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Are there any popular books or movies you can’t stand? No book (or movie) is for everyone – and that’s okay! On the most recent episode of The Distracted Librarians, Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Emily discuss the books and movies that AREN’T so much their favorites.

The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and PlayerFM.

Want to join the conversation?…

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Monday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m.
(Note: Due to staff illness, we have rescheduled the original party planned for Monday, November 18.)

Oh boy! All ages are welcome to a special story time celebrating our friend, Mickey Mouse. Listen to stories, participate in fun rhymes and songs, and make a craft. PJs welcome! Snacks will be provided….

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Maybe you’ve seen the viral videos; now we challenge you and a partner to have fun painting each other and then surprise them at the end with your completed painting. It’s sure to be a good time!

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Check out the list of events and activities we have planned for teens this fall! Ages 13–18 are welcome to participate.

Widget Library By Mail

Can’t get to the Library? Let the Library deliver books, movies, magazines, and music to you!

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Halloween may be over, but the Distracted Librarians have one more spooky episode for you – in the newest episode, Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Emily talk creepy, weird, and downright haunting animation. Check out the latest episode, and let us know what animated shows and movies creeped you out as a kid (or now)!

The Distracted Librarians can be found on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio,…

50 Book Challenge

Join this year-round reading challenge for adults (ages 16+). Read 50 books — there’s no deadline, so go at your own pace. Stop by the Adult and Teen Services desk for more information on how to track your progress, to learn about the small prizes you’ll earn along the way, and to find prompts that will inspire your next read.

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Stop by and find your next great read! Local authors will be gathered to talk about their books on Saturday, September 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Books will be available to review and purchase from the authors. Open to all; no registration required. 

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Sign up now for the next session of our weekly story times for children that begin the week of November 4. Register now for six-week sessions on our online calendar!

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If you’re into or curious about popular word-and-picture formats, take a look at Comics Plus! This new digital service gives Bloomfield Township Library cardholders instant access to 1,000s of comic books, graphic novels, and manga. There are titles for all ages—kids, too! (Parents: you can sign into the Comics Plus children’s library instead of the full collection to limit browsing.) And there’s never any waiting;…

What we are reading, listening to, and watching

New Nonfiction | November 2024 

A Voice in the Storm

New Fiction | November 2024

New Movies in November 2024

The Anxious Generation Resources

Monti and Leo: A Newcomer in Pocketville

Hot Picks Available Now on hoopla

Maggie Smith