Event List

Friends BOOKTalk: "The Swans of Harlem" by Karen Valby

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Community Commons at Main Library

Program Type:

Reading, Book Talks

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

BOOKTalks:

Join the Friends of the Library each month for an exciting discussion on popular books.

In August, we'll be discussing The Swans of Harlem: Five Black Ballerinas, Fifty Years of Sisterhood, and Their Reclamation of a Groundbreaking History by Karen Valby.

Facilitator: Ann Finn

No registration is required.

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Community Commons

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Reading, Book Talks

Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Library each month for an exciting discussion on popular books.

In August, we'll be discussing The Swans of Harlem: Five Black Ballerinas, Fifty Years of Sisterhood, and Their Reclamation of a Groundbreaking History by Karen Valby.

Facilitator: Ann Finn

No registration is required.

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.

Ms. Mary reading a picture book under a willow tree as kids watch from blankets

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

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.

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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.

Westacres Adult Craft Night- Tila Beads 2.0

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch

Program Type:

Arts & DIY

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Are you crazy for beads? Come and make a bracelet with tila beads! The tila glass bead is a flat hole square shaped glass bead which is flat on one face and slightly doomed on the other.

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Westacres Branch

Room: Westacres Activity Center

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & DIY

Registration Required

Event Details:

Are you crazy for beads? Come and make a bracelet with tila beads! The tila glass bead is a flat hole square shaped glass bead which is flat on one face and slightly doomed on the other.

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.

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.

three colorful hen's dancing with music notes

Kids Komotion- Rick & Danya's Playhouse

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Family, Games, Music

Age Group:

Children

The library is proud to partner with West Bloomfield Parks again this year for this great family event. Head on over to Marshbank Park for music, characters, bounce houses, and more!

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Family, Games, Music

Event Details:

The library is proud to partner with West Bloomfield Parks again this year for this great family event. Head on over to Marshbank Park for music, characters, bounce houses, and more!

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.

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.

Weather Permitting

This event may be canceled or modified if there is inclement weather. Check back here for updates.

Tech Crafts for Teens & Adults

Tuesday, August 26, 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

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

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Community Commons

Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults

Program Type: Arts & DIY, STEAM

Registration Required

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 Main Library entry in summer with landscaping in bloom

Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Community Commons at Main Library

Program Type:

Language Learning

Age Group:

Adults

Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group:

Anyone learning English or looking to improve their skills is welcome to join our friendly conversation group. Volunteer tutors will guide the discussions. Feel free to drop in at ...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Community Commons

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Language Learning

Anyone learning English or looking to improve their skills is welcome to join our friendly conversation group. Volunteer tutors will guide the discussions. Feel free to drop in at any time during the session.

Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Community Commons at Main Library

Program Type:

Language Learning

Age Group:

Adults

Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group:

Anyone learning English or looking to improve their skills is welcome to join our friendly conversation group. Volunteer tutors will guide the discussions. Feel free to drop in at ...

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Community Commons

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Language Learning

Anyone learning English or looking to improve their skills is welcome to join our friendly conversation group. Volunteer tutors will guide the discussions. Feel free to drop in at any time during the session.

Creative Writing Group

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Conference Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & DIY

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Creative Writers' Group:

Join other local writers for an opportunity to discuss your stories, receive gentle feedback, and share suggestions on how to improve your own writing.

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Conference Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Arts & DIY

Join other local writers for an opportunity to discuss your stories, receive gentle feedback, and share suggestions on how to improve your own writing.

Books on the Trail- Nothing to See Here

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Reading, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

The health benefits of walking are numerous–why not take advantage of the many trails in West Bloomfield?

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Offsite Event

Upcoming

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Reading, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

The health benefits of walking are numerous–why not take advantage of the many trails in West Bloomfield?

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.

Weather Permitting

This event may be canceled or modified if there is inclement weather. Check back here for updates.

Holiday

All Day 8/30 - 9/1

Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site

Closing

Branches:

Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site

WB Parks Tech Talk

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room at Main Library

Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Tech Talk. Drop in technology help with volunteers from WB Parks and Recreation.

Main Library

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Meeting Room

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Tech Talk. Drop in technology help with volunteers from WB Parks and Recreation.

Music @ Main: Voxanna

Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Music

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Music @ Main welcomes Voxanna for an afternoon of music!

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Music

Event Details:

Music @ Main welcomes Voxanna for an afternoon of music!

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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.

Book Drop- Subscription Box -Dark Academia

09/18/2025 @ 9:00am to 09/25/2025 @ 9:00pm

Main Library

Program Type:

Reading

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Book Drop:

Get to know your shelves with this library service modeled after popular subscription boxes. Each month, sign up for a themed box including a book (to borrow) and related goodies (...

