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Let's Get This Garden Started

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day at the library! We will go over the basics of starting a container garden and start you off with one or two varieties of herbs or vegetables to get you growing ...

Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day at the library! We will go over the basics of starting a container garden and start you off with one or two varieties of herbs or vegetables to get you growing in 2025!

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.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

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

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?

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.

Tween Coding Club

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM, Technology Classes
Age Group:
Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Join the West Bloomfield Library Coding Club and embark on a journey of digital discovery! We welcome aspiring young coders to explore the exciting world of programming in a suppor...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join the West Bloomfield Library Coding Club and embark on a journey of digital discovery! We welcome aspiring young coders to explore the exciting world of programming in a supportive and engaging environment.

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.

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.

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.

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

Homeschool Hangout

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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.

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

Holiday

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

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

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

Holiday

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

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
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

Holiday

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