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Book Drop- Subscription Box - Cookbooks for the holidays

12/17/2024 @ 9:00am - 12/23/2024 @ 9:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Registration Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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 December 17-23.

Holiday

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

Holiday

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

Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Main Library
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.

Diamond Art Craft

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8
Westacres Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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.

Creative Writing Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
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.

STEAM-tastic Activities

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Westacres Branch
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.

Music @ Main: Kitty Donohoe

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
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

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Grades K-2
Main Library
Registration Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Children, Grades 3-5
Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site

Holiday

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

Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Main Library
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

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
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.

DIY Squishy Stress Balls

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Westacres Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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.

Paper Plate Snow Globes

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Westacres Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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.

Playdough Playtime

10:30am - 11:15am
Children, Ages 0-5
Westacres Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Did you know that playdough is not only a fun sensory activity, but also a great way for children to build their fine motor muscles? Join us for an hour of fun with playdough!

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 Read: An English Language Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
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.

Young Adult Coding Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults
Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join the West Bloomfield Library Coding Club and embark on a journey of digital discovery! We welcome aspiring young coders to explore the exciting world of programming in a supportive and engaging environment.

Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Main Library
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

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Main Library
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

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
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.

Friends BOOKTalk: "Alfred Dreyfus: The Man at the Center of the Affair" by Maurice Samuels

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
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 January, we'll be discussing Alfred Dreyfus: The Man at the Center of the Affair by Maurice Samuels.

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.

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.

West Bloomfield Gamers Guild

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Westacres Branch
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