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, June 19th 2025

All Day
Summertime & Road Trip BINGO

Do you want to enjoy the best summer yet – but don’t know where to start? Are you setting off on a road trip but dreading the long hours in…

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

Library Closed Thursday, June 19. 

Redford Township District Library
25320 W. Six Mile Rd, Redford, MI 48240
All Day
Library Garden Rock Snake

Let's make a community rock snake for the library’s garden this summer! Stop by the Youth Services desk to get a rock to paint, paint your rock at home, then…

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

Paintings have been stolen from museums across Michigan! The subjects of the paintings have come to life to leave you some clues to where they’ve been taken and who might…

Springfield Township Library
12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350
Event Series
All Day
Library Closed - Juneteenth

The Library is closed in observance of Juneteenth.

Our digital library at www.southfieldlibrary.org is always open.

Southfield Public Library
26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076
All Day
Library Closed

The Library is closed today.

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
All Day
Tiny Art Show

All ages are invited to paint a mini masterpiece and join our Tiny Art Show! Register and pick up your kit June 14 - 28 at the Check-Out Desk. Create…

Springfield Township Library
12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350, Check-Out Desk
Event Series
All Day
Sticker Mosaic

Work together with your fellow teens to help us create a community piece of art. Stop in and pick up a sheet of stickers to place on our sticker mosaic…

Springfield Township Library
12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350, Teen Corner
Event Series
All Day
June Guessing Jar

Submit a guess for a chance to win a prize! You can submit a guess once per visit to the library. Log your first guess for a Teen Summer…

Springfield Township Library
12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350, Teen Corner
Event Series
All Day
June Book Drawing

We have a set of books to give away and we want YOU to have it. Each time you visit the library, stop in the Teen Corner and enter the…

Springfield Township Library
12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350, Teen Corner
Event Series
8:00am
Ortonville Area Chamber Networking and Coffee

Network with the Chamber and local businesses and organizations to share news and information. Register here

Brandon Township Public Library
304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Community Room
Event Series
9:30am
Walk with the Library

Come explore the benefits of walking and get your steps in once a week with us. We will be meeting at the Tree Library & Botanical Garden at the Brandon…

Brandon Township Public Library
1414 N Hadley Rd, Ortonville, MI 48462
Event Series
10:00am
Storytime with Dani

Bring your children, ages birth to five, for a colorful storytime for the summer! We'll read books, do crafts or color, and sing songs as we go!

Brandon Township Public Library
304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Community Room
Event Series
10:15am
Clarkston Independence Twp. Genealogy Soc. Mtg.

Monthly meeting.

For questions about this program, please email Silbermand@cidlibrary.org. 

Clarkston Independence District Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346, David Silberman
Event Series
10:30am
Coloring Cafe

What's more Colorful than Coloring? Drop in to enjoy the art of coloring. We’ll provide the supplies, you bring the creativity!

All ages are welcome. No registration required.

Walled Lake City Library
1499 E. West Maple Rd., Walled Lake, MI 48390, Community Room
Event Series
10:30am
Preschool Picassos: Active Artists

Budding artists will enjoy this storytime full of books, songs, dancing, and bubbles! At the end of each storytime we will create unique art projects with a focus on process…

Clarkston Independence District Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
12:00pm
Teddy Bear Picnic

Bring a blanket, food, and your child’s favorite teddy bear or stuffie and join us for a storytime and picnic on the lawn! Drinks provided. No registration required.

If…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Library Lawn
1:00pm
Rocket Day

Discover the thrill of space exploration! Kids will create their own paper rockets, personalize them with creative decorations, then watch them soar during an exciting rocket launch. 

 

Sponsored by the Friends…

Springfield Township Library
12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350, Shiawassee Pavilion
1:00pm
Teen Volunteers for Rocket Day

Earn volunteer hours at the library by helping out at events during our Summer Reading Program. Sign up with a friend for twice the fun. Just show up with a…

Springfield Township Library
12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350, Shiawassee Pavilion
1:00pm
Room Reservation

Study Room - Staff Meeting

Brandon Township Public Library
304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462
Event Series
1:00pm
Room Reservation

Finance Committee Meeting

Brandon Township Public Library
304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, 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
1:30pm
Senior Movie

Please register with the Independence Township Senior Adult Activity Center 248-625-8231. Popcorn and light refreshments provided.

For questions about this program, please email silbermand@cidlibrary.org. 

Clarkston Independence District Library
6495 Clarkston Rd, Clarkston, MI 48346
Event Series
2:30pm
Flower Power Canvas

Transform a blank canvas into a stunning floral design inspired by patchwork quilts, using only cardstock and glue. This program is for ages 18 and up.

Brandon Township Public Library
304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Community Room
2:30pm
Tech Help at the Library

Need help setting up your email, troubleshooting your cell phone, or learning how to use your iPad? Every third Thursday of the month, library staff will be available for one-on-one…

Brandon Township Public Library
304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Community Room
Event Series
4:15pm
LEGO Club: TEAM Challenge

Want to see who can build the best? Form a Team or be assigned one to take on these unique team challenges. Extra golden bricks for great LEGO prizes are…

Brandon Township Public Library
304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Community Room
Event Series
5:00pm
Writing Rainbow for Teens

Join self-published author and reporter Shelby Stewart-Soldan in this practical writing series. Each week we'll discuss a different aspect of writing, such as point of view, plot outlines and more.…

Brandon Township Public Library
304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Meeting Room
Event Series
5:00pm
Dungeons&Dragons Adventures

Warriors Bold and Wizards Wise,

Their stories told through your mind's eyes,

Clarkston Independence District Library

6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
6:00pm
Speed Friending for Adults!

Making friends as an adult can be difficult. Whether you've just graduated, relocated, or want to meet new people, speed friending could be the perfect answer. This event creates a…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307
Event Series
6:00pm
Speed Friending for Adults!

Making friends as an adult can be difficult. Whether you've just graduated, relocated, or want to meet new people, speed friending could be the perfect answer. This event creates a…

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