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.

Wednesday, September 27th 2023

10:30am
Preschool Storytime

Join us for songs, stories and a take-home craft! For ages 3-5. No registration required. 

Romeo District Library
65821 Van Dyke, Washington, MI 48095
Event Series
11:00am
Reading & Rhythm with Miss Fran

Bring your children ages birth to five years old for a fun storytime consisting of stories, songs, exercises to music, fingerplays, and a simple craft. Registering for one week automatically…

Brandon Township Public Library
304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Community Room
Event Series
11:00am
All ages storytime

Join us for stories, songs, and activities as we learn to appreciate the world around us!

Redford Township District Library
25320 W. Six Mile Rd, Redford, MI 48240
Event Series
11:15am
Toddler Tales Story Time for 1.5 Years to 2.5 Years

Best for ages 1.5 to 2.5 years and their grownups.

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
1:00pm
Scribes Writers' Workshop

This drop-in workshop is for those who love to write, want to learn from experienced writers or who want to let their writing ideas flow. Members will write on a…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Conference Room B
Event Series
2:00pm
Baby Lapsit Storytime

Join us for this special story time for infants. There will be stories, rhymes, songs and chance to play and meet other parents.

Warren Arthur Miller Library
5460 Arden Ave, Warren, MI 48092
Event Series
3:00pm
Snacktivity

Meet at the library for games, crafts, Lego and more on Wednesdays this fall.  Snacks will be provided at this fun activity. Drop in anytime 3:00 – 6:00 pm!

Romeo District Library
65821 Van Dyke, Washington, MI 48095
Event Series
4:30pm
Steps and Stories

For students grades 1st through 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,…

Brandon Township Public Library
4359 Dogwood Blvd, Clarkston, MI 48348
Event Series
5:00pm
Cinema and Stories

*New Program

Families with young children who want a different approach to storytime this is for you!  Each 15 minute segment will include a short video, a story, song or action…

Southfield Public Library
26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Youth Program Room
Event Series
5:00pm
2023 Homecoming Spirit Week: Transportation Day

Take a tour of the Pontiac Transportation Museum located in the automotive capital of the world.

Tour the coming museum's progress! Check out our evolving collection of: one-of-a-kind cars, trucks, carriages…

Pontiac Collective Impact Partnership
250 W Pike St, Pontiac, MI 48341
5:00pm
Spaghetti and Mallow Towers

Build awesome towers using dry spaghetti noodles and marshmallows!  For questions regarding the program, contact our Innovations Librarian at Parrn@cidlibrary.org. 

Clarkston Independence District Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
5:30pm
Movie Night ***At the Redford Community Center***

This month's movie selection will be Fast X, starring Vin Diesel, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Alan Ritchson, Michelle Rodriguez. 

This installment in the Fast and Furious franchise chronicles the rise of…

Redford Township District Library
12121 Hemingway, Redford, MI 48239
5:30pm
Fall into your Wednesday Night Free Youth Art Camp

Wednesdays, September through December, 5:30-7pm, Youth Room: Come to our library to participate in our arts program. The classes are for grades K-5.

Every first Wednesday: Do-It-Yourself Activities (Instructional guidance)

Every second…

Pontiac Public Library
60 East Pike Street, Pontiac, MI 48342, Youth Room
Event Series
6:00pm
Teen Snack Attack: Edible Cookie Dough

Looking for a good after school treat? Come by the library for a chance to make the ultimate snack— cookie dough! With various mix-in options, you can experiment and make…

Brandon Township Public Library
304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Community Room
6:00pm
Self-Care Journaling Time

A self care journaling program for teens, adults and seniors. A quiet time for people to come sit and journal. Journal prompts will also be given out. Bring your own…

Southfield Public Library
26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Southfield Room
Event Series
6:00pm
Crafts at the Makerspace

Join us twice a month for a Makerspace craft in the Eureka Lab. Registration required.

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Makerspace
Event Series
6:00pm
The First 100 Years of Jewish Detroit: 1850-1950

In the span of a century, Detroit’s Jewish population grew from 51 people to more than 80,000. Join Archivists Laura Gottlieb and Robbie Terman from the Joan Meyers Jampel Center…

Southfield Public Library
26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Meeting Room
6:15pm
Bedtime Tales Story Time

All ages

Join Ms. Syntha indoors for end-of-day stories, rhymes, and songs. 

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

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series
6:30pm
Movie Discussion with Dr. Tara Hayes - The Shining (1980)

Oakland University professor Dr. Tara Hayes will lead a discussion on Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining (1980). Rated R. A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter where a…

Bloomfield Township Public Library
1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302
7:00pm
Pewabic - Detroit's Pottery

Join us for a look into the 120 year history of Detroit's iconic Pewabic Pottery. Explore images from the Pewabic archives during this presentation as we guide you through over…

Clarkston Independence District Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
7:00pm
Medicare 101

Have questions about Medicare? Attend this information only seminar, presented by two local licensed Medicare advisors. Get your questions answered and get better acquainted with Medicare.

Learn the ABC's of Medicare,…

Romeo District Library
65821 Van Dyke, Washington, MI 48095
7:00pm
RHPL Player's Guild (RPG)

Join other teens for tabletop games, including board games, card games, role-playing games, and more! If you are interested in becoming a dungeon master for D&D or leading a specific…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307
Event Series
8:00pm
On Writing Three International Bestsellers: An Author Talk with Amor Towles

Please tune in as we chat online with New York Times bestselling author Amor Towles about his incredible body of work. 

Rules of Civility, published in 2011, was a New York…

Romeo District Library
65821 Van Dyke, Washington, MI 48095

Thursday, September 28th 2023

All Day
2023 Homecoming Spirit Week: Throwback Thursday

Take a tour of some of Pontiac's iconic locations and see how the city's history unfolds!

Pontiac Collective Impact Partnership
1051 Arlene Ave, Pontiac, MI 48340
10:00am
Bag O' Books Sale

Buy a bag for $3.00 & fill it with all the books you can! Or get an even better deal and buy 2 bags for $5.00. Thursday, September 28 from…

Southfield Public Library
26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Tower Lobby
Event Series
10:00am
ELL Book Club: Me Talk Pretty One Day

Meet with Rebecca and other English language learners to read a book and talk about it in a friendly setting. Copies of the book will be available at the first…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Conference Room B
Event Series
10:00am
Books and Boogie Story Time for 3 to 5 years

Best for ages three to five years.

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…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series
10:00am
Early Lit Group: Preschool STEAM

For children ages 3-5 years and a caregiver. Register all children attending with their own library card. Please only register for one story group, one registration covers the whole 6…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307
Event Series
10:15am
Baby Bounce Storytime

Babies 6-18 months and caregivers are invited to join us for 15 minutes of stories and songs. Plan to stay in the library for social time with others. Please be…

Southfield Public Library
26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Youth Program Room
Event Series
10:15am
On-My-Own Storytime

This interactive program is designed for children ages 4 and 5 to attend on their own (we ask that caretakers do remain in the library, however!). Intended to help reduce…

Springfield Township Library
12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350, Storytime Room
Event Series
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