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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.

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! Mondays will be arts and crafts.

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.

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Closing

Bedford Branch Library Closed

All Day

Bedford Branch

Branches:

Bedford Branch

Description:

The Bedford Branch Library is closed today as part of the Labor Day weekend.

Closing

Labor Day

All Day

All Branches

Branches:

Bedford Branch, Blue Bush Branch, Carleton Branch, Dorsch Memorial Branch, Dundee Branch, Ellis Library & Reference Center, Erie Branch, Frenchtown – Dixie Branch, Ida Branch, L.S. Navarre Branch, Maybee Branch, Newport Branch, Rasey Luna Pier Branch, Robert A. Vivian Branch, South Rockwood Branch, Summerfield – Petersburg Branch, Library in Motion: Senior Outreach, Bookmobile, Off Site, Online

Description:

All branches of the Monroe County Library System are closed in observance of Labor Day.

9 am

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

9:00am–10:00am

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

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.

10 am

Moving & Grooving

10:00am–11:00am

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Dorsch Memorial Branch

Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Event Details:

Join us at the Dorsch branch to shake out our sillies, share a book and do some sensory play. It's fun for everyone!

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.

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

10:30am–11:30am

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

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.

A Curious Day at the Library

10:30am–11:30am

Preschool, Children

Maybee Branch

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Maybee Branch

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Who is curious and loves the library? Curious George! Our favorite little monkey invites you to the library for a fun Fall kick-off. Just like George, you'll get to be curious and have a lot of fun!

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.

Playgroup

10:30am–12:00pm

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Dorsch Memorial Branch

Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Event Details:

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!!

Storytime for preschool & toddlers

10:00am–11:00am

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Robert A. Vivian Branch

Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

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.

A Curious Day at the Library

10:30am–11:30am

Preschool, Children

Summerfield – Petersburg Branch

Registration Open

Registration Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Who is curious and loves the library? Curious George! Our favorite little monkey invites you to the library for a fun Fall kick-off. Just like George, you'll get to be curious and have a lot of fun!

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.

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