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Pokémon Club - National Pokémon Day: Grades 1 to 12

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Self-Guided Program, Social Group
Age Group:
Family, Elementary Age, Tween/ Middle School

Come celebrate National Pokémon Day at the Library!

Feel free to bring your cards to trade and battle with other players, make a Perler bead Pokémon and other fun crafts, play cornhole, or battle on a Pokémon Switch game!

Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Elementary Age, Tween/ Middle School
Program Type: Self-Guided Program, Social Group
Event Details:

Come celebrate National Pokémon Day at the Library!

Feel free to bring your cards to trade and battle with other players, make a Perler bead Pokémon and other fun crafts, play cornhole, or battle on a Pokémon Switch game!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted. Please view policy 3.40 Unattended Children for more information.

No Registration Required

You do not need to register for this program - it is first-come, first-served.

Participant Age

To ensure a successful experience in this program and socialization with one’s peers, age limits are enforced. 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Party!: Ages Birth to Pre-K

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Whether you’re new to the program and would like more information, or are already tracking your books and want to celebrate reading accomplishments, stop by the party in the Friends Auditorium!  Stories, dancing, playtime, and snacks are all

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you’re new to the program and would like more information, or are already tracking your books and want to celebrate reading accomplishments, stop by the party in the Friends Auditorium!  Stories, dancing, playtime, and snacks are all

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted. Please view policy 3.40 Unattended Children for more information.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Registration Required

Registration is required for this program. If you are more than 10 minutes late, your reservation will be cancelled and offered to others who are waiting.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Pout-Pout Fish Party: Family

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Join us in celebration of the new Pout-Pout Fish movie this March! We'll have crafts and games all focusing around our favorite grumpy fish. 

Please register all adults and children attending.

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in celebration of the new Pout-Pout Fish movie this March! We'll have crafts and games all focusing around our favorite grumpy fish. 

Please register all adults and children attending.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted. Please view policy 3.40 Unattended Children for more information.

Family Program Audience

Family events are for youth and their adult caregivers. Please see policy 3.40 Unattended Children for more information.

Registration Required

Registration is required for this program. If you are more than 10 minutes late, your reservation will be cancelled and offered to others who are waiting.

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Tween/ Middle School" group
This event is in the "Teen/ High School" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Felt Bowls @ The Woodward Corner Market

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Woodward Corner Market at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Outreach
Age Group:
Family, Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School, Adults

Join us off-site @ The Woodward Corner Market near the cafe area to create a cute mini bowl out of felt!

All supplies will be provided!

All ages welcome!!

Registration Encouraged!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Woodward Corner Market
Age Group: Family, Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Outreach
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us off-site @ The Woodward Corner Market near the cafe area to create a cute mini bowl out of felt!

All supplies will be provided!

All ages welcome!!

Registration Encouraged!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Registration Encouraged

We encourage you to register for this program, but it is not required.

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group
This event is in the "Tween/ Middle School" group
This event is in the "Teen/ High School" group

Pokémon Club Trading Day: Grades 1 to 12

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Self-Guided Program, Social Group
Age Group:
Family, Elementary Age, Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School

Drop-in to trade cards and build your deck, meet other players, share your collection, or bring your deck to battle other players. We’ll also have some Pokémon coloring sheets and bookmarks available to color and take home. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Elementary Age, Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School
Program Type: Self-Guided Program, Social Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop-in to trade cards and build your deck, meet other players, share your collection, or bring your deck to battle other players. We’ll also have some Pokémon coloring sheets and bookmarks available to color and take home. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted. Please view policy 3.40 Unattended Children for more information.

Participant Age

To ensure a successful experience in this program and socialization with one’s peers, age limits are enforced. 

Registration Required

Registration is required for this program. If you are more than 10 minutes late, your reservation will be cancelled and offered to others who are waiting.

