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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!

 

Please register only those who will painting a paver stone!

Waitlist
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!

 

Please register only those who will painting a paver stone!

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!

Open
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!

Full
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.

Open
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.

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: Grades 1 to 12

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Self-Guided Program
Age Group:
Family, Elementary Age, Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School

Back by popular demand! Drop-in to trade cards and build your deck, meet other players, share your collection, or bring your deck to battle other players.

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Back by popular demand! Drop-in to trade cards and build your deck, meet other players, share your collection, or bring your deck to battle other players.

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.

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
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

Dino-mite Cookie Decorating Workshop: Family

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Family, Elementary Age, Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School, Adults

Join us to see how fun & easy it can be to decorate delicious sugar cookies. Everything you need is included: cookies, icing, decorations, and tools. Learn how to outline, flood, & use wet-on-wet drag techniques.

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

Join us to see how fun & easy it can be to decorate delicious sugar cookies. Everything you need is included: cookies, icing, decorations, and tools. Learn how to outline, flood, & use wet-on-wet drag techniques.

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.

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

KPop Demon Hunters Party: Family

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, Elementary Age, All Ages

Party like K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey! Join us for an all-ages evening of crafts and music celebrating all things Huntrix. It's going to be golden!  

Costumes are welcome. 

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

Party like K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey! Join us for an all-ages evening of crafts and music celebrating all things Huntrix. It's going to be golden!  

Costumes are welcome. 

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

Red, White, & Read: A Community Picnic!

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Centennial Commons at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Outreach, Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Family, Elementary Age, Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School, Adults, All Ages

 

Celebrate America's 250th birthday with a fun family picnic in Centennial Commons!

We'll be providing FREE hot dogs from The Mean Weenie, plus pop, chips, and popsicles, while supplies last!

Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Centennial Commons
Age Group: Family, Elementary Age, Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Outreach, Friends of the Library
Event Details:

 

Celebrate America's 250th birthday with a fun family picnic in Centennial Commons!

We'll be providing FREE hot dogs from The Mean Weenie, plus pop, chips, and popsicles, while supplies last!

Closed on Sundays

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

Closed for Independence Day Weekend

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
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
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

Microscopes & Metaphors Ice Cream Social: All Ages

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Social Group
Age Group:
Preschool, Family, Elementary Age, Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School, Adults, All Ages

We have been practicing our writing, thinking, and science skills for the Summer Writing Challenge, and now it is time to celebrate the work we did!

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

We have been practicing our writing, thinking, and science skills for the Summer Writing Challenge, and now it is time to celebrate the work we did!

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.

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 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 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