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College Admissions Tips & Tricks: Curriculum Planning

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12, Adults
Event Details:

In this presentation hosted by former University of Michigan senior admission officer, Ashleigh Taylor of Empowered 4 College Counseling, students and parents will learn about the ...

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Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12, Adults
Program Type: Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

In this presentation hosted by former University of Michigan senior admission officer, Ashleigh Taylor of Empowered 4 College Counseling, students and parents will learn about the importance of high school course selection.

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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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Melt N Dip

What's Cooking?

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

What’s Cooking? features local chefs and other food and beverage experts as they give demonstrations with generous samples. February's guest presenter will be from Melt N Dip!...

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

What’s Cooking? features local chefs and other food and beverage experts as they give demonstrations with generous samples. February's guest presenter will be from Melt N Dip! No registration required.

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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.

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.

Detroit 1967 book cover in black and white

Detroit '67: Looking Back to Move Forward

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Events that took place in the summer of 1967 had a significant impact on the people of Detroit and southeast Michigan. This presentation looks at the events of 1967 in their histor...

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

Events that took place in the summer of 1967 had a significant impact on the people of Detroit and southeast Michigan.

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 Westacres Branch entry and nearby statue in autumn

Tracking Tales from the Northwoods: An Introduction to Wildlife Tracking with Abi Fergus

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Lectures, STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join wildlife biologist Abi Fergus for tips and tricks on how to recognize and identify the traces animals leave behind. From bear tracks, to the mushrooms squirrels leave in trees...

Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures, STEAM
Event Details:

Join wildlife biologist Abi Fergus for tips and tricks on how to recognize and identify the traces animals leave behind.

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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.

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Detroit's 1910 Kosher Meat Riot

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

As Gilded-Age robber barons manipulated their beef industry headquartered in Chicago, the rest of the United States--including Jewish communities--experienced distressing ripple ef...

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

As Gilded-Age robber barons manipulated their beef industry headquartered in Chicago, the rest of the United States--including Jewish communities--experienced distressing ripple effects.  In Detroit in 1910, working-class Orthodox w

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 Golden Age of Cocktails

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Rebecca Morrow from Tammy’s Tastings as we explore the Golden Age of Cocktails, from the 1860s to 1918, through a variety of drinks. Participants will receive recipes for each...

Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join Rebecca Morrow from Tammy’s Tastings as we explore the Golden Age of Cocktails, from the 1860s to 1918, through a variety of drinks.

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.

Michigan’s Lighthouse Matriarch: Elizabeth Whitney Williams with Dianna Stampfler

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Celebrate Womens’ History Month with an evening presentation on the illuminating 44-year career of Elizabeth (Whitney) VanRiper Williams – Michigan’s most noted female lighthouse k...

Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures
Event Details:

Celebrate Womens’ History Month with an evening presentation on the illuminating 44-year career of Elizabeth (Whitney) VanRiper Williams – Michigan’s most noted female lighthouse keeper.

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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.

Alchile Mexican Grill

What's Cooking?

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

What’s Cooking? features local chefs and other food and beverage experts as they give demonstrations with generous samples. March's guest presenter will be from Alchile Mexica...

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

What’s Cooking? features local chefs and other food and beverage experts as they give demonstrations with generous samples. March's guest presenter will be from Alchile Mexican Grill!

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.

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 Westacres Branch entry and nearby statue in autumn

Grim Paradise: A True Crime Presentation with Rod Sadler

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for an investigative afternoon with award-winning true crime author, Rod Sadler, as he presents the details of his latest book, “Grim Paradise.”  Rod will take us...

Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures
Event Details:

Join us for an investigative afternoon with award-winning true crime author, Rod Sadler, as he presents the details of his latest book, “Grim Paradise.”  Rod will take us on a forensic journey through the cold case murder of Fra

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.

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Grow Great Vegetables with Bevin Cohen

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for an evening with award-winning author and renowned local farmer, Bevin Cohen, as he discusses how to plan, plant, and grow your most productive garden ever! Learn from B...

Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures
Event Details:

Join us for an evening with award-winning author and renowned local farmer, Bevin Cohen, as he discusses how to plan, plant, and grow your most productive garden ever!

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.

Paris 1874

Art in Literature - Art at a Crossroads: Paris 1874

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Book Talks, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Deepen your understanding of art and art history with Karen Imarisio as she presents Art at a Crossroads: Paris 1874. Paris 1874 is an eye-opening, reexamination of the origin...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Book Talks, Lectures
Event Details:

Deepen your understanding of art and art history with Karen Imarisio as she presents Art at a Crossroads: Paris 1874. 

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.

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Researching the Underground Railroad in Oakland County

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

How and why was Oakland County involved in the Underground Railroad? … And how do you uncover the stories of those involved? Carol Bacak-Egbo, Oakland County Parks historian, share...

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

How and why was Oakland County involved in the Underground Railroad? … And how do you uncover the stories of those involved? Carol Bacak-Egbo, Oakland County Parks historian, shares her findings in this presentation.

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.

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What's New at the Library?

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Commons at Main Library
Program Type:
Reading, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Are you a new West Bloomfield resident looking to learn about library services? Has it been awhile since you have stopped by to see what's new? Join us during National Library Week...

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

Are you a new West Bloomfield resident looking to learn about library services? Has it been awhile since you have stopped by to see what's new?

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.

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MSGCU Understanding and Boosting Your Credit Score

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

You probably know a higher credit score can make it easier for you to get a loan or borrow at more favorable rates. But how can you improve your credit score? In this 60-minute ses...

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

You probably know a higher credit score can make it easier for you to get a loan or borrow at more favorable rates. But how can you improve your credit score?

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.

Image of Belle da Costa Greene

Art in Literature with Karen Imarisio

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Book Talks, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Art in Literature celebrates National Library Week with Shaping a Public Legacy in Private: The Extraordinary Life of Belle da Costa Greene. We will explore the little known l...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Book Talks, Lectures
Event Details:

Art in Literature celebrates National Library Week with Shaping a Public Legacy in Private: The Extraordinary Life of Belle da Costa Greene.

Paying for College

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Join Carrie A. Gilchrist, Senior Financial Aid Outreach Adviser at Oakland University for a presentation on the financial aid process. Topics covered will include the elements of f...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Lectures
Event Details:

Join Carrie A. Gilchrist, Senior Financial Aid Outreach Adviser at Oakland University for a presentation on the financial aid process.

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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.

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What's Cooking?

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

What’s Cooking? features local chefs and other food and beverage experts as they give demonstrations with generous samples. April's guest presenter will be from Johnny Pomodor...

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

What’s Cooking? features local chefs and other food and beverage experts as they give demonstrations with generous samples. April's guest presenter will be from Johnny Pomodoro's Fresh Market, a local “go to” for Kosher, International

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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.

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.

Image of the book Thunderclap by Laura Cumming

Art in Literature with Karen Imarisio

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & DIY, Book Talks, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

In her presentation, A Reflection on Art and Memory: A Love Letter to Dutch Paintings, Karen Imarisio will describe how the impact of art in our lives is framed around the tragic s...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Book Talks, Lectures
Event Details:

In her presentation, A Reflection on Art and Memory: A Love Letter to Dutch Paintings, Karen Imarisio will describe how the impact of art in our lives is framed around the tragic short life and art of the Dutch painter Carel Fabri

Women and the Holocaust

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The Holocaust was not a gender-neutral genocide. Women experienced the Holocaust differently and were targeted specifically as women. Explore women’s particular experiences under N...

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

The Holocaust was not a gender-neutral genocide. Women experienced the Holocaust differently and were targeted specifically as women.

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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.

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Estate Planning Basics with attorney Eric Glick

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join local attorney Eric Glick and learn the benefits and goals of proper estate planning and the downside of do-it-yourself techniques. A variety of legal documents will be explor...

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

Join local attorney Eric Glick and learn the benefits and goals of proper estate planning and the downside of do-it-yourself techniques. A variety of legal documents will be explored and explained.

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.

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