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College Admissions Tips & Tricks: Curriculum Planning

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Adults
Event Details:

In this presentation hosted by former University of Michigan senior admission officer, Ashleigh Taylor of Empowered 4 College Counseling, students and parents will learn about the ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

In this presentation hosted by former University of Michigan senior admission officer, Ashleigh Taylor of Empowered 4 College Counseling, students and parents will learn about the importance of high school course selection.

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.

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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.

VR Adventures

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM, Technology Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Enter new worlds of adventure on one of the Library’s Oculus Quest Virtual Reality Headsets.  Travel to destinations around the world, learn to paint, play a round of Beat Sab...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games, STEAM, Technology Classes
Event Details:

Enter new worlds of adventure on one of the Library’s Oculus Quest Virtual Reality Headsets.  Travel to destinations around the world, learn to paint, play a round of Beat Saber or miniature golf and so much more.  VR enthusias

Disclaimer(s)

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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.

Cooking With Mary: Young Adult Menu

Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Sunday, February 9 from 2-3 PM - No Bake CheesecakeSunday, March 9 from 2-3 PM - Granola BarsJoin local chef and culinary instructor Mary Spencer as she teaches you how to cook in ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Sunday, February 9 from 2-3 PM - No Bake Cheesecake

Sunday, March 9 from 2-3 PM - Granola Bars

Disclaimer(s)

Allergies

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

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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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Brownie Pops

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine’s Day early by making delicious brownie pops. Enjoy this yummy treat yourself or give the sweet to your sweetie! For grades 6-12. Registration is requ...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine’s Day early by making delicious brownie pops. Enjoy this yummy treat yourself or give the sweet to your sweetie! For grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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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.

West Bloomfield Gamers Guild

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Event Details:

If you enjoy playing D&D or other roleplaying games, or you’re just curious about roleplaying games, join the West Bloomfield Gamers Guild.  Each month will feature an adv...

Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

If you enjoy playing D&D or other roleplaying games, or you’re just curious about roleplaying games, join the West Bloomfield Gamers Guild.  Each month will feature an adventure filled with treasures to be gained and enemies and

The exterior of the Westacres Branch entry and nearby statue in autumn

Teen Creative Writing Club

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Express your creativity and practice different types of writing at this monthly writing club. Whether you’ve been writing stories for years, or are trying to start getting into wri...

Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Express your creativity and practice different types of writing at this monthly writing club.

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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Bad Art Competition

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Family
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Bring the kids and grandkids for this intergenerational craft competition! Kid-and-parent teams will be given an array of craft supplies they must turn into a form of truly bad art...

Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Family
Event Details:

Bring the kids and grandkids for this intergenerational craft competition! Kid-and-parent teams will be given an array of craft supplies they must turn into a form of truly bad art.

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.

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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.

Tech Crafts for Teens & Adults

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop where teens and adults can discover the magic of turning digital designs into physical objects. In this program, participants will have th...

Registration Closed
Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop where teens and adults can discover the magic of turning digital designs into physical objects.

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.

The exterior of the Westacres Branch entry and nearby statue in autumn

Tracking Tales from the Northwoods: An Introduction to Wildlife Tracking with Abi Fergus

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Lectures, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join wildlife biologist Abi Fergus for tips and tricks on how to recognize and identify the traces animals leave behind. From bear tracks, to the mushrooms squirrels leave in trees...

Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, STEAM
Event Details:

Join wildlife biologist Abi Fergus for tips and tricks on how to recognize and identify the traces animals leave behind.

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.

West Bloomfield Gamers Guild

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Event Details:

If you enjoy playing D&D or other roleplaying games, or you’re just curious about roleplaying games, join the West Bloomfield Gamers Guild.  Each month will feature an adv...

Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

If you enjoy playing D&D or other roleplaying games, or you’re just curious about roleplaying games, join the West Bloomfield Gamers Guild.  Each month will feature an adventure filled with treasures to be gained and enemies and

VR Adventures

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Games, STEAM, Technology Classes
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Enter new worlds of adventure on one of the Library’s Oculus Quest Virtual Reality Headsets.  Travel to destinations around the world, learn to paint, play a round of Beat Sab...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games, STEAM, Technology Classes
Event Details:

Enter new worlds of adventure on one of the Library’s Oculus Quest Virtual Reality Headsets.  Travel to destinations around the world, learn to paint, play a round of Beat Saber or miniature golf and so much more.  VR enthusias

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.

