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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
08/14/2025 @ 9:00am - 08/21/2025 @ 9:00pm
Adults,
Seniors
Main Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Book Drop- Subscription Box -Books about Bookstores, Libraries and more!
08/14/2025 @ 9:00am - 08/21/2025 @ 9:00pm
Main Library
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 August 14-21.
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Description:
The Main Library is closed due to maintenance. The Drive-Up Window at the Main Library is open, and the Westacres Branch is open.
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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.
Aug
11
2025
Mon
Jump ‘N Jive
10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Youth Activity Center
Age Group:
Children,
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.
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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.
Aug
12
2025
Tue
Little Listeners
10:30am - 11:00am
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:
A lap-sit storytime for babies! Stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and music will start your baby’s love for the library.
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 "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.
Aug
13
2025
Wed
Jump and Jive
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
14
2025
Thu
Let's Talk: An English Language Conversation Group
10:00am - 12:00pm
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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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.
Aug
15
2025
Fri
Friends BOOKTalk: "The Swans of Harlem" by Karen Valby
10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Community Commons
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Reading,
Book Talks
Event Details:
Join the Friends of the Library each month for an exciting discussion on popular books.
In August, we'll be discussing The Swans of Harlem: Five Black Ballerinas, Fifty Years of Sisterhood, and Their Reclamation of a Groundbreaking History by Karen Valby. Facilitator: Ann Finn 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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Children,
Ages 0-5,
Grades K-2,
Grades 3-5,
Adults
Off Site
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Ages 0-5" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
15
2025
Fri
Storytime at Fran Leaf Park
10:30am - 11:15am
Off Site
Age Group:
Children,
Ages 0-5,
Grades K-2,
Grades 3-5,
Adults
Program Type:
Family
Event Details:
Join us throughout the summer for a morning storytime in the park! Bring your blanket and listen to fun and engaging stories. For ages birth-6 years.
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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.
Aug
11
2025
Mon
Jump ‘N Jive
11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Youth Activity Center
Age Group:
Children,
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.
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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.
Aug
13
2025
Wed
Jump and Jive
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Aug
11
2025
Mon
Pop up Library at CONNECT
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Reading
Event Details:
Each month a librarian from the West Bloomfield Main Library will be at Connect for an hour with new books and media available for checkout. They will be able to help West Bloomfield residents sign up for and renew library
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 "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.
Aug
14
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.
Aug
10
2025
Sun
Music @ Main: Coffee House Performance Featuring Diverse Musical Talents
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Music
Event Details:
Coffee House Performance Featuring Diverse Musical Talents
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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Aug
11
2025
Mon
Life Readers Book Club at CONNECT
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Reading
Event Details:
Connect in a new way with an afternoon book club hosted by the West Bloomfield Library. Join us monthly as we read across the genres and then come together for discussion.
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 "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.
Aug
11
2025
Mon
WB Parks Tech Talk
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Technology Classes
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
12
2025
Tue
Judge a Book By Its Lover: "Savor It" by Tarah DeWitt
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Community Commons
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Reading
Event Details:
Are you a lover of love stories? Join our romance book club, Judge A Book By Its Lover! Each month, we will dive into a new romance novel, exploring everything from popular bestsellers to hidden gems.
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 "Grades K-2" group.
This event is in the "Grades 3-5" group.
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.
Aug
13
2025
Wed
Read to a Dog
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Youth Activity Center
Age Group:
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)
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
Teens,
Grades 9-12
Westacres Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 9-12" group.
Aug
13
2025
Wed
College Admissions Tips & Tricks: College Application Workshop
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Westacres Branch
Library Branch:
Westacres Branch
Room:
Westacres Activity Center
Age Group:
Teens,
Grades 9-12
Program Type:
Reading,
Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Event Details:
In this presentation hosted by former University of Michigan senior admission officer, Ashleigh Taylor of Empowered 4 College Counseling, students will be introduced to the Common Application platform, brainstorm personal statement essay topics, a
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.
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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.
Aug
11
2025
Mon
Film Discussion: "Double Indemnity" Directed by Billy Wilder
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Movies
Event Details:
Watch a thought-provoking film, then join Dr. Tara Hayes for a guided discussion and analysis of the film. Titles are selected in semesters according to a theme.
No registration 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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Aug
13
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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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.
Aug
14
2025
Thu
Friends BOOKTalk: "The Swans of Harlem" by Karen Valby
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Community Commons
Age Group:
Adults,
Seniors
Program Type:
Reading,
Book Talks
Event Details:
Join the Friends of the Library each month for an exciting discussion on popular books.
In August, we'll be discussing The Swans of Harlem: Five Black Ballerinas, Fifty Years of Sisterhood, and Their Reclamation of a Groundbreaking History by Karen Valby. Facilitator: Ann Finn 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.
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.
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.
Aug
14
2025
Thu
West Bloomfield Gamers Guild
7:00pm - 8:30pm
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
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