Southfield, MI

Southfield is a city in Oakland County, Southeast Michigan. According to the 2010 census, the city had a population of 71,739. In 1823, John Daniels was the first to settle in the area. Southfield is a commercial and businesses center for Metro Detroit, but it has 775 acres of parks, nature preserves, and historic properties. Southfield is named for being the “south fields” of Bloomfield Township. It is known for its “Golden Triangle”, which is a collection of five golden skyscrapers. Southfield’s motto is “The Center of it All”. Popular attractions are Park West Gallery, Star Theatres Southfield, and Detroit Kid City. Visitors will enjoy events, such as Winterfest, Fishing Derby, and the Taste of Southfield.

Monday, March 16th 2026

10:15am
Mellow Movers

A calmer gentler approach to the traditional toddler storytime, still filled with movement, music and stories!  SF

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Youth Program Room

Event Series

Tuesday, March 17th 2026

10:15am
Toddler Tuesdays

Stories, finger plays and playtime for toddlers. Tips and tools for caregivers to make any time storytime!  SF

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Youth Program Room

Event Series

10:30am
SPL Senior Social

This is a recurring program for seniors to enjoy some fellowship at the library. We will have crafts, games, music and coffee. Bring a friend or meet new ones! Seniors…

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Meeting Room

Event Series

11:00am
Food Scrap Starter Kits Pick-up

Southfield residents now have a new way to reduce food waste through a food scrap drop-off program launched in partnership with Sustainable Southfield and Make Food Not Waste.

 

The pilot program…

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Tower Lobby

Event Series

6:30pm
SPL Family Research Forum

Are you unraveling the threads of your family history? Swing by the Family Research Forum every third Tuesday for inspiration and advice. The wise sages at SPL will light the…

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Auditorium

Event Series

Wednesday, March 18th 2026

10:15am
Preschool Storytime

Preschool aged children and their caregiver will enjoy stories, songs, crafts and early literacy activities. ML

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Youth Program Room

Event Series

6:30pm
PJ Storytime

Wind down for the evening with this PJ storytime! Come in your favorite PJ’s or bring your favorite stuffed animal and join us for some cozy stories and rhymes.  WG

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Youth Program Room

Event Series

6:30pm
Jazz & Blues - How The Blues Influenced Pop Music featuring the stylings of Dusty Springfield performed by Jamie-Sue Seal

Jamie-Sue is thrilled to launch a new series dedicated to celebrating iconic artists through innovative musical arrangements. The first will feature music recorded by legendary singer Dusty Springfield and her…

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Meeting Room

Thursday, March 19th 2026

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

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

Friday, March 20th 2026

All Day
Southfield Stamp

The Southfield Stamp is an award for the best children's book of the year as voted by the patrons of Southfield. Read and rate as many (or as few) of…

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076

Event Series

10:15am
Tiny Tots Playgroup

For babies and toddlers ages 0-3 years, and their caregivers!  Enjoy some socialization time with other babies, toddler and caregivers while your little ones play with our developmentally appropriate toys!…

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Youth Program Room

Event Series

Saturday, March 21st 2026

1:30pm
Silent Book Club

A stress free book club where you bring your own book to read and meet new people. TE

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, 2nd Floor Fireplace

Event Series

Monday, March 23rd 2026

10:15am
Mellow Movers

A calmer gentler approach to the traditional toddler storytime, still filled with movement, music and stories!  SF

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Youth Program Room

Event Series

6:00pm
Southfield Stamp Trivia Night

Answer trivia questions about the books selected for the Southfield Stamp and earn a prize!  AF

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Youth Program Room

6:30pm
The Gardening Guru presents: Companion Planting for Gardening Success

Carrots love tomatoes, but beans and onions disagree.  Learn which plants to grow together and which ones to keep apart for gardening success.  Many factors, including soil pH and plant…

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Meeting Room

6:30pm
The Gardening Guru presents: Mapping Detroit's Buried Waterways

Joanne Coutts is an independent cartographer and activist whose practice is centered on the connections between our relationships with land and water.  Mapping Detroit’s Buried Waterways uses GIS technology and…

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Meeting Room

Tuesday, March 24th 2026

10:15am
Toddler Tuesdays

Stories, finger plays and playtime for toddlers. Tips and tools for caregivers to make any time storytime!  SF

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Youth Program Room

Event Series

11:00am
Microsoft Word Intermediate

This course builds on basic Microsoft Word skills, focusing on tools for formatting, layout customization and document automation. Topics include styles, headers and footers, section breaks and working with tables…

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, 1st Floor Computer Lab

4:30pm
Entrepreneur Expo and Pitch Competition

Contestants will deliver 3-minute pitches for a chance to win thousand in cash and prizes. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be selected. Third place will be selected by…

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Expo - Meeting Room Pitch - Auditorium

Wednesday, March 25th 2026

10:15am
Preschool Storytime

Preschool aged children and their caregiver will enjoy stories, songs, crafts and early literacy activities. ML

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Youth Program Room

Event Series

2:00pm
Tech Help

Got a new phone? Lost with how to use your computer? Come by the library to chat for one-on-one assistance! Walk-in help available on select Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00 pm, on…

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, 2nd Floor Computer Assisstance Desk

Event Series

6:00pm
The French History of Detroit 1701-1832 - Part Deux

Join Charlie Bird, author of The Straights of Detroit and Cadillac's Detroit for a discussion of the incredible and unique story of French Colonial Detroit - Part Deux! Come in…

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Auditorium

6:00pm
Neurodiversity: Leaders and Changemakers

Join us for an empowering keynote and community discussion led by Dr. Yulanda Harris, focusing on the strengths of neurodiversity in professional and academic spaces.  This special event will highlight…

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Meeting Room

Thursday, March 26th 2026

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

4:00pm
Cinema and Stories

Drop-in program broken into three blocks. Each one will open with a lively video, followed by stories and crafting.  SF

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Youth Program Room

Event Series

5:00pm
Food Scrap Starter Kits Pick-up

Southfield residents now have a new way to reduce food waste through a food scrap drop-off program launched in partnership with Sustainable Southfield and Make Food Not Waste.

 

The pilot program…

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Tower Lobby

Event Series

Friday, March 27th 2026

10:15am
Tiny Tots Playgroup

For babies and toddlers ages 0-3 years, and their caregivers!  Enjoy some socialization time with other babies, toddler and caregivers while your little ones play with our developmentally appropriate toys!…

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Youth Program Room

Event Series

Saturday, March 28th 2026

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

Sunday, March 29th 2026

All Day
Stories Across the States : celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence by reading a book set in each of the 50 states. Earn small prizes as you read across…

Southfield Public Library

26300 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076, Youth and 2nd Level Fiction Desks

Event Series

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