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.

Sunday, December 8th 2024

2:00pm
Open Board Gaming

Calling all tabletop board gamers! Looking to play a new game or maybe meet fellow board gaming friends? We will have different games available but feel free to bring one…

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

Monday, December 9th 2024

All Day
Find the Hidden Elf in the Teen Corner

Get ready for the holidays and visit the Teen Corner to find the hidden elf. Hint - the elf is quite owl-like! If you find the elf, take it to…

Springfield Township Library
12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350, Teen Corner
Event Series
All Day
Teen Holiday Survival Kit!

In this kit you'll find a variety of items to keep you sane this holiday season and a few fun surprises as well! 

*Not every kit will have the same items. 

This…

Clarkston Independence District Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
All Day
Storybook Trail

Visit Downtown Rochester’s Big Bright Light Show to take a walk on our storybook trail. We’ll provide a map to guide your journey to each page. Enjoy the story at…

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

Stop by the Reference Desk and pick up a coloring page challenge for reading during the month of December. Return your coloring page between January 2 and January 11 and…

Springfield Township Library
12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350
Event Series
All Day
December Reading Challenge

Stop by the Reference Desk and pick up a coloring page challenge for reading during the month of December. Return your coloring page between January 2 and January 11 and…

Springfield Township Library
12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350
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
Early Lit Group: Little Listeners (Monday, 10 AM)

For children ages 0-5 and their caregiver, please register all children attending.

Little Listeners storytime offers a fun way to introduce early literacy concepts to young children in a traditional storytime…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Storyroom
Event Series
10:15am
Mellow Movers

For toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers who are seeking a calmer storytime environment. 

Limited to the first 15 children and their caregivers to arrive. SF

Southfield Public Library
26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Youth Program Room
Event Series
10:30am
Yarn Around: Knit & Crochet Group

Grab that unfinished craft and bring it to the Library! Join us on Mondays as we finish that craft, help another crafter, or just come get inspired.

Walled Lake City Library
1499 E. West Maple Rd., Walled Lake, MI 48390
Event Series
11:00am
Early Lit Group: Little Listeners (Monday, 11 AM)

For children ages 0-5 and their caregiver, please register all children attending.

Little Listeners storytime offers a fun way to introduce early literacy concepts to young children in a traditional storytime…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Storyroom
Event Series
11:00am
Toddler Storytime A

This storytime is the same as Toddler Storytime B. Please attend one or the other! Bring your toddler to this fun, engaging storytime led by Miss Heather! We will share…

Clarkston Independence District Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346, Community Meeting Room
Event Series
11:00am
Toddler Storytime A

This storytime is the same as Toddler Storytime B. Please attend one or the other! Bring your toddler to this fun, engaging storytime led by Miss Heather! We will share…

Clarkston Independence District Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346, Community Meeting Room
Event Series
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
2:00pm
Innovations Lab

Want to demo one of our Tech Toys or have a project you want to start working on? Come to our Innovations Lab, open from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM…

Clarkston Independence District Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346, Conference Room
Event Series
3:00pm
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

                   …

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Delos Board Room
4:00pm
Finance Committee Meeting

NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING

 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a meeting of the

 

Finance Committee of the Baldwin Public Library Board


will take place on

Monday, December 9, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. 

In the Delos…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Delos Board Room
4:00pm
Dungeons & Dragons Club

Join our roleplaying group for an exciting campaign of the world's most popular roleplaying game! Roll dice, make friends, and battle monsters. Registering for one week will automatically register you…

Brandon Township Public Library
304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Community Room
Event Series
4:30pm
Kids Graphic Novel Book Club: Grades 3 to 6

Grades 3 to 6. Caregivers must stay in the building during the program if the participant is ten years old or younger.

Email Josh at josh.campeau@baldwinlib.org to register for this monthly…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series
4:30pm
Little Artists

Preschoolers ages 3-5 are invited to come create a different craft each month & listen to stories!

December: Igloos & Polar Bears

January: Canvas Bookbags

February: Love Box & Valentine's Day Card

Brandon Township Public Library
304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462
Event Series
6:00pm
Picture This!

Whether you love displaying photos, or crafting things to smash, this air dry clay photo holder craft is for you! This program is best for ages 12 to 17.

Brandon Township Public Library
304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462
6:00pm
Friends of the Library Meeting

Friends of the Library Meeting

Brandon Township Public Library
304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Community Room
Event Series
6:15pm
Room Reservation

Room Reservation

Brandon Township Public Library
304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Meeting Room
6:30pm
Inclusion Crew

Welcome to Inclusion Crew!

Join us at the library for fun themed activities for friends with additional needs. This month we will celebrate winter with STEAM activities and treats. This easygoing…

Clarkston Independence District Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
6:30pm
Inclusion Crew

Welcome to Inclusion Crew!

Join us at the library for fun themed activities for friends with additional needs. This drop-in, easygoing program allows individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to experience…

Clarkston Independence District Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
7:00pm
Family Evening Storytime

Registration required, each date has a separate registration. 

Join Miss Kim for a special monthly themed storytime for the whole family. Please register the names and ages of all the children…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Storytime Room
7:00pm
Know-It-All Trivia Smackdown!

Know a little bit about everything? Then come to Main Street Billiards with a team of up to six people and see if you have what it takes to be…

Rochester Hills Public Library
215 South Main St., Rochester, MI 48307, Main Street Billiards, 215 South Main St.

Tuesday, December 10th 2024

All Day
Find the Hidden Elf in the Teen Corner

Get ready for the holidays and visit the Teen Corner to find the hidden elf. Hint - the elf is quite owl-like! If you find the elf, take it to…

Springfield Township Library
12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350, Teen Corner
Event Series
All Day
Storybook Trail

Visit Downtown Rochester’s Big Bright Light Show to take a walk on our storybook trail. We’ll provide a map to guide your journey to each page. Enjoy the story at…

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

Stop by the Reference Desk and pick up a coloring page challenge for reading during the month of December. Return your coloring page between January 2 and January 11 and…

Springfield Township Library
12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350
Event Series
LocalHop Logo Loading Spinner