativity. Week One: Plastic Garden Toadstool	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 Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Registration Open 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.

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Primary tabs