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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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Let's Read: An English Language Book Club

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

English language learners are invited to join us at Let's Read, a book club designed for individuals who are learning English and looking to improve their language skills.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading, Language Learning
Event Details:

English language learners are invited to join us at Let's Read, a book club designed for individuals who are learning English and looking to improve their language skills.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Friends BOOKTalk: "The Most" by Jessica Anthony

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading, Book Talks
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading, Book Talks
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Friends BOOKTalk: "The Most" by Jessica Anthony

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading, Book Talks
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading, Book Talks
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Book Drop- Subscription Box - Poolside Thrillers

06/18/2026 @ 9:00am to 06/25/2026 @ 9:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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).

Upcoming
Registration Required
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).

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

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
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: Main Library
Room: Youth 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.

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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Let's Read: An English Language Book Club

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading, Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

English language learners are invited to join us at Let's Read, a book club designed for individuals who are learning English and looking to improve their language skills.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading, Language Learning
Event Details:

English language learners are invited to join us at Let's Read, a book club designed for individuals who are learning English and looking to improve their language skills.

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.

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

Mermaid Storytime

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2

Make a splash and dive into summer reading! Molly the Mermaid will be joining us at the library for a very special storytime.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2
Program Type: Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a splash and dive into summer reading! Molly the Mermaid will be joining us at the library for a very special storytime.

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

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
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: Main Library
Room: Youth 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Book Drop- Subscription Box - Beach Reads

07/16/2026 @ 9:00am to 07/23/2026 @ 9:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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).

Upcoming
Registration Required
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).

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

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
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: Main Library
Room: Youth 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Book Drop- Subscription Box - Books about Books

08/13/2026 @ 9:00am to 08/20/2026 @ 9:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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).

Upcoming
Registration Required
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).

Maintenance

All Day 8/15 - 8/23
Main Library
Closing
Branches:
Main Library

Holiday

All Day 9/5 - 9/7
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Book Drop- Subscription Box - Literary Fiction

09/17/2026 @ 9:00am to 09/24/2026 @ 9:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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).

Upcoming
Registration Required
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).

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Friends Fall Used Book Sale - Member Preview

Friday, October 9, 2026 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. 

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Friends Fall Used Book Sale

Saturday, October 10, 2026 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. 

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Friends Fall Used Book Sale - $5 Bag Sale

Sunday, October 11, 2026 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. 

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Book Drop- Subscription Box - Detective Novels

10/15/2026 @ 9:00am to 10/22/2026 @ 9:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

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).

Upcoming
Registration Required
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).

Staff In-Service Day

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