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Coffee House Series: Billy King & Emily Slomovits

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Community Room at South Rockwood Branch

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Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Music

Event Details:

Forget the bustling crowds and distant stages of large venues. The Monroe County Library System's new Coffeehouse series offers an enchanting atmosphere where every lyric resonates with intimacy.

Mindful Art for Tweens and Teens

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Summerfield – Petersburg Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come learn some mindful art techniques at the library! We'll cover at least two mindful art practices and have time to work on projects. Calm music and peaceful environment await!

Fun Friday

Friday, November 21, 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.

Weekend Parent & Child Play Group

Saturday, November 22, 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: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Event Details:

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.

StickerPalooza

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 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: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups

Event Details:

Spend the morning playing with STICKERS!!!

A variety of activities will be available involving stickers! Dot stickers, sticker collages, sticker pictures and more! I promise your kiddo will have LOADS of STICKER FUN!!

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, November 28, 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.

After School Craft and Build

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Maybee Branch

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Library Branch: Maybee Branch

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General

Event Details:

Come to the library every first Tuesday of the month, October through May, for a fun activity! We'll have an artsy project as well as a building activity or challenge.

Santa at the Library

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: Children

Program Type: General

Registration Required

Event Details:

Santa Claus is coming to the Dorsch Branch! Bring your little ones for a magical storytime, where Santa himself will be reading a festive holiday story.

After School Crochet Club

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn the basics of crocheting with materials provided or bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other crafty crochet club members!

Tween/Teen Craft Night - Christmas Shrinky Dinks

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

If you are a tween or teen who likes to craft, join us each month for a crafting night. Come hang out with friends, enjoy some snacks, and test your creativity with a different project each month.

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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group FUN!!!!! Newport Activity Puzzle Pack All Day 11/1–11/30 All Ages Newport Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Newport Branch Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Take and Make Event Details: Pick up a packet with the supplies needed to create your very own craft from the comfort of home. Come and pick up an Activity packet. Enjoy completing the Activity/Puzzle pages. Put your name and phone number on each page because each completed page is an entry into a drawing for a gift basket!!!
10 am			This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Tai Chi for Health 10:30am–11:30am All Ages, Seniors Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: 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			This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Weekend Parent & Child Play Group 10:00am–11:00am All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool 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 Library Branch: Dundee Branch Room: Downstairs Programming Area Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Event Details: 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. 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.
11 am						This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Children" group 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 Lego Fun 11:00am–1:00pm All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults Maybee Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Children" group 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 Library Branch: Maybee Branch Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults Program Type: General Event Details: Come in and get creative on Saturdays 11am - 1pm. Lego building fun for the whole family. This event is in the "All Ages" group Bedford Veterans Fair 11:00am–4:00pm All Ages Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Organizations using the Library Event Details: This FREE event is open to Veterans and the community. There will be free haircuts and blood pressure checks for Veterans. Coffee and Food trucks will be provided, as well as hourly gift drawings! Can't wait to see you there!
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group Monroe Michigan Crochet Club 1:00pm–2:00pm All Ages Ellis Library & Reference Center This event is in the "All Ages" group 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.				This event is in the "All Ages" group Saturday Afternoon at the Movies 1:00pm–3:30pm All Ages Carleton Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Carleton Branch Room: Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movies Event Details: Sit back, relax and watch a movie with us! Every Saturday at 1:00 pm
2 pm
3 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Yoga with Dianne 3:00pm–4:30pm All Ages, Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: “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.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Friends of the Bedford Library Meeting 3:00pm–4:30pm All Ages Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Meetings Event Details: Join our Friends for their monthly meeting where they'll discuss past, current, and future fundraising activities and vote on supporting programming at the Bedford Branch Library.
4 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group Chess Club 4:00pm–7:45pm All Ages Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Fireplace Area Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gaming Event Details: The Bedford Chess club returns on Tuesdays. Chess sets are provided. Everyone of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join.	This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Children" group Build and Create - Legos & STEM Acitivies 4:00pm–5:30pm All Ages, Children Bedford Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: All Ages, Children Program Type: General Event Details: 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.
5 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group Monroe Michigan Crochet Club 5:00pm–6:30pm All Ages Ellis Library & Reference Center This event is in the "All Ages" group 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.			This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Family" group Downtown Tree Lighting 5:30pm–7:00pm All Ages, Family Dorsch Memorial Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch Age Group: All Ages, Family Program Type: General Event Details: Come to the Dorsch Memorial Library Branch and enjoy some Christmas activities in the children's area while waiting for the tree lighting.
6 pm
7 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group Coffee House Series: Billy King & Emily Slomovits 7:00pm–8:30pm All Ages South Rockwood Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Music Event Details: Forget the bustling crowds and distant stages of large venues. The Monroe County Library System's new Coffeehouse series offers an enchanting atmosphere where every lyric resonates with intimacy.

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