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Sign your kiddo up for the library's summer reading program. Then, kick off the program with stilt walkers, jugglers, a petting farm, giant bubbles and more. Registration required.
Listen to Cowboy Alex read fun stories about recycling, joke around with his puppet pals and do silly magic tricks. Plus, kids and parents will make an awesome craft project using recycled material. Good for kids 3-7.
To register call the The Royal Oak Recreation Department at 248.246.3180 or www.royaloakrec.com.
Solves the clues and puzzles to crack the case of the missing superhero reporter. Times TBD. Registration required.
Listen to Cowboy Alex read fun stories about exercise, joke around with his puppet pals and do silly magic tricks. Kids and parents will also make an awesome craft project using recycled material, too.
Good for kids ages 3-7. For registration information contact The Royal Oak Recreation Department at 248-246-3180...
On Tuesday, April 24 at 7 p.m., kids ages 4-10 are invited to join Janice Quigg of OUR Credit Union to celebrate Money Smart Week. The evening will begin with a money-themed story followed by finance activities such as shopping in an imaginary store, learning to make change, designing money...
Calling all poets, writers, and performers ages 7-11. Share original poems or recite your favorite one during this for-fun poetry slam on Tuesday, April 17 at 7 p.m. Check the list of guidelines on the programming calendar at ropl.org. Snacks provided.
Registration is limited to 24. Visit ropl.org or call...
Free Comic Book Day was founded on the belief that there's a comic book perfect for everyone out there and this year there will be over 50 different titles to choose from.
Each visitor will receive at least 1 free comic (no purchase necessary) and members will receive early access...
Listen to Cowboy Alex read fun stories about insects, joke around with his puppet pals and do silly magic tricks. Plus, kids and parents will make an awesome insect craft project using recycled material. Good for kids ages 3-7.
For registration information contact the Ferndale Recreation Department at:
248-544-6767 or online...
Join us for a musical story time based on the popular book I Got The Rhythm by Connie Schofield-Morrison and Illustrator Frank Morrison. This program is for preschool-aged children and will include audience participation, storytelling and a sample illustration. Wear your toe-tapping shoes.
Registered therapy dogs will be at the library on Saturday, March 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. to listen to children read to them in a one-to-one setting. It is fun and helps improve reading skills because the dog listens attentively and does not judge, laugh or criticize.
Registration...
On Tuesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. families are invited to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday month by meeting the Cat in the Hat himself! There will also be "Seussical" crafts, games, stories and activities.
Registration is limited to 50. Visit ropl.org or call the Youth Reference Desk at 248-246-3725 to...
Metro Detroit-based businessman, author and songwriter Andy Gutman will appear at Paper Trail Books in downtown Royal Oak on Saturday, April 7 from 1-2 p.m. His appearance will include readings of his two children’s books, Charlie the Caterpillar and Pop Lullaby, as well as entertainment by a local musician,...
