Oakland County, MI

Oakland is the second most populous county in Michigan and is located northwest of Detroit. According to the 2010 census, Oakland County has a population of 1,202,362. The county consists of 62 cities, townships, and villages. The county’s five townships are Farmington, Bloomfield, Troy, Oakland, and Pontiac. Oakland County was originally known as “Old Northwest” when the U.S. bought it from France in 1803. It was officially organized as a county in 1819. Some fun things to do include: Stony Creek Metropark, Detroit Axe, and Detroit Kid City. A popular event is the Michigan Renaissance Festival, which takes place in late summer until early fall.

Tuesday, March 24th 2026

7:00pm
Bulgaria and Balkan Wanderings

How can such a small country lay claim to having the oldest city in Europe? To supplying the world's perfume industry with 85% of its rose oil, one of the…

Livonia Public Library Civic Center Library

32777 Five Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48154, Auditorium

7:00pm
Baseball and the American Ideal

America’s pastime is more than a game; it’s a reflection of the nation’s diversity and cross-cultural collaboration. Presenter Jose Guzman, Jr. shares his love of baseball and chronicles its rich…

Bloomfield Township Public Library

1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302, Community Room

7:00pm
Hybrid: Build a Website

Create a basic website for yourself or for your business in this two-session class. Registration required. Once registered, you will receive a Zoom link a half hour before class. In…

Baldwin Public Library

300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009

Event Series

7:00pm
Books and Bagels Book Club: Grades 4 to 6

Grades 4 to 6. Caregivers must stay in the building during the program if the participant is ten years old or younger.

Email Ms. Susan at susan.dion@baldwinlib.org if you are interested…

Baldwin Public Library

300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room

Event Series

7:00pm
Dynamite Dames

A presentation from the Detroit Historical Society

Join the Detroit Historical Society’s Education Coordinator Cate Waldecker for a captivating lecture that explores Detroit through the lives and legacies of the women…

Clarkston Independence District Library

6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346

Wednesday, March 25th 2026

All Day
March Book Madness

Help decide the winning books for RHPL's March Book Madness 2026! Fill out a bracket for a chance to win prizes or vote for your favorite books each week (or…

Rochester Hills Public Library

500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Youth Department

Event Series

All Day
Scavenger Hunt Week!

Join us for a scavenger hunt all around the Library.

Complete the hunt and receive a prize from our treasure box!

 

*Children who cannot yet read or write will require an adult's…

Walled Lake City Library

1499 E. West Maple Rd., Walled Lake, MI 48390

Event Series

10:00am
LIFELONG LEARNING: Season Topic: America 250

Join us for coffee and the pursuit of knowledge! Our Lifelong Learning program is aimed at adults with an interest in learning and meaningful dialogue. Lifelong Learning members research a…

Baldwin Public Library

300 W Merrill, Birmingham, MI 48009

Event Series

10:00am
Toddler Tales Story Time: 1.5 Years to 2.5 Years

Best for ages 1.5 to 2.5 years and their grownup(s).

Join Ms. Rosemary for stories, songs, and rhymes. 

Story times use a first come, first served ticketing system. Tickets will be available…

Baldwin Public Library

300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room

Event Series

10:15am
Tip Top Toddler Storytime

Ages 2 to 3 years. Toddlers and their grown-ups are invited for stories, action songs, sign language and more! No registration required.

Livonia Public Library Civic Center Library

32777 Five Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48154, Storytime Room

Event Series

10:15am
Preschool Storytime

Preschool aged children and their caregiver will enjoy stories, songs, crafts and early literacy activities. ML

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Youth Program Room

Event Series

10:30am
Early Lit Group: Parent Child Workshop

A four-week playgroup for toddlers ages 1-3 years where families can play, relax, make friends, and talk one-on-one with specialists on child development. Please register all 1-3 year old toddlers…

Rochester Hills Public Library

500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Multipurpose Room

Event Series

10:30am
Preschool Storytime

Join us for stories, songs & science! Siblings welcome. No registration required.

Livonia Public Library Carl Sandburg Branch Library

30100 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152, Sandburg Meeting Room

Event Series

10:30am
Preschool Storytime

Joins us for stories, songs, and science! Siblings welcome.

