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Young Adult Coding Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults
Main Library
Registration Closed
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: 0
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.

VR Adventures

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games, STEAM, Technology Classes
Event Details:

Enter new worlds of adventure on one of the Library’s Oculus Quest Virtual Reality Headsets.  Travel to destinations around the world, learn to paint, play a round of Beat Saber or miniature golf and so much more.  VR enthusias

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.

Cooking With Mary: Young Adult Menu

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

Sunday, February 9 from 2-3 PM - No Bake Cheesecake

Sunday, March 9 from 2-3 PM - Granola Bars

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.

Brownie Pops

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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: 3
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine’s Day early by making delicious brownie pops. Enjoy this yummy treat yourself or give the sweet to your sweetie! For grades 6-12. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Allergies

The library cannot guarantee that this event will be free from allergens. Please contact the library for further questions or concerns.

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.

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

Teen Creative Writing Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Express your creativity and practice different types of writing at this monthly writing club.

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.

Bad Art Competition

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Westacres Branch
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, Family
Event Details:

Bring the kids and grandkids for this intergenerational craft competition! Kid-and-parent teams will be given an array of craft supplies they must turn into a form of truly bad art.

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.

Tech Crafts for Teens & Adults

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults
Main Library
Registration Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Instrument Zoo

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of instrument exploration, music making, and games.  Children have the opportunity to try, listen, and learn about a variety of musical instruments.  For ages 5-12 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.

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

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Westacres Branch
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.

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.

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

Tween Coding Club

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

VR Adventures

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games, STEAM, Technology Classes
Event Details:

Enter new worlds of adventure on one of the Library’s Oculus Quest Virtual Reality Headsets.  Travel to destinations around the world, learn to paint, play a round of Beat Saber or miniature golf and so much more.  VR enthusias

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.

Cooking With Mary: Young Adult Menu

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Sunday, February 9 from 2-3 PM - No Bake Cheesecake

Sunday, March 9 from 2-3 PM - Granola Bars

Disclaimer(s)

Allergies

The library cannot guarantee that this event will be free from allergens. Please contact the library for further questions or concerns.

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.

Dress to Impress

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Westacres Branch
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: 15
Event Details:

Calling all fashionistas! Are you ready to dress to impress?

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.

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

Sarah Weeks Author Visit

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8
Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Teens, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 96
Event Details:

Spend an evening with Sarah Weeks, the author of more than sixty youth and middle grade novels including Glamourpuss, Oggie Cooder and So B.

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.

Teen Creative Writing Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Express your creativity and practice different types of writing at this monthly writing club.

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.

Detective Pikachu Interactive Movie

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Program Type: Movies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Maybe you've watched Detective Pikachu or maybe you haven't but we guarantee you have never watched it like this. Join us for a screening of the movie where we give you props to interact with what's going on in the movie.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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.

Allergies

The library cannot guarantee that this event will be free from allergens. Please contact the library for further questions or concerns.

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.

Tech Crafts for Teens & Adults

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

Teen Creative Writing Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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: Reading
Event Details:

Express your creativity and practice different types of writing at this monthly writing club.

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.

Tween Coding Club

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

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

Paying for College

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Main Library
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.

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.