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Ms. Mary reading a picture book in the Westacres Activity Center

Preschool Summer Craft Series

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Looking for some creative summer fun for your preschooler? Then join us for our summer craft series! We will make a different craft at each session that will be perfect for summer....

Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Looking for some creative summer fun for your preschooler? Then join us for our summer craft series!

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.

Family Fun Survey Game

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Similar to Family Feud, teams compete to think of as many answers to survey questions and earn points. The winning team will have a chance to play a bonus round. For grade 3-5...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: Games, STEAM
Event Details:

Similar to Family Feud, teams compete to think of as many answers to survey questions and earn points. The winning team will have a chance to play a bonus round. For grade 3-5 and their families.  

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.

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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.

Storytime

Jump ‘N Jive

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

Let’s start the morning with dancing, movement and laughter.  This interactive storytime integrates early literacy, math, and cognitive development through song, movement and ...

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

Let’s start the morning with dancing, movement and laughter.  This interactive storytime integrates early literacy, math, and cognitive development through song, movement and rhyme.

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.

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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.

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.

Storytime

Jump ‘N Jive

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

Let’s start the morning with dancing, movement and laughter.  This interactive storytime integrates early literacy, math, and cognitive development through song, movement and ...

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

Let’s start the morning with dancing, movement and laughter.  This interactive storytime integrates early literacy, math, and cognitive development through song, movement and rhyme.

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.

State Primary

All Day
Main Library

The Main Library is closed while voting takes place in the Meeting Room (Precinct  15). The Westacres Branch is open.

Closing
Branches:
Main Library
Description:

The Main Library is closed while voting takes place in the Meeting Room (Precinct  15). The Westacres Branch is open.

Ms. Mary reading a picture book in the Westacres Activity Center

Baby Sensory Exploration!

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Did you know that sensory play is just as important for babies as it is for older age groups? Sensory play encourages learning through exploration of the 5 senses, where children c...

Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Did you know that sensory play is just as important for babies as it is for older age groups?

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.

Summer Speech Worms-P.L.A.Y: Preschool Language Acquisition Years

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

This program is designed to engage parents in language rich activities with their little ones. This class will provide caregivers with the necessary tools to move the language from...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Reading, Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This program is designed to engage parents in language rich activities with their little ones. This class will provide caregivers with the necessary tools to move the language from the library to their homes.

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.

Ms. Mary reading a picture book in the Westacres Activity Center

Jump ‘N Jive

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Let’s start the morning with dancing, movement, and laughter. This interactive storytime integrates early literacy, math, and cognitive development through song, movement, and rhym...

Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Let’s start the morning with dancing, movement, and laughter. This interactive storytime integrates early literacy, math, and cognitive development through song, movement, and rhyme.

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.

Summer Speech Worms-Articulation

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

This class is designed for the children who have been working on those tricky speech sounds. This program will offer strategies, parent coaching and carry over activities to help k...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Reading, Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This class is designed for the children who have been working on those tricky speech sounds. This program will offer strategies, parent coaching and carry over activities to help keep the practice going through the summer.

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.

Ms. Mary reading a picture book in the Westacres Activity Center

Jump ‘N Jive

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Let’s start the morning with dancing, movement, and laughter. This interactive storytime integrates early literacy, math, and cognitive development through song, movement, and rhym...

Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Let’s start the morning with dancing, movement, and laughter. This interactive storytime integrates early literacy, math, and cognitive development through song, movement, and rhyme.

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.

Summer Speech Worms- Literacy Based Language Group

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

This program is designed to target a child's language skills through engaging theme based and literacy based activities. It is a perfect program for a child that is working on answ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Reading, Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This program is designed to target a child's language skills through engaging theme based and literacy based activities.

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.

Summer Speech Worms-Social Communication Group

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 11:45am - 12:15pm
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

This program is designed to target a child's language skills through engaging theme based and literacy based activities. It is a perfect program for a child that is working on answ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Reading, Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This program is designed to target a child's language skills through engaging theme based and literacy based activities.

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.

Fun-damental Forces with Mad Science

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Explore gravity, inertia, and centripetal force with Mad Science. Find out what they have in common with fun experiments that will introduce you to physics. For grades K-5.&nb...

Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Explore gravity, inertia, and centripetal force with Mad Science. Find out what they have in common with fun experiments that will introduce you to physics. For grades K-5. 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.

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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.

Nelson's Wildlife Safari

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Performances, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Join us as Nelson "The Animal Guy" presents an exciting hands-on science program that perfectly combines education and entertainment. This program will promote the concept of safe,...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Performances, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Join us as Nelson "The Animal Guy" presents an exciting hands-on science program that perfectly combines education and entertainment.

