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Book Drop- Subscription Box - Page to Screen, book to film adaptations

05/16/2024 @ 9:00am - 05/23/2024 @ 9:00pm
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.

You must have a library card (it doesn't need to be a West Bloomfield card) in our system to register. 

Box pick up will be May 16-23.

Hop, Jump, and Read

10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

This interactive storytime will have your child “springing” into action with dancing, stories and fingerplays to build literacy skills and become a lifelong learner.  For ages birth- 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.

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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.

Hop, Jump, and Read

11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

This interactive storytime will have your child “springing” into action with dancing, stories and fingerplays to build literacy skills and become a lifelong learner.  For ages birth- 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.

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.

Inclusive Recreation Classes with DNEM

11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Cancelled
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Disability Network Eastern Michigan's Inclusive Recreation and Wellness Program,
RecConnect, provides opportunities for people to connect, learn new skills, and have

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.

Pajama Storytime

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Westacres Branch
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Reading, 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 to 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.

BOOKED for the Evening: "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Reading, Book Talks
Event Details:

Dr. Tara Hayes facilitates a guided discussion of literature, encouraging deeper analysis and interpretation of selected titles. Titles are selected in semesters according to a theme.

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.

Little Listeners

10:00am - 10:30am
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: 12
Event Details:

A lap-sit storytime for babies! Stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music will start your baby’s love for the library. For ages birth-18 months. This program cannot accommodate siblings outside of the given age range. 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.

Full STEAM Ahead!

10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: STEAM
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.

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.

DIY Kaleidoscope

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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: 19
Event Details:

Explore light and color with this fun STEAM activity! We will create our own unique kaleidoscopes using cardboard rolls, reflective paper, and more. 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.

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.

Hop, Jump, and Read

10:00am - 10:30am
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: 21
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 and limited to residents of West Bloomfield and contract communities.

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.

Hop, Jump, and Read

11:00am - 11:30am
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: 21
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 and limited to residents of West Bloomfield and contract communities.

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.

Prevention of Elder Abuse presented by Disability Network of Eastern Michigan

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lectures
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Abuse can happen in even the most vigilant communities. This presentation will help identify types of abuse, understand the risk factors, create resource lists, recognize the impact of bullying and discuss loneliness and social connection.

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.

Cloud Storage

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Curious about the cloud? Join us for this workshop to learn what “the cloud” is and how it can help you organize and store your files, photos, and other information online. 

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.

3D Printing For Young Adults-Backpack Charms

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

Design and print some backpack charms.  Using Tinkercad, a free online CAD program, we will be creating a few charms that will be printed on the Library’s 3D printer.  A Tinkercad account is required for this program that is av

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.

Grown-Up Coloring Party

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Westacres Branch
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Did you know coloring has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety levels? Stop by for some relaxing fun while tapping into your creative side. No artistic ability needed! Materials will be provided. 

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.

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.

What's Cooking?

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
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 to give demonstrations with generous samples. May's guest presenter will be from Vitality Bowls.

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.

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.

Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group

10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Language Learning
Event Details:

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.

No registration is required.

Creative Writing Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting 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.

Books on the Trail- The Firekeeper's Daughter

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

The health benefits of walking are numerous, why not take advantage of the many trails in West Bloomfield! Each month is an opportunity to walk and discuss a new selection with other community members.

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.

Westacres D&D Club

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Westacres Branch
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

If you enjoy playing D&D or you want to discover why it is popular, join
the Westacres Dungeons and Dragons Club. Each month will feature an
adventure filled with magic and treasures to be gained and enemies and

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

Holiday

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

Terrific Tots

10:00am - 10:30am
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:

Kick-start your child’s learning and encourage a love of reading while listening to stories, fingerplays, music, and movement. For ages 1 to 3 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.

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.