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Family LEGO® Time

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Activity Room at Royal Oak Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool, Family, Elementary Age

Bring the family and have fun building a fantastic Lego® creation that will be displayed in the library until the next Lego® Time. Duplo® blocks are available for young children. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Preschool, Family, Elementary Age
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring the family and have fun building a fantastic Lego® creation that will be displayed in the library until the next Lego® Time. Duplo® blocks are available for young children. 

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 "Elementary Age" group

Read to the Dogs: Ages 5 to 10 Years

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 6:45pm
Youth Activity Room at Royal Oak Public Library
Age Group:
Elementary Age

Registered therapy dogs are here to listen to children read to them in a one-to-one setting. It's fun and helps improve reading skills because the dog listens attentively and does not judge, laugh or criticize.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Elementary Age
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered therapy dogs are here to listen to children read to them in a one-to-one setting. It's fun and helps improve reading skills because the dog listens attentively and does not judge, laugh or criticize.

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 "Elementary Age" group

Read to the Dogs: Ages 5 to 10 Years

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:45pm - 7:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Royal Oak Public Library
Age Group:
Elementary Age

Registered therapy dogs are here to listen to children read to them in a one-to-one setting. It's fun and helps improve reading skills because the dog listens attentively and does not judge, laugh or criticize.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Elementary Age
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered therapy dogs are here to listen to children read to them in a one-to-one setting. It's fun and helps improve reading skills because the dog listens attentively and does not judge, laugh or criticize.

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 "Elementary Age" group

Read to the Dogs: Ages 5 to 10 Years

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:15pm
Youth Activity Room at Royal Oak Public Library
Age Group:
Elementary Age

Registered therapy dogs are here to listen to children read to them in a one-to-one setting. It's fun and helps improve reading skills because the dog listens attentively and does not judge, laugh or criticize.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Elementary Age
Registration Required
Event Details:

Registered therapy dogs are here to listen to children read to them in a one-to-one setting. It's fun and helps improve reading skills because the dog listens attentively and does not judge, laugh or criticize.

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

Frostology Presented by Michigan Science Center: Family

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Youth Activity Room at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool, Family, Elementary Age

Investigate how temperature relates to the movement of atoms and molecules in this exciting presentation. Utilizing liquid nitrogen (LN2) we’ll see some ‘cool’ effects on solids, liquids and gases!

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

Investigate how temperature relates to the movement of atoms and molecules in this exciting presentation. Utilizing liquid nitrogen (LN2) we’ll see some ‘cool’ effects on solids, liquids and gases!

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

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 "Elementary Age" group

Book Buddies Book Club: Grades K to 3

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Elementary Age

Catalina Incognito (Catalina Incognito #1)

by Jennifer Torres 

Registration and book pickup will begin Thursday, February 12th at the Youth Services Desk.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Elementary Age
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Catalina Incognito (Catalina Incognito #1)

by Jennifer Torres 

Registration and book pickup will begin Thursday, February 12th at the Youth Services Desk.

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.

Food Allergies

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

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 "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.

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 "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.

Closed for Memorial Day weekend

All Day 5/23 - 5/25
Royal Oak Public Library
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Closed on Sundays

All Day
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Closed on Sundays

All Day
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Closed on Sundays

All Day
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Closed for Juneteenth

All Day 6/19 - 6/20
Royal Oak Public Library
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Closed on Sundays

All Day
Royal Oak Public Library
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Closed on Sundays

All Day
Royal Oak Public Library
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Closed for Independence Day Weekend

All Day 7/3 - 7/4
Royal Oak Public Library
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Royal Oak Public Library

Closed on Sundays

All Day
Royal Oak Public Library
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Closed on Sundays

All Day
Royal Oak Public Library
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Royal Oak Public Library

Closed on Sundays

All Day
Royal Oak Public Library
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Royal Oak Public Library

Closed on Sundays

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

Closed on Sundays

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

Closed on Sundays

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