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

Pajama Storytime

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Family, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Grades K-2
Event Details:

Time to cozy up with a good book! Wear your pajamas and join us at the end of the day for stories, fingerplays, crafts, music, and movement. Don’t forget to bring a stuffed animal ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Grades K-2
Program Type: Family, Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Time to cozy up with a good book! Wear your pajamas and join us at the end of the day for stories, fingerplays, crafts, music, and movement. Don’t forget to bring a stuffed animal to snuggle up with! For ages birth-grade 2.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child/children for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. When registration is required, please only register your child/children for the program, as accompanying adult attendance is expected.

Pending Waitlist

Registration for this event is limited to residential and student cardholders. Please input your library card number to register. 

If you do not have a West Bloomfield Library card, you may be placed on a pending waitlist. If space remains three days before this event is scheduled to take place, individuals from the pending waitlist will be automatically added to the event according to the waitlist order. Check your email or talk with library staff to confirm your registration status.

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Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.

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D.I.Y. Clay Bookmarks

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Calling all bookworms! Need help marking your page? Celebrate National Library Week by joining us to create your very own D.I.Y. bookmarks out of air dry clay. For grades K-5....

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & DIY, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Calling all bookworms! Need help marking your page? Celebrate National Library Week by joining us to create your very own D.I.Y. bookmarks out of air dry clay. 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.

Black chalkboard background. Print says Homeschool Hangout. Outline drawings of ruler, pencil, backpack, stars, clouds, paper airplane and two kid faces.

Homeschool Hangout

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Homeschool Families with children from ages 5-12 years join us once a month on Tuesdays. Each month will feature a new topic where your child can engage and create with other child...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Homeschool Families with children from ages 5-12 years join us once a month on Tuesdays. Each month will feature a new topic where your child can engage and create with other children in the area.

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.

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.

Read to a dog

Read to a Dog

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

What happens when you bring children, dogs and books together? You get happy, confident children who love to read. Trainers with their well-behaved, certified therapy dogs* will be...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: 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)

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.

Springtime Splash with Molly the Mermaid!

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading, Performances
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2
Event Details:

Make a splash and dive into spring! Molly the Mermaid will be joining us at the library for a very special storytime! Read with Molly and then stay for a photo and some sea-riffic ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2
Program Type: Reading, Performances
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Make a splash and dive into spring! Molly the Mermaid will be joining us at the library for a very special storytime! Read with Molly and then stay for a photo and some sea-riffic crafts.

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.

Holiday

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

Drop-in Lego Club

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Looking for something to do after school? Do you enjoy building with blocks and bricks or following set instructions? The library will provide bricks, just bring your imagination a...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Looking for something to do after school? Do you enjoy building with blocks and bricks or following set instructions?

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Youth Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the Library! Take some comics and make some comic-themed crafts. There will be a limit of two comics per person, and they will be available while s...

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

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the Library! Take some comics and make some comic-themed crafts. There will be a limit of two comics per person, and they will be available while supplies last. For ages 5 years and up.

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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Bee Hotels

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Join us in making a bee hotel for our local pollinator friends! Bee hotels create a safe space for bees to stay while helping pollinate your plants. Using simple supplies such as t...

Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & DIY, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us in making a bee hotel for our local pollinator friends! Bee hotels create a safe space for bees to stay while helping pollinate your plants.

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.

Read to a dog

Read to a Dog

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

What happens when you bring children, dogs and books together? You get happy, confident children who love to read. Trainers with their well-behaved, certified therapy dogs* will be...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: 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)

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.

Staff Safety Training - Library Closed

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

Staff Safety Training Day. Both the Main Library and the Westacres Branch are closed.

Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
Description:

Staff Safety Training Day. Both the Main Library and the Westacres Branch are closed.

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

Pajama Storytime

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Family, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Grades K-2
Event Details:

Time to cozy up with a good book! Wear your pajamas and join us at the end of the day for stories, fingerplays, crafts, music, and movement. Don’t forget to bring a stuffed animal ...

Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Grades K-2
Program Type: Family, Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Time to cozy up with a good book! Wear your pajamas and join us at the end of the day for stories, fingerplays, crafts, music, and movement. Don’t forget to bring a stuffed animal to snuggle up with! For ages birth-grade 2.

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.

Black chalkboard background. Print says Homeschool Hangout. Outline drawings of ruler, pencil, backpack, stars, clouds, paper airplane and two kid faces.

Homeschool Hangout

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Homeschool Families with children from ages 5-12 years join us once a month on Tuesdays. Each month will feature a new topic where your child can engage and create with other child...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Homeschool Families with children from ages 5-12 years join us once a month on Tuesdays. Each month will feature a new topic where your child can engage and create with other children in the area.

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.

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

Read to a Dog

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

What happens when you bring children, dogs and books together? You get happy, confident children who love to read. Trainers with their well-behaved, certified therapy dogs* will be...

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.

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 word "STEAM" in front of stock images related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics

Sloan Museum of Discovery: Cellophane Shadows

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Investigate the science behind light, reflection, and shadows with flashlights, mirrors and shadow puppets. Use cellophane and cardboard to make your own colorful shadow creation t...

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

Investigate the science behind light, reflection, and shadows with flashlights, mirrors and shadow puppets.

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.

Read to a dog

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

What happens when you bring children, dogs and books together? You get happy, confident children who love to read. Trainers with their well-behaved, certified therapy dogs* will be...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: 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)

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.

A Juneteenth Celebration with Ms. Audrey: A World Of Music & Stories

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Ms.Audrey Allison who is a storyteller, percussionist, and musician for more than 35 years presenting educational and cultural concerts across the country. This hands on ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Join Ms.Audrey Allison who is a storyteller, percussionist, and musician for more than 35 years presenting educational and cultural concerts across the country. This hands on Juneteenth program will include Steel Drum (Trindad and Tobago), Ka

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.

Storytime at Fran Leaf Park

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Off Site
Program Type:
Family
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Adults
Event Details:

Join us throughout the summer for a morning storytime in the park! Bring your blanket and listen to fun and engaging stories.  For ages birth-6 years. Events may be ...

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

Join us throughout the summer for a morning storytime in the park! Bring your blanket and listen to fun and engaging stories.  For ages birth-6 years. 

Photo of colored pencils, markers, paints, and paper

D.I.Y. Stickers

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Have you ever had the perfect idea for a sticker? Well, now is your chance! Join us to create the sticker of your dreams. For grades K-5. Registration is Required. 

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

Have you ever had the perfect idea for a sticker? Well, now is your chance! Join us to create the sticker of your dreams. 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.

Rainbow Circus

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Family, Performances
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

This color-themed circus program features a delightful blend of dance and music to entertain audiences of all ages. Silk fans, hula hoops, levitation wands, magic plate spinning, P...

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

This color-themed circus program features a delightful blend of dance and music to entertain audiences of all ages. Silk fans, hula hoops, levitation wands, magic plate spinning, Poi dancing and more!

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.

Summer Speech Worms-Articulation

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

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

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child/children for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. When registration is required, please only register your child/children for the program, as accompanying adult attendance is expected.

Pending Waitlist

Registration for this event is limited to residential and student cardholders. Please input your library card number to register. 

If you do not have a West Bloomfield Library card, you may be placed on a pending waitlist. If space remains three days before this event is scheduled to take place, individuals from the pending waitlist will be automatically added to the event according to the waitlist order. Check your email or talk with library staff to confirm your registration status.

Smile!

Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.

Timeframe

The library cannot guarantee that this event will end exactly at the estimated end time. Staff and presenters do their best to end on time, but please be kind if they go a little over or under the budgeted time frame. You may leave early if needed. The library also reserves the right to conclude its events early if needed.