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Name: Grinch Drop-In Fun
Start: 2024-12-23T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-23T12:30:00-05:00
Location: Rasey Luna Pier Branch

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Grinch Drop-In Fun

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:30pm

Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch

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Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Come to the library to celebrate the first day of Christmas Break. Drop-in and make a Grinch ornament, have a snack and Grinch punch or hot chocolate.

Grinch Drop-In Fun

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Erie Branch

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Library Branch: Erie Branch

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Come to the library to celebrate the first day of Christmas Break. Drop-in and make a Grinch ornament, have a snack and Grinch punch or hot chocolate.

All I want for Christmas is a Dinosaur

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am

Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

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Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages, Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 1

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Each child will receive a dinosaur egg. After your child excavates their dinosaur, we will turn them into glitter ornaments. We will also have additional dinosaur crafts and will read dinosaur themed Christmas books.

Lego Fun

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Maybee Branch

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Library Branch: Maybee Branch

Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: General

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

Devoured: A Club for Hungry Book Worms!

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Book Club

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Calling all foodies! Each week, this club will read one of our favorite books and create an inspired snack to go with it.

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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.

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, January 10, 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

Program Type: Health & Wellness

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To make an appointment, call 1 800 RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code ELLISLIBRARY.

Devoured: A Club for Hungry Book Worms!

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Book Club

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Calling all foodies! Each week, this club will read one of our favorite books and create an inspired snack to go with it.

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.

Play Dough & Play Dates

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

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, Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General, Storytime & Playgroups

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Spend a morning in the comfort of the library for open play dough play!

Toddler, preschool, and elementary age children are invited for open play dough play.

Stations will rotate to encourage creativity.

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Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Easy Life Organizing Presents Tackling Desk Top Clutter

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

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Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Educational

