Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.

Tween Coding Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Classes
Registration Required
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.

Holiday

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

Taste Buds Tasting Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a gourmand of grub?  If so, come sample, discuss and rate some treats, some familiar some not, and learn about food with some fun food trivia.  Kit Kats will be June’s featured tasting and July will be potato chips.&nbs

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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

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

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.

Photography Fun - Cyanotype Prints

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Westacres Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & DIY, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cyanotype is one of the oldest forms of photography that uses specially treated paper and the sun to make a beautiful cyan-blue print.

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.

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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.

Weather Permitting

This event may be canceled or modified if there is inclement weather. Check back here for updates.

This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

V-Art-Painting with Vermillion

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab a virtual brush and canvas and paint a masterpiece with a VR app called Vermillion.  After a demonstration of Vermillion, attendees will be able to paint something on their own or a paint by numbers style painting.  For ag

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

Community Art & Crafts Supplies Swap

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Do you have unused or unwanted art or craft supplies that are taking up space in your place? We can help! The West Bloomfield Library is holding our very first Community Arts and Crafts Supply Swap!

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.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Crafts for Teens & Adults

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop where teens and adults can discover the magic of turning digital designs into physical objects.

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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

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

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

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Main Library
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)

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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

K-Pop Crafts

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Westacres Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love K-pop? Do you love crafts? Bring your photocards and your creativity and join us for an afternoon of making crafts to celebrate our favorite Korean pop idols! For grades 6-12.

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 "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.

Tween Coding Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8
Program Type: STEAM, Technology Classes
Registration Required
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.

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

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Main Library
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)

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

College Admissions Tips & Tricks: College Application Workshop

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Grades 9-12
Westacres Branch
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-8" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.

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

Maintenance

All Day 8/16 - 8/24
Main Library
Closing
Branches:
Main Library
Description:

The Main Library is closed due to maintenance. The Drive-Up Window at the Main Library is open, and the Westacres Branch is open.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Crafts for Teens & Adults

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults
Main Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop where teens and adults can discover the magic of turning digital designs into physical objects.

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 8/30 - 9/1
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Friends Fall Used Book Sale

9:00am - 5:00pm
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Friends Fall Used Book Sale - $5 Bag Sale

12:00pm - 3:00pm
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. 

Staff In-Service Day

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

The Main Library and the Westacres Branch are closed for a Staff In-Service Day.

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