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Books on the Trail- The Secret Life of Sunflowers

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Reading, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The health benefits of walking are numerous, why not take advantage of the many trails in West Bloomfield! Each month is an opportunity to walk and discuss a new selection with oth...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

The health benefits of walking are numerous, why not take advantage of the many trails in West Bloomfield!

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.

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

Holiday

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

Holiday

All Day
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
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Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site

Holiday

All Day
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
Closing
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Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
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What's Cooking?

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

What’s Cooking? features local chefs and other food and beverage experts as they give demonstrations with generous samples. In May, we'll have a Tea Party featuring tea cakes, sand...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures
Event Details:

What’s Cooking? features local chefs and other food and beverage experts as they give demonstrations with generous samples. In May, we'll have a Tea Party featuring tea cakes, sandwiches and other tasty delights.

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.

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.

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Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group:

Anyone learning English or looking to improve their skills is welcome to join our friendly conversation group. Volunteer tutors will guide the discussions. Feel free to drop in at ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning

Anyone learning English or looking to improve their skills is welcome to join our friendly conversation group. Volunteer tutors will guide the discussions. Feel free to drop in at any time during the session.

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Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group:

Anyone learning English or looking to improve their skills is welcome to join our friendly conversation group. Volunteer tutors will guide the discussions. Feel free to drop in at ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning

Anyone learning English or looking to improve their skills is welcome to join our friendly conversation group. Volunteer tutors will guide the discussions. Feel free to drop in at any time during the session.

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Creative Writing Group

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Creative Writers' Group:

Join other local writers for an opportunity to discuss your stories, receive gentle feedback, and share suggestions on how to improve your own writing.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY

Join other local writers for an opportunity to discuss your stories, receive gentle feedback, and share suggestions on how to improve your own writing.

WB Parks Tech Talk

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Classes

Let's Read: An English Language Book Club

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

English language learners are invited to join us at Let's Read, a book club designed for individuals who are learning English and looking to improve their language skills. Eac...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading, Language Learning
Event Details:

English language learners are invited to join us at Let's Read, a book club designed for individuals who are learning English and looking to improve their language skills.

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.

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Smart Gardening - Composting with Master Gardener Sara Covatta

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

MSU Extension Master Gardener Sara Covatta will bring her Michigan gardening knowledge to West Bloomfield! You will learn all about composting in Michigan, its importance, how to d...

Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

MSU Extension Master Gardener Sara Covatta will bring her Michigan gardening knowledge to West Bloomfield!

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.

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Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group:

Anyone learning English or looking to improve their skills is welcome to join our friendly conversation group. Volunteer tutors will guide the discussions. Feel free to drop in at ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning

Anyone learning English or looking to improve their skills is welcome to join our friendly conversation group. Volunteer tutors will guide the discussions. Feel free to drop in at any time during the session.

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Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group:

Anyone learning English or looking to improve their skills is welcome to join our friendly conversation group. Volunteer tutors will guide the discussions. Feel free to drop in at ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning

Anyone learning English or looking to improve their skills is welcome to join our friendly conversation group. Volunteer tutors will guide the discussions. Feel free to drop in at any time during the session.

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Creative Writing Group

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Creative Writers' Group:

Join other local writers for an opportunity to discuss your stories, receive gentle feedback, and share suggestions on how to improve your own writing.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY

Join other local writers for an opportunity to discuss your stories, receive gentle feedback, and share suggestions on how to improve your own writing.

ChatGPT & AI Tools

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn about what ChatGPT is, how to get there, and how to use it. We'll discuss what AI really is, some of the risks and problems associated with ChatGPT and other AI tools, and sh...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Learn about what ChatGPT is, how to get there, and how to use it.

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.

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Pop up Library at CONNECT

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Each month a librarian from the West Bloomfield Main Library will be at Connect for an hour with new books and media available for checkout. They will be a...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading
Event Details:

Each month a librarian from the West Bloomfield Main Library will be at Connect for an hour with new books and media available for checkout. They will be able to help West Bloomfield residents sign up for and renew library

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.

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Life Readers Book Club at CONNECT

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Connect in a new way with an afternoon book club hosted by the West Bloomfield Library. Join us monthly as we read across the genres and then come together for discussion. You do n...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading
Event Details:

Connect in a new way with an afternoon book club hosted by the West Bloomfield Library. Join us monthly as we read across the genres and then come together for discussion.

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.

Citizen Kane

Film Discussion: "Citizen Kane" Directed by Orson Welles

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Film Discussion:

Watch a thought-provoking film, then join Dr. Tara Hayes for a guided discussion and analysis of the film. Titles are selected in semesters according to a theme.

Event Details:

No registration required.

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

Watch a thought-provoking film, then join Dr. Tara Hayes for a guided discussion and analysis of the film. Titles are selected in semesters according to a theme.

No registration required.

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.

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Spice Club

06/10/2025 @ 9:00am to 06/17/2025 @ 9:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you enjoy cooking and exploring new flavors? Then the West Bloomfield Library Spice Club is for you! Each month sign up to receive a box with a new spice and recipes to try at h...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Do you enjoy cooking and exploring new flavors? Then the West Bloomfield Library Spice Club is for you! Each month sign up to receive a box with a new spice and recipes to try at home.

Disclaimer(s)

Allergies

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

Just for the Summer

Judge a Book By Its Lover: "Just for the Summer" by Abby Jimenez

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you a lover of love stories? Join our romance book club, Judge A Book By Its Lover! Each month, we will dive into a new romance novel, exploring everything from popular bestsel...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Reading
Event Details:

Are you a lover of love stories? Join our romance book club, Judge A Book By Its Lover! Each month, we will dive into a new romance novel, exploring everything from popular bestsellers to hidden gems.

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.

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Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group:

Anyone learning English or looking to improve their skills is welcome to join our friendly conversation group. Volunteer tutors will guide the discussions. Feel free to drop in at ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning

Anyone learning English or looking to improve their skills is welcome to join our friendly conversation group. Volunteer tutors will guide the discussions. Feel free to drop in at any time during the session.

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

Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group:

Anyone learning English or looking to improve their skills is welcome to join our friendly conversation group. Volunteer tutors will guide the discussions. Feel free to drop in at ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning

Anyone learning English or looking to improve their skills is welcome to join our friendly conversation group. Volunteer tutors will guide the discussions. Feel free to drop in at any time during the session.

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

Creative Writing Group

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Creative Writers' Group:

Join other local writers for an opportunity to discuss your stories, receive gentle feedback, and share suggestions on how to improve your own writing.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY

Join other local writers for an opportunity to discuss your stories, receive gentle feedback, and share suggestions on how to improve your own writing.

Book cover of "Funny Story" by Emily Henry

Friends BOOKTalk: "Funny Story" by Emily Henry

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading, Book Talks
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
BOOKTalks:

Join the Friends of the Library each month for an exciting discussion on popular books.

Event Details:

In June, we'll be discussing Funny Story by Emily Henry.Facilitator: Ann FinnNo registration is required.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading, Book Talks
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library each month for an exciting discussion on popular books.

In June, we'll be discussing Funny Story by Emily Henry.

Facilitator: Ann Finn

No registration is required.

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.