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, February 6th 2025

4:00pm
Youth Book Club

Thursdays, 01/09, 01/23, 02/06, 02/20, 03/13, 03/20, 04/10, 04/24, 4-5pm, Youth Room: Not a fan of reading alone? Then check out our youth book club, where we meet twice a…

Pontiac Public Library
60 East Pike Street, Pontiac, MI 48342, Youth Room
Event Series
4:30pm
Food Smarts for 8-12 year olds.

Join our friends from Gleaners to learn more about healthy food choices! Each week of this 6-week class will be fun-filled with games, food tasting, new recipes, nutrition facts, and…

Redford Township District Library
25320 W. Six Mile Rd, Redford, MI 48240
Event Series
5:00pm
Tween: Rad Rug Tufters

Tweens are invited to get creative using a rug tufting machine at the library! This machine allows users to design their own rugs and make them. Never heard of rug…

Clarkston Independence District Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
Event Series
5:00pm
My Michigan Pantry

This Potluck event is designed to honor locally grown products. If you garden, hunt, fish or forage and preserve what you gather, this is your chance to showcase how you…

Putnam District Library
327 N. Main St., Nashville, MI 49073
Event Series
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!
February activities…

Pontiac Public Library
60 East Pike Street, Pontiac, MI 48342, Teen Night
Event Series
6:00pm
TAB

January 16th meeting cancelled for exam week!

Get involved at CIDL and earn volunteer hours by joining our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Share ideas in developing the young adult collection, building…

Clarkston Independence District Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
Event Series
6:00pm
Speed Friending Event

Making friends as an adult can be challenging. Whether you've recently graduated, moved to a new area, or simply seeking to expand your social circle, speed friending might be the…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Multipurpose Room
6:00pm
Book to Screen: A Day Late and A Dollar Short

February's Book to Screen is all about the novel A Day Late and A Dollar Short, written by Terry McMillan. The story is about Viola Price, who attempts to fix…

Southfield Public Library
26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Meeting Room
6:30pm
Books Before Bedtime

Families with little ones come join Miss Fran for a fun nighttime storytime. Enjoy stories, coloring, music activities, 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
Recipe Society

Blend flavors and friendships with the Recipe Society on the first Thursday of each month. Please bring a recipe for each month's theme. Making and bringing food is optional!

 

Brandon Township Public Library

304 SOUTH ST, ORTONVILLE, MI 48462, Community Room
Event Series
7:00pm
Pizza and Pages: Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson

Pizza and Pages is for grades 7 to 12.

Registration opens January 2.

The first 10 to register will receive a free book, thanks to the Friends of Baldwin Public Library.

Pizza and…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Rotary/Donor Rooms
7:00pm
Diamond Painting: Grades 3 to 6

Registration opens one month before the program. 

Grades 3 to 6. Caregivers must stay in the building during the program if the participant is ten years old or younger. 

Join us for…

Baldwin Public Library
300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009, Grams Discovery Room
7:00pm
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
7:00pm
Union of Books

A Union of Books is a hybrid group that meets via Zoom and in person at the Library to discuss books from numerous genres. Both fiction and non-fiction are included…

Clarkston Independence District Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
7:00pm
In Person - Graphic Novels 4 Grown Ups: "Saga" by Brain K. Vaughan

Comics aren't just for kids! Features memoirs, humor, superheroes, and more! Some titles contain mature/graphic content so please read the description before you register.

February title: Saga by Brain K. Vaughan

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

Friday, February 7th 2025

All Day
Sewing Take and Make

This month's craft: love letter envelope 

Would you like to learn how to sew at home? Materials, supplies, and instructions are provided for a hand sewn take home craft! Some assembly…

Clarkston Independence District Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
All Day
Teen Book Box!

Teens aged 13-18 are invited to reserve one of our Teen Book Boxes!

Sign up during the first week of the month for one of our boxes and receive 1-2 library…

Clarkston Independence District Library
6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
All Day
DIY Valentines!

Join us for DIY Valentines! Come up to the 2nd floor and make a valentine for a friend or loved one. No craft experience required! All day February 7th- 14th,…

Southfield Public Library
26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, 2nd Floor
Event Series
All Day
Find the Candy Heart in the Teen Corner

It's February and love is in the air! There is a candy heart hidden in the Teen Corner and we need your help to find it. Visit the Teen Corner…

Springfield Township Library
12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350, Teen Corner
Event Series
All Day
18th Annual Lego Contest: Voting Period

Help Springfield Township Library celebrate International LEGO day with our 18th Annual LEGO Contest. Open to kids and teens up to 14 years old, the contest focuses on creativity and…

Springfield Township Library
12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350, Check-Out Desk
Event Series
10:00am
Early Lit Group: Little Movers (Friday, 10 AM)

For children ages 0-5 and their caregiver, please register all children attending.

Little Movers storytime offers a fun and active way to introduce young children to early literacy concepts, physical activity,…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Story room
Event Series
10:15am
Little Ones Story Hour!

Join us for back to school fun!

Little Ones Story Hour is for children ages 0-5. Homeschool families are welcome. Join us for stories, listening and speaking activities. Explore reading, writing,…

Putnam District Library
327 N. Main St., Nashville, MI 49073
Event Series
10:15am
Tiny Tots Playgroup

Bring your little ones (ages 0-18 months) to this fun playgroup. Chat with other caregivers while you watch your babies play with a variety of age appropriate toys. EC

Southfield Public Library
26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Youth Program Room
Event Series
11:00am
Early Lit Group: Little Movers (Friday, 11 AM)

For children ages 0-5 and their caregiver, please register all children attending.

Little Movers storytime offers a fun and active way to introduce young children to early literacy concepts, physical activity,…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Story room
Event Series
11:00am
Valentine's Craft: Upcycled Heart

Make your own original decorative heart wall-hanging using upcycled puzzle pieces discarded from the library’s puzzle collection. Ages 7-14.

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Youth Story Room
Event Series
11:00am
Storytime with Dani

Bring your children, ages birth to five, for a fun storytime for the winter! 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
11:00am
Family Dance Party

Help your little ones get their wiggles out and boogie at the library!

Redford Township District Library
25320 W. Six Mile Rd, Redford, MI 48240
Event Series
11:00am
Baby Storytime

Join Miss Ann for Baby Storytime! Babies up to 24 months, and their caregivers, are welcome for stories and music followed by some informal playtime. Caregivers will learn early literacy…

Walled Lake City Library
1499 E. West Maple Rd., Walled Lake, MI 48390, Library Meeting Room
Event Series
1:00pm
BookShelf OPEN

Enjoy gently used books and more all at affordable prices. All proceeds benefit the Friends programs and events. Friends members receive a 10% discount on BookShelf purchases. Cash only sales.…

Southfield Public Library
26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076
Event Series
1:00pm
Friday Movie Matinee - Poor Things (2023)

Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times,…

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