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COVID-19 Update:

Updated: Sep 7, 2021

Wearing masks while visiting the Library is strongly encouraged. On September 7, 2021, West Bloomfield Township Library will be in Phase 5 “COVID normal” services.

January 25 at 7 PM. Enjoy an evening of conversation with Amor Towles, bestselling author of Rules of Civility, A Gentleman in Moscow, & his newest, The Lincoln Highway. This virtual event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. To support great programs like these, please consider becoming a Friends member.

Join us Thursdays @ 10:30AM starting Dec 2 as we go on a journey with your favorite storybook characters. Recommended for ages 2-5 years. This virtual program will take place on Zoom and is limited to West Bloomfield Library cardholders. Register to receive a craft kit and connection details.

Did you know the library offers a program just for kindergartners? There is a list of 100 Books to Read in Kindergarten, with tons of great titles! Contact the library for your packet today. This program is for residents and students of West Bloomfield.

Watch the stage come to life with streaming video plays from the world-class National Theatre.

Looking for something to watch? Kanopy and hoopla have you covered. Stream popular movies and TV shows, plus classic, international, independent and documentary films. Stream films anytime, anywhere, on your preferred devices.

December 13 at 7 PM. Join Dr. Tara Hayes for the Film Discussion series. December's title is "The Father" directed by Florian Zeller. This virtual program will take place on Zoom and is limited to West Bloomfield cardholders. Register to receive connection details.

December 20 at 7 PM. Join Dr. Tara Hayes for the BOOKED Discussion series. December's title is Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. This virtual program will take place on Zoom and is limited to West Bloomfield Library cardholders. Register to receive connection details.

Dec 9 at 7 PM and Dec 10 at 10 AM. Join the Friends of the Library for the BOOKTalks discussion series. This virtual program will take place on Zoom and is open to anyone with a library card in our system. Register to receive connection details.

Feature: Winter Romance

These heartwarming romance novels will take you to winter wonderlands and holiday gatherings.

Feature: Ken Burns Documentaries (Movies)

Learn about history like never before with documentaries by Ken Burns.

Feature: December Holidays (Movies)

Christmas, Chanukah, and Kwanzaa films for the Holiday season! Choose from this great selection of DVDs and get the popcorn ready!

Feature: Winter Sports (Kids)

All about ice hockey, gymnastics, basketball, skiing, and snowboarding!

Feature: Coping (Kids)

Coping with tender topics or a tragedy is one of the toughest tasks a parent will face. Here are some children's books that can help children learn how to cope with hardships.

Feature: Little Kids, Big Feelings (Kids)

Learning to deal with emotions is an important part of growing up. Here are some great books for helping kids manage their feelings.

Feature: Keep Calm and Read (Kids)

If you are feeling stressed, anxious or just want to relax more, try one of these books!

Feature: Feelings Happen (Kids)

These books will help children and their parents deal with anxiety and worry in children and offer solutions.

Feature: Empathy (Kids)

Teaching children about empathy is a big concept. Here are some books that will promote empathy, kindness and awareness of the emotions of others.

Feature: Teamwork and Community Building (Kids)

Teamwork is the ability to work well with others. It is a core value in education and building relationships. Here are a few books that will encourage your child to explore the idea of team building.

Feature: Perseverance

The ability to persevere and overcome challenges is key to success in work and personal relationships. These books can encourage your child to work hard, overcome difficulty and press on!