Newsletters and Press Releases

March 13, 2025

Bloomfield Township Public Library and the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance are pleased to announce the next chamber music concert which will be held Friday, March 28 at 7 p.m. Program details will be available from the Library closer to the concert date. Other dates in the series are:

• Friday, April 11, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, April 12, 3 p.m. (new addition)

The concerts are free and open to everyone. No registration is required. We invite you to join us for a beautiful evening of music in the Library.

The concert series is sponsored by the Friends of the Bloomfield Township Public Library.

March 6, 2025

Bloomfield Township Public Library is pleased to welcome the Detroit Institute of Arts with award-winning teaching volunteer David Galli as he presents “Behind the Seen: Through Her Eyes, Women Photographers of the 19th and 20th Centuries” on Tuesday, March 18, at 7 p.m.

This presentation explores the impact of art photography by leading women artists of the 19th and 20th centuries, highlighting a selection of treasured works in the Detroit Institute of Arts. The Behind the Seen series brings insight and engagement about the DIA’s collection from the museum to community-accessible locations throughout metro Detroit.

Registration for this program is required.

March 5, 2025

 Bloomfield Township Public Library is pleased welcome the Daughters of the American Revolution-Piety Hill Chapter (DAR) and Sons of the American Revolution Chapters (SAR) for a Genealogy Workshop Saturday, March 15, noon – 3 p.m.

Volunteer genealogists from the DAR and SAR will provide a consultation of up to 30 minutes of guidance and assistance with your lineage questions. Whether you are beginning your genealogy research or are more advanced, all are welcome to attend this workshop. Registration is suggested but not required. Register by sending email to pietyhillregistrar@gmail.com. Walk-ins will be placed as genealogists are available.

Participants should bring family names, birth, marriage, and death dates including the places where these events occurred plus a pen and notebook. Bringing a laptop is optional. A preliminary area of focus prior to attending will be helpful.

March 3, 2025

The Friends of the Bloomfield Township Public Library are pleased to announce their 60^th anniversary as a non-profit organization supporting the Library’s mission. This milestone marks six decades of generous volunteerism, fundraising, and advocacy that have significantly enriched the Library’s programs, resources, collections, and facilities. For the month of March, the Library’s lobby display case will showcase ephemera highlighting the history and contributions of the Friends over the years.

The first General Meeting of the Friends of the Bloomfield Township Public Library was called to order on February 11, 1965 with articles of incorporation filed November 22, 1966. The Friends established the following purposes:

• Offer assistance to the Library Board and Library Staff in enlisting voluntary aid for the service projects; extend the cultural resources of the Library; provide additional financial support for special purposes
• Serve as a vehicle of communication between the community and Library Board and assist in disseminating information about Library objectives and activities to the community
• Enlist community support and/or encourage legislative action as necessary to further development of an effective system of area-wide library service

“Over the last 60 years, the Friends has played a pivotal role in helping our library provide top-notch services to our community,” said Tera Moon, Library Director. “Their unwavering support and passion for literacy, education, and community have made an immeasurable difference, and we are thrilled to celebrate this milestone,” she adds.

The Friends continue to provide volunteer and financial support to assist the Library in meeting the needs of our community. Through book sales, membership dues, and special contributions, the Friends provide direct assistance to enhance services not funded by tax dollars, to purchase new equipment and materials, and to fund special programs. Membership is open to everyone.

Since 1995, purchases made at the Second Saturday Sales have allowed the Friends to donate over $1.85 million dollars to support the Library beyond their operating budget, donating over $108,000 last year alone. Donations have paid for artwork and sculptures around the Library, the beautiful gardens, programs and events for adults and children, and additions to Library collections.

February 26, 2025

 Bloomfield Township Public Library is proud to participate in National Reading Month which is designated as the month of March. The goal of National Reading Month is to encourage and remind Americans of all ages to read every day and celebrate the joy and benefits of reading. Further, Sunday, March 2 has been designated as Read Across America Day.

“We are proud to participate in National Reading Month this March, a time to inspire readers of all ages to embrace the joy and benefits of reading. This month is dedicated to encouraging positive reading habits and celebrating the power of stories to bring communities together. Whether it’s reading aloud with children or checking out books together at the library, National Reading Month offers opportunities for everyone to discover books that reflect their own interests,” said Katherine Bryant, Assistant Library Director.

The Library offers a variety of youth, teen, and adult reading events throughout the month of March and throughout the year:

 YOUTH SERVICES:

The Library is celebrating emerging readers by inviting local kindergarten classes to our Kindergarten Readers’ Roundups during National March is Reading Month. Students will tour the Youth Room, enjoy a fun skit with favorite book characters, and so much more. Details are available through your local elementary school.

Throughout the year, the Library offers story times for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, as well as special family story times held outdoors and as an adaptive experience to suit many needs. In addition, the Library offers book clubs for children from Kindergarten through 6^th grade and special events such as “Reading with the Dogs” for young readers to practice their reading skills.

ADULT AND TEEN SERVICES:

Teens are invited to join the monthly Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meetings to discuss books, make arts and crafts, play games, and more.

 Both teens and adults are invited to participate in Novel Knowledge: A Trivia Challenge for Adults and Teens which asks the question: think you know book authors? Test your literary knowledge at the Adults and Teen Services Desk throughout the month of March.

In addition, join the ongoing year-round 50 Book Challenge for Adults (ages 16+). The Library challenges you to read 50 books – there’s no deadline, so you can go at your own pace. Stop by the Adult and Teen Services Desk for more information on how to track your progress, earn prizes along the way, and prompts to inspire your next great read.