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All Day 1/18 - 1/20
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Royal Oak Public Library

Family Story Time: Ages Birth to 5 Years

10:15am - 10:45am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
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.

Teen Study Support

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen/ High School
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Teen/ High School
Program Type: Self-Guided Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

We heard its Finals Week, and we're here to support Royal Oak High School students with a drop in study support session. We will provide snacks, coffee, a space for collaborative studying, and therapy dogs.

 

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.

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. 

Toddler Story Time: Ages 18 Months to 3 Years

10:15am - 10:45am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Story Time

Get ready to move, shake, wiggle, sing, and play! Designed for active toddlers, this story time will feature shorter stories, songs, rhymes, music, lots of movement activities, and play time at the end of every session. 

 

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.

Picturing Music with the DIA

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:

With a Docent from the Detroit Institute of Art, we will explore the presence of music in visual art, in order to think with more imagination about the role music plays across cultures and time.

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.

Pajama Story Time: Family

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family
Program Type: Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Bring the family and snuggle in for stories, songs, and rhymes at this evening story time. Feel free to wear your PJs!  Adults remain with their children.

Please register all adults and children attending.

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 Encouraged

We encourage you to register for this program, but it is not required.

Baby Size Special - Baby Playdate: Ages Birth to 18 Months

10:15am - 11:00am
Babies, Toddlers
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Social Group
Event Details:

Join us for a baby playdate. Parents and caregivers are invited to bring in their little ones to interact with each other. Activities in the room will include toys, books, and music.

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.

Family LEGO® Time

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Preschool, Family, Elementary Age
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Preschool, Family, Elementary Age
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.

Music of the Motor City with David Rodgers

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Join pianist David Rodgers for a trip through the 1960s sounds of Detroit, Michigan.

Storytelling Through Movement

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Senior
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Storytelling Through Movement workshop explores the power of words, images and movement to express a person's story.

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.

ESL Conversation Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

The club, in partnership with Oakland Community College, is designed to give non-native speakers a chance to practice their English skills. English speakers who want to learn about other cultures are invited as well. Participants view a movie prior to the meeting, to discuss with the group. All skill levels welcome.

January movie: 12 Angry Men. The movie is available on Kanopy, Hoopla, and DVD from the library.

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.

Short Story Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This is a short story book club, by which we mean not collections of short stories, but rather 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.

Family Story Time: Ages Birth to 5 Years

10:15am - 10:45am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
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.

Library Board of Trustees

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Event Details:

Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting.

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.

Toddler Story Time: Ages 18 Months to 3 Years

10:15am - 10:45am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Story Time

Get ready to move, shake, wiggle, sing, and play! Designed for active toddlers, this story time will feature shorter stories, songs, rhymes, music, lots of movement activities, and play time at the end of every session. 

 

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.

Starting a Small Business as a Second Career

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

New Year, New You! 

Are you ready to make your dream of being a Small Business Owner come true? Are you retired and looking for a new venture? 

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.

Baby Size! Story Time: Ages Birth to 18 Months

10:15am - 11:00am
Babies, Toddlers
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.

Make & Mingle: Wintry Watercolors

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
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.

Queerdos: A literary and just plain social club

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Group

Are you LGBTQIA+? Do you love books, graphic novels, or basically any other form of media? Do you want to meet and chill with others who answered the above questions with yes too? Well you are in luck! Welcome to Royal Oak Public Library's monthly queer social club, a safe space to talk about various medias and simply exist in a place where you don't need to worry about people just not getting it.  If you'd like to bring your emotional support ally, they are welcome too!

At least one rad gay media will be recommended at the end of each meeting and no registration is necessary to come! Bring your iced coffees, your sweatpants, your septum rings...they're all welcome 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.

Family Story Time: Ages Birth to 5 Years

10:15am - 10:45am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
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.

Winne the Pooh Party: Family

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family, Elementary Age, All Ages
Registration
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool, Family, Elementary Age, All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us and a special guest for a party deep in the Hundred Acre Wood! Celebrate this willy nilly silly old bear with us! 

Please register all adults and children attending. 

 

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.

Toddler Story Time: Ages 18 Months to 3 Years

10:15am - 10:45am
Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Story Time

Get ready to move, shake, wiggle, sing, and play! Designed for active toddlers, this story time will feature shorter stories, songs, rhymes, music, lots of movement activities, and play time at the end of every session. 

 

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.

Baby Size Special - Baby Wearing Workout: Ages Birth to 1 Year

10:15am - 11:00am
Babies, Toddlers
Registration
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Social Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Join Stephanie from Nature's Playhouse for a total body strength and cardio workout that you can do while wearing your baby. We will use resistance bands and body weight to strengthen muscles.

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.

Love is Lit - Valentine's STEAM: Ages 9 to 13 Years

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Tween/ Middle School
Registration
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tween/ Middle School
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Nothing is as electrifying as love! Use circuitry to electrify conversation hearts, chemistry to grow your heart, or solidify your love with heart-shaped crystals.

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 Encouraged

We encourage you to register for this program, but it is not required.