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, April 4th 2026

10:00am
RESCHEDULED: Free Sew

This event has been rescheduled to April 11th, 2026. Link to register.

Join us for a morning of sewing. We will have our library's sewing machines set up…

Clarkston Independence District Library

6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346

10:30am
Oakland County 4-H Sport Rocket Club

The Oakland County 4-H Sport Rocket Club is a 4-H Aerospace chapter for youth ages 8-19. The Club focuses on model rocket building and design, STEM education, and career development…

Clarkston Independence District Library

6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346

Event Series

11:00am
Teen Roundtable

Join other teens for a roundtable discussion on planning volunteer opportunities, programs, and services at the library. If you're aged 13–18 this is your chance to speak up about how…

Bloomfield Township Public Library

1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302, Meeting Room 1

11:00am
Music & Movement

Come dance with Miss Taylor at the Library! We will be playing family-friendly music to dance our cares away and explore music with our own instruments. Bring the whole family…

Walled Lake City Library

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

Event Series

11:00am
The Knitting and Crochet Club

Drop in and spend some time with The Knitting and Crochet Club. We are a group who enjoy knitting and crocheting together.  We welcome all skill levels. While we don’t…

Redford Township District Library

25320 W. Six Mile Rd, Redford, MI 48240, Creation Studio

12:00pm
Computer, Internet, and Email Basics

Saturday, 02/07, 03/07, 05/02, 07/11, 08/08, 09/05, 10/03, 11/14, 12-2pm: Come to our library to start your adventure with Windows computers. You will learn the basics on how to start…

Pontiac Public Library

60 East Pike Street, Pontiac, MI 48342, Combuter Lab

Event Series

2:30pm
RESCHEDULED: Sewing Club

This event has been rescheduled to April 11th, 2026. Link to register.

This month's craft: gardening apron (subject to change)

Learn how to use a sewing machine at any skill level.…

Clarkston Independence District Library

6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346, Saxony Betts

6:00pm
Dungeons&Dragons Adventures Online: Icewind Dale: Rime of the Icemaiden

Adventurers heed the library's call,

Rogues, and wizards, and warriors all,

Clarkston Independence District Library

6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346

Sunday, April 5th 2026

All Day
Library Closed for Easter Weekend

The Library is closed in observance of Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday.

Our digital library at www.southfieldlibrary.org is always open.

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076

Event Series

All Day
Mermaid Mania

Join us to celebrate International Mermaid Day with a special mermaid worksheet and a secret sentence scavenger hunt. No registration required.

Rochester Hills Public Library

500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Youth Room

Event Series

All Day
Mermaid Take & Make

Celebrate International Mermaid Day by creating a mermaid that you can cherish.  Pick up your kit at the Youth Services Desk. Ages 1-12.  Registration is required. 

Rochester Hills Public Library

500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Youth Room

Event Series

All Day
Library closed

Library closed in observance of Easter Holiday

Rochester Hills Public Library

500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307

All Day
Library Closed

Easter Sunday.

Redford Township District Library

25320 W. Six Mile Rd, Redford, MI 48240

All Day
March Book Madness

Help decide the winning books for RHPL's March Book Madness 2026! Fill out a bracket for a chance to win prizes or vote for your favorite books each week (or…

Rochester Hills Public Library

500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Youth Department

Event Series

All Day
Closed for the Holiday

Reopening Monday at 10am

Ferndale Area District Library

222 E 9 Mile Road, Ferndale, MI 48220

All Day
Holiday Library Closed

The Livonia Public Library will be closed Saturday April 4 and Sunday April 5 for the Easter holiday.

Livonia Public Library Civic Center Library

32777 Five Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48154

All Day
Library Closed - Easter Sunday

Library Closed

Bloomfield Township Public Library

1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302

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
Library Closed

Library closed.

Baldwin Public Library

300 West Merrill Street, Birmingham, MI 48009

Monday, April 6th 2026

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
Poetry Writing Contest- Adults

Calling all Poets! Contestants are encouraged to submit up to 3 poems for Poetry Month! There will be 3 prize winners! And the winners' poem will be on the RHPL…

Rochester Hills Public Library

500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307

Event Series

All Day
Poetry Writing Contest- Adults

Calling all Poets! Contestants are encouraged to submit up to 3 poems for Poetry Month! There will be 3 prize winners! And the winners' poem will be on the RHPL…

Rochester Hills Public Library

500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307

Event Series

All Day
Find the Rabbit Hiding in the Teen Corner

Ages: Middle and high schoolers. No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Springfield Township Library. Visit the Teen Corner to find the hidden rabbit and take it to…

Springfield Township Library

12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350, Teen Corner

Event Series

All Day
Spice Kit

Expand your culinary horizons by adding flavors from around the world! Each kit contains a spice or blend sample, information, and suggested recipes.

Available at the Adult & Teen Services desk…

Bloomfield Township Public Library

1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302

Event Series

All Day
Library Hop!

Celebrate National Library Month this April by exploring local libraries with the Library Hop! Visit as many libraries as you can, collect stamps, and return your passport by April 30…

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, 3rd Level Reference Desk

Event Series

All Day
"Pacific Beauty" Calendula Seeds

Ages: Adults. No registration required. Stop by the circulation desk and pick up a seed packet for ‘Pacific Beauty’ Calendula flowers. These beautiful orange flowers will germinate and grow well…

Springfield Township Library

12000 Davisburg Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350

Event Series

10:00am
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

10:00am
Sing & Tell Story Time: Ages 2.5 to 3.5

Best for ages 2.5 to 3.5 and their grownup(s).

Join Ms. Susan as she reads stories and rhymes, sings songs, and more!

Story times use a first come, first served ticketing system.…

Baldwin Public Library

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

Event Series

10:00am
ELL Beginning Book Club: Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn

Meet with Kari and other English language learners to read and discuss a book in a friendly setting. This group will read easier books— if you have tried the book…

Rochester Hills Public Library

500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Conference Room B

Event Series

10:00am
American Culture

Join Mariano for an informal group discussion. This group is open to all ELL students and newcomers. We will discuss and share our own experiences and observations regarding the customs…

Rochester Hills Public Library

500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307

Event Series

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