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Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group

Thursday, August 7, 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 ...

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.

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

Creative Writing Group

Thursday, August 7, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Canva

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adults

Canva is a free graphic design website that allows you to create cards, invitations, flyers, presentations, and much more. You can add words and graphics to your own photos or use templates to create designs.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Canva is a free graphic design website that allows you to create cards, invitations, flyers, presentations, and much more. You can add words and graphics to your own photos or use templates to create designs.

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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

Saturday Crafternoons

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Have fun doing a variety of craftivities on Saturday afternoons.  Join Heather Earnley, a local art instructor, as she leads you through fun crafts.  All supplies will be provided.  For young adults in 6-12 grades. 

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

Have fun doing a variety of craftivities on Saturday afternoons.  Join Heather Earnley, a local art instructor, as she leads you through fun crafts.  All supplies will be provided.  For young adults in 6-12 grades. 

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.

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

Music @ Main: Coffee House Performance Featuring Diverse Musical Talents

Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Coffee House Performance Featuring Diverse Musical Talents

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

Coffee House Performance Featuring Diverse Musical Talents

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Jump ‘N Jive

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

This interactive storytime will have your child “springing” into action with dancing, stories and fingerplays to build literacy skills and become a lifelong learner. For ages birth-5 years. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

This interactive storytime will have your child “springing” into action with dancing, stories and fingerplays to build literacy skills and become a lifelong learner. For ages birth-5 years. 

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.

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 "Ages 0-5" group

Jump ‘N Jive

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Activity Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

This interactive storytime will have your child “springing” into action with dancing, stories and fingerplays to build literacy skills and become a lifelong learner. For ages birth-5 years. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

This interactive storytime will have your child “springing” into action with dancing, stories and fingerplays to build literacy skills and become a lifelong learner. For ages birth-5 years. 

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.

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

Pop up Library at CONNECT

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Each month a librarian from the West Bloomfield Main Library will be at Connect for an hour with new books and media available for checkout. They will be able to help West Bloomfield residents sign up for and renew library

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading
Event Details:

Each month a librarian from the West Bloomfield Main Library will be at Connect for an hour with new books and media available for checkout. They will be able to help West Bloomfield residents sign up for and renew library

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

Life Readers Book Club at CONNECT

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Connect in a new way with an afternoon book club hosted by the West Bloomfield Library. Join us monthly as we read across the genres and then come together for discussion.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading
Event Details:

Connect in a new way with an afternoon book club hosted by the West Bloomfield Library. Join us monthly as we read across the genres and then come together for discussion.

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

WB Parks Tech Talk

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Classes
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Film Discussion: "Double Indemnity" Directed by Billy Wilder

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Film Discussion:

Watch a thought-provoking film, then join Dr. Tara Hayes for a guided discussion and analysis of the film. Titles are selected in semesters according to a theme.

No registration required.

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

Watch a thought-provoking film, then join Dr. Tara Hayes for a guided discussion and analysis of the film. Titles are selected in semesters according to a theme.

No registration required.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Little Listeners

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

A lap-sit storytime for babies! Stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music will start your baby’s love for the library.

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

A lap-sit storytime for babies! Stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music will start your baby’s love for the library.

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.

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Judge a Book By Its Lover: "Savor It" by Tarah DeWitt

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Adults
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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Jump and Jive

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group

Jump and Jive

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, Ages 0-5

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration Required
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.

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

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 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)

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group

College Admissions Tips & Tricks: College Application Workshop

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Reading, Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12

In this presentation hosted by former University of Michigan senior admission officer, Ashleigh Taylor of Empowered 4 College Counseling, students will be introduced to the Common Application platform, brainstorm personal statement essay topics, a

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Reading, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this presentation hosted by former University of Michigan senior admission officer, Ashleigh Taylor of Empowered 4 College Counseling, students will be introduced to the Common Application platform, brainstorm personal statement essay topics, a

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group

Wednesday, August 13, 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 ...

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.

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

Book Drop- Subscription Box -Books about Bookstores, Libraries and more!

08/14/2025 @ 9:00am to 08/21/2025 @ 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 August 14-21.

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). Librarians select titles and goodies for a different theme each month.

Box pick up will be August 14-21.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group

Thursday, August 14, 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 ...

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.

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

Creative Writing Group

Thursday, August 14, 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.

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

West Bloomfield Gamers Guild

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

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

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

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

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

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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.

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)

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 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.

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)

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.