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Hello Kitty’s Birthday Bash!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults
Westacres Branch
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Family
Event Details:

Did you know that Hello Kitty is turning 50 this year? Help us celebrate our favorite feline icon with games, crafts, and family fun! For all ages.

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.

Election Day

All Day
Main Library
Closing
Branches:
Main Library
Description:

The Main Library is closed while voting takes place in the Meeting Room (Precinct  15). The Westacres Branch is open.

National STEAM Day Celebration

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8
Westacres Branch
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8
Event Details:

National STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Day is celebrated annually on November 8! Enjoy this holiday a few days early by joining us for a variety of engaging STEAM activities. For grades K-8. 

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.

Move and Groove

10:00am - 10:30am
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: 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.

Books and Babies

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

It’s never too early to introduce babies to books. This lap sit program will stimulate your baby’s brain development through movement, rhymes, fingerplays, puppets, and books shared with their caregiver.

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.

Move and Groove

11:00am - 11:30am
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: 22
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.

Preschool Power!

10:30am - 11:30am
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: 6
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
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site

Baby Sensory Playtime

10:00am - 11:00am
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: 13
Event Details:

Did you know that sensory play is just as important for babies as it is for older age groups?

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.

Drop-in Building Bricks & Blocks

4:30pm - 6:00pm
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:

Looking for something to do after school? Do you enjoy building with blocks and bricks? The library will provide bricks, just bring your imagination and creativity to design an awesome piece! 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.

Move and Groove

10:00am - 10:30am
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: 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.

Books and Babies

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

It’s never too early to introduce babies to books. This lap sit program will stimulate your baby’s brain development through movement, rhymes, fingerplays, puppets, and books shared with their caregiver.

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.

Move and Groove

11:00am - 11:30am
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: 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.

Read to a Dog

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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: 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.

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.

Full STEAM Ahead Saturdays!

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Ages 0-5
Westacres Branch
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: STEAM, Early Literacy
Event Details:

This program uses the STEAM curriculum and incorporates science, technology, engineering, art and math into hands-on activities. For ages 3-5 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.

Adventures in Art

10:30am - 12:00pm
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: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

A monthly elementary school art class, where creativity knows no bounds! In this vibrant space, young artists embark on an exciting journey through the world of drawing, painting, and early color theory.

Pajama Storytime

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children, Ages 0-5, Grades K-2
Westacres Branch
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Grades K-2
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Time to cozy up with a good book! Wear your pajamas and join us at the end of the day for stories, fingerplays, crafts, music and movement. Don’t forget to bring a stuffed animal to snuggle up with! For ages birth-grade 2.

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.

Making Golden Gourds

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Westacres Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Calling all families! This simple autumn craft is one that parents, children, and grandparents can create together.

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.

Move and Groove

10:00am - 10:30am
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: 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.

Books and Babies

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

It’s never too early to introduce babies to books. This lap sit program will stimulate your baby’s brain development through movement, rhymes, fingerplays, puppets, and books shared with their caregiver.

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.

Move and Groove

11:00am - 11:30am
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: 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.

Paper Roller Coasters

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Do you like riding roller coasters? Would you like to design your own? We’ll show you how!

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.

Preschool Power!

10:30am - 11:30am
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: 13
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.

Friends Fall Used Book Sale - Member Preview

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Main Library
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.