Week Calendar

Name: Elf School
Start: 2024-12-14T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-14T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Erie Branch Library

Featured Events

Elf School

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Erie Branch

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Library Branch: Erie Branch

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: General

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

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

Lego Fun

Saturday, December 14, 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

Santa Comes To Town

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Carleton Branch

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Library Branch: Carleton Branch

Age Group: Children

Program Type: General

Event Details:

Join us as Santa Comes to town.

STEM Station

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Chapter Book Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Chapter Book Area

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Educational, General, Technology

Required

Seats Remaining: 7

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STEM Station (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATH) is a fun program that ties books and science together. Listen to stories and then participate in fun, hands-on science and engineering 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.

Snowman Ornament Workshop

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General

Required

Seats Remaining: 2

Event Details:

We will making a snowman ornament on a wood base! Registration Required.

We will be painting. Please make sure you wear clothes that you are okay if paint gets on them.

Winter Solstice Celebration

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at Bedford Branch

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Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: General

Event Details:

Let's celebrate the upcoming winter solstice with practices and activities meant to inspire creativity, introspection, community, and comfort.

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.

Please Dress for Weather

Portions of this event will be enjoyed outdoors. Please come dressed for the weather.

Make Your Own Upcycled Greeting Card Ornaments!

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

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

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 32

Event Details:

Make a new Holiday Ornament from recycled Greeting Cards! Feel free to bring your own cards or use some of ours!

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.

Deck the Halls with...... PLAY DOUGH!!!

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am

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, Tweens, Teens, Family

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime & Playgroups

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Drop-in anytime during the program for holiday play - dough play

Kiddos of all ages (toddlers, preschoolers, children and teens ) are invited to stop-in to and create with our play dough and holiday themed accessories!

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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.

Christmas Gnomes

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

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Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Paint a Christmas Gnome. Choose between four different designs.

Lego Fun

Saturday, December 21, 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

Event Details:

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

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Time	Sun (12/08)	Mon (12/09)	Tue (12/10)	Wed (12/11)	Thu (12/12)	Fri (12/13)	Sat (12/14)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Christmas Coloring Contest - Kids & Adults All Day 12/2 - 12/27 All Ages Erie Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Erie Branch Room: Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Pick up a picture and color it to enter the coloring contest! We have one picture for kids and one for adults.
	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Crochet Pattern of the Month All Day 12/2 - 12/30 Teens, Adults Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Take and Make Event Details: Come pick up our crochet patterns of the month to make an easy crochet project. Make at home or bring your project and questions to UFO (UnFinished Objects) night on the second Thursday of the month.
9 am							This event is in the "Family" group. 'Tis The Season Cookie Decorating Party 9:00am - 10:00am Family Dundee Branch Waitlist Required This event is in the "Family" group. Waitlist Library Branch: Dundee Branch Room: Downstairs Programming Area Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Reserve you spot for you and your family to spend the morning decorating holiday cookies. 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 "Family" group. 'Tis The Season Cookie Decorating Party 9:45am - 10:45am Family Dundee Branch Registration Open Required This event is in the "Family" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Dundee Branch Room: Downstairs Programming Area Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Reserve you spot for you and your family to spend the morning decorating holiday cookies. 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.
10 am				This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Illustrator's Workshop 10:00am - 11:00am Preschool, Children Ida Branch 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: Ida Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 23 Event Details: Join us each week as we explore the word of art in children's books. We'll learn about different artists and how they make the art that they do. Then, we'll try out their techniques for ourselves! 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 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: 0 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.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Super Second Saturday - Winter Scenes 10:00am - 11:00am Children, Family Maybee Branch Registration Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Maybee Branch Room: Library Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Super Second Saturday is a fun, monthly event for the whole family. Come to the library for a variety of activities based around a monthly theme. Activities may include books, crafts, hands-on fun and a few surprises! 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. This event is in the "Family" group. 'Tis The Season Cookie Decorating Party 10:45am - 12:00pm Family Dundee Branch Waitlist Required This event is in the "Family" group. Waitlist Library Branch: Dundee Branch Room: Downstairs Programming Area Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Reserve you spot for you and your family to spend the morning decorating holiday cookies. 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.
11 am							This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cookie Decorating for Kids 11:00am - 12:00pm All Ages Carleton Branch Registration Open Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Carleton Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Calling all kids that like to frost and decorate sugar cookies. Each child registered will have an opportunity to create their own eatable art. Registration is required for each child and space is limited. 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. 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Make Crafts Happen 11:00am - 4:00pm 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: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Do you like to craft but have too many distractions at home? Bring your projects to the Frenchtown-Dixie Library to work on them. Don't have a current project?
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1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Adult Afternoon Craft 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults, Seniors Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Event Full 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: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Each month, we will provide supplies and instructions for you to make a craft here in the library. Registration is required.				This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Super Second Saturday - Winter Scenes 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children, Family Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Registration Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Room: Library Age Group: Children, Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: Super Second Saturday is a fun, monthly event for the whole family. Come to the library for a variety of activities based around a monthly theme. Activities may include books, crafts, hands-on fun and a few surprises! 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.
2 pm			This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Color Creators 2:45pm - 3:45pm Tweens, Teens Bedford Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Children's Round Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Organizations using the Library Event Details: All tween and teens are welcome to come be creative with us after school each Tuesday! Come and draw with us. No registration required.
3 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. After School Adventures 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children Summerfield – Petersburg Branch 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: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Room: Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: After School Adventures takes place every Monday that school is in session. We'll enjoy a variety of activities, including Dia de los Muertos, Thanksgiving and pumpkin fun, seasonal STEM challenges, and holiday arts and crafts! 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.
4 pm			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. Keepsake Ornaments 4:30pm - 6:30pm All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults Dorsch Memorial 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch Room: Upstairs Library Space Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Family, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Decorate a special ceramic ornament to cherish for years to come. Open to all ages.	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: Unlimited 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. Monroe Michigan Crochet Club 4:00pm - 6:00pm 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 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!	This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Christmas PJ Party 4:30pm - 5:30pm Preschool, Children, Tweens Dorsch Memorial Branch Event Full Required This event is in the "Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Event Full Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General, Storytime & Playgroups Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Join us at the Dorsch Memorial Branch to enjoy some hot chocolate, play games, make some crafts and enjoy a book, all while wearing our pj’s! Space is limited, so please register for this event. 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.
5 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cookie Decorating for Kids 5:00pm - 7:00pm All Ages Newport Branch 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: Newport Branch Room: Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Calling all kids that like to frost and decorate sugar cookies. Each child registered will have an opportunity to create their own eatable art. Registration is required for each child and space is limited. 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. 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 "Adults" group. Craft Night 5:30pm - 6:30pm Adults Ida Branch Event Full Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ida Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Craft Night Join us for a fun evening of crafting. All supplies are provided. Please make sure you register to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone!			This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. UFO 5:00pm - 7:00pm Teens, Adults Frenchtown – Dixie Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch Room: Library Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us as we hunt down our UnFinished (craft) Objects.

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