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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Children,
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Westacres Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Mar
3
2025
Mon
Seed Library Open for the 2025 Season
Library Branch:
Westacres Branch
Room:
Westacres Terrace
Age Group:
Children,
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & DIY,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
The Seed Library is now open for the 2025 season. Visit the Little Free Seed Library located on the Westacres terrace anytime and find some new seeds to try out. The collection of seeds includes vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
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This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Mar
6
2025
Thu
AARP Tax Aide
9:30am - 3:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Event Details:
Tax preparation assistance for community members 60+. Each session is one hour and registration for the session is made through West Bloomfield Parks website or by calling 248-451-1900. Registration begins 12/2.
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
Children,
Ages 0-5
Main Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
Mar
3
2025
Mon
Move and Groove
10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Youth Activity Center
Age Group:
Children,
Ages 0-5
Program Type:
Reading,
Early Literacy
Event Details:
This interactive storytime integrates early literacy, math, and cognitive development through song, movement and rhyme. For ages birth - 5 years. No 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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
Children,
Ages 0-5
Westacres Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
Mar
4
2025
Tue
Playdough Playtime
10:30am - 11:15am
Westacres Branch
Library Branch:
Westacres Branch
Room:
Westacres Activity Center
Age Group:
Children,
Ages 0-5
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
Did you know that playdough is not only a fun sensory activity, but also a great way for children to build their fine motor muscles? Join us for an hour of fun with playdough!
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
Children,
Ages 0-5
Westacres Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
Mar
5
2025
Wed
Move and Groove
10:00am - 10:30am
Westacres Branch
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Mar
5
2025
Wed
Books and Babies
10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
6
2025
Thu
Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group
10:00am - 11:30am
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Mar
6
2025
Thu
Preschool STEAM
10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Youth Activity Center
Age Group:
Children
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
Children,
Ages 0-5
Main Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
Mar
3
2025
Mon
Move and Groove
11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Youth Activity Center
Age Group:
Children,
Ages 0-5
Program Type:
Reading,
Early Literacy
Event Details:
This interactive storytime integrates early literacy, math, and cognitive development through song, movement and rhyme. For ages birth - 5 years. No 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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
Children,
Ages 0-5
Westacres Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
Mar
5
2025
Wed
Move and Groove
11:00am - 11:30am
Westacres Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Adults,
Seniors
Main Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Mar
6
2025
Thu
Creative Writing Group
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Adults,
Seniors
Main Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Mar
4
2025
Tue
Let's Read: An English Language Book Club
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Community Commons
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Reading,
Language Learning
Event Details:
English language learners are invited to join us at Let's Read, a book club designed for individuals who are learning English and looking to improve their language skills.
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.
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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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Teens,
Grades 6-8,
Grades 9-12,
Adults,
Seniors
Main Library
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Mar
8
2025
Sat
VR Adventures
2:30pm - 4:00pm
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.
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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.
Children,
Grades K-2,
Grades 3-5
Westacres Branch
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.
Mar
4
2025
Tue
Salt Painting
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Westacres Branch
Library Branch:
Westacres Branch
Room:
Westacres Activity Center
Age Group:
Children,
Grades K-2,
Grades 3-5
Program Type:
Arts & DIY
Required
Seats Remaining:
25
Event Details:
Have you ever been curious to see what would happen if you painted with salt? Get ready for a surprise!
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Adults,
Seniors
Westacres Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Mar
5
2025
Wed
Michigan’s Lighthouse Matriarch: Elizabeth Whitney Williams with Dianna Stampfler
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Westacres Branch
Library Branch:
Westacres Branch
Room:
Westacres Activity Center
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Lectures
Event Details:
Celebrate Womens’ History Month with an evening presentation on the illuminating 44-year career of Elizabeth (Whitney) VanRiper Williams – Michigan’s most noted female lighthouse keeper.
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Off Site
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Mar
5
2025
Wed
Author Evening with Shelby Van Pelt
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Reading,
Book Talks
Required
Seats Remaining:
300
Event Details:
New York Times Bestselling Author Shelby Van Pelt will be joining readers from the community to talk about her novel Remarkably Bright Creatures. The event will feature an author discussion and book signing.
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.
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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.
Children,
Grades K-2,
Grades 3-5
Westacres Branch
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.
Mar
6
2025
Thu
Read to a Dog
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Westacres Branch
Library Branch:
Westacres Branch
Room:
Westacres Activity Center
Age Group:
Children,
Grades K-2,
Grades 3-5
Program Type:
Reading
Event Details:
What happens when you bring children, dogs and books together? You get happy, confident children who love to read.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Adults,
Seniors
Main Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Mar
3
2025
Mon
The Golden Age of Cocktails
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Arts & DIY,
Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining:
40
Event Details:
Join Rebecca Morrow from Tammy’s Tastings as we explore the Golden Age of Cocktails, from the 1860s to 1918, through a variety of drinks.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
5
2025
Wed
Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group
7:00pm - 8:30pm
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.
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