The Youth Department will be out in our garden and will have several bins out with different touch sensations for you to explore. Children younger than 3rd Grade will need an older sibling or adult with them at all times. This program is weather permitting.
Kids Puzzle Swap! Have any new or gently used puzzles that you’d like to trade? Stop by the library during operating hours starting Thursday, May 1st until Thursday, May 15th and drop them off! For each puzzle you donate, you’ll receive a ticket. On Saturday, May 17th from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., we’ll host The Kids Puzzle Swap, where you can select one new puzzle per ticket received! After The Puzzle Swap takes place, […]
Welcome to the Kids Dance Class! Get ready to groove and move with our fun and energetic dance at Vamonos! Classes will take place every Saturdays starting on April 19 at 12:15pm at 4444 Vernor Hwy. Kids of all ages are welcome to come and learn some new dance moves in a supportive and friendly environment. Class is free but donations are also welcomed! ¡Bienvenidos a la clase de baile para niños! ¡Prepárense para bailar y moverse con nuestra divertida y […]
Have a princess story time with us!Saturday May 17th at 12:45pm $10 per childticket includes -meet & greet/photo/glitter wishes/snacks activities Image Source
Date(s): 05/17/2025 – 05/17/2025 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Overview: Come visit Lake St. Clair’s nesting Bald Eagles! From working on the nest and feeding their young to the young birds working on their flying skills, come each month to discover these changes over time. Interpreters will be available for questions and to help you find a good view of these majestic birds. For an even better view, bring your binoculars or cameras. The nature […]
MOMMY MEET UP IS BACK! And this time we are welcoming, Dance Movement Therapist and Professional Counselor, Kandice Moss of @mosstherapyandwellness for some guidance in emotional wellness and using movement as therapy for navigating it all. As always, make this session what you need it to be. Come solo for self care time or bring the kiddo if that works best! This Saturday. 2-4pm. Pregnant and up to 3 years Postpartum. FREE. Do NOT have to be […]
Our lower level Youth Department has been back open for a year! If you haven’t been back to see us since our closure, now is a great time to visit and check out what we have to offer. Join us for an open house celebration with fun activities and treats. Event will feature live mural painting in the Teen Department! When May 17, 2025 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM (US/Eastern / UTC-400) Where Harper Woods Public Library Contact Phone (313)343-2575 Add event […]
Now introducing, “Greenway Days” at the @jlgpartnership Joe Louis Greenway! 🛼🌳☀️ We are happy to announce that we have partnered up with the team at the @jlgpartnership to bring you this summer long programming at the beautiful Joe Louis Greenway trailhead! 🎉 Join us for beginner skate lessons, group rollouts, and fun for the whole family select Saturdays through the summer! Get rolling with our beginner skate lessons, instructed by @motorcitymoto313 from 6-7 PM! Learn to skate outdoors and get ready […]
Flower Day is Sunday, May 18, 2025! 7 am – 5 pm Flower Day features Metro Detroit Flower Growers Association vendors from all over the Midwest and will have added festivities for all ages. We will also have four Flower Tuesday Markets on May 6, 13, 20, & 27 from 9 am – 3 pm, Sheds 5 & 6. The Flower Tuesday Markets will have flower selections from Eastern Market growers, smaller crowds, and easier […]
Reserved Open Play 4 hours of Open Play By Reservation! With the new time slot, you may come in anytime between 10-2pm! Current Open Play Times Are: Wednesdays 10am-2pm Fridays 10am-2pm & 4pm-8pm Sundays 9am-11am Any Dates Not Showing Are Sold Out! **No Refunds** We can move dates if needed** *$15.00 per child (admission is charged for children ages 1-8) Siblings 9 & up and babies younger than 1 are free IF accompanied by a […]
ONE TICKET. 3 HOURS OF INFLATABLE MADNESS Featuring: The World’s Biggest Bounce House – Supersized for 2025!The Giant – America’s Biggest Inflatable Obstacle CourseOctoBlast – Dive into a deep sea adventureairSPACE – Slides, Ball Pits and more!Sport Slam – Get competitive in this bouncy sports arena! Welcome to the biggest, craziest touring inflatable event in the entire world! We’re inviting YOU to join us and spend some quality time with family and friends in our […]