Livonia Public Library Civic Center Library

30100 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152, Sandburg Meeting Room

Event Series

10:30am
If Memory Serves Me... A Memoir Writing Workshop

Wednesdays : March 4, 11, 18, 25 

Join writer and educator Susan Woodard and meander down the paths of our life journeys, recalling events and lessons, joys and sorrows, and sharing…

Rochester Hills Public Library

500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Conf Rm A

Event Series

11:00am
Little Learners Storytime

Join our fun, hour-long preschool storytime designed for little learners (ages 3-5)! Each week is a new adventure as we build foundational skills through a balanced mix of activities:

11:15am
Tip Top Toddler Storytime

Ages 2 to 3 years. Toddlers and their grown-ups are invited for stories, action songs, sign language and more! No registration required.

Livonia Public Library Civic Center Library

32777 Five Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48154, Storytime Room

Event Series

11:15am
Toddler Tales Story Time: 1.5 Years to 2.5 Years

Best for ages 1.5 to 2.5 years and their grownup(s).

Join Ms. Rosemary for stories, songs, and rhymes. 

Story times use a first come, first served ticketing system. Tickets will be available…

Baldwin Public Library

300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room

Event Series

2:00pm
Tech Help

Got a new phone? Lost with how to use your computer? Come by the library to chat for one-on-one assistance! Walk-in help available on select Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00 pm, on…

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, 2nd Floor Computer Assisstance Desk

Event Series

2:00pm
Cozy Corner

Join a dedicated (and very fun) group of crafters as we make projects for the community and ourselves. Crocheters and knitters are all welcome. This is not an instructional class.

Brandon Township Public Library

304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Meeting Room

Event Series

3:30pm
Clay Time!

For ages 3-5! Calling all preschoolers who like arts, crafts, and squishing things with their hands! Sign up for this freestyle air-dry clay creation program, supplies provided! 

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FADL is committed to…

Ferndale Area District Library

222 E 9 Mile Road, Ferndale, MI 48220

4:30pm
No Bake Kids Recipes: Grades 3 to 5

Registration opens one month before the program.

Grades 3 to 5. 

Caregivers must stay in the building during the program if the participant is ten years old or younger.

We're preparing multiple dessert-based…

Baldwin Public Library

300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Rotary/Donor Room (lower level)

5:30pm
Free Tutoring

Take advantage of free tutoring sessions every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 5:30–7:30PM and every Saturday from 9:30AM-1:30PM. Students grades K-12 can sign up for one 30-minute session per week…

Brandon Township Public Library

304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462

6:00pm
The French History of Detroit 1701-1832 - Part Deux

Join Charlie Bird, author of The Straights of Detroit and Cadillac's Detroit for a discussion of the incredible and unique story of French Colonial Detroit - Part Deux! Come in…

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Auditorium

6:00pm
Movie Night

Movie Night- Last Wednesday of each month at 6pm

Join us for our recurring Movie Night at the Redford Township District Library! Settle in for an evening of great films, community,…

Redford Township District Library

25320 W. Six Mile Rd, Redford, MI 48240

6:00pm
Story Smiths!

Story Smiths is a creative writing group that meets monthly, offering a welcoming space for writers of all levels to share stories, explore ideas, and hone their craft. Each session…

Clarkston Independence District Library

6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346

Event Series

6:00pm
Neurodiversity: Leaders and Changemakers

Join us for an empowering keynote and community discussion led by Dr. Yulanda Harris, focusing on the strengths of neurodiversity in professional and academic spaces.  This special event will highlight…

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Meeting Room

6:00pm
Euchre Tournament

Ages: Adults 18+. Registration required. Stop by to play the most (in)famous card game in the midwest. Partners will be assigned at random and will follow a round robin format,…

Springfield Township Library

12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350, Meeting Room

6:15pm
Bedtime Tales Story Time: All Ages

All ages with grown up(s).

Join Ms. Syntha indoors for stories, rhymes, and songs. 

Story times use a first come, first served ticketing system. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before story…

Baldwin Public Library

300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room

Event Series

6:30pm
Inside look at Gone with the Wind

Join us to learn how author Margaret Mitchell came to write her bestselling (and only) novel, Gone With The Wind, and how it was turned into the 1939 Oscar-winning film…

Clarkston Independence District Library

6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346

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