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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

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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.

Bucket Beats: Rhythm and Books!

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Music, Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

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Get ready to make some noise! In this high-energy program, kids will tap, clap, and drum along on buckets while listening to stories filled with rhythm and rhyme.

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.

Yule Ball

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room at Bedford Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Witches and Wizards, your presence is requested at the Annual Yule Ball. The magic begins Friday, the fifth of December in the year 2025 from 6 to 8 pm in the Bedford Library Community Room. Strictly dress-to-impress (costumes or formal wear).

Grinchmas Party!

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Maybee Branch

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Library Branch: Maybee Branch

Age Group: Children, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General

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He once stole Christmas from every Who

But became a good guy, it is true

We'll have a party for him this year

With a fun activities at the library here

So stop on by this December

For a great time you'll remember!

Elf School

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: General

Registration Required

Event Details:

Do you have what it takes to be a full-fledged elf? You will learn all the necessary skills needed to perform elf duties, earn your elf certificate and even an elf name. Registration is limited so register today!

StickerPalooza

Monday, December 8, 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

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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!!

Keepsake Ornaments

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch

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Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Drop in at the Dorsch Memorial Branch and decorate a special ceramic ornament to cherish for years to come. Open to all ages. Registration is not required.

Michigan Storm Chasers

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at Bedford Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Educational, General

Registration Required

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Severe weather enthusiasts, this one is for you!

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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.
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2 pm					This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Family" group Cocoa, Cards, and Christmas Cheer 2:30pm–4:30pm All Ages, Family Erie Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Family" group Registration Open Library Branch: Erie Branch Room: Library Age Group: All Ages, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Get into the holiday spirit at our drop-in Christmas Card Making Event! Visit each table to create unique handmade cards using our festive supplies while enjoying hot chocolate and Christmas treats.
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4 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Family" group Cocoa, Cards, and Christmas Cheer 4:00pm–5:30pm All Ages, Family Rasey Luna Pier Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Family" group Registration Open Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch Room: Library Age Group: All Ages, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Get the whole family into the holiday spirit at our drop-in Christmas Card Making Event! Visit each table to create unique handmade cards using our festive supplies while enjoying hot chocolate and Christmas treats.	This event is in the "Family" group Exploring with Paint 4:00pm–6:00pm Family Robert A. Vivian Branch This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Looking for something new to do? Join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 4pm – 6pm at the Vivian Branch Library. We will explore your hidden talents with paint! All supplies will be provided.
5 pm	This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Family" group Book and Build Storytime 5:30pm–6:30pm Preschool, Children, Family Maybee Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Family" group Registration Open Library Branch: Maybee Branch Age Group: Preschool, Children, Family Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required Event Details: Book and Build is a fun family Storytime! Stop by the library for this evening event, where families can enjoy some music, a book, and a fun building-based follow-up activity. 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.
6 pm	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 A Fireside Chat with Therapy Dogs International Chapter 307 6:00pm–7:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Family Carleton Branch Registration Open Registration Required 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 Registration Open Library Branch: Carleton Branch Room: Library Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family Program Type: Educational Registration Required Event Details: Join the Carleton Library in welcoming Therapy Dogs International Chapter 307. On the first and third Monday of the month our four legged friends will be here for Tail Waggin Tutors, a chat, or a quick pet and visit. 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. Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. 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 "Family" group Adult & Child Cookies and Canvas 6:30pm–7:30pm Family Ellis Library & Reference Center Full Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group Full Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Programming Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: The 12 Days of Christmas at the Ellis Library & Reference Center On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: Disclaimer(s) 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.		This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Family" group Merry Grinch-mas 6:30pm–7:30pm Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family Ellis Library & Reference Center Full Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Family" group Full Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Programming Room Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General, Movies Registration Required Event Details: The 12 Days of Christmas at the Ellis Library & Reference Center On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:	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.

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