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Families can enjoy an interactive performance to celebrate Black Children's Book Week at Parkman Branch. Light snacks will be served. For all ages. RSVP recommended.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-3:30 p.m. March 1, 2025
Join the co-founders of holistic wellness company Live Well Lead Well, Melissa Coulier and Melanie Samuels as they host a fun, engaging, interactive wellness experience for children. "Mighty Leader & Little Leader" is centered around their inspiring story, "Emma The Mighty Leader." There will be a snack, activities and...
Families can come by Cranbrook Art Museum for a special afternoon of poetry in partnership with InsideOut Literary Arts. Hear poetry readings by some of Detroit's finest poets including Michigan Poet Laureate Nandi Comer, a Q&A with the poets and an open mic opportunity.
Event cost: Free w/museum admission; free/ages...
Join West Bloomfield Township Public Library for an interactive program with Anthony Lucas, storyteller from The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village. This program is for grades 3-6 and will focus on the Civil Rights Movement to provide insight on African Americans' fight for freedom and equality. No registration...
Teens and tweens in grades 6-12 can express their creativity and practice different types of writing at this monthly writing club. No registration is required.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 7-8 p.m. Feb. 20 and March 20, 2025
Families can come out to the Southfield Pavillion to see this powerful, one-woman show, The Spirit of Harriet Tubman, by Leslie McCurdy. For all ages.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 3 p.m. Feb. 15, 2025
Join Chandler Branch to make a craft, hear a story and get a sweet treat. RSVP recommended.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-3 p.m. Feb. 8, 2025
Little ones can celebrate Valentine’s Day with a story, songs, heart crafts, cookie decorating and sensory play.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11 a.m.-noon Feb. 14, 2025
Come out to Birmingham Groves High School to see magician, Anthony Grupido. He'll address topics around mental health and wellness, coping skills and suicide prevention. Limited seating is available.
Event cost: Free admission
Event cost: 7-9:30 p.m. Jan. 23, 2025
Join Edison Branch for a weekly storytime and movie celebrating Black History Month. Feb. 1 is The Wiz (1978), Feb. 8 is The Princess and the Frog (2009), Feb. 15 is Space Jam (1996) and Feb. 22 is Soul (2020). Movie refreshments provided. RSVP recommended.
Event cost: Free
Event times: 3-5:30...
Ages 0-5 can enjoy hearing a story to learn about and celebrate Black History Month. RSVP recommended.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11-11:30 a.m. Feb. 3 and 17, 2025
Come out to Elmwood Branch to hear from master storyteller, Ivory D. Williams as he presents his stories with humor and whit to engage audiences. For all ages. RSVP recommended.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 2-3 p.m. Feb. 8, 2025
