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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 "All Ages" group

Royal Oak Schools Student Art Show - Opening Party!

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit
Age Group:
All Ages

Join Royal Oak Public Library for its 3rd Annual Opening Day Party on Saturday, April 18 celebrating Royal Oak Schools Student Art Show!  Come see the artwork and creative talents of artists in grades K-12!

Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Exhibit
Event Details:

Join Royal Oak Public Library for its 3rd Annual Opening Day Party on Saturday, April 18 celebrating Royal Oak Schools Student Art Show!  Come see the artwork and creative talents of artists in grades K-12!

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.

Electronic Devices

While library staff cannot physically handle your personal device, they are available to offer suggestions and assistance to troubleshoot issues you may encounter.

Food Allergies

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

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

Poetry Reading and Open Mic

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Poetry
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

April is poetry month, which means a time to celebrate the infinite resources of language. What does it mean to make art out of language? This month, we will celebrate this difficult, pleasurable art with a poetry reading and open mic.

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

April is poetry month, which means a time to celebrate the infinite resources of language. What does it mean to make art out of language? This month, we will celebrate this difficult, pleasurable art with a poetry reading and open mic.

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 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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

250th Anniversary of American Freedom

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Performance
Age Group:
All Ages

The Revolution that changed the world.

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

The Revolution that changed the world.

Disclaimer(s)

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 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 "All Ages" group

Paxton-Spangler Band

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
All Ages

The Paxton/Spangler band performs a lively, upbeat mix of music, put on by two veterans and three strong, up and coming young musicians. They play jazz, swing, crooner, along with soul tunes and funky New Orleans music.

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

The Paxton/Spangler band performs a lively, upbeat mix of music, put on by two veterans and three strong, up and coming young musicians. They play jazz, swing, crooner, along with soul tunes and funky New Orleans music.

Disclaimer(s)

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