Royal Oak Public Library
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The mission of the Royal Oak Public Library is to be an informational, intellectual, cultural and recreational resource for all people. In the downtown business district, the Royal Oak Public Library is located in southern Royal Oak, near the corner of Eleven Mile and Main Street. Its front door, on the south side, opens across the green from city hall and the police station. It is easily accessible from several principal routes including Woodward Avenue, I-75 and I-696.
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facebook.comOur first Sensory Play session for ages birth - 3 years, will be held Saturday, January 27, 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM. Sensory experiences are incredibly important for babies and toddlers as they learn and grow, and ROPL is proud to now offer sensory-based play time. Children from birth to three years are invited to play and explore with various sensory activities, toys, and textures in and around the room. It is a great opportunity for children and parents to interact, as well. Drop in and play! Parking is free in the Farmers Market lot until 1:00 PM on Saturdays. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Teen Dungeons and Dragons, Thursday, January 25, at 6:30 PM. Love Dungeons and Dragons? Or simply curious about it, but never played before? Come to the library and join other players on an adventure. Register at https://goo.gl/gF1s4x
Video Games for Tweens, ages 7 -11, Thursday, January 25, 4:30 - 5:30 PM. Chill out playing video games on our Xbox 360 with Kinect, Nintendo Wii, and Nintendo Game Cube. Snacks provided. Register at https://goo.gl/g46cYP
Intro to Robotics: Make It Blink, ages 7 - 12, Wednesday, January 24, 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Led by members of DIY workshop i3detroit, participants will learn to solder and use the platform Arduino to make an LED badge that really blinks. This is a great introduction to the world of robotics! Register at https://goo.gl/N5vCPr
I Spy, ages 7 -11, Tuesday, January 23, at 7:00 PM. I spy with my little eye… Come and enjoy some search and find activities at the library. Participants will also be able to make a cool I Spy craft to take home with them to continue their searching fun. All materials provided. Register at https://goo.gl/LQoMp9
Kid's Book Club, ages 8 -11, Book Pickup, begins today. Stop by the Youth Services Desk any time the library is open to pick up a copy of Year of the Dog by Grace Lin, and sign up for the book club. The next Kid's Book Club Meeting will be Monday, February 19, 4:30 - 5:30 PM. Join us for a lively book discussion, activities and a light snack centered on the featured book.
Book Buddies Book Club, ages 5 -8, book pickup and signup starts today. Stop by the youth services desk, any time the library is open, to sign up and get a copy of the book, The Disappearing Magician by Kate Egan. The next Book Buddies meeting will be held Monday, February 5, 4:30 - 5:30 PM. See https://goo.gl/UWme1V for more details.
Read to Dogs for Independent Readers, Saturday, January 20, 10:30 AM to 12:10 PM. Registered therapy dogs are here to listen to children read to them in a one-on-one setting. It's fun and helps improve reading skills. Please phone (248) 246-3725 or sign up in person at the Youth Services Information Desk for a for a 20-minute spot.
Teen program, Learn to Knit & Crochet, Thursday, January 18, at 6:30 PM. Learn step-by-step knitting and crochet, and start a small project - beginners are welcome. Yarn and needles provided. Presented by Daisjah Robertson and Roicin Carr. Register at https://goo.gl/LeU3N2
Launch a Business Series Wednesday, January 17, 24 and 31 at 6:30 pm.
Awaken to Your Belief Systems Tuesday, January 16 at 6:00 pm.
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