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D.I.Y Wind Chimes

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Get your garden ready for summer! We will create wind chimes to add color and whimsy to any garden. For grades K-5. Registration is required and limited to residents of West Bloomf...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Get your garden ready for summer! We will create wind chimes to add color and whimsy to any garden. For grades K-5. Registration is required and limited to residents of West Bloomfield and contract communities.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child/children for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. When registration is required, please only register your child/children for the program, as accompanying adult attendance is expected.

Pending Waitlist

Registration for this event is limited to residential and student cardholders. Please input your library card number to register. 

If you do not have a West Bloomfield Library card, you may be placed on a pending waitlist. If space remains three days before this event is scheduled to take place, individuals from the pending waitlist will be automatically added to the event according to the waitlist order. Check your email or talk with library staff to confirm your registration status.

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Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.

Music From the Movies and Musicals with Kelly and Darryl: A Piano and Violin Duo

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Family, Music, Performances
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Enjoy an afternoon of music with Kelly and Darryl Roenicke as they perform some of the best loved music from familiar movies and musicals including selections from The Ho...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Family, Music, Performances
Event Details:

Enjoy an afternoon of music with Kelly and Darryl Roenicke as they perform some of the best loved music from familiar movies and musicals including selections from The Hobbit, Star Wars, Harry Potter, The Sound of Music, an

Ms. Emily reading a picture book in the brightly colored Main Library Youth Activity Center

Hop, Jump, and Read

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

This interactive storytime will have your child “springing” into action with dancing, stories and fingerplays to build literacy skills and become a lifelong learner.  For ages...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

This interactive storytime will have your child “springing” into action with dancing, stories and fingerplays to build literacy skills and become a lifelong learner.  For ages birth- 5 years. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child/children for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. When registration is required, please only register your child/children for the program, as accompanying adult attendance is expected.

Smile!

Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.

Timeframe

The library cannot guarantee that this event will end exactly at the estimated end time. Staff and presenters do their best to end on time, but please be kind if they go a little over or under the budgeted time frame. You may leave early if needed. The library also reserves the right to conclude its events early if needed.

Ms. Emily reading a picture book in the brightly colored Main Library Youth Activity Center

Hop, Jump, and Read

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

This interactive storytime will have your child “springing” into action with dancing, stories and fingerplays to build literacy skills and become a lifelong learner.  For ages...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

This interactive storytime will have your child “springing” into action with dancing, stories and fingerplays to build literacy skills and become a lifelong learner.  For ages birth- 5 years. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child/children for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. When registration is required, please only register your child/children for the program, as accompanying adult attendance is expected.

Smile!

Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.

Timeframe

The library cannot guarantee that this event will end exactly at the estimated end time. Staff and presenters do their best to end on time, but please be kind if they go a little over or under the budgeted time frame. You may leave early if needed. The library also reserves the right to conclude its events early if needed.

The exterior of the Westacres Branch entry and nearby statue in autumn

Sloan Museum of Discovery Presents: How does your Garden Grow?

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Performances, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Do you think it’s possible to grow a plant without water and sunlight? Join Sloan Museum of Discovery in an experiment. For ages 4-12 years. Registration is required.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Performances, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Do you think it’s possible to grow a plant without water and sunlight? Join Sloan Museum of Discovery in an experiment. For ages 4-12 years. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child/children for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. When registration is required, please only register your child/children for the program, as accompanying adult attendance is expected.

Pending Waitlist

Registration for this event is limited to residential and student cardholders. Please input your library card number to register. 

If you do not have a West Bloomfield Library card, you may be placed on a pending waitlist. If space remains three days before this event is scheduled to take place, individuals from the pending waitlist will be automatically added to the event according to the waitlist order. Check your email or talk with library staff to confirm your registration status.

Smile!

Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.

