The Library will be closed Monday, November 12 for Veterans Day and as a staff unpaid furlough day. The Library will reopen on Tuesday, November 13 at 9:30a.m.
The Library will close at 5:30p.m. on Wednesday, November 21 and will remain closed on Thursday, November 22 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Library will reopen Friday, November 23 at 9:30a.m.
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The Friends of Bloomfield Township Public Library will be holding their BIG Book Sale on Saturday, November 10 and Sunday, November 11. Sale hours are 9:30am – 4:30pm on Saturday and 12noon –4:30pm on Sunday. The first hour on Saturday is for Friends members only. Sunday sale hours, which features the popular bag sale, will be open to everyone. Come find a treasured book or favorite movie!
Saturday, December 8 is the next Second Saturday Super Sale.
Not a Friends member? Memberships are very affordable and available 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
Joseph Falik
Grant Gerhart
Judy Lindstrom
Joan C. Luksik
Pamela Williams
MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY
Get your groove on Friday, November 9 at 7:30p.m., when the Henry Ford Big Band comes to play. Created in 1983, the Henry Ford Big Band performs in Carnegie Hall, Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Jazz at Montreux, and other international jazz festivals, as well as being a mainstay of the Detroit Jazz Festival. And now it’s coming to the Bloomfield Township Public Library! No registration is required.
Chamber Concert Series 2012-2013
The popular Chamber Concert series, presented in partnership with the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, returns on:
Friday, October 26 at 7:30p.m.
Friday, January 25 at 7:30p.m.
Friday, February 15 at 7:30p.m.
Friday, March 22 at 7:30p.m.
Friday, April 26 at 7:30p.m.
Free admission and refreshments. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bloomfield Township Public Library,
Adult Services
YOUR MONEY IN THE BALANCE
Investor Education in Your Community is made possible through a partnership between the Investor Protection Trust in Washington D.C., and the Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation. It is investment education from a source you can trust. Registration is required and is open to everyone.
Monday, October 29 from 7-8:30p.m.: Your Investing Foundation: the “3 R’s”
Monday, November 5 from 7-8:30p.m.: Assets and Liabilities and Goals: Oh My!
Monday, November 19 from 7-8:30p.m.: Funding Your Present and Future Self
Monday, November 26 from 7-8:30 p.m.: Investing: Roll Up Your Sleeves
Monday, December 3 from 7-8:30p.m.: Finding Mr. or Ms. “Right”: Your Financial Services Provider
Our regular monthly programs offered include our Knitting Circle, Tuesdays at the Movies, Memoir Writers' Group. For a complete program schedule and more information visit our website.
Youth Services
SO YOU WANT TO BE PRESIDENT?
Monday, November 5 at 6:30p.m., readers, in grades 2 and 3, along with a favorite adult, can engage in a lively discussion on the eve of the national elections. Read and discuss, “So You Want to be President?” by Judith St. George. Registration begins October 15.
2nd Annual STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER
Bring your most adventurous stuffed animal to the Library for a slumber party with other animals. Come back the following morning to pick up your animal, hear all about their fun adventures, and enjoy a story while munching on treats. Drop off your stuffed friend between 1 and 5p.m. on Friday, November 9. Pick up your pal at the special story time at 11a.m. on Saturday, November 10. Can’t make it to the story time? Stop by anytime before 5p.m. that day to pick up your friend. Registration begins on October 17.
The Youth Services Department offers many fun drop-in programs every month – Sensory Saturday, Lego Club, Scrabble Club and much more! Click here for a complete program schedule and for more information.
Computers
Classes being offered include Introduction to Computers and Going Online & Introduction to Email. The Library continues to offer a variety of hands-on computer classes, such as Introduction to Social Networking and Introduction to Excel.
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. Basic computer skills are required except for the class Introduction to Computers.
Bloomfield Township Public Library
1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township Michigan 48302
Phone: (248)-642-5800 Website: www.btpl.org
