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BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Book Club
BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Book Club
Now meeting at the Rusty Bucket (Square Lake and Telegraph.) Bring Your Own Book meets on the fourth Monday at 6:00pm each month, starting in September. We read popular fiction and nonfiction. To register, email AskAdult@btpl.org or call the library at 248-642-5800 and ask for the Adult Services Desk.
3 events,
Outdoor Spring Family Story Time
Outdoor Spring Family Story Time
Join us outside on the Youth Services Terrace for stories, songs, movement, and more! Remember to dress for the weather! Register once for a four-week session. Space is limited. Program will be canceled if the weather is bad.
MEMOIR WRITERS’ GROUP
MEMOIR WRITERS’ GROUP
The Memoir Writers’ Group meets the second and fourth Tuesdays each month from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Participants meet informally to share stories and writing ideas. No obligation to bring material – just come and become familiar with the idea of sharing your life experiences with others. Registration is required. Email […]
2 events,
Crafting Conversations – Book Club & Crafts
Crafting Conversations – Book Club & Crafts
Join teens at this student-led book club centered around bringing underrepresented voices and authors into the limelight. Teens will participate in a roundtable discussion about any book, poem, movie, or music of choice, make recommendations, & create crafts that go along with the theme of the month. Craft kits are available at the the Adult […]
WRITERS’ RENDEZVOUS
WRITERS’ RENDEZVOUS
Writers’ Rendezvous is a workshop for fiction and nonfiction writers. The group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in Meeting Room 1 in the Lower Level, unless otherwise noted. Virtual attendance is also available. The group is currently full, but interested attendees should contact the group […]
2 events,
Thursday Book Club
Thursday Book Club
The Thursday Book Club meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. We are planning on offering these discussions in-person at the Library beginning in September. A Zoom option will also be available for those who wish to participate from home. Registration for the 2021-2022 year, begins Monday, August 2. To register, […]
Virtual Family Story Time
Virtual Family Story Time
Join your BTPL youth librarians for stories, songs, fingerplays, & movement! Register one time for the entire 4-week session. A unique Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants 1 hour before each story time.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE CONVERSATION GROUP
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CONVERSATION GROUP
The English Language Conversation Group is a weekly drop-in meeting for non-native speakers to get more comfortable with the English language in a social setting. The group is co-moderated by a BTPL librarian and an English tutor with the Oakland Literacy Council. All levels of comfort with English are welcome to join and participate. The […]
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Summer Wreath Craft Kit Available
Welcome in Summer with a beautiful wreath! Kits will be available for pickup starting Monday, May 2 at the Adult Services Desk. No registration required. One kit per Bloomfield Township library card, while supplies last.
2 events,
Knitting Plus Club
Knitting Plus Club
The Knitting Plus Club meets the first Tuesday of every month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Library. Join other knitters and needle-workers to work on your projects in a supportive group setting. To sign up, email AskAdult@btpl.org or call the library at 248-642-5800 and ask for the Adult Services Desk.
Outdoor Spring Family Story Time
Outdoor Spring Family Story Time
Join us outside on the Youth Services Terrace for stories, songs, movement, and more! Remember to dress for the weather! Register once for a four-week session. Space is limited. Program will be canceled if the weather is bad.
2 events,
MOVIE DISCUSSION CLUB
MOVIE DISCUSSION CLUB
This club will meet the first Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. Watch the selected movie at home before joining the discussion on Zoom or at the Library. All movies are available in the Library’s media collection and on Kanopy or hoopla. To sign up and find out what movies are up for discussion, […]
Google Apps
Google Apps
This class will introduce you to all the free applications available to you with your Google account. Get an introduction to Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Calendar, and Email. Classes are limited to 8 persons. Register on Evenbrite
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Virtual Family Story Time
Virtual Family Story Time
Join your BTPL youth librarians for stories, songs, fingerplays, & movement! Register one time for the entire 4-week session. A unique Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants 1 hour before each story time.
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Michigan Lion Dance Team!
Michigan Lion Dance Team!
Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the Michigan Lion Dance Team! This dedicate group of middle and high school students will talk about the traditional lion dance, share pictures, lead us in an origami craft, and end with a live performance! Introductory talk and craft in the Community Room Live performance in the […]
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SENSORY STORY TIME FOR ADULTS AND TEENS
SENSORY STORY TIME FOR ADULTS AND TEENS
Join us the second Monday of every month at 11:00 a.m. Adults and teens along with a caregiver are invited for a stoytime will be filled with interactive stories, songs, art projects, and sensory crafts. No registration needed.
My First Book Group
My First Book Group
Join us for a lively book discussion on Zoom with other Kindergartners and 1st graders, along with their grown-up. Discussion and activities following led by one of our Youth Librarians. Paper copies of the book (title coming soon!) will be available for registered participants at the Youth Desk. Registration will end 5 days before the […]
3 events,
Outdoor Spring Family Story Time
Outdoor Spring Family Story Time
Join us outside on the Youth Services Terrace for stories, songs, movement, and more! Remember to dress for the weather! Register once for a four-week session. Space is limited. Program will be canceled if the weather is bad.
MEMOIR WRITERS’ GROUP
MEMOIR WRITERS’ GROUP
The Memoir Writers’ Group meets the second and fourth Tuesdays each month from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Participants meet informally to share stories and writing ideas. No obligation to bring material – just come and become familiar with the idea of sharing your life experiences with others. Registration is required. Email […]
Virtual Family PJ Story Time
Virtual Family PJ Story Time
The entire family is welcome to attend this family bedtime story time filled with stories, songs, fingerplays, and more. Settle into a comfy space at home in your PJs and join us on Zoom!
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WRITERS’ RENDEZVOUS
WRITERS’ RENDEZVOUS
Writers’ Rendezvous is a workshop for fiction and nonfiction writers. The group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in Meeting Room 1 in the Lower Level, unless otherwise noted. Virtual attendance is also available. The group is currently full, but interested attendees should contact the group […]
1 event,
Virtual Family Story Time
Virtual Family Story Time
Join your BTPL youth librarians for stories, songs, fingerplays, & movement! Register one time for the entire 4-week session. A unique Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants 1 hour before each story time.
1 event,
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CONVERSATION GROUP
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CONVERSATION GROUP
The English Language Conversation Group is a weekly drop-in meeting for non-native speakers to get more comfortable with the English language in a social setting. The group is co-moderated by a BTPL librarian and an English tutor with the Oakland Literacy Council. All levels of comfort with English are welcome to join and participate. The […]
2 events,
Friends of the Library Second Saturday Sale
Friends of the Library Second Saturday Sale
First hours for Friends members only; 11a-3:30p for general public
LEAP into Science: Wind Exploration
LEAP into Science: Wind Exploration
A hands-on science and literacy workshop for children and families where we will learn about and experiment with wind. This outdoor program for kids, ages 5 - 10 years and their favorite adult, will get kids excited about learning an often-overlooked source of energy that's all around us.
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30 Minute Lunchtime Book Club
30 Minute Lunchtime Book Club
The 30 Minute Lunchtime Book Club meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:00pm, starting in September. We read popular fiction and nonfiction. We are planning on offering these discussions in-person at the Library beginning in September. A Zoom option will also be available for those who wish to participate from home. To […]
5 events,
Tuesday Book Club
Tuesday Book Club
The Tuesday Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. We are planning on offering these discussions in-person at the Library beginning in September. A Zoom option will also be available for those who wish to participate from home. To register, email AskAdult@btpl.org or call the library at 248-642-5800 and […]
Outdoor Spring Family Story Time
Outdoor Spring Family Story Time
Join us outside on the Youth Services Terrace for stories, songs, movement, and more! Remember to dress for the weather! Register once for a four-week session. Space is limited. Program will be canceled if the weather is bad.
Classics Book Club
Classics Book Club
The Classics Book Club meets the third Tuesday every other month at 7:00pm, starting September 2021. We read modern and traditional classics. We are planning on offering these discussions in-person at the Library beginning in September. A Zoom option will also be available for those who wish to participate from home. To register, email AskAdult@btpl.org […]
2 events,
Mystery Book Club
Mystery Book Club
The Mystery Book Club meets the third Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. every month. We are planning on offering these discussions in-person at the Library beginning in September. A Zoom option will also be available for those who wish to participate from home. Registration for the 2021-2022 year begins Monday, August 2. To register, email AskAdult@btpl.org or call […]
3 events,
Virtual Family Story Time
Virtual Family Story Time
Join your BTPL youth librarians for stories, songs, fingerplays, & movement! Register one time for the entire 4-week session. A unique Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants 1 hour before each story time.
