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, April 28th 2026

6:30pm
Ferndale Project Book Club

Our monthly book club, in partnership with the Ferndale Project, meets on the last Tuesday of each month. This event is hosted AT the Ferndale Project at 567 Livernois.

Ferndale Area District Library

567 Livernois, Ferndale, MI 48220

6:30pm
Tea & Tomes Book Discussion

Join us for an evening book discussion where we talk about the latest cozy fantasy reads! Copies will be available for checkout at the Library. Ages 18 and up. No…

Walled Lake City Library

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

Event Series

7:00pm
Books and Bagels Book Club: Grades 4 to 6

Grades 4 to 6. Caregivers must stay in the building during the program if the participant is ten years old or younger.

Email Ms. Susan at susan.dion@baldwinlib.org if you are interested…

Baldwin Public Library

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

Event Series

7:00pm
Pajama Storytime

Sing, read, dance, and play with friends, old and new, at our family pajama storytime.

All ages.

Redford Township District Library

25320 W. Six Mile Rd, Redford, MI 48240

Event Series

7:00pm
Hybrid: Canva

Learn the fundamentals of Canva, a free-to-use online graphic design tool.

Baldwin Public Library

300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009

7:00pm
VIRTUAL EVENT: The American Revolution and The Fate of the World

Professor Richard Bell returns with another sweeping story about the American Revolution. Join him as he tells the real story as a global event full of global actors with consequences…

Baldwin Public Library

300 W Merrill, Birmingham, MI 48009

Wednesday, April 29th 2026

All Day
Seed Library

Along with all of the books, media and online resources available at the Southfield Public Library, you have access to dozens of different varieties of seeds! Seed libraries allow you…

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Circulation Lobby

Event Series

All Day
Poetry Writing Contest - Youth

Calling all poets! Contestants are encouraged to submit up to 3 poems for National Poetry Month. There will be prize winners, and the winners' poems will be on the RHPL…

Rochester Hills Public Library

500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307

Event Series

All Day
Blackout Poetry

Turn an old page into a new work of art! Celebrate National Poetry Month with this beginner-friendly writing exercise - create a poem to take home or leave it to…

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, 2nd Level

Event Series

10:00am
Toddler Tales Story Time: 1.5 Years to 2.5 Years

Best for ages 1.5 to 2.5 years and their grownup(s).

Join Ms. Rosemary for stories, songs, and rhymes. 

Story times use a first come, first served ticketing system. Tickets will be available…

Baldwin Public Library

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

Event Series

10:15am
Preschool Storytime

Preschool aged children and their caregiver will enjoy stories, songs, crafts and early literacy activities. ML

Southfield Public Library

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

Event Series

10:30am
If Memory Serves Me... A Memoir Writing Workshop

Wednesdays : April  1, 8, 15, 22, 29 

Join writer and educator Susan Woodard and meander down the paths of our life journeys, recalling events and lessons, joys and sorrows, and…

Rochester Hills Public Library

500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Conf Rm A

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

11:00am
Little Learners Storytime

Join our fun, hour-long preschool storytime designed for little learners (ages 3-5)! Each week is a new adventure as we build foundational skills through a balanced mix of activities:

11:15am
Toddler Tales Story Time: 1.5 Years to 2.5 Years

Best for ages 1.5 to 2.5 years and their grownup(s).

Join Ms. Rosemary for stories, songs, and rhymes. 

Story times use a first come, first served ticketing system. Tickets will be available…

Baldwin Public Library

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

Event Series

12:30pm
Room Reservation

Community Room

Brandon Township Public Library

304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Community Room

1:00pm
Bingocize

Bingocize is a fun and unique health promotion program that combines gentle exercise and health information with the familiar (and beloved) game of Bingo. Join AgeWays Wednesdays and Fridays as…

Rochester Hills Public Library

500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307

1:00pm
Training & a Treat: Excel at Collection Weeding

Do you get overwhelmed when looking at a shelflist and trying to decide what to weed and what to keep? David will demo some tips and tricks in Excel that…

Clarkston Independence District Library

6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346

Event Series

2:00pm
Cozy Corner

Join a dedicated (and very fun) group of crafters as we make projects for the community and ourselves. Crocheters and knitters are all welcome. This is not an instructional class.

Brandon Township Public Library

304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Meeting Room

Event Series

2:00pm
Bingocize

Bingocize is a fun and unique health promotion program that combines gentle exercise and health information with the familiar (and beloved) game of Bingo. Join AgeWays Wednesdays and Fridays as…

Rochester Hills Public Library

500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307

Event Series

3:00pm
Friends of the Library Book Sale Preview

A preview of the Used Book Sale for Friends of the Library members only - you may join the Friends at the door.

 

 

Clarkston Independence District Library

6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346

3:00pm
Online: Google Slides

Create and share an online slideshow with Google Slides, a solid alternative to PowerPoint. Registration required. Once registered, you will receive a Zoom link a half hour before class. 

Baldwin Public Library

300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009

4:00pm
Authors in April Autograph Party

Meet our 2025 authors and get your books signed! Limited quantities and titles will be available for purchase. Visit authorsinapril.org for more information.

 

Rochester Hills Public Library

500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307

4:15pm
Steps & Stories

For students grades 1st-6th who live in Sashabaw Meadows or Clarkston Lakes. We meet in the Clubhouse at Sashabaw Meadows, 4359 Dogwood Blvd, Clarkston. Enjoy reading activities, games, and learning…

Brandon Township Public Library

4359 Dogwood Blvd, Clarkston, MI 48348

Event Series

5:00pm
Teen Musical Theater Workshop

Teen Musical Theater Workshop with Open Spot Theater

6th-12th Grade

Redford Township District Library

25320 W. Six Mile Rd, Redford, MI 48240

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

6:00pm
Movie Night

Movie Night- Last Wednesday of each month at 6pm

Join us for our recurring Movie Night at the Redford Township District Library! Settle in for an evening of great films, community,…

Redford Township District Library

25320 W. Six Mile Rd, Redford, MI 48240

6:15pm
Bedtime Tales Story Time: All Ages

All ages with grown up(s).

Join Ms. Syntha indoors for stories, rhymes, and songs. 

Story times use a first come, first served ticketing system. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before story…

Baldwin Public Library

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

Event Series

6:30pm
A Night of Sci-Fi w/Friends

Calling all Sci-Fi enthusiasts! The Ferndale Library's Sci-Fi Book Club is partnering with the Friends of the Ferndale Library to host a fun night of books, movie shorts, and snacks! 

This…

Ferndale Area District Library

222 East 9 Mile, Ferndale, MI 48220

6:30pm
Jedi Training with Theatrica Gladitoria

Learn how professional actors make fights look real onstage and in film! Lightsabers will be provided. Ages 10-17.

Brandon Township Public Library

304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Community Room

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