Week Calendar

Name: Spice Club
Start: 2025-01-14T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-21T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Main Branch

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (1/19)	Mon (1/20)	Tue (1/21)	Wed (1/22)	Thu (1/23)	Sat (1/25)
All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Spice Club 01/14/2025 @ 9:00am - 01/21/2025 @ 9:00pm Adults, Seniors Main Library Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Reading Required Seats Remaining: 37 Event Details: Do you enjoy cooking and exploring new flavors? Then the West Bloomfield Library Spice Club is for you! Each month sign up to receive a box with a new spice and recipes to try at home. Disclaimer(s) Allergies The library cannot guarantee that this event will be free from allergens. Please contact the library for further questions or concerns.
	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Book Drop- Subscription Box - Start the New Year Fresh 01/16/2025 @ 9:00am - 01/23/2025 @ 9:00pm Adults, Seniors Main Library Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Reading 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. Box pick up will be January 16-23
10 am			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Baby Sensory Playtime 10:00am - 11:00am Children, Ages 0-5 Westacres Branch Registration Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Westacres Branch Room: Westacres Activity Center Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: Early Literacy Required Seats Remaining: 14 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. 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 "Ages 0-5" group. Move and Groove 10:00am - 10:30am Children, Ages 0-5 Westacres Branch Registration Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Westacres Branch Room: Westacres Activity Center Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: Early Literacy 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. 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. Books and Babies 10:30am - 11:00am Children Main Library Registration Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Center Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Literacy 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. 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. This event is in the "Children" group. Snowman Storytime and Crafts 10:30am - 11:15am Children Main Library Required This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Children Program Type: STEAM, Early Literacy 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.	Reservation 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Grades K-2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. A World of Music & Stories with Ms. Audrey 11:00am - 12:00pm Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5 Main Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Grades K-2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. 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. 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.		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Move and Groove 11:00am - 11:30am Children, Ages 0-5 Westacres Branch Registration Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Westacres Branch Room: Westacres Activity Center Age Group: Children, Ages 0-5 Program Type: Early Literacy 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. 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.
12 pm		This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 12:00pm - 2:00pm Grades 3-5, Teens, Adults, Seniors Main Library This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. 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) 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.
1 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Creative Writing Group 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adults, Seniors Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. 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.
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Talkin' Broadway: "A Beautiful Noise" 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults, Seniors Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. 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) 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.
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4 pm					This event is in the "Grades K-2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. Drop-in Building Bricks & Blocks 4:30pm - 6:00pm Grades K-2, Grades 3-5 Main Library This event is in the "Grades K-2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. 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?
5 pm			This event is in the "Grades K-2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. Rockin’ Readers 5:00pm - 6:00pm Grades K-2, Grades 3-5 Main Library Registration Open Required This event is in the "Grades K-2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Youth Activity Center Age Group: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5 Program Type: Reading 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. 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.
6 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. Animanga Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Teens Main Library Registration Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Registration Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Commons Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & DIY 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. 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 "Grades K-2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. Build-a-buggy Challenge with Sloan Museum of Discovery 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5 Westacres Branch Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Grades K-2" group. This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group. Library Branch: Westacres Branch Room: Westacres Activity Center Age Group: Children, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5 Program Type: STEAM 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. 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.
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.	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 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. 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

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