Newsletters and Press Releases

October 14, 2026

From apples, pears, and cranberries to pumpkins, squash, potatoes, soybeans, and corn, fall is harvest time in Michigan. But delicious and nutritious fruits and vegetables are not the only harvests happening here this fall. On Sunday, November 1, Bloomfield Township Public Library, in partnership with the Bloomfield Historical Society, will gather the community for the annual History Harvest. The event will take place at the Library from 1–3 p.m.

The History Harvest is a unique opportunity for the public to help preserve local history by donating local history items. Yearbooks, photographs, city and telephone directories, printed ephemera (menus, advertisements, postcards), and other local publications (like newsletters) from the Bloomfield area and surrounding communities are of particular interest.

During the event, donations will be evaluated by a librarian and, if accepted, the items will become part of the Library’s History Collection. The collection is available for in-library use and accessible online.

The open-to-the-public event is also an opportunity for people to get answers to their local history research questions and to become more familiar with the Library’s History Collection and the Bloomfield Historical Society.

“Our local history belongs to all of us,” said Laura J. Kraly, Head of the Library’s Adult and Teen Services Department. “By creating an easy way for people to contribute to the collection as well as learn more about the resources currently available, this event helps make preserving our rich local history a community endeavor, not just an institutional one.”

No registration is required to attend the event or to donate.

September 29, 2026

With the passage of the autumnal equinox, fall is officially upon us. The coziness of this season of sweaters and warm drinks makes it the perfect time to fall in love with reading. Whether you’re falling in love for the first time or rekindling the flame, the Friends of the Bloomfield Township Public Library Second Saturday Sale is an excellent and easy way to fall in love with reading this fall.

The monthly sale offers books and audiovisual materials organized into more than 50 categories, including a room dedicated to music and film. Whether you’re looking for something to read that is fun, factual, or frightening (it is almost Halloween after all), the Second Saturday Sale is an excellent resource for both popular and rarer finds.

Hosted on the lower level of the Bloomfield Township Public Library, the walk-in sale can be shopped on Saturday, October 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Debit cards may be used for purchases of any amount. Credit cards may be used with a $5 minimum purchase. Those who are Friends of the Library members may shop the sale early that day from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friends membership can be purchased at the door on the day of the sale.

In addition to the Second Saturday Sale, a selection of gently used books, movies, and music, as well as cards and gifts, is always available during regular Library hours in the Library Shop located just to the left of the Library’s main entrance.

Since 1995, proceeds from the Second Saturday Sales have allowed the Friends to donate over $1.95 million to support the Library beyond its operating budget. Donations from sale proceeds have paid for artwork and sculptures around the Library, the beautiful gardens, programs and events for adults and children, and additions to Library collections.

Both the Second Saturday Sale and the Library Shop are made possible through book donations from the community. Donations are accepted by the Friends year-round. Visit the Friends of the Library webpage for more information.

September 9, 2026

It is said that music transcends age and time. Young, up-and-coming musicians like those from the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance prove that the age aspect of this sentiment is true of both music itself and its performers. The talented student musicians will demonstrate this truism on Friday, September 18, as they thrill audiences with stirring performances of chamber music pieces during a Chamber Music Concert at Bloomfield Township Public Library.

The concert is the first in a series. The pieces to be performed will be released in the days leading up to the performance and will be posted on the Library’s website.

“The Library has partnered with U of M’s School of Music, Theatre, and Dance for over a decade to bring these Chamber Music Concerts to the community each year,” said Katherine Dupuis, Assistant Library Director. “The students are truly amazing, and the performances are always beautiful and moving. We could not be more delighted to host this series again this season.”

No registration is required for the free concert that will be performed at the Library at 7:00 p.m. All ages are welcome, bearing in mind that the Chamber Music Concerts are intended for a thoughtful and attentive audience. Accessibility accommodations are available and can be made by contacting the Library at least 24 hours before the event at (248) 642-5800.

September 5, 2026

The greater Metro Detroit area has been inextricably linked to automobiles since Henry Ford introduced the Model T in 1908. Though automobiles have become increasingly integral to our daily lives, they have never sold themselves. The program, Advertising Detroit Style – The Story of Car Illustration, will explore the fascinating stories and images behind the high-level advertising art that has influenced generations of car enthusiasts.

During the program, participants will get an insider’s look at the evolution of the artwork that revved up demand for Detroit’s most noteworthy makes and models. Program presenter and automotive advertising photographer Jim Secreto will also share some of the most interesting and beautiful original artwork created by the Detroit advertising community from his extensive private collection.

“For over 100 years, automobiles and the art connected with them have defined who we are as a region,” said Katherine Dupuis, Assistant Library Director. “This program is a rare opportunity to see firsthand the artistry of the auto industry across decades.”

The free, adult program is jointly sponsored by Bloomfield Historical Society and Bloomfield Township Public Library as part of the Local History Program Series. It will be presented at the Library on Sunday, September 20, from 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. No registration is required. Accessibility accommodations are available and can be made by contacting the Library at least 24 hours before the event at (248) 642-5800.

For additional program information, contact the Assistant Library Director by email at dupuiska@btpl.org or by calling 248.642.5800, ext. 114.

August 24, 2026

September is back-to-school time, but you do not have to be going back to school to bring some new-to-you books into your life. On Saturday, September 12, people of all ages can discover a broad range of wonderful sections at the Friends of the Bloomfield Township Public Library Second Saturday Sale.

With thousands of books and audiovisual materials for all ages and interests conveniently sorted into more than 50 categories, as well as a room dedicated to music and film, the monthly sale offers something for everyone. Debit cards may be used for purchases in any amount. Credit cards may be used with a $5 minimum purchase.

The walk-in event will be hosted on the lower level of the Bloomfield Township Public Library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Members of the Friends group may shop the sale early from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. For those who are not yet members, memberships can be purchased at the door on the day of the sale.

The book sale will be held on the day the Library reopens after its temporary two-week closure to prepare the building for the Library Renovation Project.

During the sale, an additional selection of gently used books, movies, and music, as well as cards and gifts, will also be available for purchase in the Library Shop. The Library Shop is open during regular Library hours and is located inside the Library.

Both the Second Saturday Sale and the Library Shop are supported by book donations from the community. Donations are accepted by the Friends year-round. Visit the Friends of the Library webpage for more information.

Since 1995, proceeds from the Second Saturday Sales have allowed the Friends to donate over $1.85 million to support the Library beyond its operating budget, with over $105,000 donated last year alone. Donations from sale proceeds have paid for artwork and sculptures around the Library, the beautiful gardens, programs and events for adults and children, and additions to Library collections.