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Friends Spring Used Book Sale - $5 Bag Sale

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading, Movies
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Used book sales are held to clear accumulated, unsold books--many at reduced prices. Sales are held in the Main Library Meeting Room. For more information, contact the Friendshop at (248) 232-2234. 

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

Used book sales are held to clear accumulated, unsold books--many at reduced prices. Sales are held in the Main Library Meeting Room. For more information, contact the Friendshop at (248) 232-2234. 

Family Night at the Library

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Family
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults

Shhh, don't tell the Director we're opening the Meeting Room after hours. Bring the whole family to play some video, board and VR games and make a craft at the library.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults
Program Type: Family
Event Details:

Shhh, don't tell the Director we're opening the Meeting Room after hours. Bring the whole family to play some video, board and VR games and make a craft at the library.

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.

Students Showing Their Art

Adventures in Art

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8

Monthly art class where creativity knows no bounds! In this vibrant space, young artists embark on an exciting journey through the world of drawing, painting, and early color theory.

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

Monthly art class where creativity knows no bounds! In this vibrant space, young artists embark on an exciting journey through the world of drawing, painting, and early color theory.

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.

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

Edible Book Contest

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Family, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Bring family and friends or work on your own for this craft competition! Teams will be given an array of candy supplies they must turn into a book cover.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Family, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring family and friends or work on your own for this craft competition! Teams will be given an array of candy supplies they must turn into a book cover.

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.

Intro to Tinkercad & 3D Printing

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

​Curious about 3D design but not sure where to start? Join us for this class where you’ll learn the basics of using Tinkercad, a free online tool for creating 3D models.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

​Curious about 3D design but not sure where to start? Join us for this class where you’ll learn the basics of using Tinkercad, a free online tool for creating 3D models.

Taste Buds Tasting Club

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Are you a gourmand of grub?  If so, come sample, discuss and rate some treats, some familiar some not, and learn about food.  Instant noodles will be March’s featured food, and jelly beans will be April’s featured tasting.&nbsp

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a gourmand of grub?  If so, come sample, discuss and rate some treats, some familiar some not, and learn about food.  Instant noodles will be March’s featured food, and jelly beans will be April’s featured tasting.&nbsp

Disclaimer(s)

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.

The exterior of the Main Library entry in summer with landscaping in bloom

Bunch of Library Tweens

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8

Looking for a place to kick back, chill out, and just be yourself? Bunch of Library Tweens is your space to hang with friends, get creative, and try new things.

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

Looking for a place to kick back, chill out, and just be yourself? Bunch of Library Tweens is your space to hang with friends, get creative, and try new things.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the Library!  A variety of free comics will be available for you to select from. There will be a limit of two comics per person, and they will be available while supplies last.

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults
Program Type: Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the Library!  A variety of free comics will be available for you to select from. There will be a limit of two comics per person, and they will be available while supplies last.

coding club logo

Tween Coding Club

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology Classes
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8

Get ready to explore the world of coding, creativity, and technology! In this hands-on club, tweens will learn the basics of programming through fun activities like simple robotics, coding challenges, and interactive projects.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to explore the world of coding, creativity, and technology! In this hands-on club, tweens will learn the basics of programming through fun activities like simple robotics, coding challenges, and interactive projects.

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

College Admissions Tips & Tricks: College Research and Visit Planning

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12

Join Ashleigh Taylor of Empowered 4 College Counseling to learn about the importance of assessing fit when deciding where to apply to college.

Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Lectures
Event Details:

Join Ashleigh Taylor of Empowered 4 College Counseling to learn about the importance of assessing fit when deciding where to apply to college.

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.

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.

West Bloomfield Gamers Guild

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

If you enjoy playing roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons, or you’re just curious about roleplaying games in general, join the West Bloomfield Gamers Guild.  Each month will feature an adventure filled with treasures to be ga

Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

If you enjoy playing roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons, or you’re just curious about roleplaying games in general, join the West Bloomfield Gamers Guild.  Each month will feature an adventure filled with treasures to be ga

Staff Safety Training - Library Closed

All Day
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
Students Showing Their Art

Adventures in Art

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8

Monthly art class where creativity knows no bounds! In this vibrant space, young artists embark on an exciting journey through the world of drawing, painting, and early color theory.

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

Monthly art class where creativity knows no bounds! In this vibrant space, young artists embark on an exciting journey through the world of drawing, painting, and early color theory.

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.

Tech Crafts

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Discover the magic of turning digital designs into physical objects. In this exciting hands-on workshop, participants will have the opportunity to create unique projects using a laser cutter, 3D printer, or sublimation printer.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the magic of turning digital designs into physical objects. In this exciting hands-on workshop, participants will have the opportunity to create unique projects using a laser cutter, 3D printer, or sublimation printer.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Graduation Cap Decorating

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12

Get ready to stand out on graduation day! Decorate your graduation cap to make it uniquely your own.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to stand out on graduation day! Decorate your graduation cap to make it uniquely your own.

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.

Holiday

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

Holiday

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

Holiday

All Day
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
The exterior of the Main Library entry in summer with landscaping in bloom

Bunch of Library Tweens

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Games, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8

Looking for a place to kick back, chill out, and just be yourself? Bunch of Library Tweens is your space to hang with friends, get creative, and try new things.

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

Looking for a place to kick back, chill out, and just be yourself? Bunch of Library Tweens is your space to hang with friends, get creative, and try new things.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

West Bloomfield Gamers Guild

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

If you enjoy playing roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons, or you’re just curious about roleplaying games in general, join the West Bloomfield Gamers Guild.  Each month will feature an adventure filled with treasures to be ga

Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

If you enjoy playing roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons, or you’re just curious about roleplaying games in general, join the West Bloomfield Gamers Guild.  Each month will feature an adventure filled with treasures to be ga

coding club logo

Tween Coding Club

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology Classes
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8

Get ready to explore the world of coding, creativity, and technology! In this hands-on club, tweens will learn the basics of programming through fun activities like simple robotics, coding challenges, and interactive projects.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to explore the world of coding, creativity, and technology! In this hands-on club, tweens will learn the basics of programming through fun activities like simple robotics, coding challenges, and interactive projects.

Intro to Tinkercad & 3D Printing

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

​Curious about 3D design but not sure where to start? Join us for this class where you’ll learn the basics of using Tinkercad, a free online tool for creating 3D models.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

​Curious about 3D design but not sure where to start? Join us for this class where you’ll learn the basics of using Tinkercad, a free online tool for creating 3D models.

Holiday

All Day 7/3 - 7/5
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
coding club logo

Tween Coding Club

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology Classes
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8

Get ready to explore the world of coding, creativity, and technology! In this hands-on club, tweens will learn the basics of programming through fun activities like simple robotics, coding challenges, and interactive projects.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to explore the world of coding, creativity, and technology! In this hands-on club, tweens will learn the basics of programming through fun activities like simple robotics, coding challenges, and interactive projects.