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.

Monday, May 18th 2026

All Day
"Pacific Beauty" Calendula Seeds

Ages: Adults. No registration required. Stop by the circulation desk and pick up a seed packet for ‘Pacific Beauty’ Calendula flowers. These beautiful orange flowers will germinate and grow well…

Springfield Township Library

12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350

Event Series

All Day
Summer Reading Program for Kids!

Birth through Grade 5. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Springfield Township Library. June 1 - July 31. Registration starts May 11. The Kids Summer Reading Program itself…

Springfield Township Library

12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350

Event Series

All Day
NO WEEKLY STORY TIME

Weekly Story Times will return on June 15.

 

 

Baldwin Public Library

300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009

Event Series

10:00am
Reading and Rhythm With Ms. Fran

Bring your children ages birth to five years old for a fun storytime consisting of stories, songs, exercises to music, fingerplays, parachute activity, and a simple craft. When you register…

Brandon Township Public Library

304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Community Room

Event Series

10:00am
ELL Beginning Book Club: Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn

Meet with Kari and other English language learners to read and discuss a book in a friendly setting. This group will read easier books— if you have tried the book…

Rochester Hills Public Library

500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Conference Room B

Event Series

10:15am
Mellow Movers

A calmer gentler approach to the traditional toddler storytime, still filled with movement, music and stories!  SF

Southfield Public Library

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

Event Series

10:30am
Youth Reader Ready

Mondays, 4/27, 5/18, 10:30-11:15am, and every Monday June-August, 10-10:45am, Youth Room:  Ages 2-6. Youth Walkers and older listen to stories and play to build literacy skills. Registration is not required!

Pontiac Public Library

60 East Pike Street, Pontiac, MI 48342, Youth Room

Event Series

11:00am
Reading and Rhythm With Ms. Fran

Bring your children ages birth to five years old for a fun storytime consisting of stories, songs, exercises to music, fingerplays, parachute activity, and a simple craft. When you register…

Brandon Township Public Library

304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Community Room

Event Series

1:00pm
Building Committee Meeting

NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a meeting of the
Building Committee of the Baldwin Public Library Board
will take place on
Monday, May 18, 2026, at 1:00…

Baldwin Public Library

300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Director's Alcove

4:00pm
Dungeons and Dragons (Group A)

Join our roleplaying group for an exciting campaign of the world's most popular roleplaying game! Roll dice, make friends, and battle monsters. Please only register for a single session. Each…

Brandon Township Public Library

304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Meeting Room

Event Series

4:00pm
Maker Monday

Get creative at this drop in program that features different fun making projects each month.  SF

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Tower Lobby

Event Series

4:30pm
Brick Builders - Build a Dinosaur: Grades 1 to 3

Registration opens one month before the program. 

Grades 1 to 3 Caregivers must stay in the building during the program if the participant is ten years old or younger.

March 23: Build…

Baldwin Public Library

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

4:30pm
Cozy Teen Writing Club: Grades 7-12

Do you fancy yourself a writer? Do you simply like to dabble with the written word? Are you a teenager? If the answer for these questions is yes, then have…

Baldwin Public Library

300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009

Event Series

4:30pm
Library Board Meeting

Library Board meetings are usually held on the third Monday of each month, at the Redford Township District Library at 4:30pm, to review library financials, make policy decisions, and provide…

Redford Township District Library

25320 W. Six Mile Rd, Redford, MI 48240, Board Room, 2nd Floor

Event Series

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

5:30pm
Family Movie Night

Come join us for a fun and cozy evening with your loved ones at the Library! We will be screening a family-friendly movie. Grab your favorite people settle in for…

Walled Lake City Library

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

Event Series

6:00pm
Altered Art

Teens ages 13+ are invited to reimagine classic works of art.  AF

Southfield Public Library

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

6:00pm
Behind the Scenes Library Tour

Join Director Rebekah Craft for a behind the scenes tour of the library. You'll visit staff areas, learn how items are added to the collection, and hear about new programs…

Baldwin Public Library

300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009

6:00pm
STEAM Storytime

Join us each month for a picture book read-aloud and a STEAM activity! Ages 5-8. Registration is required, each date has a separate registration.

Rochester Hills Public Library

500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Storyroom

6:00pm
S.T.E.A.M. Team

Children ages 7-12 should S.T.E.A.M. their way to the library for this fun monthly club, full of experiments and problem-solving.

Brandon Township Public Library

304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Community Room

Event Series

6:00pm
Anime Club

Monday, 03/16, 05/18, 6-7pm, Teen Room: An anime club is a group that meets to discuss, watch, and promote anime. These clubs foster social connections and provide opportunities for fans…

Pontiac Public Library

60 East Pike Street, Pontiac, MI 48342, Teen Room

Event Series

6:15pm
Room Reservation

Girl Scouts

Brandon Township Public Library

304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Meeting Room

Event Series

6:30pm
The Alibi Book Club

A book club made for the cozy mystery lovers in all of us! Each month we will begin a new cozy mystery series to introduce ourselves to a new cozy…

Brandon Township Public Library

304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Community Room

Event Series

6:30pm
Lego Club for Adults

Legos aren’t just for the kids! If you like to build, this club is for you. We’ve got bricks, music, and nonalcoholic beverages, all you need to bring is your…

Rochester Hills Public Library

500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307

6:30pm
Murdle & Mysteries Book Group

Join us on the last Monday of the month to play a logic game of Murdle and discuss a mystery book. This month we're discussing John LeCarre's, The Spy Who…

Livonia Public Library Carl Sandburg Branch Library

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

6:30pm
Yoga

These yoga classes are appropriate for all skill levels.

Goodrich

10237 Hegel Road, Goodrich, MI 48438

6:30pm
Murdle & Mysteries Book Group

Join us on the last Monday of the month to play a logic game of Murdle and discuss a mystery book. This month we're discussing The Spy Who Came In…

Livonia Public Library Civic Center Library

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

7:00pm
Salt-to-Taste Cookbook Group

Salt-To-Taste is a cookbook discussion group. You select and prepare a recipe from the month's cookbook. We gather to discuss the recipes, cuisines, and the author/chef while enjoying what we've…

Clarkston Independence District Library

6495 Clarkston Rd., Clarkston, MI 48346

7:00pm
Night Needlers

A once a month evening group for fellow yarn enthusiasts. Socialize while knitting or crocheting! All experience levels are welcome.

 

For questions about this program, please contact Saxony bettss@cidlibrary.org.

Clarkston Independence District Library

6495 Clarkston Rd., Clarkston, MI 48346, Conference Room

Event Series

8:00pm
Library Board Meeting at 8:00 p.m.

NOTICE OF MEETING

 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a regular meeting of the

 

Baldwin Public Library Board

 

Will take place on 

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. 

 

In the Rotary/Donor Room at 

Baldwin Public…

Baldwin Public Library

300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Rotary Tribute & Donor Room

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