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4th Wall Workshop
Young actors of all abilities, ages 6-12 years, are invited to learn the basics of the theatre and participate in theatre games/activities on Tuesday, June 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kids will learn to sing...
Terrace Tales
Join us on the Youth Terrace for stories, songs, and more.  Tales will be held in the Story Room if it is too hot, too cold, to rainy, or just not right!  For children and families of all...
Mad Science - Horrible Harry
Readers and scientists ages 7-9, alone with a favorite adult, are invited to join us for a book discussion with a scientific twist on Thursday, June 20 at 1:00 p.m.  Read and discuss Horrible...
Read to Seed: Pizza Garden on the Terrace
Thursday, June 27, 11:00 Inclusive for ages 6-12
Lego Club
Young architects and engineers are invited to drop in for LEGO building fun! Listen to a great book and then build LEGO creations inspired by the story. For ages 6 and up. Friday, June 28, 1:00 p.m...
The Ups and Downs of Roller Coaster Physics
Monday, July 1 at 3:00 p.m. The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum leads experiments in momentum, kinetic and potential energy by building roller coasters.  Let the forces of physics take you for a ride...
Dig Through the Mysteries of the Library
Tuesday, July 2 at 2:00 p.m. Looking for adventure?  Join our 2nd annual Library Scavenger Hunt and find hidden treasures.  Ages 8-12.  Registration begins June 10.
Fairy Houses
Tuesday, July 9, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Create whimsical and magical houses for fairies using a variety of natural and synthetic supplies.  Use your imagination to create a perfect land for these little...
Family Fun Yoga
Mondays, July 15-July 29 at 10:30 a.m. For ages 4-8 with a favorite adult, inclusive of children with special needs.
Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils
Wednesday, July 17 at 4:00 p.m. Learn about the formation of rocks, minerals, and investigate the rock cycle with the Cranbrook Institute of Science.  Ages 8-12.  Registration begins June...
Pet Rocks
Thursday, July 18 at 2:00 p.m. Allergic to fur?  Barking too noisy?  Snakes too scary?  Come create a pet rock, the perfect silent pet!  All ages are welcome.  Children under...
Digging for Fossils
Wednesday, July 24 at 2:00 p.m. Hold a dinosaur fossil, learn how dinosaurs adapted to their surroundings, and dig for fossils like a palenontologist with scientists from the Cranbrook Institute of...
Animal Magic
Thursday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Write and Publish A Short Story
Mondays, July 22 and 29, 2:00-5:00 p.m. both days In this two-day workshop, kids ages 6-9 will brainstorm plot and characters, write and edit a story, illustrate their book, and much more. ...
Cave Painting
Thursday, July 30 at 11:00 a.m. Cave art comes alive!  Recreate the petrograph art of ancient people.  All ages welcome.  Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult....
Life Beneath the Surface
Wednesday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m.
Randy Kaplan
Thursday, August 1 at 7:00 p.m. Dig it, man!  Rock out with Randy.  Musical fun for the whole family.  All ages are welcome and registration is not required.
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Tuesday, August 6 at 7:00 p.m. Entertainer Eugene Clark leads the journey to discover the magic of volcanoes, lava, dinosaurs, fossils, earthquakes, and other amazing things that wait just below the...
Ice Cream Social
Friday, August 9, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Get the scoop!  Celebrate summer and the end of the Dig Into Reading summer program with a refreshing treat!  Held on the youth terrace.  All ages...
Summer Reading Book Bash
Monday, August 12 at 6:00 p.m. through Saturday, August 24 at 5:00 p.m.
Programs For June 2013
Jun 20
Mad Science
1:00 PM
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2:00 PM
Jun 25
Terrace Tales
10:30 AM
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11:00 AM
Jun 27
Read to Seed: Pizza Garden on the Terrace
11:00 AM
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12:30 PM

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Summer Reading Program

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Dig Into Reading!  Our Youth Summer Reading Program is underway.  Check out the Summer Program Brochure for more information on all the fun activities at the library this summer.

application/pdf icon2013 Summer program brochure.pdf

Summer Camp Books and Movies for Middle School Students

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The end of the school year will be here soon and our thoughts turn to sun and fun times.

Check out some of these summer themed movies and audiobooks. 

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Projects of the Month

Marble Run

Use those pool noodles indoors too!

Sidewalk Chalk Stenciling

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Use stencils you already have, or make your own.

Butterfly Muffins

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Try these fluttery summer treats!

Butterfly Muffins

What's New

 

Downloadable Magazines from BTPL

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Bloomfield Township Public Library's subscription to Zinio gives you access to more than 200 popular magazines! Read directly in your internet browser or download a supported Zinio Reader app.
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Please see the attachment below to find out about changes to our Zinio Platform begining June 3, 2013.  It is easy to follow and will only take a few minutes! Downloadable Magazines available at Bloomfield Township Public Library,  Check out our New Zinio Magazine Database.

application/msword iconTheLibraryNetwork-PatronNotificationDocumentMay2013.doc

Kid Tunes of the Month

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 The Okee Dokee Brothers

The Okee Dokee Brothers

Can You Canoe?

Family DVD Picks of the Month

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A Monster in Paris

Board Books

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We have a fantastic collection of Board Books for our youngest patrons and have compiled some of our favorite titles into a great list.

application/pdf iconBoard Books Collection.pdf

OneClickdigital

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Recorded Books OneClickdigital is a digital audiobook database that allows users to download audiobooks to any iPod, iPhone, iPad, or computer running a Windows or Macintosh operating system.

Youth Video Game of the Month

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New Super mario Bros. U for Wii U
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