This event is in the "Babies" group Jun 21 2025 Sat Music and Movement with Early On Oakland: Ages 1 to 2 Years 10:30am–11:30am Babies Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group Jun 21 2025 Sat Music and Movement with Early On Oakland: Ages 1 to 2 Years 10:30am–11:30am Open Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library Room: Friends Auditorium Age Group: Babies Program Type: Sensory Play, Story Time Registration Required Event Details: For children 1 - 2 yrs who are already walking and their caregivers. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 21 2025 Sat Create Your Own Sustainable Fashion 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 21 2025 Sat Create Your Own Sustainable Fashion 3:00pm–4:00pm Waitlist Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library Room: Friends Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join Denise Watson of Sewd Fashion and Embroidery Studio to learn how to transform old clothing into new sustainable fashion. 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.
Jun 22 2025 Sun Closed on Sundays All Day Closing Jun 22 2025 Sun Closing Closed on Sundays All Day Branches: Royal Oak Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 23 2025 Mon Take and Make: Felted Mushrooms All Day Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 23 2025 Mon Take and Make: Felted Mushrooms All Day Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Self-Guided Program Event Details: The second take-and-make of the summer for Adults is: Felted Mushrooms! Make two of your own tiny mushrooms, and learn the basics of felting. Disclaimer(s) No Registration Required You do not need to register for this program - it is first-come, first-served.
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group Jun 23 2025 Mon Girls Who Code Club for Beginners: Grades 3 to 5 5:00pm–6:00pm Elementary Age Full Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary Age" group Jun 23 2025 Mon Girls Who Code Club for Beginners: Grades 3 to 5 5:00pm–6:00pm Full Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Elementary Age Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Girls Who Code Club is for girls and non-binary youth in grades 3-5 who are interested in learning how to code. No previous experience necessary! 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 "Elementary Age" group Jun 23 2025 Mon Girls Who Code Club for Intermediates: Grades 3 to 5 6:30pm–7:30pm Elementary Age Open Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary Age" group Jun 23 2025 Mon Girls Who Code Club for Intermediates: Grades 3 to 5 6:30pm–7:30pm Open Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Elementary Age Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Girls Who Code Club is for girls and non-binary youth in grades 3-5 who are interested in learning how to code. 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 "Adults" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Short Work Book Club - The Turn of the Screw 10:00am–11:00am Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Short Work Book Club - The Turn of the Screw 10:00am–11:00am Open Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library Room: Small Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: This is a Short Work Book Club, by which we mean books that are meaningful but short, usually under 250 pages. We read the book, then come and have a spirited conversation. 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.
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Family Story Time: Ages Birth to 5 Years 10:15am–10:45am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Family Story Time: Ages Birth to 5 Years 10:15am–10:45am Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Story Time These 30-minute story times for ages 5 and under incorporate many enjoyable pre-reading skills including stories, rhymes, songs, finger plays and movement. 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. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the program begins. The staff at the Youth Services Desk will issue tickets on a first-come, first-served basis 15 minutes before the program begins.
This event is in the "Family" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Meet the Kids with Bowers Farm: Family 6:30pm–7:30pm Family Full Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Meet the Kids with Bowers Farm: Family 6:30pm–7:30pm Full Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Performance Registration Required 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.
Jun 24 2025 Tue Library Board of Trustees 7:00pm–9:00pm Jun 24 2025 Tue Library Board of Trustees 7:00pm–9:00pm Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library Room: Friends Auditorium Program Type: Library Board of Trustees Meeting Event Details: Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting. View the agenda here. 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.
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Toddler Special Play and Learn - Toilet Training: Ages 18 Months to 3 Years 10:15am–10:45am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Toddler Special Play and Learn - Toilet Training: Ages 18 Months to 3 Years 10:15am–10:45am Open Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library Room: Friends Auditorium Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Story Time Registration Required Event Details: Join us with Lynn Legg, one of Early On's Parent Educators, to flush some insight on this topic. While your toddler plays with our many toys, you will get to learn from Lynn's wealth of knowledge and experience. 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 "Family" group Jun 25 2025 Wed KABOOMISTRY! with Michigan Science Center: Family 6:30pm–7:15pm Family Full Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group Jun 25 2025 Wed KABOOMISTRY! with Michigan Science Center: Family 6:30pm–7:15pm Full Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Performance Registration Required Event Details: Why do things explode? Learn about the relationship between pressure, temperature, and fuel to explain why things go KA-BOOM! We’ll mix physics and chemistry to get some loud, flashy effects! 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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Baby Size! Story Time: Ages Birth to 18 Months 10:15am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Baby Size! Story Time: Ages Birth to 18 Months 10:15am–11:00am Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers Program Type: Story Time Story time for infants, toddlers and their adults. Enjoy 30 minutes of language building activities including songs, rhymes, and play. Join the fun! 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. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the program begins. The staff at the Youth Services Desk will issue tickets on a first-come, first-served basis 15 minutes before the program begins.
