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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
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This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group

Mario Day Party!

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Family
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Yahoo! Mario Day is March 10, so let's-a celebrate our favorite fearless plumber and his friends with some Super Mario themed crafts and activities! All ages. 

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
Event Details:

Yahoo! Mario Day is March 10, so let's-a celebrate our favorite fearless plumber and his friends with some Super Mario themed crafts and activities! All ages. 

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

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

What happens when you bring children, dogs, and books together? You get happy, confident children who love to read.

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)

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.

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

Read to a Critter

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Elementary students can practice independent reading skills while reading to a friendly critter companion! You will be joined by a park naturalist and Library staff for this one-of-a-kind reading event.

Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Reading
Event Details:

Elementary students can practice independent reading skills while reading to a friendly critter companion! You will be joined by a park naturalist and Library staff for this one-of-a-kind reading event.

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

Howell Nature Center Presents: Wild Super Powers

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

What do Batman, Spiderman, and Cat Woman have in common? They base their powers on amazing wildlife adaptations and abilities!

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

What do Batman, Spiderman, and Cat Woman have in common? They base their powers on amazing wildlife adaptations and abilities!

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.

Holiday

All Day
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group

Tween Coding Club

Tuesday, April 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.

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

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

What happens when you bring children, dogs, and books together? You get happy, confident children who love to read.

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)

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.

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 "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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group

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.

Upcoming
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.

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

Read to a Dog

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

What happens when you bring children, dogs and books together? You get happy, confident children who love to read.

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.

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.

This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group

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.

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.

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

Grass Caterpillar Craft

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

Explore the marvel of planting a seed and watching it grow with grass caterpillars.

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

Explore the marvel of planting a seed and watching it grow with grass caterpillars.

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.

Staff Safety Training - Library Closed

All Day
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5

What happens when you bring children, dogs, and books together? You get happy, confident children who love to read.

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)

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.

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.

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
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group

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.

Holiday

All Day 7/3 - 7/5
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group

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.

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.

This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group

Tween Coding Club

Wednesday, August 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.

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.

Maintenance

All Day 8/15 - 8/23
Main Library
Closing
Branches:
Main Library
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group

Tween Coding Club

Tuesday, September 1, 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.

Holiday

All Day 9/5 - 9/7
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site