Storytime! @ Harper Woods Public Library
Join us to sing, move and listen to stories with your little one. Stick around after for some unstructured play time! Image Source
Join us to sing, move and listen to stories with your little one. Stick around after for some unstructured play time! Image Source
Enjoy twenty minutes of interactive stories, rhymes, and riddles followed by an engaging craft activity. This program is intended for children five and younger and their caregivers with no registration required. Family Storytime is held at 11 AM on Wednesdays, and repeats the next day, Thursday at 6 PM.
Join us for relaxed free play in our spacious preschool classroom! Ages 0-5 welcome, but please know classroom is set up for preschool and some small parts may be available. For this program a caregiver must stay with their child for the entire time. Available areas include: House, Blocks, Art, Sensory, & Books. Families are welcome to bring their own snack. Our classroom is located on level 1. FAQ available on the preschool page of […]
Come have a playdate at the library! Join us for a drop-in social and play program for children 5 and under and their grown-ups. Children will get a chance to play and socialize with others their age, while the adults get to network and trade stories and tips. Moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles, babysitters, caregivers – all are welcome! No registration is required.
Stories, songs, and then play time! This is a great way for babies and parents to spend time together and enjoy themselves, while building early literacy skills. This program is geared for children 6 months to 24 months. Registration is NOT required. *no storytime Feb 21* Image Source
All participants ages 3-5 are invited to our Nature Play for Pre-K series, exploring a different topic every month. This series is hands-on with a discovery focus. We will start with an introduction inside and then head outside to explore, so please come dressed and prepared for the weather! We may not always see who has visited our backyards and parks, but we can investigate and figure out who has been there based on what […]
Our Preschool Open gyms provide 1 hour of wide open space to play! Jump on the trampolines, tumble on mats, try to climb the rope over the foam pit, swing on the bars & more! Bring your friends! Coach supervised not spotted.
Join Ms. Jen in the Neighborhood Club gymnasium for our Bizzy Bees program, where parents and children under 5 can come together for a fun-filled playtime! This program is designed to foster social connections as families meet new friends while engaging in interactive toys and games. It’s a wonderful opportunity for little ones to explore, learn, and play in a supportive environment. We can’t wait to see you there! Image Source
-Every Friday from 3:30-6pm- Get Hands on with Snakes, lizards, spiders and much more! Our Drop-In hours are geared for all ages to enjoy interacting with our gentle natured critters in a relaxed environment. “Oliver” the two toed sloth and his buddies will be on display as we learn about the animal kingdom! Admission $7 for adults $5 for kids (3-12yrs) (2 years and younger are free). *tickets are sold at the door* Image Source
Returning to Downtown Royal Oak in 2025! Winter Blast Royal Oak presented by Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort is a free admission community event that will take place January 31st – February 2nd, 2025 in and around Centennial Commons and the Royal Oak City Center. The event features live music, free ice skating, ice sculptures, medieval village, zip line, food trucks, kids adventure zone, ninja ropes course adventure, free family activities and more. Admission is […]
Attending our Saturday Market is an experience that is undeniably Detroit. Over 225 market vendors share their produce and stories with up to 40,000 visitors in one day during our busy season. The tradition of this market has been a cornerstone of the city for 125 years and is crucial to our mission of nourishing a healthier, wealthier, and happier city. Wondering about hours, maps, parking, pets, or something else regarding your visit? Visit our things to […]
Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. While supplies last. Image Source
To celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day, there will be ice cream for breakfast, a scavenger hunt, and a drop-in craft! An ice cream sundae bar will be open in the Gilstorf Meeting Room from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM and is for children under 18, limit one per child while supplies last. A drop-in craft will be available in the Gilstorf Meeting Room from 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM and the scavenger […]
Come join us February 1st for another Card Jam! This time print a card for that special someone/best friend/lover/admirer. The perfect heartfelt addition to a Valentine. There will also be a station for kids to print small candy heart message cards for their friends and classmates! Handprinted cards (with envelopes): $5 ea Kids printing (6 small cards): $5
Join Miss Jane for stories, songs and fun! No registration necessary. Image Source
Ages 1 – 5 A flexible drop-in program for toddlers/preschoolers and their parents! Join us for unstructured free play where kids can explore the preschool room, meet new friends, and enjoy imaginative play, all while parents stay close by. With a variety of toys and activities, children can socialize and play at their own pace, making this the perfect opportunity for spontaneous fun and friendship. Saturdays 10:30 – 11:30 am January 11 – March 29 […]
Author Natcole Staskiewicz Come join us for a unique event at Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe! Meet author Natcole Staskiewicz as she reads her charming book “The Great Grandma Buffalo” in the Coreander’s theater. A book signing will follow! Author Bio: Natcole Staskiewicz is an award-winning author, dynamic speaker, and the visionary founder of Kinder Press, LLC, a publishing house dedicated to bringing engaging stories and transformative ideas to life. Based from Metro Detroit, MI, she has published […]
Saturday Storytime! ***NEW TIME***Join us tomorrow at 10:30 as we kick off #BlackHistoryMonth with two wonderful reads! We value every moment we can gather together to learn, and to celebrate our diversity, our communities, and our true American history. There was a party for Langston by Jason Reynolds with art by Jerome & Jarrett Pumphrey & Parker Looks Up by Parker & Jessica Curry, Illustrated by Detroit’s own Brittany Jackson! Stay tuned on an upcoming […]
Join our children’s librarian for a story and a craft every week! Image Source
Warming center, hands-on activities, face painting, and more. Image Source
It’s a Belle Isle eco fair!! Enjoy fun, educational activities throughout the island — and at the Belle Isle Nature Center! Join us for Shiver on the River, a cherished annual tradition on Belle Isle! We’re partnering with community organizations across the island to bring you the ultimate winter celebration. This family-friendly event features engaging activities for all ages, designed to teach you about our natural resources while having fun. Don’t miss this exciting day […]
Returning to Downtown Royal Oak in 2025! Winter Blast Royal Oak presented by Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort is a free admission community event that will take place January 31st – February 2nd, 2025 in and around Centennial Commons and the Royal Oak City Center. The event features live music, free ice skating, ice sculptures, medieval village, zip line, food trucks, kids adventure zone, ninja ropes course adventure, free family activities and more. Admission is […]
Join us during Downtown Mount Clemens’ late winter tradition! The 19th Annual Ice Show will take place on February 1st and 2nd, 2025! Come see the beautiful sculptures on display in Cherry Street Mall. The show will be open Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. Image Source
New Year New Ideas! We are excited to introduce FREE weekly family drop-in programming aimed at bringing families together in a fun, relaxed, and creative environment. Each week, families can enjoy a variety of activities tailored to all age groups, including a sensory station for younger children and an open art zone. The first 20 families will receive a FREE small bulk shopping bag to explore creative supplies in our store. While registration is not […]