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Seats Remaining: 50

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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 11/1 - 11/30 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 "Seniors" group. Bedford Home Delivery All Day Seniors Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Senior Delivery Service Event Details: If you are a Senior and unable to come to the library because of special circumstances we will deliver library materials to your home. We deliver and pick up your returns once a month.		This event is in the "Seniors" group. Bedford Home Delivery All Day Seniors Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Senior Delivery Service Event Details: If you are a Senior and unable to come to the library because of special circumstances we will deliver library materials to your home. We deliver and pick up your returns once a month.
				This event is in the "Seniors" group. Ivor J Lindsay Senior Housing All Day Seniors Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Senior Delivery Service Event Details: If you are a Senior and unable to come to the library because of special circumstances we will deliver library materials to your home. We deliver and pick up your returns once a month.
10 am		This event is in the "Seniors" group. Aspen Grove Senior Living 10:00am - 11:00am Seniors Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Senior Delivery Service Event Details: Library in Motion delivers enriching materials to senior centers and housing complexes. Library staff will deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines. Deliveries take place once a month. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Hampton Manor of Bedford 10:00am - 11:00am Seniors Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Senior Delivery Service Event Details: Library in Motion delivers enriching materials to senior centers and housing complexes. Library staff will deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines. Deliveries take place every four weeks.	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 "Adults" group. Bedford Herb Group 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Room C Age Group: Adults Program Type: Organizations using the Library Event Details: Do you like cooking with herbs, and gardening? We would love for you to join our herb group that meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Anyone is welcome!	This event is in the "Adults" group. Third Thursday Special 10:00am - 1:00pm Adults Robert A. Vivian Branch Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Don't like to drive at night? Need something to do? Join us every other month for our ADULT THIRD THURSDAY SPECIAL! Sit, relax and do a special craft project.
11 am		This event is in the "Seniors" group. Eaglestone Retirement Living 11:00am - 11:45am Seniors Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Senior Delivery Service Event Details: Library in Motion delivers enriching materials to senior centers and housing complexes. Meet us in the community room at 1:00pm We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Deliveries take place once a month.		This event is in the "Seniors" group. Bedford Senior Center 11:00am - 11:45am Seniors Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Senior Delivery Service Event Details: We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Deliveries take place once a month. To place a request call Library in Motion 734-241-5770 x213 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us			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.
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1 pm		This event is in the "Seniors" group. Luther Haus Apartments 1:00pm - 1:45pm Seniors Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Senior Delivery Service Event Details: Library in Motion delivers enriching materials to senior centers and housing complexes. Meet us in the lobby at 1:00PM We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Deliveries take place once a month.		This event is in the "Seniors" group. Moongate South Apartments 1:00pm - 1:45pm Seniors Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Senior Delivery Service Event Details: We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Deliveries take place once a month. To place a request call Library in Motion 734-241-5770 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us
2 pm		This event is in the "Seniors" group. Hickory Ridge of Temperance 2:00pm - 3:00pm Seniors Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Senior Delivery Service Event Details: Library staff will deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines. Deliveries take place once a month. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Vibrant Life Senior Living 2:00pm - 3:00pm Seniors Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Senior Delivery Service Event Details: Library staff will deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines. Deliveries take place once a month. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dungeons and Dragons Monday Edition @ Bedford 2:30pm - 5:00pm Tweens, Teens Bedford Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Room C Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Gaming	This event is in the "Adults" group. Dorsch Afternoon Book Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults Dorsch Memorial Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch Room: Upstairs Library Space Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: New members are always welcome as we discuss the following books: January - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus February - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer	This event is in the "Seniors" group. Moongate North Apartments 2:00pm - 2:45pm Seniors Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Senior Delivery Service Event Details: We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Deliveries take place once a month. To place a request call Library in Motion 734-241-5770 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Dundee Inspirational Book Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults, Seniors Dundee Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Dundee Branch Room: Downstairs Programming Area Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: The Dundee Inspirational Book Club meets the third Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. on the lower level of the library. Everyone is welcome, and books are available at the library. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dumbledore's Army 2:30pm - 3:30pm Tweens, Teens Bedford Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: General Event Details: Do you love the Harry Potter books? Do you watch the movies every time they are on T.V.? Then Dumbledore's Army is the club for you. This is a Harry Potter fan club that will meet on the third Wednesday of each month. 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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dungeons and Dragons @ Bedford 2:30pm - 5:00pm Tweens, Teens Bedford Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Gaming
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.
4 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. 80s VHS Aerobics 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens, Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: General, Health & Wellness		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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. A Common Thread 4:00pm - 6:00pm Adults, Seniors Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Piano Sitting Area Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Bring your projects such as knitting, cross-stitch, or crochet work and be a part of our group! Join us on the first and third Thursday of every month to share your projects and a "common thread" with others!
5 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Crafting and Chatting 5:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Maybee Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Maybee Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Bring your unfinished craft projects in to work on among friends. Share your knowledge and learn something new. Coloring pages will be available for those who are in between projects.	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. We Read Banned Books! Book Club 5:30pm - 6:30pm Teens, Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Room C Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join a book club for rebellious readers! We will discuss a different banned or challenged book each month. Readers ages 16 and up are welcome! Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month, 5:30-6:30pm Book List	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. Jigsaw Puzzle Wars 5:00pm - 6:00pm Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Required 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: Library Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: General Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Are you a Dissectologist? If you are, this program might be just right for you! We are having our first Jigsaw Puzzle Wars at the Frenchtown-Dixie Library.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Genealogy Club 5:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy Event Details: 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.
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. Girls Night Out Book Club 6:30pm - 7:45pm Adults Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F 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. 2025 Book List Coming Soon! This event is in the "Adults" group. Classic Book Club 6:30pm - 8:00pm 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: Classic Book Club 2025 We typically meet on the last Wednesday of every other month at 6:30. The month of November is on the 19th because of Thanksgiving.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Friends of the Carleton Branch Library Meeting 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults Carleton Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Carleton Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Meetings Event Details: Join us at the Friends of the Carleton Branch Library's meeting. We will be discussing ways we can continue to help the Carleton Branch with upcoming programs. New members always welcome.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Family Movie Night 6:00pm - 8:00pm Children, Family Bedford Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Movies Event Details: Family movie night for the entire family. Feel free to wear your pajamas, bring your favorite stuff animal, pillow and blanket.
7 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. Paging through the Civil War Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults Ellis Library & Reference Center This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Programming Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: We are a history book club that focuses on the American Civil War. We currently are reading the book, On Great Fields by Ronald White. We will meet on this day to discuss the second half of this book.

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