Newsletters and Press Releases

October 22, 2024

Bloomfield Township Public Library and Bloomfield Historical Society will host a “History Harvest” on Sunday, November 10, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. to help collect and preserve local history. This is a unique opportunity for the public to donate items to the preservation of Bloomfield community history while receiving expert insights from our librarians. Items of particular interest include local yearbooks, photographs, postcards, telephone directories, restaurant menus, and local publications including biographies and memoirs. Members of the Bloomfield Historical Society will also be onsite to assist with research questions.

“Twenty years ago, when the Bloomfield Historical Society was formed, we found that we shared a common mission with the Library’s local history collection to conserve our heritage. The Library encouraged our partnership and we continue to volunteer time and knowledge of the history of the Bloomfield area to help build this important collection,” said Pam Carmichael, Director and Past President of Bloomfield Historical Society.

All are welcome; no registration required.

September 25, 2024

Bloomfield Township Public Library is pleased to announce a spine-tingling event on Tuesday, October 15 at 7:00 p.m. with a Halloween edition of Michigan Mysteries featuring renowned author and presenter Ross Richardson.

Delve into the eerie side of Michigan’s history as Mr. Richardson shares chilling tales of documented hauntings and explores some of the state’s most mysterious disappearances. This presentation will also shed light on the techniques used to solve baffling cold cases, revealing how some long-forgotten mysteries have been unraveled. Join us to learn more about Michigan’s mysterious past.

All are welcome; no registration required. Please note that this program contains images and stories about true crime, missing persons, and human remains.

This program is part of the Library’s Hallo-“Month” celebration which is filled with spooky events for all ages!

September 24, 2024

The Friends of Bloomfield Township Public Library will hold their Second Saturday Book Sale Saturday, October 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friends members may shop the sale early from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., and memberships can be purchased at the door on the day of the sale.

The sale takes place on the lower level of the Library and includes thousands of books and audiovisual materials for all ages and interests, conveniently sorted into more than 50 categories. Highlights of this sale will include fall/holiday baking and cooking, as well as Halloween/science fiction books. In addition, The Media Room  will feature The Teaching Company/The Great Courses and other learning films. The sale always includes a wide array of subjects and a room dedicated to music and film.

Debit cards can be used for any amount, and credit card purchases may be used with a $5 minimum purchase.

The Library Shop, located just inside the Library, remains open during Library hours, and offers a selection of gently used books, movies, and music, as well as cards and gifts. The Friends are also continuing to accept donations of books and media in good condition. Visit the Friends of the Library webpage for more information.

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 $105,000 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.

September 11, 2024

Bloomfield Township Public Library is pleased to be a participating site for the highly acclaimed 2024 MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. This prestigious event brings together filmmakers and enthusiasts to celebrate the art of short filmmaking on a global scale.

The Library will join over 100,000 film lovers world-wide uniting in over 500 cities across six continents to view and vote on the ten finalists’ films in the 27th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. The Finalists will screen simultaneously across the world during a one-week period, with the Best Film and Best Actor awards determined by ballots cast by the audiences in each participating venue. By virtue of their selection by MANHATTAN SHORT, each short film is automatically Oscar-qualified.

The MANHATTAN SHORT Final Ten are: The Talent (UK), I’m Not a Robot (The Netherlands), Mother (Ukraine), Dovecote (Italy), Pathological (USA),

Alarms (France), Favourites (Australia), The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent (Croatia), Room Taken (Ireland), and Jane Austen’s Period Drama (USA).

The Library will host two sessions of the 2024 MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival: Saturday, September 28 at 2:00 p.m. and Thursday, October 3 at 6:30 p.m. Both sessions have the same content. All are welcome, no registration is required. For more information about MANHATTAN SHORT, visit manhattanshort.com.

September 10, 2024

Bloomfield Township Public Library invites the community to join us after hours Friday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m. for an evening of acapella vocal jazz performed by The Grunyons, a male vocal ensemble based in southeast Michigan and originally formed by Yale alumni in 1949. Incorporating rhythm patterns, melodic variations, and harmonic treatments reflecting techniques used by musicians in the early 20th century along with close harmony, the Grunyons perform an extensive repertoire and feature an enthusiastic love of singing.

This program is open to all; no registration required. For more information about The Grunyons, visit thegrunyons.com.