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Escape the Upside Down: Escape Room

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Self-Guided Program
Age Group:
Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School, Adults

Do you think you can escape from the Upside Down? Join us for a Stranger Things Escape Room, for middle schoolers through adults. The room will open at 5:30pm, and groups will be able to go through on a first come, first served basis.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School, Adults
Program Type: Self-Guided Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you think you can escape from the Upside Down? Join us for a Stranger Things Escape Room, for middle schoolers through adults. The room will open at 5:30pm, and groups will be able to go through on a first come, first served basis.

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.

Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

All Day 1/17 - 1/19
Royal Oak Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Royal Oak Public Library
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

Make & Mingle: Valentine's Day Love Note Garland

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School, Adults

Make & Mingle is a program designed as both a craft and social event. Bring a friend or family member to craft together. Don't have anyone to bring?

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

Make & Mingle is a program designed as both a craft and social event. Bring a friend or family member to craft together. Don't have anyone to bring?

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.

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

Altoids Tin Wallets: Grades 6 to 12

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Royal Oak Public Library
Age Group:
Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School

Need to keep the essentials on you, in your locker, or in your backpack? Come decorate an Altoids tin wallet in whatever aesthetic you choose, then fill it with a few essentials to get you started.

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need to keep the essentials on you, in your locker, or in your backpack? Come decorate an Altoids tin wallet in whatever aesthetic you choose, then fill it with a few essentials to get you started.

 

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.

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

Cookie Decorating 101: Grades 8 to 12

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School
Program Type: 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.

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

Minecraft: Grades 6 to 12

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Royal Oak Public Library
Age Group:
Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School

Come to the library and play Minecraft in Survival mode on one of our computers. We supply game accounts and computers. Spots are very limited, so make sure to sign up early!

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the library and play Minecraft in Survival mode on one of our computers. We supply game accounts and computers. Spots are very limited, so make sure to sign up early!

 

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.

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

Kawaii Paper Fidgets: Grades 6 to 12

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School

It won't have the satisfying click of a keyboard key fidget, but you'll be able to personalize this paper fidget with your favorite kawaii character.

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

It won't have the satisfying click of a keyboard key fidget, but you'll be able to personalize this paper fidget with your favorite kawaii character.

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.

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

Make & Mingle: Felt Shamrocks

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School, Adults

Make & Mingle is a program designed as both a craft and social event. Bring a friend or family member to craft together. Don't have anyone to bring?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make & Mingle is a program designed as both a craft and social event. Bring a friend or family member to craft together. Don't have anyone to bring?

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.

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 "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 "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.

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
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

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

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