West Bloomfield Township Public Library

Friends of the Library Grow Up Reading Literacy

Reconnect with the library this summer! Summer Reading runs June 11 to September 2. Sign up for a Summer Reading account to track your reading and do fun activities to earn rewards. All ages are welcome!

August 20 at 2:30 PM. Join us on Saturday afternoon for some crafting fun! Recommended for all ages. Registration is required. This event will take place outdoors underneath a tent at Trailhead Tents located at 4640 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI and may be canceled due to inclement weather.

Join us for outdoor storytimes Wednesdays at 10:30 AM at Trailhead Tents beginning June 22. Storytimes will take place outdoors underneath a tent at 4640 Walnut Lake Road. Please bring along blankets to sit on during storytime. Ages birth to 5 years. No registration required. Program may be canceled due to inclement weather.

Learn about your family history with the Library’s extensive online genealogy resources.

Feature: David McCullough

David McCullough's words and voice made American history come alive for millions. His work earned him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, two Pulitzer Prizes, & two National Book Awards.

Feature: Staff Picks - Eric (Movies)

Adult Services Coordinator Eric recommends some of his favorite movies.

Feature: Star-Crossed Romances (Teen)

These young adult novels contain "forbidden" love based on the characters being foes or being from opposing backgrounds.

Feature: Best Books of 2022 (So Far)

Best Books of 2022 (So Far)

Feature: Books about Friendship

Celebrate by reading these books centered around strong friendships.

Feature: Staff Picks - Steve

Steve is the teen librarian at the Main Library. His favorite genres are history, fantasy, science fiction, and biography.

Feature: Great Books About Language

Learn more about the power and history of language with this list of books.

Feature: Christian Fiction

While these books have faith-based elements, their compelling plots and casts of characters can be enjoyed by all.

Feature: Time for Bed (Kids)

Bedtime is a great time for families to read together. Get a good night's sleep after reading one of these bedtime favorites.

Feature: Westerns (Movies)

These films set in the American west show examples of rugged frontier life.

Feature: Fantasy Romance (Teen)

Romance meets fantasy in these young adult novels.

Feature: Best Movie Villians (Movies)

AFI's list of films with the best villains.

Feature: Read-Alikes: Where the Crawdads Sing

If you like Delia Owen's "Where the Crawdads Sing," try these read-alikes. Our recommended titles feature character-driven, atmospheric coming-of-age stories filled with difficult circumstances.