This event is in the "Tween/ Middle School" group This event is in the "Teen/ High School" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament: Grades 6 and Up 5:30pm–7:30pm Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tween/ Middle School" group This event is in the "Teen/ High School" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament: Grades 6 and Up 5:30pm–7:30pm Open Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library Room: Friends Auditorium Age Group: Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School Registration Required Event Details: Compete with other teens in a Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament to see who the Ultimate Winner is! Prizes for winners and snacks will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own controllers if you would prefer. 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 "Adults" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Thursday Night Book Club 7:00pm–7:45pm Adults Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Thursday Night Book Club 7:00pm–7:45pm Full Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library Room: Small Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Come join us at the Royal Oak Public Library's monthly Thursday night book club meeting. Copies of the book are available at the reference 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. 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 This event is in the "Teen/ High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 28 2025 Sat Cat Castles! 1:00pm–2:30pm Family, Elementary Age, Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School, Adults Open Registration 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 This event is in the "Teen/ High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 28 2025 Sat Cat Castles! 1:00pm–2:30pm Open Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library Room: Friends Auditorium Age Group: Family, Elementary Age, Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create a majestic new abode for your feline friend(s) with the most unassuming of materials - cardboard! Welcome to Cat Castles, where the only limit is your imagination and the strength of your scissors. 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.
Jun 29 2025 Sun Closed on Sundays All Day Closing Jun 29 2025 Sun Closing Closed on Sundays All Day Branches: Royal Oak Public Library
This event is in the "Elementary Age" group Jun 30 2025 Mon Girls Who Code Club for Beginners: Grades 3 to 5 5:00pm–6:00pm Elementary Age Full Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary Age" group Jun 30 2025 Mon Girls Who Code Club for Beginners: Grades 3 to 5 5:00pm–6:00pm Full Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Elementary Age Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Girls Who Code Club is for girls and non-binary youth in grades 3-5 who are interested in learning how to code. No previous experience necessary! 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 "Elementary Age" group Jun 30 2025 Mon Girls Who Code Club for Intermediates: Grades 3 to 5 6:30pm–7:30pm Elementary Age Open Registration Required This event is in the "Elementary Age" group Jun 30 2025 Mon Girls Who Code Club for Intermediates: Grades 3 to 5 6:30pm–7:30pm Open Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Elementary Age Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Girls Who Code Club is for girls and non-binary youth in grades 3-5 who are interested in learning how to code. 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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Family Story Time: Ages Birth to 5 Years 10:15am–10:45am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Family Story Time: Ages Birth to 5 Years 10:15am–10:45am Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Story Time These 30-minute story times for ages 5 and under incorporate many enjoyable pre-reading skills including stories, rhymes, songs, finger plays and movement. 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. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the program begins. The staff at the Youth Services Desk will issue tickets on a first-come, first-served basis 15 minutes before the program begins.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Libby (Re)launch Party! 6:30pm–7:45pm Adults, All Ages Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Libby (Re)launch Party! 6:30pm–7:45pm Open Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library Room: Friends Auditorium Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Outreach, Senior, Social Group Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate our Libby library switch in style! If you've been feeling a bit stressed about the move in your Libby app, this is the event for you! Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Registration Encouraged We encourage you to register for this program, but it is not required.
This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Toddler Time Special - Playdate: Ages 18 Months to 3 Years 10:15am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Toddler Time Special - Playdate: Ages 18 Months to 3 Years 10:15am–11:00am Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Story Time Event Details: Join us for a Toddler Time Special playdate. We'll provide the toys, you bring the friends! 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. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the program begins. The staff at the Youth Services Desk will issue tickets on a first-come, first-served basis 15 minutes before the program begins.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Learning to Draw Yokai: Creatures of Japanese Folklore 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Learning to Draw Yokai: Creatures of Japanese Folklore 6:00pm–7:30pm Open Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library Room: Friends Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: For those interested in Japanese culture, manga and love drawing: Illustrator & author Lance Red will lead you step-by-step in drawing Japanese monsters & spirits. Known collectively as yokai. 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 "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Baby Size Special - Baby Zumbini with Juliana: Ages Birth to 3 Years 10:15am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Babies" group This event is in the "Toddlers" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Baby Size Special - Baby Zumbini with Juliana: Ages Birth to 3 Years 10:15am–11:00am Upcoming Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library Room: Friends Auditorium Age Group: Babies, Toddlers Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Designed by Zumba® and BabyFirst for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers along with their caregivers, Zumbini® combines music and movement to create the ultimate bonding experience! 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.