We’re dream cruisin’ at BTPL in August – with a model Dream Cruise of our own. Stop by and see a wonderful exhibit of vintage and cruisin’ era model cars on display at the Library during the month of August. This exhibit is on loan from the Detroit Historical Museum and includes a 1910 Ford Model T, a 1951 American Motors Studebaker, a 1955 Chevrolet Corvette and a 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado, to name just a few of the model cars on display. Reminisce about cruising down Woodward Avenue in the 1950’s and 1960’s, the nation’s first concrete pavement highway.
Special thanks to the Friends of the Bloomfield Township Public Library and the Detroit Historical Museum for making this exhibit possible.
Head out to the highway, with Mark Szetela from Vettestorations. Mark will discuss his experiences restoring America's favorite muscle car, the Corvette on Wednesday, July 21 at 7pm. No registration is required. We hope to see you then!
Get the latest Library news, events and programs in the August issue of our e-newsletter. Learn about the art and craft of filmmaking on August 11 at 7pm. Join a Library book group - registration begins in August. Don't miss the "Make a Splash Read!" grand finale on August 6 at 2pm. View all August Library program information and more in our latest e-newsletter. Click here to view. Or click the "subscribe" button above to sign up and receive every issue of our e-newsletter delivered right to your in-box.
Taking a special trip this summer? The Library's extensive collection of travel materials awaits you. More than just travel guides, the Library has travel documentaries, downloadable e-books and more. Consider borrowing an audiobook to keep you company during your travels. Check it out!
The popular Park & Read passes are now available at Bloomfield Township Public Library through October 1, 2010. A pass entitles you to one free entrance into any Michigan State Park or Recreation area for the day. Many parks even have a hammock available for you to borrow too!
So, visit your library this summer to borrow a book and a Park and Read pass, available at the Circulation Desk. Then enjoy a relaxing – and FREE – day of reading in Michigan’s great outdoors!
Applying for a marriage license? Looking for court records? Need a copy of your birth certificate? Order these documents online and have these delivered right to your home! Bloomfield Township Public Library is participating with the Oakland County Clerk's Office to offer Library CARD (Convenience & Access to Records and Documents). Brochures explaining this new service are available in the Library or click here to access the Oakland County Clerk's Office website to get started.
Applications for the Jeanette P. Myers Memorial Scholarship are now being accepted through Friday, June 1.
The Myers Memorial Scholarship provides funds to encourage and support the post-secondary education of past or present employees of the Bloomfield Township Public Library, or persons who have some relationship with the Library.
A total amount of at least $500 will be awarded to scholarship applicants to use for books, tuition or other relevant expenses to assist in working toward an associate, bachelor, or graduate degree, of for pursuit of other post secondary education.
Click on the document below for the scholarship guidelines and application form or request a copy at the Library's Welcome Desk.
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The Friends of the Bloomfield Township Public Library will hold their annual dinner on Friday, May 7, at 6:00pm at the Library. The featured speaker is Bloomfield Township resident, graphic artist and World War II Veteran Jack Keenan. Jack sketched details of a soldier’s life throughout World War II. These sketches extend through several battles in Europe. Many of these sketches have been placed in the special war collection at the University of Michigan. Jack Keenan also was part of Keith Famie’s new World War II documentary film, “Detroit, Our Greatest Generation”.
For ten summers, Jack and his wife Ellen, parents of ten children and dedicated community leaders, painted coordinating themes on the Youth Room windows at the Bloomfield Township Public Library. Renderings of his painting are on display in the Library.
Jack will recount fascinating stories about what he witnessed in his four and ½ years of services at the Annual Dinner for Friends of Bloomfield Township Public Library only.
Not a Friends member? It’s not too late to join. Call the Library at (248) 642-5800 for further information on how to join the Friends and to attend their annual dinner.
National Library Week takes place from April 11 – 18, 2010 with the theme of "Communities Thrive @ Your Library. There are many ways to celebrate at Bloomfield Township Public Library, the heart of the community.
Calling all Bloomfield Township residents! Receive your new library card beginning April 12 at the Library’s Circulation Desk. New and improved, your library card entitles you to exclusive features such as accessing online resources, entering and using study rooms, debt card feature for prints and copies and more.
Join us for an Evening on the Prairie on Thursday, April 15 at 6:30pm. Glen Morningstar as Pa Ingalls recreates the world of Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family. Enjoy singing, dancing, craft projects and more.
Learn more about Laura Ingalls Wilder by viewing a special exhibit of her letters, photos, manuscripts and books on display at the Library. This exhibit was made possible through the generosity of the Friends of Bloomfield Township Public Library and courtesy of the Detroit Public Library.
Be a Star Reader at the Library. During National Library Week – April 12 – 17 – have your photo taken with your favorite book in the Youth Services Department. Your name will be entered into a special drawing AND twenty lucky star readers will be featured on READ posters displayed monthly at the Library.