Virtual Art Lab
Virtual Art Lab
Explore different art mediums, some traditional and some not, in this creative program for young people ages 10 – 13. Material packets for registered participants will be provided. Thank you to the Friends of the Bloomfield Township Public Library for sponsoring this program.
2 events,
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CONVERSATION GROUP
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CONVERSATION GROUP
The English Language Conversation Group is a weekly drop-in meeting for non-native speakers to get more comfortable with the English language in a social setting. The group is co-moderated by a BTPL librarian and an English tutor with the Oakland Literacy Council. All levels of comfort with English are welcome to join and participate. The […]
2 events,
Intro to Excel
Intro to Excel
Learn basic spreadsheet skills and explore more in-depth Excel courses. Basic computer skills are required. Classes are limited to 8 persons. Register here on Eventbrite A Bloomfield Township Library Card is required. The class is held in the computer lab.
3 events,
ON DEMAND VIDEO: VIRTUAL READ-ALOUD WITH EMILY
ON DEMAND VIDEO: VIRTUAL READ-ALOUD WITH EMILY
Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant (1850 – 1893) was a French author of the Naturalist school, considered a master of the art of the short story. With effortless and efficient style, Maupassant’s work depicts social and individual struggles in realistic (and often pessimistic) terms. Maupassant’s short story “In the Spring” depicts an unexpected seasonal […]
BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Book Club
BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Book Club
Now meeting at the Rusty Bucket (Square Lake and Telegraph.) Bring Your Own Book meets on the fourth Monday at 6:00pm each month, starting in September. We read popular fiction and nonfiction. To register, email AskAdult@btpl.org or call the library at 248-642-5800 and ask for the Adult Services Desk.
2 events,
MEMOIR WRITERS’ GROUP
MEMOIR WRITERS’ GROUP
The Memoir Writers’ Group meets the second and fourth Tuesdays each month from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Participants meet informally to share stories and writing ideas. No obligation to bring material – just come and become familiar with the idea of sharing your life experiences with others. Registration is required. Email […]
4 events,
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Teen Advisory Board (TAB) – In person & online, the choice is yours! Next meeting is Wednesday, May 25th from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. If you are interested in being an official “member” of the Teen Advisory board (TAB), email us at askteen@btpl.org . What are some of the the things that happen at a TAB meeting? […]
Book Worms
Book Worms
Join us for a lively book discussion on Zoom! For 2nd and 3rd graders. Discussion and activities following led by one of our Youth Librarians. Paper copies of the book (title coming soon!) will be available for registered participants at the Youth Desk. Please note: registration will end 5 days before the program to allow […]
WRITERS’ RENDEZVOUS
WRITERS’ RENDEZVOUS
Writers’ Rendezvous is a workshop for fiction and nonfiction writers. The group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in Meeting Room 1 in the Lower Level, unless otherwise noted. Virtual attendance is also available. The group is currently full, but interested attendees should contact the group […]
2 events,
Thursday Book Club
Thursday Book Club
The Thursday Book Club meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. We are planning on offering these discussions in-person at the Library beginning in September. A Zoom option will also be available for those who wish to participate from home. Registration for the 2021-2022 year, begins Monday, August 2. To register, […]
2 events,
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CONVERSATION GROUP
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CONVERSATION GROUP
The English Language Conversation Group is a weekly drop-in meeting for non-native speakers to get more comfortable with the English language in a social setting. The group is co-moderated by a BTPL librarian and an English tutor with the Oakland Literacy Council. All levels of comfort with English are welcome to join and participate. The […]
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE CONVERSATION GROUP
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CONVERSATION GROUP
The English Language Conversation Group is a weekly drop-in meeting for non-native speakers to get more comfortable with the English language in a social setting. The group is co-moderated by a BTPL librarian and an English tutor with the Oakland Literacy Council. All levels of comfort with English are welcome to join and participate. The […]