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, July 17th 2025

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
10:00am
Books & Boogie Story Time: All Ages

All ages with grown up(s).

Join Ms. Alyssa for stories and songs that get you moving.

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

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery 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
Senior Social Hour

Looking to get out of the house and connect with other seniors? Join us for social time with light snacks and an optional easy activity.

Walled Lake City Library
1499 E. West Maple Rd., Walled Lake, MI 48390
Event Series
11:00am
Colors in Nature with the Oakland County Parks

Nature is a kaleidoscope of color. Learn about what colors are used for warnings, which are used to camouflage and what colors try to trick you. Find out how the…

Walled Lake City Library
1499 E. West Maple Rd., Walled Lake, MI 48390
11:15am
Books & Boogie Story Time: All Ages

All ages with grown up(s).

Join Ms. Alyssa for stories and songs that get you moving.

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

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series
12:00pm
CANCELLED Big C's Nachos Food Truck

Unfortunately, Big C's Nacho Truck had to cancel due to equipment issues. We are working to find a date to reschedule. 

Redford Township District Library
25320 W. Six Mile Rd, Redford, MI 48240
12:30pm
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
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
2:00pm
Reverse Coloring

Come spend an hour with us for a fun session of reverse coloring! In this unique activity, you'll transform a watercolor painting by adding your own defining linework. Instead of…

Brandon Township Public Library
304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Community Room
2:00pm
Pronunciator 101

Learn how to use the app Pronunciator to discover how to pick up a new language.

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Multipurpose Room
2:00pm
Drop-In STEM Day

Experience science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through fun hands-on activities!

Redford Township District Library
25320 W. Six Mile Rd, Redford, MI 48240
2:00pm
Classic Movie Matinee

Classic Movie Matinee -3rd Thursday of each month at 2pm

🎬 Jaws: 50th Anniversary Matinee
A Cinematic Classic with a Bite

This summer, take a nostalgic plunge into film history with a…

Redford Township District Library
25320 W. Six Mile Rd, Redford, MI 48240
2:00pm
Create Your Own Character: A Caregiver and Kid Drawing Workshop

Caregivers and kids are invited to stretch their creative muscles together. Workshop host Amy Nielander will guide participants of all ages and drawing ability as we create new characters. AF

Southfield Public Library
26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Youth Program 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
3:00pm
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
4:00pm
Tech Help

Patrons are welcome to bring their laptop, tablets, e-readers, phones, cameras, or other small tech device to get assistance from our teen volunteers. 

Tech Help happens in Group Study Room D…

Redford Township District Library
25320 W. Six Mile Rd, Redford, MI 48240
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
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
5:30pm
Teen Night

Thursdays, 5:30-7pm, Teen Room: Join us for Teen Night! With rotating activities, come relax and hang out every Thursday at the Pontiac Public Library! No registration is required!
April activities…

Pontiac Public Library
60 East Pike Street, Pontiac, MI 48342, Teen Night
Event Series
6:00pm
Detroit 67: Looking Back to Move Forward

Events that took place in the summer of 1967 had a significant impact on the people of Detroit and Southeast Michigan. This presentation looks at the events of 1967 on…

Southfield Public Library
26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Meeting Room
6:00pm
NEW: Visual Arts Club

Anyone who paints, draws, or creates any type of visual art is welcome to bring their current project and enjoy meeting with other visual artists of all skill levels.

 

No registration…

Bloomfield Township Public Library
1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302
Event Series
6:00pm
Book & Movie Club

Dive into classic stories with us as we read a picture book and then watch the movie based on that book! Ages 5-8. Registration is required, each date has a…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Storyroom
6:30pm
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

Presenter: Mary Howlett, Marketing Manager for The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

Learn about the history of the Detroit Riverfront and its transformation from industrial and inaccessible to the #1 Riverwalk in the…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Multipurpose Room
6:30pm
Books Before Bedtime

Families with little ones come join Miss Fran for a fun nighttime storytime. Enjoy colorful stories, coloring, music, parachute activity, and a scarf dance under the moon and stars! Come…

Brandon Township Public Library
304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462
Event Series
6:30pm
Pages In The Park - Evening Edition

Southfield, Oak Park and Huntington Woods Libraries are joining forces and meeting families at the Parks this year to provide ooodles of storytime fun - there may even be a…

Southfield Public Library
26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Local Parks
Event Series
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