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.

Tuesday, March 17th 2026

10:00am
ELL Talk Time

Join us to practice English conversation skills. We’ll meet every Tuesday at the library. All levels are welcome. Coffee, tea, and snacks will be provided.

Attend in person only. 

Baldwin Public Library

300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009

Event Series

10:00am
ELL Discussion Group

Come and join our ELL (English Language Learners) conversation group.  It’s  fun 
and very informal class.  It’s the best way to meet new friends while improving 
and practicing your English.…

Rochester Hills Public Library

500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307

Event Series

10:00am
A Good Yarn Knitting and Crochet Group

Join fellow yarn enthusiasts to 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

10:00am
A Good Yarn Knitting and Crochet Group

Join fellow yarn enthusiasts to 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

10:00am
Tech Help Tuesday

Do you need help downloading eBooks onto your device? Help with any of our digital offerings? We can help!

Contact us by phone at 248-624-3772 to set up a 30-minute appointment.…

Walled Lake City Library

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

Event Series

10:00am
Wiggle & Rhyme Story Time: Birth to 18 Months

For ages birth to 18 months and their grown up(s).

Join Ms. Stephanie for a lapsit story time with singing, clapping, tapping, and more. 

Story times use a first come, first served…

Baldwin Public Library

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

Event Series

10:15am
Toddler Tuesdays

Stories, finger plays and playtime for toddlers. Tips and tools for caregivers to make any time storytime!  SF

Southfield Public Library

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

Event Series

10:15am
Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime (Tuesday)

Foster a love of reading with your little ones. Bring your children, ages 0 - 3 years with a caregiver, to this unique 30 minute program, featuring nursery rhymes, music,…

Springfield Township Library

12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350, Storytime Room

Event Series

10:15am
Rhythm & Rhyme

Ages 2-4 years with a grown up. A fast-paced story time with dancing, musical instruments, books, and toy time! No registration required!

Livonia Public Library Civic Center Library

32777 Five Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48154, Storytime Room

Event Series

10:30am
Early Lit Group: Big Fun in the Big Room (TUESDAY)

For children ages birth to five years and a caregiver. Please register all birth to five year olds attending with their own library card, one registration covers the whole four…

Rochester Hills Public Library

500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307

Event Series

10:30am
SPL Senior Social

This is a recurring program for seniors to enjoy some fellowship at the library. We will have crafts, games, music and coffee. Bring a friend or meet new ones! Seniors…

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Meeting Room

Event Series

11:00am
Food Scrap Starter Kits Pick-up

Southfield residents now have a new way to reduce food waste through a food scrap drop-off program launched in partnership with Sustainable Southfield and Make Food Not Waste.

 

The pilot program…

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Tower Lobby

Event Series

11:15am
Rhythm & Rhyme

Ages 2-4 years with a grown up. A fast-paced story time with dancing, musical instruments, books, and toy time! No registration required!

Livonia Public Library Civic Center Library

32777 Five Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48154, Storytime Room

Event Series

11:15am
Wiggle & Rhyme Story Time: Birth to 18 Months

For ages birth to 18 months and their grown up(s).

Join Ms. Stephanie for a lapsit story time with singing, clapping, tapping, and more. 

Story times use a first come, first served…

Baldwin Public Library

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

Event Series

11:45am
Shamrock Crawl

Support Vester Street’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl

Join us for a full day of fun and community energy along Vester Street! The crawl route includes **Elks Lodge  (hopefully) → Howe’s…

Main Street Ferndale

140 Vester Street, Ferndale, MI 48220

12:30pm
Room Reservation

Meeting Room

Brandon Township Public Library

304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Meeting Room

Event Series

1:00pm
Friends Meeting

Join us! Friends meetings are open to anyone interested in supporting the library. 

 

The Friends of the Springfield Township Library is a non-profit organization that was formed to provide support to…

Springfield Township Library

12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350, Large Meeting Room

Event Series

1:00pm
Google Apps

This class will introduce you to all the free applications available to you with your Google account. Get an introduction to Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Calendar, and Email. Classes…

Bloomfield Township Public Library

1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302, Computer Lab

2:00pm
Between the Lines

Tuesday, March 17, April 21 and May 19, 2 p.m. Conference Room A. 

Join RHPL’s lively monthly book discussion!  Pick up a copy of the book at the Adult Reference Desk…

Rochester Hills Public Library

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

4:00pm
Library Interview

Library Interview

Brandon Township Public Library

304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Meeting Room

4:30pm
Youth STEM Club

Tuesday, 11/25, 12/23, 5:45-6:30, 01/06-05/26, 4:30-5:15pm, Youth Room: Ages: 6-11. Meet STEM challenges and make new friends. Have you ever made your own robot, monster, or other creation? Register to…

Pontiac Public Library

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

Event Series

5:00pm
Meeting Room Reservation

The Library Meeting Room is Unavailable.

Walled Lake City Library

1499 E. West Maple Rd., Walled Lake City Library, Walled Lake, MI 48390, Meeting Room

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

5:45pm
Magna-Tiles (Evening)

Tuesday, 11/18, 12/16, 01/20, 02/17, 03/17, 04/21, 05/19, 5:45-6:30pm, Youth Room: Ages 3-11 can come use Magna-Tiles. Design with Magna-Tiles. What will you build? Materials provided. Bring a friend or…

Pontiac Public Library

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

Event Series

6:00pm
Non-Death Loss and Grief

Grief is often associated with death, yet many people experience profound grief following non-death losses such as health changes, caregiving roles, retirement, relationship shifts, or major life transitions. This presentation…

Redford Township District Library

25320 W. Six Mile Rd, Redford, MI 48240

6:00pm
Innovations Lab Evenings: So You Want to Rug Tuft?

Learn all about Rug Tufting! From what materials to use, to the different ways to plan your projects. This program will look into all the different ways these machines can…

Clarkston Independence District Library

6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346

6:00pm
Roaring Crafts: A Centennial Series

Celebrate the library's 100th birthday by making felt flowers, a craft that was popular when the library was founded in 1926.

Brandon Township Public Library

304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Community Room

6:00pm
Dungeon Master Bootcamp - Adults Only

Be the legend. Build a fantasy world, bring your friends into it, and let the drama unfold — and prepare for at least one inside joke that lasts a lifetime.…

Rochester Hills Public Library

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

6:15pm
Adaptive Adventures Story Time: All Ages

All ages with grown up(s).

Join us in an adaptive story time experience for youth of all abilities, including those who have difficulty in large groups and who have sensory integration…

Baldwin Public Library

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

Event Series

6:30pm
Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting

Bloomfield Township Public Library

1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302, Rumsey Board Room

Event Series

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