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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Jump ‘N Jive

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

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. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Children, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Circus Camp

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Family, Performances
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Circus Skills program captures the magic of the circus while emphasizing the importance of reading. Reading Circus is a travel exhibition of performing skills in comedy, juggling, stilt walking, and unicycle riding.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Family, Performances
Event Details:

Circus Skills program captures the magic of the circus while emphasizing the importance of reading. Reading Circus is a travel exhibition of performing skills in comedy, juggling, stilt walking, and unicycle riding.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Jump and Jive

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration Required
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.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

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

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Reading, Early Literacy
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Jump and Jive

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration Required
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.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

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

Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, 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.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Drones with iCodeX

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5

In our one-hour Drones with Python 3 session, students will learn to code and control drones using Python, exploring real-world applications of aerial robotics and automation.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

In our one-hour Drones with Python 3 session, students will learn to code and control drones using Python, exploring real-world applications of aerial robotics and automation.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Drones with iCodeX

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5

In our one-hour Drones with Python 3 session, students will learn to code and control drones using Python, exploring real-world applications of aerial robotics and automation.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

In our one-hour Drones with Python 3 session, students will learn to code and control drones using Python, exploring real-world applications of aerial robotics and automation.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Joel's Picasso Magic Show

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Family
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Art-themed books of all sorts are brought to life with amazing magic, wacky stunts and lots of audience participation. Joel’s Picasso Magic Show is the perfect way to get drawn into summer reading.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Family
Event Details:

Art-themed books of all sorts are brought to life with amazing magic, wacky stunts and lots of audience participation. Joel’s Picasso Magic Show is the perfect way to get drawn into summer reading.

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.

Weather Permitting

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

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Jump ‘N Jive

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

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. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Children, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Jump ‘N Jive

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

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. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Children, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

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

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Little Listeners

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

A lap-sit storytime for babies! Stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music will start your baby’s love for the library.

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

A lap-sit storytime for babies! Stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music will start your baby’s love for the library.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Jump and Jive

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration Required
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.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

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

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Reading, Early Literacy
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Jump and Jive

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration Required
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.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Jump ‘N Jive

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

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. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Children, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Jump ‘N Jive

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

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. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Children, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

D.I.Y Backpack Accessories

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Want to have the coolest backpack at school? Get ready to head back to school by joining us to make backpack charms that can be used to accessorize your backpack. For grades K-5. Registration is required.

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

Want to have the coolest backpack at school? Get ready to head back to school by joining us to make backpack charms that can be used to accessorize your backpack. 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.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.

MellyPop! Dr. Dolittle Puppet Performance

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Family, Performances
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Have fun hanging out with Dottie, Dr. Dolittle’s bumbling assistant, as she shares stories with all the magical talking animals! Join us for a fabulous MellyPop! Productions Puppet Performance!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Family, Performances
Event Details:

Have fun hanging out with Dottie, Dr. Dolittle’s bumbling assistant, as she shares stories with all the magical talking animals! Join us for a fabulous MellyPop! Productions Puppet Performance!

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Jump and Jive

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration Required
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.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

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

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Reading, Early Literacy
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Jump and Jive

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration Required
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.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.

Jump ‘N Jive

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

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. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Children, 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.