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Magna Tile Mondays

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

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

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Event Details:

Stop-in during the times listed for open building with Magna Tiles!!!

Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Wizards

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

Spellbound: A Role-Playing Game for Young Fans of the Wizarding World

Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get comfy in your PJ’s and join us for a cozy evening at the library! We’ll share some bedtime stories, sing along to some songs, and decorate a pillowcase to take home with you. Designed for all kids who like bedtime stories!

A description of the event with a picture of cards, dice, and a dragon.

Library Games Guild

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Gaming

Event Details:

Welcome to the Library Games Guild at the Dundee Branch Library, where dice roll, cards shuffle, and strategy rules supreme!

A Moment to Unwind

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Robert A. Vivian Branch

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Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Music

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Are you looking to unwind?

Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon with Harpist Michelle Good at the Vivian Branch, May 19th @ 2pm

We might even learn a little about the Harp!

No registration required

STEM Station

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Chapter Book Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

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:

STEM Station (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH) is a fun program that ties books and science together. Listen to stories and then participate in fun, hands-on science and engineering activities.

Weekend Parent & Child Play Group

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

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: Storytime & Playgroups

Event Details:

Join us for an hour of interaction through play, creating art, singing and reading. This program is for children 0- 5 years of age and their caregiver.

Princess Tea

Saturday, May 24, 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: General

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for some tea and treats at the Dorsch Memorial Branch. Come dressed in your finest and get a chance to meet Miss Monroe County – Elora Russell and Miss Monroe County Teen – Rachel Ingels.

1930's London Murder Mystery

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: General

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Monroe Community Players will play the characters in a murder. You will have the opportunity to channel your inner detective and solve the mystery of who is the murderer. This program is geared for ages 13 and up.

Claudie's American Girl 1920s Craft Party and Doll Clothes Swap

Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, History

Registration Required

Event Details:

Claudie Wells is the newest historical doll from the American Girl Doll Company.

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All Day	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Community Jigsaw Puzzle-Frenchtown-Dixie All Day 8/1 - 8/31 Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Library Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors Program Type: General Event Details: Stop by during library hours and work on our community puzzle. When a puzzle gets finished, a new one will be started. Stay for a short amount of time, or stay for a little longer. We look forward to seeing you!
	This event is in the "Adults" group. Puzzle Fun Pack All Day 8/1 - 8/31 Adults Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Take and Make Event Details: Just stop by the Frenchtown-Dixie Library and pick up our new Puzzle Fun Pack. Completed pages can be returned by the end of the month.
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Storytime for preschool & toddlers 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children 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. Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. 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.		This event is in the "Preschool" group. Fun Friday! 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool Blue Bush Branch This event is in the "Preschool" group. Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Event Details: 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. This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Storytime for preschool & toddlers 10:00am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Robert A. Vivian Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch Room: Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Enrich your child’s imagination and development with storytimes presented by the Monroe County Library System. These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. 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.
11 am					This event is in the "Adults" group. Inspirational Book Club 11:00am - 12:30pm Adults Blue Bush Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: 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.
12 pm
1 pm				This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Middle School Book Club 1:00pm - 2:30pm Tweens, Teens Blue Bush Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Blue Bush Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Club Event Details: 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
2 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. Soup for the soul book club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Piano Sitting Area 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. 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
3 pm		This event is in the "Family" group. Free meal bundle pick up 3:00pm - 4:00pm Family Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Meal Program Event Details: Monroe Family YMCA Meal program providing free healthy meals for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 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 box of food for your children. While supplies last. 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. 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.
4 pm
5 pm		This event is in the "Family" group. Kid Friendly Movie Night 5:30pm - 7:00pm Family Robert A. Vivian Branch This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch Age Group: Family Program Type: Movies Event Details: 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.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Frenchtown-Dixie Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Piano Sitting Area 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. Join our cozy Tuesday night book club. We read all genres and meet the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. Our 2025 dates and selections are: JANUARY 21 - The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden			This event is in the "Adults" group. Dungeons & Dragons 6:00pm - 10:00pm Adults Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gaming Registration Required Event Details: D&D is a fantasy roleplaying game that is like a combination of a board game and storytelling. Dungeon Masters lead their group through experiences in worlds of heroic fantasy.

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