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.

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.

Storytime at a Keego Park!

Storytime at Fran Leaf Park

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Off Site
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Grades K-2
Event Details:

Join us throughout the summer for a morning storytime in the park! Bring your blanket and listen to fun and engaging stories. Location:Fran Leaf Park2138 Brock St, Keego Harbo...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Grades K-2
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join us throughout the summer for a morning storytime in the park! Bring your blanket and listen to fun and engaging stories. 

Location:

Fran Leaf Park

2138 Brock St, Keego Harbor, MI 48320

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.

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.

Weather Permitting

This event may be canceled or modified if there is inclement weather. Check back here for updates.

lily pad springs text over a lily pad

Summer Reading Finale at the Lily Pad Springs- Session 1

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Family, Games
Age Group:
Children, Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate a last splash of summer! Refreshments and activities available. There are two time slots. Please choose one and arrive at your selected time. Once at the park, all regist...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Family, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 200
Event Details:

Celebrate a last splash of summer! Refreshments and activities available. There are two time slots. Please choose one and arrive at your selected time.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

lily pad springs text over a lily pad

Summer Reading Finale at the Lily Pad Springs- Session 2

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Family, Games
Age Group:
Children, Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate a last splash of summer! Refreshments and activities available. There are two time slots. Please choose one and arrive at your selected time. Once at the park, all regist...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Family, Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 200
Event Details:

Celebrate a last splash of summer! Refreshments and activities available. There are two time slots. Please choose one and arrive at your selected time.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

photo of three people dancing with traditional Japanese attire outside. In the background is a brick building with two men standing in front of it.

Japanese Bon Odori Dance Festival

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Music, Performances
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Matsuri Day kicks off with the SAKURA Japanese Instrumental Group for a Bon Odori Dance. Bon Festivals celebrate life and bring all ages in the community together with Taiko drummi...

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

Matsuri Day kicks off with the SAKURA Japanese Instrumental Group for a Bon Odori Dance.

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.

Top half of graphic has a dark yellowish-orange background with hanging lanterns in the foreground and the words Japanese Matsuri Festival Day. The bottom half the of the graphic has four separate photos: 1st image Japanese calligraphy with hand holding brushes, 2nd image has three different traditional Japanese toys on a mat, 3rd image, is of hands holding a bowl with green tea and other Japanese tea ceremony implements, 4th image is of Taiko drums and hands holding sticks.

Japanese Matsuri (Festival) Day

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Family, Performances
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a celebration and introduction of Japanese culture commemorating our 25 year relationship with our Japanese Sister Library, Awaji City Higashiura Library. This event wi...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Family, Performances
Event Details:

Join us for a celebration and introduction of Japanese culture commemorating our 25 year relationship with our Japanese Sister Library, Awaji City Higashiura Library.

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.

Photo of tatami mat with a box holding Japanese tea ceremony things inside, including a large pot and bamboo ladle. Also other tea ceremony bowls on the mat. The background has a screen and a plant in a vase in front of it.

Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join the Japan Society of Detroit Women's Club for a demonstration of the traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony. The preparation and serving of tea is an art form that requires years o...

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

Join the Japan Society of Detroit Women's Club for a demonstration of the traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony. The preparation and serving of tea is an art form that requires years of study to master.

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.

Storytime

Jump ‘N Jive

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Let’s start the morning with dancing, movement and laughter.  This interactive storytime integrates early literacy, math, and cognitive development through song, movement and ...

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

Let’s start the morning with dancing, movement and laughter.  This interactive storytime integrates early literacy, math, and cognitive development through song, movement and rhyme.

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.

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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.

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.

Storytime

Jump ‘N Jive

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

Let’s start the morning with dancing, movement and laughter.  This interactive storytime integrates early literacy, math, and cognitive development through song, movement and ...

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

Let’s start the morning with dancing, movement and laughter.  This interactive storytime integrates early literacy, math, and cognitive development through song, movement and rhyme.

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

Bubble Bash

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Westacres Terrace at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Come blow some bubbles with us! We will be making bubble wands, bubble art, and performing experiments all while blowing as many bubbles as we can. For ages 3 years - grade 5....

Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Terrace
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Come blow some bubbles with us! We will be making bubble wands, bubble art, and performing experiments all while blowing as many bubbles as we can. For ages 3 years - grade 5. 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.

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.

Weather Permitting

This event may be canceled or modified if there is inclement weather. Check back here for updates.

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STEAM Challenge

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Join us for hands-on STEAM Challenges where kids will problem solve, experiment, try, and try again with fun projects.

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for hands-on STEAM Challenges where kids will problem solve, experiment, try, and try again with fun projects.

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.