Newsletters and Press Releases

June 3, 2025

The Friends of Bloomfield Township Public Library will hold their Second Saturday Book Sale Saturday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 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. Features this month include comics in magazine and book form, Spanish and Japanese language books, as well as classics and fine arts DVDs, both foreign and domestic, that have never been opened. Adult fiction by Clancy and Child will be half-off and there are many great items for last- minute Father’s Day gifts.

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, is open during Library hours, and offers a selection of gently used books, movies, and music, as well as cards and gifts. The Friends continue 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.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY WELCOMES THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS “BEHIND THE SEEN: IN THE GARDEN”  

May 22, 2025 

 Bloomfield Township Public Library is pleased to again welcome the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) as they present “Behind the Seen: In the Garden” on Wednesday, June 11, at 7 p.m.

This talk explores the hidden meanings behind images of flowers, plants and gardens featured in some of the DIA’s most notable works of art. The talk will be presented by retired judge Susan Moiseev, who has been a DIA docent since 2013.

“In the Garden” is the third presentation of the Behind the Seen series at Bloomfield Township Public Library. Each talk is curated by the museum’s education experts with the intent of enriching the public’s appreciation of the works in the DIA’s collection. The quarterly program will continue at the library on Tuesday, September 9, with “Cows at the Opera House and Other Museum Mysteries.”

May 21, 2025

Bloomfield Township Public Library is pleased to host three events with the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival this June. The Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival is a two-week event featuring an impressive lineup of internationally acclaimed artists at venues throughout Metro Detroit.

The Library will be hosting three Artistic Encounters. A tradition of the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival, Artistic Encounters are public coachings for emerging professional ensembles in a setting similar to a masterclass and offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to be a professional musician. The featured artists are part of the Catherine Filene Shouse Chamber Music Institute, led by director Philip Setzer.

Monday, June 9, 11 a.m. – Philip Setzer

Wednesday, June 11, 11 a.m. – Jennifer Frautschi & Third Coast Percussion

Monday, June 16, 11 a.m. – Gilles Vonsattel

The programs are free, but registration is requested. Artistic Encounters are intended for an adult audience. Sponsored by Barbara Solms. For more information and to register for Artistic Encounters, please visit greatlakeschambermusic.org/artistic-encounters/