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Small Fries Friday

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Educational, General, Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us each week for a sampling of learning and literacy fun, specifically designed for children ages 3–6.

Weekend Parent & Child Play Group

Saturday, March 14, 2026 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

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.

Hot Wheels Hangout II

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

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Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for some hotwheels fun! We will have car themed crafts and will read car books. Every registered child will receive a hotwheel car to take home

Irish Kitchen and Folk Tales

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take and Make

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for folk tales and food from the Emerald Isle! Together we'll make Irish soda bread and butter from scratch!

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Travel with Friends series - National Parks Adventure

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Community Room at Bedford Branch

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Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Family, Adults

Program Type: Educational

Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Bedford Library as we travel to various places with our friends. Photographs of locations will be shared along with discussion of travel arrangements and lessons learned.

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Library Games Guild

Sunday, March 15, 2026 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!

Open Art for Teens

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch

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Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Using art to relieve stress, process emotions and strengthen mental resilience in a safe, welcoming environment. No experience needed. No pressure. Just come as you are. We provide the supplies. You provide the creativity.

Wednesday Play Lab

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us each Wednesday morning as we explore a brand new way to play!

Week 1- Musical Mischief

Week 2- Cooking up Fun

Week 3- Busy Builders

Week 4- Clay Play Day

Week 5- Mad Science

Curious Kids' Learning Lab

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Educational

Registration Required

Event Details:

Your 4-7-year-old is invited to explore, create, and have a blast at our Curious Kids LAB!

We’ll work on communication and reading skills, explore a STEAM topic, art experiences, and enjoy fun, hands-on extension activities.

Tether: Shadows in the Snow. A Roleplaying Game for Writers.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Gaming

Registration Required

Event Details:

Tether is a role-playing game that is played through the process of writing journal entries. Each player will take on the role of a character living in the same rural town, but during different time periods.

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All Day				This event is in the "Seniors" group Erie-Luna Pier 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.
10 am			This event is in the "Seniors" group -Alice Lorraine Care Center 10:00am–11:00am Seniors Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Fountain View of Monroe 10:00am–11:00am Seniors Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Frenchtown Adult Day Services 10:00am–11:00am Seniors Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Monroe Springs 10:00am–11:00am Seniors Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. We deliver and pick up your returns once a month. For more information or to set up a delivery please contact Library in Motion at 734-241-5770	This event is in the "Seniors" group Harborside Assisted 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 select and deliver books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, and magazines. Deliveries take place once a month.
11 am	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cards/Dice and Coffee 11:00am–3:00pm Adults, Seniors Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: General Event Details: Roll the dice and try your luck with cards and dice at the Frenchtown Library. Bring a friend or two or come alone. Coffee, tea, cards and dice will be provided. Come for a good time. No registration necessary.		This event is in the "Seniors" group Frenchtown Place Apartments 11:00am–11:45am Seniors Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 11:00AM We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Delivery and pick up is 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Tai Chi 11:00am–12:00pm Adults, Seniors Ida Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Ida Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, 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. This class is for everyone.	This event is in the "Seniors" group Luna Pier Senior Center 11:30am–12:15pm 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.
12 pm
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Stretching and Strength 1:30pm–2:30pm Adults, Seniors Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join us for some light strength building exercises, easy movement and stretching.		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group P.M. Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults, Seniors Bedford Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Quilt Room - Room F Age Group: Adults, Seniors 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 14, 2026 - The Art Thief by Michael Finkel (One Book One Community of Monroe County) February 11, 2026 - Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller		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 This event is in the "Seniors" group Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? 1:30pm–3:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors Bedford 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Registration Open Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Gaming, General Registration Required Event Details: Carmen Sandiego has been stealing art from around the world and we need your help to find her. This event will test your knowledge of art, famous thefts, and geography. Teams are encouraged. Teams can be up to four people.
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Cards and Coffee 2:30pm–4:30pm Adults, Seniors Summerfield – Petersburg Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Room: History Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Love to play cards? Then stop by and enjoy various card games. Coffee and cards will be provided, unless you prefer to bring your own. Bring some friends and have some fun!		This event is in the "Seniors" group Marian Place 2:00pm–2:45pm Seniors Library in Motion: Senior Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Social Hall at 2:00PM We will have carts of books and movies to check out. Delivery and pick up is once a month. To place a request call Library in Motion 734-241-5770 x213 or email lim@monroe.lib.mi.us
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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Petersburg Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Adults, Seniors Summerfield – Petersburg Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Room: History Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you. All meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 4pm 2025 selections: January The Art Thief by Michael Finkel February Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Friends of the Frenchtown Area Libraries Meeting 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: General, Meetings Event Details: All members are invited to attend. New members are always welcome. Members plan fundraising events that benefit the library and the community of users. They share programming and event ideas at the meetings.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Petersburg Novels at Night Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults, Seniors Summerfield – Petersburg Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Room: Fireplace Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you. All meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 6pm (except November, it will be the third Wednesday) 2025 selections: January The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

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