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"poetry reading and open mic" next to flowers in spring

Poetry Reading and Open Mic

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Poetry
Age Group:
Teen/ High School, Adults
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 difficu...

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Registration
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Teen/ High School, Adults
Program Type: Performance, Poetry
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
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 holiday weekend

All Day 4/18 - 4/20
Royal Oak Public Library
Closing
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Royal Oak Public Library
man with blue hair, making large bubbles and using a drill against a blue background

Bubbleman Ron: Family

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Explore the joy of science by playing with bubbles! Join Ron and Gloria Loyd, who have been performing soap bubble magic for over 25 years, for bubbleology and fun for all ages.Ple...

Registration
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Explore the joy of science by playing with bubbles! Join Ron and Gloria Loyd, who have been performing soap bubble magic for over 25 years, for bubbleology and fun for all ages.

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.

Closed for Staff Training

All Day
Royal Oak Public Library
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Closed for Memorial Day weekend

All Day 5/24 - 5/26
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 on Sundays

All Day
Royal Oak Public Library
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Picture of a falcon

Leslie Science Center Presents: Silent Feathered Friends: Family

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Toddlers, Preschool, Family, Elementary Age, All Ages
Event Details:

Young students let their imaginations take flight as we soar through a story about our avian ambassadors. After the story, students enjoy hands-on experiences with our specimens an...

Registration
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Toddlers, Preschool, Family, Elementary Age, All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Young students let their imaginations take flight as we soar through a story about our avian ambassadors. After the story, students enjoy hands-on experiences with our specimens and meet a native Michigan bird.

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.

Closed for the Juneteenth Holiday

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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White baby goat lying on the grass with a few white flowers in it.

Meet the Kids with Bowers Farm: Family

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

There are new baby dairy goats at Bowers Farm and they're coming to visit the library! Come meet these cute and cuddly friends and learn all about the new kids. Future Farmers of A...

Registration
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

There are new baby dairy goats at Bowers Farm and they're coming to visit the library! Come meet these cute and cuddly friends and learn all about the new kids.

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.

Closed on Sundays

All Day
Royal Oak Public Library
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Royal Oak Public Library

Closed for Independence Day Weekend

All Day 7/4 - 7/5
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

Colors in Nature presented by Oakland County Parks: Family

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Performance
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Nature is a kaleidoscope of color. Learn about what colors are used for warnings, which are used to camouflage, and what colors try to trick you. Find out how the power of color af...

Registration
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Lecture, Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Nature is a kaleidoscope of color. Learn about what colors are used for warnings, which are used to camouflage, and what colors try to trick you.

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.

Colors in Nature presented by Oakland County Parks: Family

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Performance
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Nature is a kaleidoscope of color. Learn about what colors are used for warnings, which are used to camouflage, and what colors try to trick you. Find out how the power of color af...

Registration
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Lecture, Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Nature is a kaleidoscope of color. Learn about what colors are used for warnings, which are used to camouflage, and what colors try to trick you.

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.

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
Leonardo Gianola playing the guitar

Country Blues Narrative With Songs

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Over the last 20 years, Leonardo has performed his "Country Blues Narrative with Songs" at local public libraries, historical societies, and for private groups. It is performed usi...

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Registration
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Over the last 20 years, Leonardo has performed his "Country Blues Narrative with Songs" at local public libraries, historical societies, and for private groups. It is performed using two National Reso-Phonic guitars.

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.