Ms. Emily reading a picture book in the brightly colored Main Library Youth Activity Center

Terrific Tots

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Kick-start your child’s learning and encourage a love of reading while listening to stories, fingerplays, music, and movement. For ages 1 to 3 years. Registration is required.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Kick-start your child’s learning and encourage a love of reading while listening to stories, fingerplays, music, and movement. For ages 1 to 3 years. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child/children for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. When registration is required, please only register your child/children for the program, as accompanying adult attendance is expected.

Pending Waitlist

Registration for this event is limited to residential and student cardholders. Please input your library card number to register. 

If you do not have a West Bloomfield Library card, you may be placed on a pending waitlist. If space remains three days before this event is scheduled to take place, individuals from the pending waitlist will be automatically added to the event according to the waitlist order. Check your email or talk with library staff to confirm your registration status.

Smile!

Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.

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Full STEAM Ahead!

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

This program uses the STEAM curriculum and incorporates science, technology, engineering, art and math into hands-on activities.  For ages 3-5 years. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

This program uses the STEAM curriculum and incorporates science, technology, engineering, art and math into hands-on activities.  For ages 3-5 years. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child/children for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. When registration is required, please only register your child/children for the program, as accompanying adult attendance is expected.

Smile!

Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.

Timeframe

The library cannot guarantee that this event will end exactly at the estimated end time. Staff and presenters do their best to end on time, but please be kind if they go a little over or under the budgeted time frame. You may leave early if needed. The library also reserves the right to conclude its events early if needed.

Ms. Emily reading a picture book in the brightly colored Main Library Youth Activity Center

Terrific Tots

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Kick-start your child’s learning and encourage a love of reading while listening to stories, fingerplays, music, and movement. For ages 1 to 3 years. Registration is required.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Kick-start your child’s learning and encourage a love of reading while listening to stories, fingerplays, music, and movement. For ages 1 to 3 years. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child/children for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. When registration is required, please only register your child/children for the program, as accompanying adult attendance is expected.

Pending Waitlist

Registration for this event is limited to residential and student cardholders. Please input your library card number to register. 

If you do not have a West Bloomfield Library card, you may be placed on a pending waitlist. If space remains three days before this event is scheduled to take place, individuals from the pending waitlist will be automatically added to the event according to the waitlist order. Check your email or talk with library staff to confirm your registration status.

Smile!

Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.

Text Reads Tweens Create & Make with art supplies pictured underneath: paint pots, paint brushes, colored pencils, water color tray, colorful markers

Tween Create & Make

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Create something uniquely yours while learning about different types of arts and crafts. For all skill levels and abilities in 4th - 6th grades.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Create something uniquely yours while learning about different types of arts and crafts. For all skill levels and abilities in 4th - 6th grades.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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.

Allergies

The library cannot guarantee that this event will be free from allergens. Please contact the library for further questions or concerns.

Smile!

Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.

Ms. Emily reading a picture book in the brightly colored Main Library Youth Activity Center

Hop, Jump, and Read

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

This interactive storytime integrates early literacy, math, and cognitive development through song, movement and rhyme. For ages birth - 5 years. Registration is required and limit...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

This interactive storytime integrates early literacy, math, and cognitive development through song, movement and rhyme. For ages birth - 5 years. Registration is required and limited to residents of West Bloomfield and contract communities.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child/children for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. When registration is required, please only register your child/children for the program, as accompanying adult attendance is expected.

Smile!

Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.

Ms. Emily reading a picture book in the brightly colored Main Library Youth Activity Center

Hop, Jump, and Read

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

This interactive storytime integrates early literacy, math, and cognitive development through song, movement and rhyme. For ages birth - 5 years. Registration is required and limit...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

This interactive storytime integrates early literacy, math, and cognitive development through song, movement and rhyme. For ages birth - 5 years. Registration is required and limited to residents of West Bloomfield and contract communities.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child/children for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. When registration is required, please only register your child/children for the program, as accompanying adult attendance is expected.

Smile!

Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

What happens when you bring children, dogs and books together? You get happy, confident children who love to read. Trainers with their well-behaved, certified therapy dogs* will be...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Reading
Event Details:

What happens when you bring children, dogs and books together? You get happy, confident children who love to read.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child/children for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. When registration is required, please only register your child/children for the program, as accompanying adult attendance is expected.

Allergies

The library cannot guarantee that this event will be free from allergens. Please contact the library for further questions or concerns.

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Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.

Literacy Yoga

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Did you know that yoga is an excellent tool to integrate literacy into your child’s world? Join us as a certified children’s yoga instructor combines early literacy skills and yoga...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Did you know that yoga is an excellent tool to integrate literacy into your child’s world?

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child/children for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. When registration is required, please only register your child/children for the program, as accompanying adult attendance is expected.

Pending Waitlist

Registration for this event is limited to residential and student cardholders. Please input your library card number to register. 

If you do not have a West Bloomfield Library card, you may be placed on a pending waitlist. If space remains three days before this event is scheduled to take place, individuals from the pending waitlist will be automatically added to the event according to the waitlist order. Check your email or talk with library staff to confirm your registration status.

Smile!

Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.

Timeframe

The library cannot guarantee that this event will end exactly at the estimated end time. Staff and presenters do their best to end on time, but please be kind if they go a little over or under the budgeted time frame. You may leave early if needed. The library also reserves the right to conclude its events early if needed.

Yasuko and the Dream Eater

Dream Eater Storytime & Origami Craft with A. Kidd

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Reading, Book Talks
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Prepare to spring into summer! Join us for an interactive storytime and craft with local author and children's librarian A. Kidd. This fun program will celebrate her new picture bo...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Reading, Book Talks
Event Details:

Prepare to spring into summer! Join us for an interactive storytime and craft with local author and children's librarian A. Kidd.

Disclaimer(s)

Smile!

Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.

Kids Komotion – Funny Dumplings

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us on the hill at Marshbank for a rockin’ concert and bounce houses. All programs are family friendly and the library will be on hand with a make and take craft. No registrati...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Join us on the hill at Marshbank for a rockin’ concert and bounce houses. All programs are family friendly and the library will be on hand with a make and take craft. No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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/children for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. When registration is required, please only register your child/children for the program, as accompanying adult attendance is expected.

Smile!

Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.

Ms. Emily reading a picture book in the brightly colored Main Library Youth Activity Center

Hop, Jump, and Read

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

This interactive storytime will have your child “springing” into action with dancing, stories and fingerplays to build literacy skills and become a lifelong learner.  For ages...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

This interactive storytime will have your child “springing” into action with dancing, stories and fingerplays to build literacy skills and become a lifelong learner.  For ages birth- 5 years. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child/children for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. When registration is required, please only register your child/children for the program, as accompanying adult attendance is expected.

Smile!

Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.

Timeframe

The library cannot guarantee that this event will end exactly at the estimated end time. Staff and presenters do their best to end on time, but please be kind if they go a little over or under the budgeted time frame. You may leave early if needed. The library also reserves the right to conclude its events early if needed.

Ms. Emily reading a picture book in the brightly colored Main Library Youth Activity Center

Hop, Jump, and Read

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Ages 0-5
Event Details:

This interactive storytime will have your child “springing” into action with dancing, stories and fingerplays to build literacy skills and become a lifelong learner.  For ages...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

This interactive storytime will have your child “springing” into action with dancing, stories and fingerplays to build literacy skills and become a lifelong learner.  For ages birth- 5 years. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child/children for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. When registration is required, please only register your child/children for the program, as accompanying adult attendance is expected.

Smile!

Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.

Timeframe

The library cannot guarantee that this event will end exactly at the estimated end time. Staff and presenters do their best to end on time, but please be kind if they go a little over or under the budgeted time frame. You may leave early if needed. The library also reserves the right to conclude its events early if needed.

Ms. Emily reading a picture book in the brightly colored Main Library Youth Activity Center

Pajama Storytime

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Reading, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Time to cozy up with a good book! Wear your pajamas and join us at the end of the day for stories, fingerplays, crafts, music and movement. Don’t forget to bring a stuffed animal t...

Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Reading, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Time to cozy up with a good book! Wear your pajamas and join us at the end of the day for stories, fingerplays, crafts, music and movement. Don’t forget to bring a stuffed animal to snuggle up with! For ages birth to 5 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child/children for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. When registration is required, please only register your child/children for the program, as accompanying adult attendance is expected.

Smile!

Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.

Ms. Emily reading a picture book in the brightly colored Main Library Youth Activity Center

Little Listeners

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

A lap-sit storytime for babies! Stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music will start your baby’s love for the library. For ages birth-18 months. This program cannot accommodate sibli...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

A lap-sit storytime for babies! Stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music will start your baby’s love for the library. For ages birth-18 months. This program cannot accommodate siblings outside of the given age range. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child/children for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. When registration is required, please only register your child/children for the program, as accompanying adult attendance is expected.

Pending Waitlist

Registration for this event is limited to residential and student cardholders. Please input your library card number to register. 

If you do not have a West Bloomfield Library card, you may be placed on a pending waitlist. If space remains three days before this event is scheduled to take place, individuals from the pending waitlist will be automatically added to the event according to the waitlist order. Check your email or talk with library staff to confirm your registration status.

Smile!

Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.

The word "STEAM" in front of stock images related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics

Full STEAM Ahead!

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

This program uses the STEAM curriculum and incorporates science, technology, engineering, art and math into hands-on activities.  For ages 3-5 years. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

This program uses the STEAM curriculum and incorporates science, technology, engineering, art and math into hands-on activities.  For ages 3-5 years. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child/children for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. When registration is required, please only register your child/children for the program, as accompanying adult attendance is expected.

Smile!

Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.

Timeframe

The library cannot guarantee that this event will end exactly at the estimated end time. Staff and presenters do their best to end on time, but please be kind if they go a little over or under the budgeted time frame. You may leave early if needed. The library also reserves the right to conclude its events early if needed.

Photo of colored pencils, markers, paints, and paper

DIY Kaleidoscope

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Explore light and color with this fun STEAM activity! We will create our own unique kaleidoscopes using cardboard rolls, reflective paper, and more. For grades K-5. Registration is...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Explore light and color with this fun STEAM activity! We will create our own unique kaleidoscopes using cardboard rolls, reflective paper, and more. For grades K-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child/children for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. When registration is required, please only register your child/children for the program, as accompanying adult attendance is expected.

Pending Waitlist

Registration for this event is limited to residential and student cardholders. Please input your library card number to register. 

If you do not have a West Bloomfield Library card, you may be placed on a pending waitlist. If space remains three days before this event is scheduled to take place, individuals from the pending waitlist will be automatically added to the event according to the waitlist order. Check your email or talk with library staff to confirm your registration status.

Smile!

Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.

Ms. Emily reading a picture book in the brightly colored Main Library Youth Activity Center

Hop, Jump, and Read

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

This interactive storytime integrates early literacy, math, and cognitive development through song, movement and rhyme. For ages birth - 5 years. Registration is required and limit...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

This interactive storytime integrates early literacy, math, and cognitive development through song, movement and rhyme. For ages birth - 5 years. Registration is required and limited to residents of West Bloomfield and contract communities.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child/children for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. When registration is required, please only register your child/children for the program, as accompanying adult attendance is expected.

Smile!

Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.

Ms. Emily reading a picture book in the brightly colored Main Library Youth Activity Center

Hop, Jump, and Read

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

This interactive storytime integrates early literacy, math, and cognitive development through song, movement and rhyme. For ages birth - 5 years. Registration is required and limit...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

This interactive storytime integrates early literacy, math, and cognitive development through song, movement and rhyme. For ages birth - 5 years. Registration is required and limited to residents of West Bloomfield and contract communities.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child/children for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. When registration is required, please only register your child/children for the program, as accompanying adult attendance is expected.

Smile!

Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.

Holiday

All Day
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site