Box pick up will be September 18-25.

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Main Library

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get to know your shelves with this library service modeled after popular subscription boxes. Each month, sign up for a themed box including a book (to borrow) and related goodies (to keep). Librarians select titles and goodies for a different theme each month.

Box pick up will be September 18-25.

Talkin' Broadway: "My Fair Lady"

Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Music, Performances

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Talkin' Broadway:

Enjoy an excerpt of a popular play or musical performed by local actors and singers, as well as a discussion with visiting Broadway veterans. Prepare for the evening by reading the...

September: My Fair Lady

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Music, Performances

Event Details:

Enjoy an excerpt of a popular play or musical performed by local actors and singers, as well as a discussion with visiting Broadway veterans. Prepare for the evening by reading the script or viewing the movie--or just come to listen! Generously organized and sponsored by the Friends of the West Bloomfield Library and Michigan Stage.

September: My Fair Lady

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.

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.

Music @ Main: Elaine Schoendorf

Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Music

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Music @ Main welcomes Elaine Schoendorf for an afternoon of music!

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Music

Event Details:

Music @ Main welcomes Elaine Schoendorf for an afternoon of music!

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.

The meeting room filled with books on tables, carts, and shelves

Friends Fall Used Book Sale - Member Preview

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Meeting Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Reading, Movies

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Used book sales are held to clear accumulated, unsold books--many at reduced prices. Sales are held in the Main Library Meeting Room. For more information, contact the Friendshop at (248) 232-2234.

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Reading, Movies

Event Details:

Used book sales are held to clear accumulated, unsold books--many at reduced prices. Sales are held in the Main Library Meeting Room. For more information, contact the Friendshop at (248) 232-2234.

Friends Fall Used Book Sale

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 5:00pm

Meeting Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Reading, Movies

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Used book sales are held to clear accumulated, unsold books--many at reduced prices. Sales are held in the Main Library Meeting Room. For more information, contact the Friendshop at (248) 232-2234.

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Reading, Movies

Event Details:

Used book sales are held to clear accumulated, unsold books--many at reduced prices. Sales are held in the Main Library Meeting Room. For more information, contact the Friendshop at (248) 232-2234.

Friends Fall Used Book Sale - $5 Bag Sale

Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Reading, Movies

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Used book sales are held to clear accumulated, unsold books--many at reduced prices. Sales are held in the Main Library Meeting Room. For more information, contact the Friendshop at (248) 232-2234.

View Details

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Reading, Movies

Event Details:

Used book sales are held to clear accumulated, unsold books--many at reduced prices. Sales are held in the Main Library Meeting Room. For more information, contact the Friendshop at (248) 232-2234.

Book Drop- Subscription Box - Cozy up with a good mystery

10/16/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/23/2025 @ 9:00pm

Main Library

Program Type:

Reading

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Book Drop:

Get to know your shelves with this library service modeled after popular subscription boxes. Each month, sign up for a themed box including a book (to borrow) and related goodies (...

Box pick up will be October 16-23.

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Main Library

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get to know your shelves with this library service modeled after popular subscription boxes. Each month, sign up for a themed box including a book (to borrow) and related goodies (to keep). Librarians select titles and goodies for a different theme each month.

Box pick up will be October 16-23.

Music @ Main: Mustard's Retreat

Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Music, Performances

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Music @ Main welcomes Mustard's Retreat for an afternoon of music!

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Music, Performances

Event Details:

Music @ Main welcomes Mustard's Retreat for an afternoon of music!

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.

Book Drop- Subscription Box - Get Cookin'

11/13/2025 @ 9:00am to 11/20/2025 @ 9:00pm

Main Library

Program Type:

Reading

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Book Drop:

Get to know your shelves with this library service modeled after popular subscription boxes. Each month, sign up for a themed box including a book (to borrow) and related goodies (...

Box pick up will be November 13-20.

Upcoming

View Details

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Main Library

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Get to know your shelves with this library service modeled after popular subscription boxes. Each month, sign up for a themed box including a book (to borrow) and related goodies (to keep). Librarians select titles and goodies for a different theme each month.

Box pick up will be November 13-20.

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.

Music @ Main: Rev. Robert Jones, Sr.

Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Music

Age Group:

Adults, Seniors

Music @ Main welcomes Rev. Robert Jones, Sr. for an afternoon of music!

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Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Music

Event Details:

Music @ Main welcomes Rev. Robert Jones, Sr. for an afternoon of music!

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