The Bloomfield Township Library along with a growing number of libraries, museums, theaters, zoos, and more have joined the Michigan Alliance for Cultural Accessibility. The mission of MACA is “to empower cultural institutions in Michigan to become more accessible and inclusive for people of all abilities. By sharing resources and experiences, leveraging expertise, refining best practices, and building institutional capacity,…

The 2020 Randolph Caldecott Medal winner, which is awarded to illustrators for the “most distinguished American Picture Book for Children published in the United States during the preceding year,” was announced on Monday, January 27, 2020. The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, is about “the African American experience in America.¹”…

The John Newbery Award winner was announced on Monday, January 27, 2020 and for the first time, a graphic novel won the prestigious award. New Kid, by Jerry Craft, is about a boy of color attending a private school on a scholarship and his struggles to fit with his predominantly rich, white classmates. We carry multiple copies of this book so stop by and check it out!…

Did you know that we have dozens of databases at the library designed to help you find reliable information on a variety of topics?  And we have specific databases designed for kids too!  Our databases are the go-to place for accurate information written by experts in a variety of journals, encyclopedias, newspapers, magazines, and more….

Need a reading suggestion?  Check out these lists, full of hand-picked titles by your BTPL Youth Services Librarians!  We also have brochures with 101 books for every grade in the Youth Room when you visit the library.  Want more personalized recommendations?  Fill out our Online Reading Form and we’ll email you with up to 10 suggestions within a week. …