Adult Program Registration
Due to popular demand and available space, program registration is only open to Township residents until one week before the program date. Non-residents are welcome to sign up during the week before the program’s date, unless otherwise noted. Program registration is in Adult Services, unless otherwise noted. Programs not requiring registration are open to all. Programs may be subject to change or cancellation. Programs may fill quickly, even before Answers is received, due to in-library promotion.

Please call 248-642-5800, ext. 171, to register and to confirm an event

Need a program for your organization? We'll glady come to you

Librarians from Adult Services can present a book talk to your organization on a variety of topics and books. We’d like a minimum of two months’ notice for the talk. To make arrangements, please contact Ann Williams, Adult Services Department Head, at
248-642-5800

Book Clubs | Movies | Business Programs
Special Programs | Computer| Writers

Book Clubs

We're pleased to announce the opening of our library sponsored book groups to new members who are residents of Bloomfield Township, as well as the addition of the Great Books group to our list. Adults who want to read and discuss important works of philosophy, fiction, science fiction, poetry and drama are invited to consider joining the Great Books group.

The annual book group registration period for Bloomfield Township residents begins one month before a group's September meeting and continues until one week before the first meeting. At this time, others may join if there is room.

RANDOM READERS
Friday, June 19 at 10:00 am
No July or August meeting
Drop-in book talk and discussion

MEN’S BOOK CLUB
Second Wednesday of each month, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Fall Registration begins Wednesday, August 12

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB
Third Wednesday of each month, 1 p.m. AND 4 p.m.
Fall Registration begins Wednesday, August 19

TUESDAY BOOK CLUB
Third Tuesday of each month at 10:00am
Fall Registration begins Tuesday, August 18

ELEANOR'S BOOK CLUB
Fourth Thursday of each month at 10:00am
Fall Registration begins Thursday, August 27

GREAT BOOKS CLUB
First and third Wednesday of each month at 6:45pm
Fall Registration begins Wednesday, August 5

All groups are accepting new members who are
residents of Bloomfield Township. Please stop by Adult
Services for more information.

Movies

TUESDAYS AT
THE MOVIES
2 - 4 p.m.

Join us for a movie on the
first Tuesday of every month.
No registration is required.

June 2: Broadway Melody of 1940 - NR
July 7: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers - NR
August 4: Sunday in the Park with George - NR

Writers

WRITERS’ RENDEZVOUS
2nd AND 4th Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.
June 10, 24; July 8, 22; August 12, 26
No registration required.

Come be a part of this ongoing writers’ group and
share the creative process with others. No registration
is necessary - just come to any meeting. More information
about the group can be found here.

Special Programs

Executive Job Search
Wednesday, June 3, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Registration begins May 4

Learn from an expert how to organize your search for senior management positions, network, and prepare for interviews. Deborah Snow Walsh is an experienced executive recruiter and founder of a national search firm specializing in career transitions.

eBAY DAY
Wednesday, June 17, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Registration begins May 18

With the U.S. Postal Service in partnership with eBay. Understand the basics of selling on eBay, including costs, how to price and list items, and shipping using the USPS.

Craft Circles

Join us for monthly metings where you can find other people who enjoy quilting and knitting.

Sit'n'Stitch Quilting Circle
Third Wednesday of the month from 1:30 - 3:00pm
June 17, July 15, August 19

Knitting Circle
First Tuesday of the month from 10:00 - 11:30am
June 2, July 7, August 4

Computer Classes

COMPUTER BASICS 1
All classes 10 - 11:30 a.m.
June 3,4; July 1,2; August 5,6;
Call Adult Services, 248-642-5800, ext. 171 to register.
Beginning adult computer users learn the basics –
from how to use the mouse, to how to click and scroll.

COMPUTER BASICS 2
All classes 10 - 11:30 a.m.
June 18, July 16, August 20
Call Adult Services, 248-642-5800, ext. 171 to register.
Once you can use the mouse, click, and scroll, we’ll
help you use the library’s catalog, find a website, and
begin exploring the Web

DOWNLOADABLE AUDIOBOOKS? FREE AT BTPL!
Monday, June 8 from 7:00 - 8:30pm
You can download hundreds of full length audio books to your mp3 player (only certain titles work with ipods). You should be comfortable using computers before attending this class.

WHERE TO GO WHEN YOU NEED TO KNOW - INVESTMENT DATABASES
Thursday, June 4 and August 20 from 7:00 - 8:30pm
Valueline, Morningstar, Standard and Poor's - all free and available online at home to BTPL residents.

FIND IT ONLINE
Wednesday,June 17, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, August 4, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Call Adult Services, 248-642-5800, ext. 171 to register.
Discover BTPL’s outstanding databases of full-text
articles and reference sources, and learn about the Adult
Services staff’s favorite websites.