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.

Saturday, July 27th 2024

9:00am
Ortonville Farmers Market

The Ortonville Farmers Market takes place from 9 AM to 1 PM until September 28th. It features local farmers, artisans, and food producers! Check out the Ortonville Farmers Market Facebook…

Main Street Ortonville
476 Mill Street, Ortonville, MI 48462
Event Series
10:00am
Friends 4th Saturday Sale

Stop by the Friends Sorting Room on the lower level to shop exciting new inventory!

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
10:00am
English Matters: ELL Conversation Group

Our conversation groups are a time to come together and discuss hometowns, food, hobbies, jobs, and other informal topics.  Joining a group will introduce you to new friends and a…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307
Event Series
10:00am
English Matters: ELL Conversation Group

Our conversation groups are a time to come together and discuss hometowns, food, hobbies, jobs, and other informal topics.  Joining a group will introduce you to new friends and a…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307
Event Series
11:00am
Pop Bottle Rockets!

Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m. Ages 6-12. Library Front Lawn

Registration with the child’s library card is required. Please do not bring children younger than 6.

What do you get when you…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307
11:00am
Yoga for Kids

Children ages 6-10 years old are invited to join us for an age-appropriate yoga journey, including breathing, poses, games, stories, music, relaxation, meditation, and more. Parents are welcome to stay…

Brandon Township Public Library
304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Community Room
Event Series
11:00am
Yoga for Kids

Children ages 6-10 years old are invited to join us for an age-appropriate yoga journey, including breathing, poses, games, stories, music, relaxation, meditation, and more. Parents are welcome to stay…

Brandon Township Public Library
304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Community Room
Event Series
1:00pm
Stage Fighting w/Shakespeare in Detroit

Come learn how to stage a fight for your next performance. Make it look like the real thing!

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307
2:00pm
Juan Bobo theatre production

There is a bobo in every village around the world, laugh along with Black and Brown Theatre as they tell the story of Juan Bobo the silly, awkward boy from…

Redford Township District Library
25320 W. Six Mile Rd, Redford, MI 48240
2:00pm
Family Board Game Club: Grades 1 to 6

Grades 1 to 6 with grown up(s).

Saturdays at 2:00 p.m.

June 15, July 27, August 17

Kids and parents are invited to play a variety of fun children's board games at the…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
Event Series
2:00pm
Pontiac Chess Club

Saturdays (except from 01/27, 02/03, 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 06/22, 08/31), 2-4pm, Michigan Room, Ages 8-17: The Pontiac Chess Club is meeting at the Pontiac Public Library every Saturday. All experience…

Pontiac Public Library
60 East Pike Street, Pontiac, MI 48342, Michigan Room
Event Series
2:00pm
Pontiac Chess Club

Saturdays (except from 02/24, 06/22, 08/31), 2-4pm, Michigan Room, Ages 8-17: The Pontiac Chess Club is meeting at the Pontiac Public Library every Saturday. All experience levels are welcome. Meetings…

Pontiac Public Library
60 East Pike Street, Pontiac, MI 48342, Michigan Room
Event Series
3:00pm
AI Tools

Learn how to use Artificial Intelligence to work for you, helping with things like writing papers and creating art.

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009

Sunday, July 28th 2024

All Day
Adventure Begins At Your Library - Youth Summer Reading Program

Join the Southfield Public Library for a reading adventure and make reading part of your day, every day! Beginning June 17 pick up your reading log or register online…

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

Monday, July 29th 2024

All Day
Magnus Chase Book Bundle Drawing

We have a set of Magnus Chase books to give away and we want YOU to have it. Each time you visit the library between Monday, July 8 and Saturday,…

Springfield Township Library
12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350, Teen Corner
Event Series
All Day
Summer 2024 MiLibraryQuest for Teens

Myths, Monsters, and a Summer of Virtual Adventure... Michigan teens: pack your bags for a summer camp unlike any other. Teens are invited to participate in MiLibraryQuest with other teens…

Springfield Township Library
12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350
Event Series
All Day
Adventure Begins At Your Library - Youth Summer Reading Program

Join the Southfield Public Library for a reading adventure and make reading part of your day, every day! Beginning June 17 pick up your reading log or register online…

Southfield Public Library
26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076
Event Series
All Day
Find the Sunshine in the Teen Corner

Our Teen Summer Reading is coming to an end but that doesn't mean that your summer fun has to end There is plenty of sunshine left in summer and we…

Springfield Township Library
12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350, Teen Corner
Event Series
All Day
Glass Marbles Guessing Jar

Sponsored by the Friends of the Springfield Township Library

 

Ages: Middle and High Schoolers

No Registration Required

Springfield Township Library
12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350, Teen Corner
Event Series
All Day
Kids & Teens Take-and-Make Craft: Glass Bead Suncatcher

We provide the materials and you provide the design for making a lovely suncatcher! 

 

Ages: Kids and Teens

No Registration Required

Springfield Township Library
12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350, Check-Out Desk
All Day
Sticker Mosaic in the Teen Corner

Work together with your fellow teens to help us create a community piece of art. Stop at the library's front desk and pick up a sheet of stickers to place…

Springfield Township Library
12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350, Teen Corner
Event Series
All Day
Youth Take and Make Crafts

For Kids. Pick up a craft kit to do at home. Limit one per child. First come, first served while supplies last.

New craft every Monday from June 10 through July…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Youth Room
Event Series
All Day
Adult & Teen Craft Kit Release: Crocheted Mushroom Stuffie

Crochet a tiny mushroom family with this mushroom plushie stuffed toy tutorial & free crochet pattern. Available while supplies last.

 

Pick up kits at the Adult and Teen Services desk while…

Bloomfield Township Public Library
1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302
All Day
Where Oh Where Is Smokey the Bear?

Smokey the Bear is turning 80 Years Old! And he is visiting the library starting June 17 but his location will change every week and it is up to you…

Southfield Public Library
26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Youth Room
Event Series
All Day
Tiny Art Show

All ages are invited to paint a mini masterpiece and join our Tiny Art Show! Register by picking up your kit at the check-out desk from June 1-15 . Create…

Springfield Township Library
12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350, Check-Out Desk
Event Series
9:30am
Idea Lab Kit: 3D Printed Bluetooth Speaker

Long-time users of The Idea Lab may remember the incredibly cool 3D Printed speaker kit we created some years ago. Well guess what! We’re doing another one! We discovered an…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
10:00am
Reading Adventures with Miss 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
10:00am
STAFF YAR Reserved

Would you like to reserve this space? Contact Stacia

10-noon: Jamie

Clarkston Independence District Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
Event Series
10:15am
Little Me Storytime

Join us as we talk, sing, read, write, and play with our youngest patrons to help prepare them for reading readiness. We encourage children to participate by answering questions, making…

Springfield Township Library
12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350, Large Meeting Room
Event Series
10:30am
Family Story Time: Into the Ocean

Registration opens one month before the program. 

All ages with grown up(s).

June 10: Dogs (with special guest Maple, a therapy dog)

July 29: Into the Ocean

August 19: Fabulous Food

Join us for some…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Rotary/Donor Room
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