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Read to a dog

Read to a Dog

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

What happens when you bring children, dogs and books together? You get happy, confident children who love to read. Trainers with their well-behaved, certified therapy dogs* will be...

Library Branch: Main Library
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)

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.

Book cover of The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer

Judge A Book By Its Lover: "The Matzah Ball" by Jean Meltzer

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Are you a lover of love stories? Join our romance book club, Judge A Book By Its Lover! Each month, we will dive into a new romance novel, exploring everything from popular bestsel...

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

Are you a lover of love stories? Join our romance book club, Judge A Book By Its Lover! Each month, we will dive into a new romance novel, exploring everything from popular bestsellers to hidden gems.

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.

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.

Ms. Mary reading a picture book in the Westacres Activity Center

Move and Groove

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

This interactive storytime integrates early literacy, math, and cognitive development through song, movement and rhyme. For ages birth-5 years. Registration is required.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

This interactive storytime integrates early literacy, math, and cognitive development through song, movement and rhyme. For ages birth-5 years. Registration is required.

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.

Ms. Mary reading a picture book in the Westacres Activity Center

Move and Groove

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

This interactive storytime integrates early literacy, math, and cognitive development through song, movement and rhyme. For ages birth-5 years. Registration is required.

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

This interactive storytime integrates early literacy, math, and cognitive development through song, movement and rhyme. For ages birth-5 years. Registration is required.

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.

Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 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 ...

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.

The exterior of the Main Library entry in summer with landscaping in bloom

Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
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 ...

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.

The exterior of the Main Library entry in summer with landscaping in bloom

Creative Writing Group

Thursday, December 19, 2024 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.

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.

man on stack of books and he is reading

Silent Book Club

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Reflection Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Often with traditional book clubs there's the scramble to finish the assigned book, and the pressure to have something smart to say. Wouldn't it be great to have a book club where ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Reflection Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading
Event Details:

Often with traditional book clubs there's the scramble to finish the assigned book, and the pressure to have something smart to say.

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.

Ms. Mary reading a picture book in the Westacres Activity Center

Preschool Power!

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5
Event Details:

This program supports preschoolers' thriving curiosity with hands-on learning experiences that encourage children to explore and create. For ages 3-5 years.  Registration...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

This program supports preschoolers' thriving curiosity with hands-on learning experiences that encourage children to explore and create. For ages 3-5 years.  Registration is required. 

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.

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
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Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
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 ...

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.

Photo of colored pencils, markers, paints, and paper

Diamond Art Craft

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8
Event Details:

Create a beautiful piece of art using colorful rhinestones at this fun and relaxing craft program. For grades 3-8. Registration is required. 

Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Create a beautiful piece of art using colorful rhinestones at this fun and relaxing craft program. For grades 3-8. Registration is required. 

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.

The exterior of the Main Library entry in summer with landscaping in bloom

Creative Writing Group

Thursday, December 26, 2024 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.

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.

The word "STEAM" in front of stock images related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics

STEAM-tastic Activities

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Drop-in for this program that uses the STEAM curriculum and incorporates science, technology, engineering, art, and math into hands-on activities. For grades K-5. 

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

Drop-in for this program that uses the STEAM curriculum and incorporates science, technology, engineering, art, and math into hands-on activities. For grades K-5. 

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.

Image of Kitty Donohoe

Music @ Main: Kitty Donohoe

Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Music @ Main welcomes Kitty Donohoe for an afternoon of music!Michigan Emmy award-winning songwriter Kitty Donohoe was born into a large, creative family outside of Detroit and has...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Music @ Main welcomes Kitty Donohoe for an afternoon of music!

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.

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.

Mad Science - Slime Time

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2
Event Details:

Ooze into a gooey hour of sliming around! Create slime using the Mad Science recipe and then enter the Slime Olympics! Take home your own concoction of Mad Science Slime!

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ooze into a gooey hour of sliming around! Create slime using the Mad Science recipe and then enter the Slime Olympics! Take home your own concoction of Mad Science Slime!

Mad Science - Smelly Science

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

The science of scents is in the air! Children will learn about our sense of smell and put their noses to the test as they experiment with the chemistry of aromas. From human nasal ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

The science of scents is in the air! Children will learn about our sense of smell and put their noses to the test as they experiment with the chemistry of aromas.

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
The exterior of the Main Library entry in summer with landscaping in bloom

Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
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 ...

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.

The exterior of the Main Library entry in summer with landscaping in bloom

Creative Writing Group

Thursday, January 2, 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.

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.

Photo of colored pencils, markers, paints, and paper

DIY Squishy Stress Balls

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Winter break is almost done, and we’re prepping for the return to school by making squishy stress balls from scratch! At this fun craft program you’ll make your very own squishy th...

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:

Winter break is almost done, and we’re prepping for the return to school by making squishy stress balls from scratch!

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.

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Paper Plate Snow Globes

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Event Details:

Shake things up with us by making your own snow globe! With just paper plates and paint you will create your own winter wonderland snow globe. For grades K-5. Registratio...

Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Shake things up with us by making your own snow globe! With just paper plates and paint you will create your own winter wonderland snow globe. For grades K-5. Registration is required.

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.