Cooking With Mary: Young Adult Menu

Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Sunday, February 9 from 2-3 PM - No Bake CheesecakeSunday, March 9 from 2-3 PM - Granola BarsJoin local chef and culinary instructor Mary Spencer as she teaches you how to cook in ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Sunday, February 9 from 2-3 PM - No Bake Cheesecake

Sunday, March 9 from 2-3 PM - Granola Bars

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.

The exterior of the Westacres Branch entry and nearby statue in autumn

Dress to Impress

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Calling all fashionistas! Are you ready to dress to impress? In this program you will customize accessories to make them uniquely your own, while also trying to match the given the...

Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Calling all fashionistas! Are you ready to dress to impress?

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.

West Bloomfield Gamers Guild

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Event Details:

If you enjoy playing D&D or other roleplaying games, or you’re just curious about roleplaying games, join the West Bloomfield Gamers Guild.  Each month will feature an adv...

Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

If you enjoy playing D&D or other roleplaying games, or you’re just curious about roleplaying games, join the West Bloomfield Gamers Guild.  Each month will feature an adventure filled with treasures to be gained and enemies and

The exterior of the Westacres Branch entry and nearby statue in autumn

Teen Creative Writing Club

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Express your creativity and practice different types of writing at this monthly writing club. Whether you’ve been writing stories for years, or are trying to start getting into wri...

Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Express your creativity and practice different types of writing at this monthly writing club.

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.

Gold patterned background with an image of the mockingjay pin on a black background and words in gold that say The Hunger Games. Underneath this image is the word CELEBRATION.

Hunger Games Celebration

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Celebrate the release of the new Hunger Games book, Sunrise on the Reaping, with Hunger Games themed activities. May the odds be ever in your favor!&n...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & DIY, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Celebrate the release of the new Hunger Games book, Sunrise on the Reaping, with Hunger Games themed activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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.

Tech Crafts for Teens & Adults

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop where teens and adults can discover the magic of turning digital designs into physical objects. In this program, participants will have th...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop where teens and adults can discover the magic of turning digital designs into physical objects.

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.

The exterior of the Westacres Branch entry and nearby statue in autumn

Teen Creative Writing Club

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Express your creativity and practice different types of writing at this monthly writing club. Whether you’ve been writing stories for years, or are trying to start getting into wri...

Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Reading
Event Details:

Express your creativity and practice different types of writing at this monthly writing club.

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.

West Bloomfield Gamers Guild

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Event Details:

If you enjoy playing D&D or other roleplaying games, or you’re just curious about roleplaying games, join the West Bloomfield Gamers Guild.  Each month will feature an adv...

Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

If you enjoy playing D&D or other roleplaying games, or you’re just curious about roleplaying games, join the West Bloomfield Gamers Guild.  Each month will feature an adventure filled with treasures to be gained and enemies and

Paying for College

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Join Carrie A. Gilchrist, Senior Financial Aid Outreach Adviser at Oakland University for a presentation on the financial aid process. Topics covered will include the elements of f...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Lectures
Event Details:

Join Carrie A. Gilchrist, Senior Financial Aid Outreach Adviser at Oakland University for a presentation on the financial aid process.

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

Tech Crafts for Teens & Adults

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop where teens and adults can discover the magic of turning digital designs into physical objects. In this program, participants will have th...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop where teens and adults can discover the magic of turning digital designs into physical objects.

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.

West Bloomfield Gamers Guild

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Event Details:

If you enjoy playing D&D or other roleplaying games, or you’re just curious about roleplaying games, join the West Bloomfield Gamers Guild.  Each month will feature an adv...

Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

If you enjoy playing D&D or other roleplaying games, or you’re just curious about roleplaying games, join the West Bloomfield Gamers Guild.  Each month will feature an adventure filled with treasures to be gained and enemies and

Mother’s Day Mugs and Flower Making

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Make a custom mug for the mother in your life.  Select from a number of designs that will be cut on our Cricut machine and pressed onto a mug.  Make a flower bouquet out ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Make a custom mug for the mother in your life.  Select from a number of designs that will be cut on our Cricut machine and pressed onto a mug.  Make a flower bouquet out of felt or book pages to go with your mug that will warm

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.