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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
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...

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

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

Summer Speech Worms-Articulation

Wednesday, August 6, 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.

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

Rockin’ Readers

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Does your child need help with reading skills such as comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and writing? Join us as we partner with West Bloomfield School District teachers to encour...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Does your child need help with reading skills such as comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and writing?

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.

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

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, August 13, 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.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Storytime at Fran Leaf Park

Friday, August 15, 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 cance...

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. 

Maintenance

All Day 8/16 - 8/24
Main Library

The Main Library is closed due to maintenance. The Drive-Up Window at the Main Library is open, and the Westacres Branch is open.

Closing
Branches:
Main Library
Description:

The Main Library is closed due to maintenance. The Drive-Up Window at the Main Library is open, and the Westacres Branch is open.

Holiday

All Day 8/30 - 9/1
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site

Staff In-Service Day

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

The Main Library and the Westacres Branch are closed for a Staff In-Service Day.

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

The Main Library and the Westacres Branch are closed for a Staff In-Service Day.

Holiday

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Election Day

All Day
Main Library

The Main Library is closed while voting takes place in the Meeting Room (Precinct  15). The Westacres Branch is open.

Closing
Branches:
Main Library
Description:

The Main Library is closed while voting takes place in the Meeting Room (Precinct  15). The Westacres Branch is open.

Election Day

All Day
Main Library

The Main Library is closed while voting takes place in the Meeting Room (Precinct  15). The Westacres Branch is open.

Closing
Branches:
Main Library
Description:

The Main Library is closed while voting takes place in the Meeting Room (Precinct  15). The Westacres Branch is open.

Holiday

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

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