This event is in the "Family" group

Creature Feature with Dan Briere: Family

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Family

Join us for an excellent intro to our world's wildlife. We'll see so many animals from a Mexican Milk Snake, Albino Burmese Python, tarantula, chinchilla and so many more! Dan Briere and The Little Creatures Co.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an excellent intro to our world's wildlife. We'll see so many animals from a Mexican Milk Snake, Albino Burmese Python, tarantula, chinchilla and so many more! Dan Briere and The Little Creatures Co.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted. Please view policy 3.40 Unattended Children for more information.

Family Program Audience

Family events are for youth and their adult caregivers. Please see policy 3.40 Unattended Children for more information.

Participant Age

To ensure a successful experience in this program and socialization with one’s peers, age limits are enforced. 

Registration Required

Registration is required for this program. If you are more than 10 minutes late, your reservation will be cancelled and offered to others who are waiting.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group

Story Time with Ms. Katie: Family

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Author Visit, Story Time
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family, Elementary Age

Join us for Story Time as Author Katie Spina (The Wolf and the Wind and Swim the Stars) presents Bear Shadow by Frank Asch and brings a fun craft for our listeners! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family, Elementary Age
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Visit, Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Story Time as Author Katie Spina (The Wolf and the Wind and Swim the Stars) presents Bear Shadow by Frank Asch and brings a fun craft for our listeners! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted. Please view policy 3.40 Unattended Children for more information.

Participant Age

To ensure a successful experience in this program and socialization with one’s peers, age limits are enforced. 

Registration Required

Registration is required for this program. If you are more than 10 minutes late, your reservation will be cancelled and offered to others who are waiting.

This event is in the "Family" group

Make Your Own I-Spy Sensory Bottle: Ages 5+

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Sensory Play
Age Group:
Family

Do you love the I Spy books? Come make a sensory tube with tiny items you can search for in the tube, just like the books!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Sensory Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love the I Spy books? Come make a sensory tube with tiny items you can search for in the tube, just like the books!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted. Please view policy 3.40 Unattended Children for more information.

Family Program Audience

Family events are for youth and their adult caregivers. Please see policy 3.40 Unattended Children for more information.

Participant Age

To ensure a successful experience in this program and socialization with one’s peers, age limits are enforced. 

Registration Encouraged

We encourage you to register for this program, but it is not required.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Bedtime Story Time! : Family

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family

Join us as we share get-ready-for-bedtime stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and movement to shake pre-bedtime energy out, and prepare your little one's sweet dreams to ensue.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we share get-ready-for-bedtime stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and movement to shake pre-bedtime energy out, and prepare your little one's sweet dreams to ensue.  

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted. Please view policy 3.40 Unattended Children for more information.

Family Program Audience

Family events are for youth and their adult caregivers. Please see policy 3.40 Unattended Children for more information.

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Mmmm Maple Syrup with Thornapple Woodlands: Family

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Performance
Age Group:
Family, All Ages

What a thrill to take the clear liquid sap from a sugar maple tree, as clear as clean water, and turn it into the amber sweet syrup that we all enjoy.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Lecture, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

What a thrill to take the clear liquid sap from a sugar maple tree, as clear as clean water, and turn it into the amber sweet syrup that we all enjoy.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Family Program Audience

Family events are for youth and their adult caregivers. Please see policy 3.40 Unattended Children for more information.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Registration Required

Registration is required for this program. If you are more than 10 minutes late, your reservation will be cancelled and offered to others who are waiting.

Closed for Easter holiday

All Day 4/3 - 4/5
Royal Oak Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Royal Oak Public Library
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Spider-Man Party: Family

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Family, All Ages

Say hello to your friendly neighborhood spider at this fun family event! Join us for games and fun activities with Spider-Man!

Please register all adults and children attending.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Say hello to your friendly neighborhood spider at this fun family event! Join us for games and fun activities with Spider-Man!

Please register all adults and children attending.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted. Please view policy 3.40 Unattended Children for more information.

Family Program Audience

Family events are for youth and their adult caregivers. Please see policy 3.40 Unattended Children for more information.

Registration Required

Registration is required for this program. If you are more than 10 minutes late, your reservation will be cancelled and offered to others who are waiting.

