Digital Collections

Help us improve our collections by "tagging" items! By clicking the "Add a Tag" link under each entry, you can add value to the collection by adding information to photos, documents, podcasts and more. Tags are one or two words that describe an item and allow it to be found again by browsing or searching.
How to tag.

Sister Library
The West Bloomfield Township Public Library, as part of the Sister Libraries Program coordinated by the U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science and Sister Cities International was paired with its sister library Higashiura Public Library in Awaji City, Japan in 1999. This collection features various artworks and gifts from our sister library and reflects the special relationship that has developed between the two libraries.

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Youth Book Reviews
Book reviews by our youngest users.

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Architecture of West Bloomfield
The architecture of West Bloomfield is showcased in this collection. Images included area: houses, gates, schools, barns, and bridges. Some of the house photos include shots of their interiors.
Photos provided by the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society.

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Art Around The Library
Images of art found in and around both branches of the Library.
Many of these beautiful pieces were generous gifts from the Friends of the Library.

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Book Reviews
Book reviews by our users.

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Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society
The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society has provided the Library with photos of local history to add to our digital collection. The collection currently contains over 1600 images.
Photos provided by the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society.

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Lakes of West Bloomfield
West Bloomfield area lakes throughout the last century are displayed in this collection through paintings and photographs. There are also images of the recreation offered by the lakes in both summer and winter.
Photos provided by the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society.

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Librarian Book Reviews
The Library Staff have been putting together a collection of podcasts consisting of book reviews of some of their favorite titles. This collection will continue to grow.

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Michigan Military Academy
This collection shows what the Michigan Military Academy was like when it was in operation. Images include the architecture, grounds, various events taking place and documents related to the Michigan Military Academy. Additionally, images of some of those who attended or worked at the Academy are included.
Photos provided by the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society.

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1976 West Bloomfield Tornado
In March of 1976, an F4 tornado touched down in West Bloomfield leaving 1 person dead and 55 injured while destroying 91 homes and 23 businesses.
Photos provided by the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society.

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People of West Bloomfield
Portraits of West Bloomfield residents are prevalent in this collection along with class pictures, and people participating in various community events. This collection certainly shows West Bloomfield residents through the ages.
Photos provided by the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society.

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Read Posters
Posters featuring community members promoting the Library’s services and materials.

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Scenic Views of West Bloomfield
Beautiful scenic views of West Bloomfield and neighboring communities are contained in this collection. There are also pictures of wildflowers and many historical pictures of area roads.
Photos provided by the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society.

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Tourism and Business in West Bloomfield
This collection contains pictures of local hotels, including the Orchard Lake Hotel and grounds, and local boat liveries. There are also photos of area restaurants and downtown Keego Harbor.
Photos provided by the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society.

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West Bloomfield Memoirs
These memoirs cover a range of time from the 1800s to the 1970s. They all depict West Bloomfield at a time when farming was the main occupation and when the closest “city” was Pontiac. In their entirety, these histories offer a glimpse of what living in the West Bloomfield area was like when it was considered rural.

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Steps for Tagging:

• Click the "Add a Tag" link under a collection
• Click either the Title or Thumbnail Image of the entry you wish to tag
• Click the "Add a Tag" button
• Login using your library card
• Enter your tag
• Click "Submit"