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This event is in the "Preschool" group

Colorful Chemistry with Sloan Museum: Ages 3 to 5 Years

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Performance
Age Group:
Preschool

Poor Camilla Cream… her skin has turned green. And red, orange, yellow, blue, and purple, too! Our skin cannot change colors like Camilla Cream’s, but we can make color-mixing creations.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Poor Camilla Cream… her skin has turned green. And red, orange, yellow, blue, and purple, too! Our skin cannot change colors like Camilla Cream’s, but we can make color-mixing creations.

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 "Preschool" group

Colorful Chemistry with Sloan Museum: Ages 3 to 5 Years

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Activity Room at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Performance
Age Group:
Preschool

Poor Camilla Cream… her skin has turned green. And red, orange, yellow, blue, and purple, too! Our skin cannot change colors like Camilla Cream’s, but we can make color-mixing creations.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Poor Camilla Cream… her skin has turned green. And red, orange, yellow, blue, and purple, too! Our skin cannot change colors like Camilla Cream’s, but we can make color-mixing creations.

Disclaimer(s)

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

PowerPoint Night

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Outreach, Performance, Social Group
Age Group:
Adults

This program is firmly +18 to attend.

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

This program is firmly +18 to attend.

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 "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

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.

Upcoming
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 "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 "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.

Closed for Memorial Day weekend

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

All Day
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Closed on Sundays

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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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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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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