Events

Calling all Romance fans! Whether you're a longtime reader or new to the genre, you should join Ferndale Library's Romance Book Club. 
 

We meet monthly at Urbanrest to discuss a wide variety of Romance titles. 

On Tues. March 3, we'll discuss Go Luck Yourself by Sarah Raasch!

We'll have limited copies available at the library, but you can also place a hold online, or find it on LIBBY! 

Questions? Email us at: emma@fadl.org

This group meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at Urbanrest Brewing Co., 2615 Wolcott St

Interested in solving puzzles? Like having fun adventures with friends? Want to be a Pokémon? You should join our Tabletop RPG Group!

This group is for grades 6-8, meeting twice monthly on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 6:00 pm

SIGN UP: 
Locate the date for the RPG Group Event you would like to attend by visiting our online calendar

Questions? Email: youth@fadl.org

FADL is committed to accessibility—please reach out at least 1 week in advance for accommodation requests at youth@fadl.org or 248-546-2504

Make sure birds have the basics this Spring! 

Detroit Bird Alliance will offer ideas to incorporate more bird-friendly plants in your outdoor space, no matter the size!

FADL Film Club
Discussing SINNERS (2025)

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. 

You can place a hold on the film in our online catalog! 

RSVP HERE

Trying to escape their past in Chicago, they return to Mississippi to rebuild their lives, only to confront a supernatural vampire threat in a Jim Crow-era town, blending gangster drama with, in some interpretations, allegorical horror. 

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., March 11, we'll be discussing Dawn by Octavia E. Butler.

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

Celebrate a modern classic, just in time for baseball season
Registration opens Feb. 2
 

Ages 18+ can join us for a special after-hours event on Friday, March 13, beginning at 6:30 pm

Showtime at 7:00 pm

We'll have: Pop - Snacks - Activities

Indulge in some nostalgia with us, while we socialize, dabble in some craft activities, and enjoy some cozy snacks together, while watching a modern classic with friends and neighbors!
 

RSVP and tell a friend! 

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!

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

Join our Graphic Novel Book Club!

We'll meet at DRIFTER COFFEE, after hours (but their beverage bar will still be open to book club registrants). 

Join us on Tuesday, February 17th at 6:30 pm to discuss PARABLE OF THE SOWER: Graphic Novel Adaptation by Octavia E. Butler.  
 

Registration required

More about the book: Being a teenager is no fairy tale . . . but that doesn't mean you can't find a little magic. A high schooler's journey to recover from burnout leads to a surprising romance with a twist from the bestselling author of The Magic Fish.
 

You can place a hold online but we'll also have some copies available at the circulation desk, and it's available digitally via Libby.

The Library Board of Directors meets the third Thursday of every month unless otherwise indicated.

Click here for meeting agendas and supporting documents.

Join us for a presentation on the art of floral design! Our instructor will guide you through the basics of creating a beautiful arrangement to welcome in the Spring season!

Registration required.