Week Calendar

Drop by for Michele's garden "office hours" on Mondays during the summer!

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.

Join us on Friday August 15 and Saturday August 16 during library hours for the Friends of the Carleton Branch Library book sale in the community room.  Proceeds from the book sale will help support library activities

The 2021 Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning course equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults children and infants.

Join us on Friday August 15 and Saturday August 16 during library hours for the Friends of the Carleton Branch Library book sale in the community room.  Proceeds from the book sale will help support library activities

Join us for a morning of playing and socializing. We will be offering a time for young children and their caregiver to interact through play, songs, books and art. Each session will end with a gathering time.

Get out and stretch your way to feeling better mentally and physically. Chair yoga is a low impact way to fitness and everyone can participate regardless of physical or health limitations! Jessica Bannon will be your instructor.

As weather permits we meet and walk behind the Blue Bush Library.  I text everyone the evening before so stop by or call the Blue Bush Library if you are interested in joining our group.

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 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

Join us for a joyful journey through stories, songs, and movement at Toddler Tales and Tunes! This fun-filled storytime is designed especially for toddlers and their caregivers.

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.

Library staff will deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines.  ​Deliveries take place once a month. 

Library staff will deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines.  ​Deliveries take place once a month. 

Library staff will deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines.  ​Deliveries take place once a month. 

We deliver and pick up your returns once a month.

For more information or to set up a delivery please contact Library in Motion at 734-241-5770

B-I-N-G-O is the name of the game-o! Compete to win fabulous back-to-school supplies and goodies. Unlike regular games of bingo, our version let's everyone go home a winner!

Library staff will select and deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines.  ​Deliveries take place once a month. 

August is a busy month, so there is not typically Storytime scheduled during August.  BUT....on Thursday, August 14 we'll have a bonus Storytime!  No need to register, just pop in at our normal time: Monday at 10am!  

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

Come cool down with the Library! 

Splash Pads, a sprinkler &  water play will be available to cool down!

Please bring a towel, sunscreen and a water bottle if needed. We will have a Splashin' good time!!

This Play Group is for Children from Birth to School Age with parents or caregivers accompanying. We will be spending time for everyone to interact through playing, sharing, climbing, caring and story reading!

Come join the fun!!

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.

Ever need help with computers? We know that computers are always changing and more things are becoming digital these days. Come to the Computer 101 series!

Meet us in the community room at 11:00AM

We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Delivery and pick up is once a month.

To place a request call Library in Motion 734-241-5770 x213 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us

2025 BLUE BUSH INSPIRATIONAL BOOK CLUB

We meet on the second Thursday of every month at 11:00a.m. for our book discussion. Please feel free to join us.

Feeling frustrated with politics as usual? You’re not alone. Too often, our current voting system leaves voters unheard and leaders unaccountable. But there’s a better way—and you can help bring it to Michigan.

Get out and stretch your way to feeling better mentally and physically. Chair yoga is a low impact way to fitness and everyone can participate regardless of physical or health limitations! Jessica Bannon will be your instructor.

Join us at the Dorsch Memorial Branch Library to play some BINGO and win school supplies. Don't worry, everyone goes home a winner!

Come in and get creative on Saturdays 11am - 1pm.  Lego building fun for the whole family. 

This program will take place on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month and is specifically geared towards 4 -6 year old kids who are just starting their reading adventure.

Join us all summer for a delicious meal for the kids and a fun activity afterwards! Mondays will be arts and crafts.

Lunch will be served at 12:30 and then we will have some fun with building activities.

Join us all summer for a delicious meal for the kids and a fun activity afterwards! Y on the Fly is provided in partnership with the YMCA.

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

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!

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!

Join us for the 75th birthday of everyone’s favorite beagle! At Snoopy’s Birthday Party, enjoy party games, crafts, snacks, and more.

All ages are welcome and no registration is required.

Join us for some light strength building exercises, easy movement and stretching.

Join us for a Family movie.

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! 

January 8th, 2025- Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

February 12th, 2025- Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

March 12th, 2025- I'm Glad My Mom died by Jennette McCurdy

Middle School Book Club 2025 

We meet at 1:00 pm on the dates listed below for our book discussion and activity. 

January 15, 2025         Reader’s Choice 

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 

Take a break from the summer heat and POP on by for an open house full of CHILL family fun!

Sit back, relax and watch a movie with us!

Every Saturday at 1:00 pm

Love to play cards?  Then stop by and enjoy various card games. Coffee and cards will be provided, unless you prefer to bring your own. Bring some friends and have some fun!

Attention Teens: Do you love painting? Join us at the Dorsch branch in expressing your artistic style. We will provide the supplies you provide the creativity. 

Meet us in the Social Hall at 2:00PM

We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Delivery and pick up is once a month.

To place a request call Library in Motion 734-241-5770 x213 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us

If you love historical fiction or want to try something new,  join us every second Wednesday of the month here are at the branch!

Use the link to find the this month's book title!

January 9 - The Negotiator by Dee Henderson

February 13 - Christy by Catherine Marshall

March 13 - Relative Silence by Carrie Stuart Parks

April 10 - The Ark and the Dove by Jill Eileen Smith

January 9 - The Negotiator by Dee Henderson

February 13 - Christy by Catherine Marshall

March 13 - Relative Silence by Carrie Stuart Parks

April 10 - The Ark and the Dove by Jill Eileen Smith

Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Stop by the Frenchtown Dixie branch to pick up a bundle of food for your children. While supplies last.

We will be discussing "Trust" by Hernan Diaz

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

“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.

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Every week looks a little different- there will be activities such as crafting, painting, and gaming to name a few! This is a place to study, have a snack, visit with friends, and unwind.

Every week looks a little different- there will be activities such as crafting, painting, and gaming to name a few! This is a place to study, have a snack, visit with friends, and unwind.

The Bedford Chess club returns on Tuesdays. Chess sets are provided. Everyone of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join.

Every week looks a little different- there will be activities such as crafting, painting, and gaming to name a few! This is a place to study, have a snack, visit with friends, and unwind.

All meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 4pm

2025 selections:

January      The Women by Kristin Hannah

February    Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance

Every week looks a little different- there will be activities such as crafting, painting, and gaming to name a few! This is a place to study, have a snack, visit with friends, and unwind.

Walk-in clinic for measles vaccinations. Available for all ages over 1 year old. No insurance necessary. Not sure if you need a vaccine? Call the Monroe County Health Department to find out. 734-240-7830. 

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

If you LOVE watching movies with friends, please join us at the Vivian Library on the second Monday of each month while we re-visit classic kid friendly movies. 

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Come enjoy a night of fun and socialization.  We will be playing games like Farkel, Dominoes or Uno.  It will be games of your choosing.  Cards and cribbage boards will also be available.  Join us for some fun. 

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Join us as we hunt down our UnFinished (craft) Objects.

Please join us for our afterhours Genealogy Club. This is open research time to use Ancestry and other computer programs, as well as our local history resources.