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Registered therapy dogs will be at the library on Saturday, July 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. to listen to children read to them in a one-on-one setting. It is fun and helps improve reading skills because the dog listens attentively and does not judge, laugh or criticize.
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On Monday, July 23 at 10:15 a.m., families are invited to enjoy some stories and activities in the Friends Auditorium at the library.
No registration is required. Visit ropl.org or call the Youth Reference Desk at 248-246-3725 for more information about this free program.
All children who participated in the 2018 Summer Reading Program are invited to attend the Summer Readers’ Fair on Thursday, July 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This outdoor event will include free games, activities and professional face painting; plus the Chaos Obstacle Course and a Tropical Maze...
Join us for a fun-filled hour of live music, singing, dancing and audience participation with Bev Meyer, The Music Lady. Children of all ages are welcome. Following the program, Marc “The Balloon Meister” will be at Farmers Market making balloon animals for everyone. Refreshments will be served.
On Monday, July 16 at 10:15 a.m., families are invited to enjoy some stories and activities in the Friends Auditorium at the library.
No registration is required. Visit ropl.org or call the Youth Reference Desk at 248-246-3725 for more information about this free program.
Middle and high school students are invited to share their passion for creative writing in ROPL’s first-ever writing group for teens. On Monday, July 16 at 4 p.m. special guest Tyler James Smith, a Royal Oak native and author of the upcoming YA novel Unstoppable Moses, will visit to...
Learn about the Deathly Hallows, search for Horcruxes and more as you relive Harry's seventh year at Hogwarts. Ages 5-plus. Registration required.
This program is geared for ages 6 and under but everyone is welcome to attend. Daycare centers may attend Summer Story Times but are asked to arrive early. Summer Story Times for children include picture, pop-up and interactive books, flannel-board stories, songs, puppets, finger plays, crafts and other activities...
On Monday, July 9 at 10:15 a.m., families are invited to enjoy the fresh air along with some stories and activities on the library lawn. Bring a blanket or beach towel to sit on. (Will be held indoors in inclement weather.)
No registration is required. Visit ropl.org or call the...
Preschool children and their families are invited to join Miss Ann and her guitar on Wednesday, July 11 at 2 p.m. for songs and musical stories. This is an entertaining way to practice important pre-reading skills by singing, rhyming and adding to the beat with percussion instruments.
Registration is limited...
On Wednesdays, July 11, 18 and 25 at 10 a.m., kids ages 3 to 4 are invited to listen to a different dance-themed story each week and then enjoy “dancing” the story with music, make-believe and fun! Presented by Borgo School of Dance.
Registration is limited to 20 per session....
On Wednesdays, July 11, 18 and 25 at 10:45 a.m., kids ages 5 to 8 are invited to listen to a different dance-themed story each week and then enjoy "dancing" the story with music, make-believe and fun! Presented by Borgo School of Dance.
Registration is limited to 20 per session....
