Bloomfield Township Public Library

November 2015

 
Bloomfield Township Public Library
 
 

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Library Hours

M-Th: 9:30am - 9:00pm
Fri: 9:30am - 6:30pm
Sat: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Sun: Noon - 5:30pm

 

Library Closings

The Library will be closed on Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25 for the Christmas Observance. The Library will reopen on Saturday, December 26 at 9:30 a.m. 

The Library will be closing at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 31 and will remain closed on Friday, January 1, 2016 for the New Years Celebration. The Library will reopen on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. 

 

Library Newsletters

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Library Friends

Check out the Friends Second Saturday Sales coming up on November 14 and December 12! These sales are offered each month from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The first hour is open to members only. Not a Friends member? Memberships  are very affordable and available on our website, at the door on the day of the sale or pick up a membership form at the Welcome Desk the next time you visit the Bloomfield Township Public Library.

 

Library Board

Margaret Cohen
Grant Gerhart
Eli Greenbaum
Judy Lindstrom
Joan C. Luksik
Pamela Williams

 

Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit

Friday, December 4 at 7:00 p.m.

Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit is one of our area's cultural treasures. With their collective voices in song, these young performers shift effortlessly from Motown to Mozart, with a style that's all their own. They've performed for Presidents as well as opening for everyone from Aretha Franklin to Pete Seeger. Join us for a program for the entire family.

MeLCat and MeL Databases Downtime
The servers that run all the MeL services are being maintained and will be taking a break in November and December.  Starting November 18, you will not be able to place MeLCat requests.  Requests will resume on December 11.  MeL Databases will be affected starting December 2 through December 11.  

 

Adult Services

Star Wars Weekend – December 11-13
To celebrate the opening of Episode 7, The Force Awakens, on December 18, join us in Adult and Youth Services for a weekend of events for all Star Wars fans, young and old. Check the online calendar or at the Adult or Youth Desks for events and times.
 
Star Wars Teen After-Hours
Teens are invited to the Library on Friday, December 11 from 6:30 to 9 p.m., to celebrate the new movie, The Force Awakens, in theaters on December 18!   Games, trivia, prizes and much more are planned. For ages 13-18. Registration is required along with a signed parental permission slip.  Visit our website for more information.
 
Gale Courses Graduation
Attention Gale Courses Students - If you have or will complete a Gale course this year, you are invited to join us on Tuesday, December 15 from 2 to 3 p.m. for our Graduation Reception!  Mingle with other graduates, enjoy cake and refreshments, be part of our Gale Courses yearbook photograph, and possibly win a prize or two. 
 
Ongoing programs, such as writers’ groups, our Knit ‘n Stitch Circle and Coffee and Conversation for seniors are offered every month. For a complete program schedule and more information, visit our website.

 

Youth Services

Celebrate National Cookie Day
Stop into the Youth Room on Friday, December 4 between 4 and 5:30 p.m., to decorate a cookie.  We will also be serving hot cocoa in case you just can’t wait to eat your decorated treat!  Take a break and enjoy this festive time of year.  All ages welcome.
 
Stuffed Animal Tea Party
On Monday, December 28 at 2 p.m., warm-up with some tea and snacks at our Stuffed Animal Tea Party!  Enjoy stories, activities, and food crafts as you sip tea with your favorite stuffed animal by your side.   For ages 3 and older along with a favorite stuffed animal. Registration begins December 7.
 
Countdown to Noon
Want to ring in the New Year but can’t stay up until midnight?  Join the celebration on Thursday, December 31 from 11 a.m to Noon as we Countdown to Noon! All ages are welcome as we create noise makers, fashion accessories, room decorations and other festive things to ring in the New Year.
 
The Youth Services Department offers fun drop-in programs every month  such as LEGO Club and PJ Theater. Click here for a complete program schedule and for more information.

 

Computers

The Library continues to offer a variety of hands-on computer classes, such as Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint and Introduction to Scanning and Photo Editing.

Registration is required and classes are open to Bloomfield Township residents only.  Review our complete schedule of computer classes and sign up today! Register here, by telephone at (248) 642-5800 or in person at the Library.  Have your Bloomfield Township Public Library card ready to register.

 
 
 
  Bloomfield Township Public Library
1099 Lone Pine Road
Bloomfield Township, MI 48302
Phone: (248) 642-5800
www.btpl.org