Newsletters and Press Releases

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.

September 5, 2024

Bloomfield Township Public Library will host Olivia Marshall from the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center (ISAIC) for a lecture on sustainability and upcycling in the fashion industry on Tuesday, September 24 at 7:00 p.m.

This presentation aims to enlighten attendees about the fashion industry’s environmental impact and empower them with practical steps to contribute positively. Participants will learn techniques for integrating sustainability into a wardrobe, while allowing an expression of unique style and extending the lifespan of clothing.

Registration is required for this program.

August 27, 2024

Bloomfield Township Public Library will host its third Local Author Fair Saturday, September 14 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The local authors will discuss their books and answer questions as visitors discover their next great read.

“We are very excited to host another Local Author Fair and showcase local talent,” said Brooke Hoskins, Assistant Department Head of Adults & Teen Services. “We have a variety of genres–adventure, romance, local lore, memoirs, and history. There really is something for everyone–adult, teens, and young readers,” she adds.

The Fair will include up to 20 local authors, and books will be available for purchase.

Local authors will be gathered to talk about their books. This free event is open to the public and no registration is required.

August 22, 2024

 The Friends of Bloomfield Township Public Library will hold their Second Saturday Book Sale Saturday, September 14 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 include the American Civil War, fall crafting, and adult French literature. 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.