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Work in Progress Craft Club

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling all crafters! Bring your own projects and hang out with like-minded individuals while sharing tips, trading knowledge, and making new friends. All skill levels and abilitie...

Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Calling all crafters! Bring your own projects and hang out with like-minded individuals while sharing tips, trading knowledge, and making new friends. All skill levels and abilities welcome!

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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.

Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 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, August 29, 2024 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, August 29, 2024 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.

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Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 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, September 5, 2024 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, September 5, 2024 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.

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Adult Coding Club

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join other aspiring coders and learn to code using Fiero Code! Fiero Code is a self-paced, self-guided platform for learning coding languages, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Pyth...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join other aspiring coders and learn to code using Fiero Code! Fiero Code is a self-paced, self-guided platform for learning coding languages, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, SQL, and block-based coding. No experience is required.

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, September 9, 2024 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 newbooks and media available for checkout. They will be ab...

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

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.

Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 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, September 12, 2024 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.

Book cover of "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride

Friends BOOKTalk: "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading, Book Talks
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
BOOKTalks:

Facilitated and organized by the Friends of West Bloomfield Township Public Library, BOOKTalks is a lively group that meets to discuss a relatively new or trendy title each month. ...

Event Details:

Facilitator: Diane HendersonNo registration required. 

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

Facilitated and organized by the Friends of West Bloomfield Township Public Library, BOOKTalks is a lively group that meets to discuss a relatively new or trendy title each month. Attend either the evening or morning session.

Facilitator: Diane Henderson

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.

Book cover of "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride

Friends BOOKTalk: "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride

Friday, September 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading, Book Talks
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
BOOKTalks:

Facilitated and organized by the Friends of West Bloomfield Township Public Library, BOOKTalks is a lively group that meets to discuss a relatively new or trendy title each month. ...

Event Details:

Facilitator: Diane HendersonNo registration required. 

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

Facilitated and organized by the Friends of West Bloomfield Township Public Library, BOOKTalks is a lively group that meets to discuss a relatively new or trendy title each month. Attend either the evening or morning session.

Facilitator: Diane Henderson

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.

Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 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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Book Drop- Subscription Box - Biographies

09/19/2024 @ 9:00am to 09/26/2024 @ 9:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Book Drop:

Get to know your shelves with this library service modeled after popular subscription boxes. Each month, sign up for a themed box including a book (to borrow) and related goodies (...

Event Details:

Box pick up will be September 19-26.

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

Get to know your shelves with this library service modeled after popular subscription boxes. Each month, sign up for a themed box including a book (to borrow) and related goodies (to keep). Librarians select titles and goodies for a different theme each month.

Box pick up will be September 19-26.

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Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group

Thursday, September 19, 2024 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.

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

Creative Writing Group

Thursday, September 19, 2024 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.

Image of the poster for the Broadway musical, "Cabaret."

Talkin' Broadway: "Cabaret"

Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Music, Performances
Age Group:
Grades 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Talkin' Broadway:

Enjoy an excerpt of a popular play or musical performed by local actors and singers, as well as a discussion with visiting Broadway veterans. Prepare for the evening by reading the...

Event Details:

September: Cabaret

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music, Performances
Event Details:

Enjoy an excerpt of a popular play or musical performed by local actors and singers, as well as a discussion with visiting Broadway veterans. Prepare for the evening by reading the script or viewing the movie--or just come to listen! Generously organized and sponsored by the Friends of the West Bloomfield Library and Michigan Stage.

September: Cabaret

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.

Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 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, September 26, 2024 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.

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

Creative Writing Group

Thursday, September 26, 2024 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.