Events

Join us for a special visit to the D.I.A. on Sunday, November 16. 

Participants can meet at the library and take a shuttle bus down to the museum together, where we'll have a guided tour highlighting various exhibits and collections, led by a D.I.A. docent. 

This will be followed by free time for you (and a friend or family member) to explore the galleries and/or participate in their Drop-In Artmaking Workshops or Drawing in the Galleries! 

This program lasts from 1 pm to 4 pm. Note: Parking at the library is Free on Sundays!

Here is our tentative itinerary
1:00 p.m. – Pickup at the library
1:30 p.m. – Arrival at the museum
1:30–2:30 p.m. – Docent Guided Tour of DIA Collection highlights 
2:30–3:15 p.m. – Free time to explore galleries or join artmaking programs
3:30 p.m. – Departure from the museum / Return to library parking lot

Registration required

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

For Ages 6+ Registration required

Discover the history of Wacky Cake and the historical era that inspired it - all while making the cake for yourself! 

Everything you need is included in this kit (besides some water and an oven), and this recipe is vegan-friendly. 

Registration required: please limit one kit per family.

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

Our next Family Zine Workshop will be on Monday, November 17!

This program is for Ages 6-15 (+ Caregivers can also participate)! 
Registration required

Our Zine workshops provide a hands-on opportunity for participants to work alone or collaboratively on making a zine. 

The library will provide staplers, basic drawing supplies, paper, adhesives, scissors, discarded book scraps, and scanners.

All participants can add a copy of their zine to the library's new circulating Zine Collection.

Questions? You can reach out to us via 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

For ages 13-18

Teens can work together to solve an in-person escape room where players team up to research a fictional supplement the government wants to add to the public water supply.

A prominent scientist has recorded a statement about whether or not the claims are to be believed.

Players have to track down as much trustworthy information as they can to uncover the truth and spread the word!

Information Literacy AND puzzling/mystery solving? How cool!?

Registration required

Questions? 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

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, NOVEMBER 18 at 6:30 pm to discuss A Tale of Two Knights by James Persichetti and L.S. Biehler.    

Registration required

More about the book: In this queer reimagining of an Arthurian legend, Knights of the Round Table Lancelot and Tristan set out on a quest to find the missing magician Merlin but instead discover an unexpected romance perfect for fans of The Prince and the Dressmaker and Squire.

You can place a hold online but we'll also have some copies available at the circulation desk. 

Hosted on the first 3 Wednesdays at 10:30 AM! 
Check our LocalHop Events Calendar for exact dates & times

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

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

Click here for meeting agendas and supporting documents.

Baby Storytime will be on Fridays at 10:30 AM! Typically the first 3 Fridays.
Check our LocalHop Events Calendar 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

Registration is full; click here to join the waitlist

Laura Jannika has decades of experience teaching watercolors and will walk you through loosening up your creative muscles, color theory, and various watercolor techniques. 

Registration is required, and spots are limited. 

Questions? kellyh@fadl.org