Events

An eco-conscious craft for journaling, scrapbooking, or as a unique piece of art, using recycled/found materials! 

Bring your own journal and some junk! We'll have a night of mood-boarding and planner-prep for the New Year! We'll also provide you with some junk for inspiration and all other necessary craft supplies!

Registration is currently full, but you can join the waitlist

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We'll have a model on a stage doing a series of poses while attendees can draw/sketch, with all supplies provided. 

On THURSDAY, JANUARY 8th we're planning another fun literary-themed model drawing night! This month's theme: pirates!

All skill levels, ages 18+, are welcome to attend! These art events are hosted quarterly throughout the year and are similar to figure drawing sketch workshops, embracing a new "theme" each time, as far as our model costumes. 

Our drawing nights are co-hosted and facilitated by Yeah Haus animator/producer Michelle Ouellette. 

Questions? kelly@fadl.org 

It's the return of our CHOPPED CHALLENGE! A fun take-and-make craft kit for local foodies! No registration required, but kit are first-come/first-serve + while they last!! 

STARTING MONDAY, JANUARY 12: 

• Pick up a kit containing 3 surprise ingredients (while supplies last) 
  -> take it home & create a dish implementing each ingredient 
   
• Share your pictures via email or tag us on Instagram: -> info@fadl.org  or  @ferndalelibrary
  Feel free to go into full-on foodie blogger mode and tell us all about your approach / inspiration / process! 
   
• Share photos of the results anytime between JAN 26 - FEB 6 for the chance to win the Chopped Challenge Prize: A Gift Card to Western Market! (Sharing to socials? You should also tag Western Market, too)
   
• Photos will be judged by: 1.) Creativity of utilization of ingredients 2.) Cleverness of the "name" of your dish (puns encouraged) 3.) Appealing aesthetic of your food photography 

Questions? Email us at: info@fadl.org 

We've always hosted an annual Early Learning Fair, where families with pre-K children have the opportunity to find information on preschool enrollment and early childhood resources as well as talk with representatives of local preschool and educational centers! 

Well, the Royal Oak Public Library also hosted a similar event each year, around January, and this year we're joining forces! The Ferndale Area District Library and Royal Oak Public Library are co-hosting the first annual Preschool and Early Learning Fair event at the Royal Oak Farmer's Market on Tues., January 13 from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - 316 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067

 Are you looking for information about local daycare options or preschool enrollment? Do you have questions about getting your child ready for school? Come to our Preschool and Early Learning Fair to meet local organizations and schools that are here to support you and your child's developmental journey. Plus, you can see the unveiling of the new electronic directory of childcare providers! 

No registration required.

Questions? Email us: everett@fadl.org

FADL Film Club
Discussing THE BREAKFAST CLUB

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. 

SIGN UP HERE

Also, stream it on Kanopy! Or click the link above to place a hold on the film

Five high school students from different walks of life endure a Saturday detention under a power-hungry principal. Each has a chance to tell his or her story, making the others see them a little differently -- and when the day ends, they question whether school will ever be the same.

FADL Film Club
Discussing THE BREAKFAST CLUB

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. 

SIGN UP HERE

Also, stream it on Kanopy! Or click the link above to place a hold on the film

Five high school students from different walks of life endure a Saturday detention under a power-hungry principal. Each has a chance to tell his or her story, making the others see them a little differently -- and when the day ends, they question whether school will ever be the same.

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 fall within the realm of science fiction, encompassing hard/soft sci-fi, space operas, speculative fiction, dystopian futures, cyberpunk, steampunk, and everything in between.

On Wed., January 14, we'll be discussing I Sing the Body Electric by Ray Bradbury.  

Place a hold online, and it's also available as an ebook on Hoopla