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.

Thursday, April 25th 2024

9:30am
A Tale of 2k Steps: Walk at the Library

Come get your steps in once a week at the library! During inclement weather, we will do a walking program inside the community room but if the weather is nice,…

Brandon Township Public Library
304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Community Room
Event Series
10:00am
ELL Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures

Meet with Rebecca and other English language learners to read a book and talk about it in a friendly setting. Copies of the book will be available at the first…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Conference Room B
Event Series
10:00am
Books & Boogie Story Time: 3 to 5 years

Best for ages three to five years.

Join Ms. Alyssa for stories and songs that get you moving.

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
10:00am
Friends' Used Book Sale

Friends' Used Book Sale 10am-8:30pm

Clarkston Independence District Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
1:00pm
Book Club

Join us to discuss a different Book Club book each month. Copies of the book will be available for pick up at the circulation desk beginning on the previous month's…

Springfield Township Library
12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350, Large Meeting Room
Event Series
1:30pm
Open Studio - Painting Club

Drop into our Open Studio for an opportunity for painters to bring their work and share ideas, information and encouragement. Guests are encouraged to bring their own supplies.

For more information,…

Clarkston Independence District Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
Event Series
2:00pm
Memory Cafe

Memory Cafe is a welcoming place for people with
memory challenges and their care partners to
socialize in a safe and friendly environment. Please
note that this is not a…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307
Event Series
2:00pm
Books & Boogie Story Time: 3 to 5 years

Best for ages three to five years.

Join Ms. Alyssa for stories and songs that get you moving.

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
4:00pm
SPL Anime Club

At SPL Anime Club we encourage everyone to participate, suggest favorite titles and bring friends to each meeting, which includes screenings of everything from classic titles to new releases! 
Because…

Southfield Public Library
26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Youth Program Room
Event Series
4:00pm
Let's Move with the Library!

Join us for a walk around Hiram Sims Park! Every Thursday at 4:00pm.

Walled Lake City Library
1299 Quinif Dr., Walled Lake, MI 48390
Event Series
5:00pm
International Games

Thursdays, January-April, 5-7pm, Youth and Teen Areas: Come celebrate international games month with your family every Thursday evening in November. We will have a lot of different tabletop games for…

Pontiac Public Library
60 East Pike Street, Pontiac, MI 48342, Youth and Teen areas
Event Series
6:00pm
Book Nooks for Teens

Make your own book nook, a narrow box that fits among your books, that you build and decorate. 

Grades 7-12

Registration required 

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
6:30pm
SLC Board Meeting

SLC Board Meeting

Suburban Library Cooperative
44750 Delco Blvd., Sterling Heights, MI 48313
6:30pm
Books Before Bedtime

Children 7 years and under with a parent or caregiver will enjoy stories, reading activities, movement and music and a craft. Come dressed in you PJ's! When you register for…

Brandon Township Public Library
304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462
Event Series
7:00pm
Beyond the Book Book Club: Grades 1 to 3

Grades 1 to 3

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

Email Ms. Rosemary at rosemary.isbell@baldwinlib.org to register for this non-fiction…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series
7:00pm
English Matters: ELL Conversation Group

Our conversation groups are a time to come together and discuss hometowns, food, hobbies, jobs, and other informal topics.  Joining a group will introduce you to new friends and a…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307
Event Series

Friday, April 26th 2024

All Day
Growth Wall - Grow With SPL This Spring! Series

Throughout spring share your growth goals with SPL! Drop your goals into the goals box and Library staff will connect you to resources that can help you achieve that goal.…

Southfield Public Library
26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, 2nd level
Event Series
All Day
Letter Hunt!

Runs from April 1 through April 30th, all day. All ages. Youth Room. 

Can you find all 26 letters of the alphabet that are hiding around the youth room? If you…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307
Event Series
10:00am
Sing & Tell Story Time: Ages 2.5 to 3.5

Best for ages 2.5 to 3.5 and their grownups.

Join Ms. Susan as she reads stories and rhymes, sings songs, and more!

Story times use a first come, first served ticketing system.…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series
10:00am
Book Tots

Join us for a fun and interactive storytime for young toddlers. We will hear stories, sing songs, and have plenty of movement for young children. There will also be time…

Warren Arthur Miller Library
5460 Arden Ave, Warren, MI 48092
Event Series
10:00am
Annual City-Wide Earth Day Community Clean Up

Volunteer Registration for Annual City Wide Clean Up

·      Monday, April 22 (EARTH DAY)

·      Saturday, May 18 (May 11th was right before Mother’s Day)

·  …

Main Street Pontiac
City Wide Around Pontiac, Pontiac, MI 48342, See event information for exact location details
Event Series
10:00am
Friends' Used Book Sale

Friends' Used Book Sale 10am-5:30pm Half-off Sale

Clarkston Independence District Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
11:15am
Sing & Tell Story Time: Ages 2.5 to 3.5

Best for ages 2.5 to 3.5 and their grownups.

Join Ms. Susan as she reads stories and rhymes, sings songs, and more!

Story times use a first come, first served ticketing system.…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series
4:15pm
Tails & Tales

Unleashing joy through our therapy dog program!

 

Certified therapy dogs bring wagging tails and soothing companionship to every generation!  Kids, teens, and adults are welcome to sign up for a 15-minute…

Springfield Township Library
12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350, Quiet Study Room

Saturday, April 27th 2024

All Day
Letter Hunt!

Runs from April 1 through April 30th, all day. All ages. Youth Room. 

Can you find all 26 letters of the alphabet that are hiding around the youth room? If you…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307
Event Series
10:00am
Annual City-Wide Earth Day Community Clean Up

Volunteer Registration for Annual City Wide Clean Up

·      Monday, April 22 (EARTH DAY)

·      Saturday, May 18 (May 11th was right before Mother’s Day)

·  …

Main Street Pontiac
City Wide Around Pontiac, Pontiac, MI 48342, See event information for exact location details
Event Series
10:00am
English Matters: ELL Conversation Group

Our conversation groups are a time to come together and discuss hometowns, food, hobbies, jobs, and other informal topics.  Joining a group will introduce you to new friends and a…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307
Event Series
10:00am
Friends' Used Book Sale

Friends' Used Book Sale 10am-2pm $5 Bag Day

Clarkston Independence District Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
12:30pm
Chess Fun at the Library

Saturdays, 01/20, 3-5pm, 04/27, 12:30-2:30pm, 08/17, 12-2pm, Auditorium: If you like playing chess, come to the library for games against random opponents. Please, register below because participation is limited.

Pontiac Public Library
60 East Pike Street, Pontiac, MI 48342, Auditorium
Event Series
2:00pm
Movies, Maps, Makers, & More!

Saturdays, January-April, 2pm, Different Areas of the Library: We will be moving full STEAM ahead into the New Year by creating exciting Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math projects and…

Pontiac Public Library
60 East Pike Street, Pontiac, MI 48342, Different areas of the Library
Event Series
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