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Children's Author Visit: Meet Kelly DiPucchio

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Author Visit
Age Group:
Family, All Ages

Join us in welcoming local children’s author Kelly DiPucchio!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Program Type: Author Visit
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in welcoming local children’s author Kelly DiPucchio!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted. Please view policy 3.40 Unattended Children for more information.

Family Program Audience

Family events are for youth and their adult caregivers. Please see policy 3.40 Unattended Children for more information.

Registration Required

Registration is required for this program. If you are more than 10 minutes late, your reservation will be cancelled and offered to others who are waiting.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group
This event is in the "Tween/ Middle School" group
This event is in the "Teen/ High School" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Garden Critters: All Ages Program

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family, Elementary Age, Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School, Adults, All Ages

Join us in this all-ages program and paint a paver stone for your garden! 

All supplies will be provided. 

Please come prepared to get messy!

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family, Elementary Age, Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in this all-ages program and paint a paver stone for your garden! 

All supplies will be provided. 

Please come prepared to get messy!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted. Please view policy 3.40 Unattended Children for more information.

Registration Required

Registration is required for this program. If you are more than 10 minutes late, your reservation will be cancelled and offered to others who are waiting.

This event is in the "Family" group

Smart Money Kids Read Story Time: Family

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Story Time
Age Group:
Family

April is National Financial Literacy Month! That means it's time for Smart Money Kids Read at ROPL!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Event Details:

April is National Financial Literacy Month! That means it's time for Smart Money Kids Read at ROPL!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted. Please view policy 3.40 Unattended Children for more information.

Family Program Audience

Family events are for youth and their adult caregivers. Please see policy 3.40 Unattended Children for more information.

Registration Required

Registration is required for this program. If you are more than 10 minutes late, your reservation will be cancelled and offered to others who are waiting.

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group
This event is in the "Tween/ Middle School" group
This event is in the "Teen/ High School" group

Pokémon Club: Learn to Battle: Grades 1 to 12

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Self-Guided Program, Social Group
Age Group:
Family, Elementary Age, Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School

Join us in learning how to battle in the Pokémon Trading Card Game! Beginners are welcome. No prior experience needed. Intermediate players are welcome to join, too!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Elementary Age, Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School
Program Type: Self-Guided Program, Social Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in learning how to battle in the Pokémon Trading Card Game! Beginners are welcome. No prior experience needed. Intermediate players are welcome to join, too!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted. Please view policy 3.40 Unattended Children for more information.

Participant Age

To ensure a successful experience in this program and socialization with one’s peers, age limits are enforced. 

Registration Required

Registration is required for this program. If you are more than 10 minutes late, your reservation will be cancelled and offered to others who are waiting.

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group
This event is in the "Tween/ Middle School" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Michigan Stage - Devised Performance: Family

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Family, Elementary Age, Tween/ Middle School, All Ages

Join local theater company Michigan Stage for a Devised Performance featuring local actors and students!  All ages are welcome to attend this show that's guaranteed to be very silly, lots of fun, and entirely original.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Family, Elementary Age, Tween/ Middle School, All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join local theater company Michigan Stage for a Devised Performance featuring local actors and students!  All ages are welcome to attend this show that's guaranteed to be very silly, lots of fun, and entirely original.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Family Program Audience

Family events are for youth and their adult caregivers. Please see policy 3.40 Unattended Children for more information.

Registration Required

Registration is required for this program. If you are more than 10 minutes late, your reservation will be cancelled and offered to others who are waiting.

Closed for Memorial Day weekend

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
Royal Oak Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Royal Oak Public Library

Closed on Sundays

All Day
Royal Oak Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Royal Oak Public Library

Closed on Sundays

All Day
Royal Oak Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Royal Oak Public Library

Closed on Sundays

All Day
Royal Oak Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Royal Oak Public Library

Closed for Juneteenth

All Day 6/19 - 6/20
Royal Oak Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Royal Oak Public Library

Closed on Sundays

All Day
Royal Oak Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Royal Oak Public Library

Closed on Sundays

All Day
Royal Oak Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Royal Oak Public Library