Ellis Library and Reference Center
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Wednesday November 6 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Sensory Storytime
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.
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Wednesday November 6 4:00pm - 4:45pm EST
Wacky Wednesday
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.11/6 – JIGSAW PUZZLE COMPETITION11/13 – Towel Dogs11/20 – Pudding Pictionary11/27 – Turk......More
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Thursday November 7 All Day
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Thursday November 7 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Literacy on the Lawn
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. Please come dressed for the weather, as we will be outside unless there is extreme weather. There will be stories and other outdoor ac......More
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Thursday November 7 4:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Cross Stitch Night
Come Join us for Cross Stitch Night at the Ellis Library & Reference Center! Veterans of the craft can bring their projects to work on with friends! There will be some supplies available if you are new to cross stitch and someone to help you learn!
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Thursday November 7 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Ellis Lego Club
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.
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Friday November 8 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Small Fries Friday
Join us each week for a sampling of learning and literacy fun for those 3-6 years old.11/8 – Storybook Snacks11/15 – Tiny Yoga11/22 – Turkey Arts & Crafts11/29 – NO PROGRAM12/6 – Cookie Decorating12/13 – Holiday Keepsakes
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Saturday November 9 10:00am - 4:00pm EST
Ribbons of Monroe Warm-Up for Winter Vendor Show
Please join us on NOVEMBER 9TH from 10am-4pm at the Ellis Library & Reference Center for the Ribbons of Monroe Warm-up for Winter Vendor Show. Local non-profit group, Ribbons of Monroe, will be giving donations of hats, scarfs, blankets, and even wigs for Cancer patient......More
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Saturday November 9 11:00am - 1:00pm EST
WWI Red Cross Nurses
During World War I, over 28,000 nurses served in the Red Cross with more than 19,000 of these sent to the front lines. Our speakers will discuss what life was like for these brave women, focusing especially on Clara Ayres. Nurse Ayres was a native of Seneca County, O......More
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Monday November 11 All Day
Veterans Day
All branches of the Monroe County Library System are closed in observance of Veterans Day.
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Tuesday November 12 9:15am - 10:00am EST
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Tuesday November 12 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Preschool Storytime
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.Preschool storytimes are intended for ......More
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Tuesday November 12 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Curious Kids' Learning Lab
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. No meeting on October 29th.
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Tuesday November 12 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Homeschool Book Club
Suggested for children aged 7 - 12 years. Younger children may need help with reading and activities.September Read: Wonderous Rex Author: Patricia Maclachlan
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Wednesday November 13 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
I Love A Mystery Book Club
The Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a woman’s act of violence against her husband―and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive. Alicia Berenson’s life is seemingly perfect. A famous painter married to an in-demand fashion photographer......More
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Wednesday November 13 4:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Monroe Michigan Crochet Club
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! There will be light snacks and dri......More
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Wednesday November 13 4:00pm - 4:45pm EST
Wacky Wednesday
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.11/6 – JIGSAW PUZZLE COMPETITION11/13 – Towel Dogs11/20 – Pudding Pictionary11/27 – Turk......More
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Thursday November 14 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Literacy on the Lawn
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. Please come dressed for the weather, as we will be outside unless there is extreme weather. There will be stories and other outdoor ac......More
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Thursday November 14 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Ellis Lego Club
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.
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Thursday November 14 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST
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Friday November 15 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Small Fries Friday
Join us each week for a sampling of learning and literacy fun for those 3-6 years old.11/8 – Storybook Snacks11/15 – Tiny Yoga11/22 – Turkey Arts & Crafts11/29 – NO PROGRAM12/6 – Cookie Decorating12/13 – Holiday Keepsakes
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Saturday November 16 2:00pm - 3:15pm EST
Meet the Author- Building the Bridge School: A Story about Michigan’s First Public School. Local Monroe history from 1828.
Young historians, families, kids, and writers are invited to meet Laura A. Stewart, the author of, "Building the Bridge School: A Story about Michigan’s First Public School. Local Monroe history from 1828," as illustrated by Wendy Kennedy. Stewart will give a short pres......More