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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.

Silent Book Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Reflection Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Reading
Event Details:

Often with traditional book clubs there's the scramble to finish the assigned book, and the pressure to have something smart to say.

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Adult Coding Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Technology Classes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join other aspiring coders and learn to code using Fiero Code! Fiero Code is a self-paced, self-guided platform for learning coding languages, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, SQL, and block-based coding. No experience is required.

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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: Arts & DIY
Event Details:

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

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Preschool Power!

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

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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.

Diamond Art Bookmarks

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Westacres Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of diamond art. This craft involves adhering tiny gems to a canvas that create a sparkling image, like paint-by-numbers with a bit of pizzazz!

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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.

Talkin' Broadway: "A Beautiful Noise"

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Music, Performances
Event Details:

Enjoy an excerpt of a popular play or musical performed by local actors and singers, as well as a discussion with visiting Broadway veterans. Prepare for the evening by reading the script or viewing the movie--or just come to listen! Generously organized and sponsored by the Friends of the West Bloomfield Library and Michigan Stage.

January: A Beautiful Noise

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.

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.

A World of Music & Stories with Ms. Audrey

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Join Ms. Audrey for a family friendly show that provides hands-on interaction with small percussion instruments. She will tell enlightening stories that emphasize and align with Dr.

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.

Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Grades 3-5, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Family, Movies
Event Details:

Spend some time reflecting on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Stop in to see all of the entries from our MLK artwork contest and hear the announcement of the winners.

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.

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.

Baby Sensory Playtime

10:00am - 11:00am
Children, Ages 0-5
Westacres Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

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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.

Rockin’ Readers

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Does your child need help with reading skills such as comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and writing?

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.

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.

Animanga Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Commons
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join anime/manga enthusiasts in exploring your favorites or discovering new ones and unleash your inner otaku.

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.

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.

Move and Groove

10:00am - 10:30am
Children, Ages 0-5
Westacres Branch
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.

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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.

Books and Babies

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

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.

Move and Groove

11:00am - 11:30am
Children, Ages 0-5
Westacres Branch
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.

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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.

Build-a-buggy Challenge with Sloan Museum of Discovery

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Westacres Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Explore forces and motion while designing and building a buggy that moves! We’ll provide the wheels, axles, and materials to build the body, and you engineer a way to make the buggy move.

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.

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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.

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 - 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.

Snowman Storytime and Crafts

10:30am - 11:15am
Children
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM, Early Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

While it's cold outside and snow is falling, this interactive storytime will have you moving and grooving to keep warm as we welcome winter.  Enjoy songs, fingerplays, and crafts about snowmen and winter.

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.

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.

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.

Drop-in Building Bricks & Blocks

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: 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 or following set instructions?

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

GWBHS Annual Meeting & Presentation – Michigan POW Camps in World War II

10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Dr. Gregory Sumner, Professor of History at the University of Detroit Mercy, will discuss his book Michigan POW Camps in World War II.

Music @ Main: Jan Krist

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 Jan Krist for an afternoon of music!

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.

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.