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Name: Holiday Wreath Decorating Contest
Start: 2024-10-28
End: 2024-11-27
Location: Carleton Branch Library

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Holiday Wreath Decorating Contest

All Day 10/28 - 11/27

Carleton Branch

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Library Branch: Carleton Branch

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Our annual holiday wreath decorating contest is starting. Wreaths can be picked up starting Monday October 28th.

Holiday Tree Decorating Contest

All Day 10/28 - 11/27

Newport Branch

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Library Branch: Newport Branch

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Our annual holiday tree decorating contest is starting. Trees can be picked up starting Monday October 28th.

PJs and Pancakes

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room at South Rockwood Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General

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Seats Remaining: 29

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Join Miss Kelli for bedtime stories and yummy pancakes! Wear your jammies, bring your stuffies and get comfy!

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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.

Lego Fun

Saturday, November 30, 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

Color Me Happy

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Educational, Storytime & Playgroups

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Seats Remaining: 16

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.

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

Charcuterie Chronicles

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General

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Seats Remaining: 0

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Test your skills at assembling an eye -catching mini charcuterie board. A local food expert will be showing us how to add assorted cheeses, meats and crackers and nuts to our boards.

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Yule Ball

Friday, December 6, 2024 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: General

Required

Seats Remaining: 43

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Witches and Wizards, your presence is requested at the Annual Yule Ball. The magic begins Friday, the sixth of December in the year 2024 from 6 to 8 pm. In the Bedford Library Community Room.

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Candy is Dandy with Lakehouse Bakery

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room at South Rockwood Branch

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Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Educational

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Seats Remaining: 13

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Keegan C. Rodgers, owner of The Lakehouse Bakery in Chelsea, leads this lively talk on how to make Candy! Registration is required.

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All Day				This event is in the "Children" group. 10 Custer Class Visits All Day Children Ellis Library & Reference Center This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Age Group: Children Program Type: General
9 am	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Wiggle Worms: Toddler Storytime 9:30am - 10:15am Babies & Toddlers Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Programming Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: 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. Get your wiggles out at this lively storytime program, perfect for your active toddler. They'll be dancing, movement, stories, and other age-appropriate activities. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. Baby Bop 9:15am - 10:00am Babies & Toddlers Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Programming Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Educational, General, Storytime & Playgroups Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: 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. Join us for "Baby Bop" a playgroup and storytime for our youngest patrons, at the Ellis Library & Reference Center. 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	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Wiggle Worms: Toddler Storytime 10:30am - 11:15am Babies & Toddlers Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Programming Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: 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. Get your wiggles out at this lively storytime program, perfect for your active toddler. They'll be dancing, movement, stories, and other age-appropriate activities. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled Sensory Storytime 10:00am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Ellis Library & Reference Center Required This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Programming Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children Program Type: General, Storytime & Playgroups Event Details: 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. Come enjoy stories, songs, and playtime with us! Sensory Storytime is crafted for babies and children ages 0-5, but children of any age are welcome to join in the fun. 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 "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Small Fries Friday 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool, Children Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Children's Area Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General, Music, Storytime & Playgroups Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Join us each week for a sampling of learning and literacy fun for those 3-6 years old. 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Preschool" group. Preschool Storytime 11:00am - 12:00pm Preschool Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Programming Room Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: 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. 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) 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 "Preschool" group. Literacy on the Lawn 11:00am - 11:45am Preschool Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Children's Area Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Literacy on the Lawn will be held on the library lawn for those 3-5 years old but will start inside the library in the children's area. 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. Please Dress for Weather Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather. 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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1 pm	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Monroe Michigan Crochet Club 1:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages Ellis Library & Reference Center This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Programming Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join our free club! Sit back relax and chit chat with friends while we crochet or knit our current projects! Learn some new techniques or share! There will be supplies available if you are new to crochet and someone can help you learn!
2 pm		This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Curious Kids' Learning Lab 2:00pm - 3:00pm Preschool, Children Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Children's Area Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Book Club, Educational Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Your 4-7-year-old is invited to explore, create, and have a blast at our Curious Kids LAB! Each week we’ll work on communication and reading skills, explore a STEAM topic, and follow up with fun, hands-on extension activities. 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Homeschool Book Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children, Tweens Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Chapter Book Area Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you. Suggested for children aged 7 - 12 years. Younger children may need help with reading and activities. September Read: Wonderous Rex Author: Patricia Maclachlan 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. 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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4 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Required This event is in the "Children" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Chapter Book Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Club, Educational, General Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you. Get ready for a fun adventure this school year! Get your passport stamped each month through this special book club. We'll explore a new title each month, take a journey as a group, and then finish with an extension activity. 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Wacky Wednesday 4:00pm - 4:45pm Children, Tweens Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Chapter Book Area Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Get ready for a whirlwind of wackiness every Wednesday with our exciting program, "Wacky Wednesday"! Each week brings something new and different, guaranteed to surprise and delight.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Ellis Lego Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Children's Area Age Group: All Ages Program Type: General Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Do you love Legos? Join our Lego Club every Thursday after school from 4:00-5:00 PM. Enjoy open Lego play with your friends. This event is open to kids, tweens, teens, and parents. 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.
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7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Paging through the Civil War Book Club 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adults Ellis Library & Reference Center This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Programming Room 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. We are a history book club that focuses on the American Civil War. We currently are reading the book, Woman of Valor: Clara Barton by Stephen Oates. We will meet on this day to discuss the book.

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