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COVID-19 Update:
Updated: December 28, 2021
Wearing masks while visiting the Library is strongly encouraged.
Adults and families can try new experiences with the library's Experience Kits. Experience new activities, explore your community, and connect with friends and family using the books and tools included in each themed kit.
2021 Federal & Michigan tax forms should begin arriving at the end of January. We will only receive the 1040 and 1040-SR forms (a simplified form for seniors) and the instruction booklets; along with the Michigan tax booklets. Staff are able to print additional forms at the Information desks. The tax deadline date for 2022 is Monday, April 18th.
The Friendshop is having a merchandise sale in the Meeting Room at the Main Library. The sale is merchandise only; no books. Merchandise is priced at 50% off. Saturday, Feb. 12, 10 AM-4 PM and Sunday, Feb. 13, 12-4 PM.
Practice your matching skills with some mittens! This take and make craft is available starting Jan 24 and stays available for one week to West Bloomfield Library cardholders. Recommended for children toddler-preschool age. WB Library On The Go! kits are funded by the Friends of the West Bloomfield Township Public Library.
February 9 @ 6:30PM. Join us as acclaimed storyteller La’Ron shares both original and traditional tales during this fun, educational and entertaining program. Recommended for all ages. This virtual program will take place on Zoom and is open to anyone with a library card in our system. Register to receive the connection details.
The WBSD Pine Tree and Pine Cone reading appreciation programs launch January 18. Books for both programs are available now at the Library.
February 21 at 7 PM. Join Dr. Tara Hayes for the BOOKED Discussion series. February's title is "The Song of Achilles" by Madeline Miller. This virtual program will take place on Zoom and is limited to West Bloomfield Library cardholders. Register to receive connection details.
February 1 at 10 AM. We’ve all been through extraordinarily challenging times over the past year and a half. Join us for this presentation designed to get us talking and taking our next steps toward healing. 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.
February 14 at 7 PM. Join Dr. Tara Hayes for the Film Discussion series. February's title is "Sherlock Jr." This virtual program will take place on Zoom and is limited to West Bloomfield cardholders. Register to receive connection details.
February 15 at 7 PM. Join author Paul Vachon as we examine aspects of the human dimension that shaped Detroit’s automotive industry. 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.
Feb 10 at 7 PM and Feb 11 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.
January 27 at 7 PM. Presented by the Holocaust Memorial Center, this presentation examines artifacts and victim/survivor perspectives to discuss the escalation of hate from biased attitudes to bias-motivated violence during the Holocaust. 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.
The Winter Reading Program starts December 13, 2021 and is for children ages birth-5th grade. Register online to receive your program guide. Join us and chill out with a good book!
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Afrofuturist books feature futuristic or science fiction themes which incorporate elements of Black history and culture. 
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