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Take Your Child to the Library Day

10:30am - 11:30am
Children, Ages 0-5, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Westacres Branch
Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Family
Event Details:

Libraries are a great place for children to discover, play, and learn. Join us and discover everything the library has to offer while enjoying fun crafts and activities.

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.

The Movement of Freedom with Anthony Lucas

11:00am - 12:00pm
Grades 3-5, Teens
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Grades 3-5, Teens
Program Type: Family
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive program with Anthony Lucas, storyteller from The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village. This program will focus on the Civil Rights Movement to provide insight on African Americans' fight for freedom and equality.

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.

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.

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.

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: Family, 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.

Community Resource Fair

11:00am - 1:00pm
Children, Adults, Seniors
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Youth Activity Center
Age Group: Children, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Family
Event Details:

Visit the library and explore vendors from local community resources from West Bloomfield and  surrounding 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.

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.

Holiday

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

Parent Playgroup - The Importance of Nature and Enrichment with West Bloomfield Parks

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: Family, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Learning is powered by play during this family playtime. Children and adults can interact, play and learn with a variety of activities.

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.

Parent Playgroup - Water and Swim Safety with Goldfish Swim School

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: Family, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Learning is powered by play during this family playtime. Children and adults can interact, play and learn with a variety of activities.

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.

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: Family, 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.

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

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

Holiday

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

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.

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.

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

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