Peep, peep! Thomas the Tank Engine™ is pulling into The Henry Ford for three weekends of fun — introducing Day Out With Thomas™: The Party Tour! Join in on the fun as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of Thomas and Friends™ with a one-of-a-kind experience in Greenfield Village — home to the only Thomas™ steam locomotive in Michigan. Based on “The Railway Series” of classic stories, Thomas & Friends™ is a rite of passage that […]
*Eastside Kids Note: We called GPF Parks & Rec on 5/12 and they confirmed that this event is open to the public. If you’d feel comfortable double checking on your end before heading out, feel free to!* Join us on Sunday, May 18th from 10am-12pm for our Touch a Truck event sponsored by the Grosse Pointe Farms Foundation. Its a chance for the whole family to get up close and personal with the vehicles they […]
Bring your little one (1 per parent please!) For a super fun experience, we’ll go through beginner postures, work on calming breath techniques, play with instruments, chant, play. Please register your child as a student and sign the waiver. The $25 registration fee is for both you and your child, you only need to sign up for the class as an adult, as long as we have the waiver on file for both you and […]
Open Family Play. No admission, donations suggested ($5/child). Image Source
2025 FARMERS MARKET The 2025 Sunday markets will be held on the 4th Sunday of the month in Downtown St. Clair Shores (9 Mile and Mack) The Thursday markets will still be at Blossom Heath Park, located on Jefferson and just south of 10 Mile Road. Thursday Markets offer beer/alcohol sales. Sunday, May 18, 11 AM-9 PM – FLOWERS & FOOD TRUCKS! Thursday, June 12, 5–9 PM (Country Style Theme) Sunday, June 22, 8 AM-2 […]
Reminder: Family Yoga Starts THIS SUNDAY! Don’t miss out—our new Spring Family Yoga series kicks off THIS SUNDAY, April 13! Join us for 4 Sundays of fun and mindfulness from 12:00 – 1:00 PM on 4/13, 4/27, 5/4, and 5/18. Led by @fracattabiani and @7starred @brazen_wellness this series is perfect for families looking to connect through movement, build confidence, and foster creativity. Bring your yoga mat, comfy clothes, and a playful spirit! No experience needed—open […]
Create a pencil drawing to take home while exploring the collection up close. No experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided. Suitable for ages 6 and up (children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited. Image Source
Celebrate International Museum Day with free admission! Discover engaging exhibitions, explore Detroit’s rich history, and enjoy a fun, educational day for all ages. No tickets or registration required—just stop in and celebrate with us! Image Source
Celebrate International Museum Day with free admission! Discover engaging exhibitions, explore Detroit’s rich history, and enjoy a fun, educational day for all ages. No tickets or registration required—just stop in and celebrate with us! Image Source
Welcome to Rolling into Reading with Shelter Dogs at the Children’s Library! Join us for a paws-itively fun event where you can read to adorable, adoptable dogs. These furry friends are here to listen to your favorite stories and help boost your reading confidence. It’s a tail-wagging good time for readers of all ages! Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to enjoy the magic of reading with our four-legged friends from the Detroit Animal Care and Control […]
Parents need movement + community more than ever. This is why we created this class. Taking care of our families. Join us for a kid friendly 45 min workout. The coach will help you move thru the session with your children playing or even joining in if they are old enough. 2 mornings a week to help YOU make YOUR wellness a priority. All age kiddos welcome. (sitting in a stroller, carseat, pack & play […]
Join the Youth Services Librarians for thirty minutes of songs, rhymes, and a story. Image Source
$10/child, cash only. No advanced registration is necessary, but each child must have a waiver on file before participating.