FADL Film Club
Discussing: The Queen (1968)
Just like a book club, only for MOVIES. Join the conversation. Watch the film ahead of time (or, if you've already seen it, plan to rewatch it), and then join us at the Ferndale Library and meet/chat with other film buffs while we watch a few key clips from the film. We'll even have some snacks!
Also, stream it on Kanopy! Or click the link above to place a hold on the film
On June 10, we'll discuss the 1968 documentary, The Queen: In 1967, New York City is host to the Miss All-American Camp Beauty Pageant. This documentary from Frank Simon takes a look behind the scenes, transporting the viewer into rehearsals and dressing rooms as the drag queen subculture prepares for this big national beauty contest.
Hosted on the first 3 Wednesdays at 10:30 AM!
Join us for a variety of engaging stories and active songs geared towards families with young children:
ages 18 months-4 years old
Storytime will be indoors in the library's Program Room.
Each scheduled Family Storytime will start at 10:30 am
To save a spot for storytime please follow the steps below the day of the event:
- Stop by the Atrium (West Entrance) to receive a ticket. Tickets will be available starting 15 minutes before storytime begins (10:15 AM).
- Tickets will be handed out until 5 minutes after the scheduled start time (10:35 AM).
- The youth librarian leading the storytime will collect the tickets upon entry to the program.
- Once tickets run out, storytime is full. Please check back at a future storytime.
If you have any questions about storytimes, please contact the youth desk at 248.546.2504 x694
Join the Science Fiction Book Club! This group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, and you can attend either in person or virtually via Zoom.
This book club reads & discusses a wide variety of titles that fit into the realm of science fiction, from hard/soft sci-fi and space operas to speculative fiction and dystopic futures, as well as cyberpunk and steampunk, and anything in between...
We'll meet on Wednesday, JUNE 11, to discuss Superman Smashes the Klan by Gene Luen Yang.
CLICK HERE to sign up.
GET THE BOOK:
You can place a hold on the JUNE Sci-fi Book Club Book HERE. There is also an ebook available via Hoopla
Questions? Email us: pietro@fadl.org
June 12 - DIY Fairy Houses - 6:00 pm:
Another fun craft night for adults: We’ll provide the supplies, you provide the whimsy and creativity!
Let’s make some fairy houses!
We host a monthly Board Game Club for Middle School students (grades 6-8).
Want to beat each other up as giant monsters? Or maybe, steal treasures from the mall without saying a word? How about teaming up with other Marvel heroes to defeat the villains? Come to the Middle School Board Game Club, where you'll learn and play awesome board games!
This club will meet monthly on the second Thursday of each month to learn & play new board games together
CLICK HERE to sign up for our next in-person meeting on Thursday, JUNE 12 at 6:00 pm.
Questions? Email: youth@fadl.org
Baby Storytime will be on Fridays at 10:30 AM! Typically the first 3 Fridays.
Check below for exact dates.
Join us for interactive songs and simple stories that nurture your baby's curiosity and fine motor skills while providing a place for caregivers to share ideas and socialize. For families with children under 18 months old.*
*It is the youth department's continued mission to offer early literacy programs that best fit children's different developmental stages. Baby Storytime will be for babies under 18 months and Family Storytime will be for young children ages 18 months-4 years old.
Storytime will be indoors in the library's Program Room.
Each scheduled Baby Storytime begins at 10:30 am
View our calendar for upcoming dates
To save a spot for storytime please follow the steps below the day of the event:
- Stop by the Atrium (West Entrance) to receive a ticket. Tickets will be available starting 15 minutes before storytime begins (10:15 AM).
- Tickets will be handed out until 5 minutes after the scheduled start time (10:35 AM).
- The youth librarian leading the storytime will collect the tickets upon entry to the program.
- Once tickets run out, storytime is full. Please check back at a future storytime.
If you have any questions about storytimes, please contact the youth desk at 248.546.2504 x694
Try out new board games at the library! We provide the games and explain the rules, so you can have fun playing.
Board Game Club (for ages 18+) is designed to be a fun place for gamers of all skill levels to find a sense of community, enjoying a variety of games together in a cozy environment.
Plus: Each game we play is also available for check-out!
For ages 7-12
Kids can enjoy a tea party with fresh brewed tea during this special storytime!
Click here to sign up
Questions? Email: youth@fadl.org
The Library Board of Directors meets the third Thursday of every month unless otherwise indicated.
Join our Graphic Novel Book Club! We'll be meeting AT DRIFTER COFFEE on Tuesday, JUNE 17 at 6:30 pm to discuss Us by Sara Soler.
This book club, for ages 18+, will now be hosted at Drifter Coffee at 770 Woodward Hts. This is an after-hours event for Drifter, and their beverage bar will be open for Book Club attendees, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
More about the book: What happens when the life you thought you had does a 180 turn? Everything, and yet... nothing. Us is Sara and Diana's love story, as well as the story of Diana's gender transition.
You can place a hold online but we'll also have some copies available at the circulation desk. It's also available on HOOPLA.
If you have any questions, you can email us: pietro@fadl.org