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, December 11th 2023

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 11, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. 

In the Delos…

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

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, Study/Meeting Room
Event Series
4:30pm
Story/Arts - Grades 1 to 3

Registration opens one month before the program. 

Grades 1 to 3

Create your next masterpiece using different art techniques while learning about the artists who made them popular. No art experience needed.…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
6:00pm
Friends of the Library Meeting

Friends of the Library Meeting

Brandon Township Public Library
304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Study/Meeting Room
Event Series
6:00pm
SAT/ACT Prep Workshop

Join Rob Osterman for tips on preparing for the ACT, and the new digital SAT

Clarkston Independence District Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
7:00pm
Library Board Meeting

Library Board Meeting

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

Tuesday, December 12th 2023

All Day
Gingerbread House Dropoff!

Drop your Gingerbread Houses off today!

Walled Lake City Library
1499 E. West Maple Rd., Walled Lake City Library, Walled Lake, MI 48390
Event Series
12:00am
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
Teen Take-and-Make Craft: Jolly Elf Jar

The holiday season is quickly approaching and we're here to help you out with your holiday crafting. Grab a Jolly Elf Jar Teen Take-and-Make craft kit from the library to…

Springfield Township Library
12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350
Event Series
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
NO WEEKLY STORY TIME

Weekly Story Times will return on Tuesday, January 2. 

Wiggle Worms Drop In for birth to 2 years old and a grown up: Monday, December 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
Event Series
9:00am
Room Reservation

Room reservation

Brandon Township Public Library
304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Study/Meeting Room
9:30am
System Managers meeting

System Managers meeting

Suburban Library Cooperative
44750 Delco Blvd., Sterling Heights, MI 48313
10:00am
Next Nonfiction Book Club: NO MEETING

We will not be meeting in December. If you have any questions or comments, please contact either Ethan Cronkite at ethan.cronkite@baldwinlib.org or Mick Howey at mick.howey@baldwinlib.org. See you in January! 

Baldwin Public Library
300 W. Merrill, Birmingham, MI 48009
10:00am
A Good Yarn Knitting and Crochet Group

Join fellow yarn enthusiasts to socialize while knitting or crocheting! All experience levels are welcome. Bring your own project, or choose from one of the patterns provided. We have a…

Clarkston Independence District Library
6495 Clarkston Rd, Clarkston, MI 48346, Conference Room
Event Series
10:15am
Toddler Storytime

Featuring songs stories and time for play peppered with tips and tricks for caregivers to make every day storytime! SF

Southfield Public Library
26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Youth Program Room
Event Series
10:30am
Early Lit Group: Big Fun in the Big Room

For children ages birth to five years and a caregiver. Please register all birth to five year olds attending, one registration covers the whole five week session. Please only register…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Multipurpose Room
Event Series
11:00am
BGYA Room Reservation

 Room Reservation

Brandon Township Public Library
304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Community Room
Event Series
11:00am
Preschool Storytime

Join Miss Stacia and occasional guest storytellers for preschool storytime! 

We will have ukulele music, silly songs, and awesome stories you'll be talking about all day long. 

Clarkston Independence District Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
Event Series
12:00pm
Chair Yoga

Join us for 30 minutes of gentle stretching and movement.  No yoga experience or mat required.  This program is designed for beginners but all levels are welcome! AG

Southfield Public Library
26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Meeting Room
4:00pm
Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Interested in programming, creating displays, and meeting new people? The Teen Advisory Board would love to have you! Any teen aged 12-17 may sign up and join the board at…

Brandon Township Public Library
304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Study/Meeting Room
Event Series
4:15pm
Lego Club

Become a Lego maniac at the library.  

Redford Township District Library
25320 W. Six Mile Rd, Redford, MI 48240
Event Series
4:30pm
Crafternoon

Tuesdays, 12/12, (12/19 has been cancelled), 4:30pm-5:30pm, 6th-12th grade, Teen Zone: Join us every Tuesday afternoon in the teen zone as we work on something artistic together. Potential crafts include…

Pontiac Public Library
60 East Pike Street, Pontiac, MI 48342, Teen Zone
Event Series
6:00pm
Heartfulness Meditation

Tuesdays and Thursdays (except from holidays), 6-7pm, Microsoft Teams: Join us for our returning Heartfulness Meditation program online. The Heartfulness Meditation Program offers a simple set of relaxation and meditation…

Pontiac Public Library
60 East Pike Street, Pontiac, MI 48342, Virtual on Microsoft Teams
Event Series
6:00pm
Check-Us-Out Chess Club

Drop in and play chess with us! No experience necessary, we can teach you!  All ages welcome.

In-Person, No Registration

For questions about this program, please email Thom Mackie at mackiet@cidlibrary.org. 

Clarkston Independence District Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
Event Series
6:00pm
Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Come join us on our exciting journey into the world of Dungeons & Dragons. No experience is necessary. We will teach you how to play this fun role playing game!…

Romeo District Library
65821 Van Dyke, Washington, MI 48095
6:00pm
Microsoft Word Basics

Saturdays, 11/18, 12/16, 01/16, 02/13, 03/12, 04/16, 12-1pm, Computer Lab
Tuesdays, 11/14, 12/12, 01/27, 02/24, 03/23, 04/20, 6-7pm, Computer Lab

Come to our library to learn the basics of Microsoft Word,…

Pontiac Public Library
60 East Pike Street, Pontiac, MI 48342, Computer Lab
Event Series
6:00pm
Lego Club

A club where creativity knows no bounds!  Our club is all about the joy of building and creating with LEGOS.  Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or first time builder, everyone…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, MPR
6:00pm
Perler Beads Craft

Teens, join us at the library and create your own perler bead projects!

Brandon Township Public Library
304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Community Room
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