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National Poetry Month Scavenger Hunt
April 1 - April 30 Youth Desk
Join us in the Youth Department for a scavenger hunt. Find the hidden typewritters to discover the answer to the riddle. Then stop by the Youth desk for a prize. |
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These 30-minute story times for ages 5 and under incorporate many enjoyable pre-reading skills including stories, rhymes, songs, finger plays and movement.
Registration System: Please pick up tickets at the Youth Services Information Desk on the day of the program. Tickets will be available starting at 10 am. There are 45 spots available. |
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Get ready to move, shake, wiggle, sing, and play! Designed for active toddlers, this story time will feature shorter stories, songs, rhymes, music, lots of movement activities, and playtime at the end of every session.
Registration System: Please pick up tickets at the Youth Services Information Desk on the day of the program. Tickets will be available starting at 10 am. There are 45 spots available. |
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Youth Activity Room Story time for infants, toddlers and their adults. Enjoy 30 minutes of language building activities including songs, rhymes, and play. Join the fun!
Registration System: Please pick up tickets at the Youth Services Information Desk on the day of the program. Tickets will be available starting at 10 am. There are 45 spots available. |
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These 30-minute story times for ages 5 and under incorporate many enjoyable pre-reading skills including stories, rhymes, songs, finger plays and movement.
Registration System: Please pick up tickets at the Youth Services Information Desk on the day of the program. Tickets will be available starting at 10 am. There are 45 spots available. |
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Get ready to move, shake, wiggle, sing, and play! Designed for active toddlers, this story time will feature shorter stories, songs, rhymes, music, lots of movement activities, and playtime at the end of every session.
Registration System: Please pick up tickets at the Youth Services Information Desk on the day of the program. Tickets will be available starting at 10 am. There are 45 spots available. |
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Story time for infants, toddlers and their adults. Enjoy 30 minutes of language building activities including songs, rhymes, and play. Join the fun!
Registration System: Please pick up tickets at the Youth Services Information Desk on the day of the program. Tickets will be available starting at 10 am. There are 45 spots available. |
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These 30-minute story times for ages 5 and under incorporate many enjoyable pre-reading skills including stories, rhymes, songs, finger plays and movement.
Registration System: Please pick up tickets at the Youth Services Information Desk on the day of the program. Tickets will be available starting at 10 am. There are 45 spots available. |
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Get ready to move, shake, wiggle, sing, and play! Designed for active toddlers, this story time will feature shorter stories, songs, rhymes, music, lots of movement activities, and playtime at the end of every session.
Registration System: Please pick up tickets at the Youth Services Information Desk on the day of the program. Tickets will be available starting at 10 am. There are 45 spots available. |
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Becoming a parent is beautiful, and also a massive shock to your nervous system. Join licensed psychotherapist Brooke Miller, founder of Honey Mental Health and Honey. For Moms, for an open, honest conversation about what really happens to your mind, body, and emotions during pregnancy, postpartum, and those early years of parenting.
In this casual 45-minutes, Brooke will walk you through:
- What perinatal mental health actually means
- The most common symptoms both moms and dads miss (or dismiss)
- Common symptoms, approaches to care, and what “I'm fine” can hide
- How the nervous system responds to the transition into parenthood
- When to reach out for help and what help can look like
The talk will end with a supportive, no-pressure Q&A.
Perfect for expecting parents, new parents, and anyone who supports them.
Please register all adults and children attending. Limit is 50.
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These 30-minute story times for ages 5 and under incorporate many enjoyable pre-reading skills including stories, rhymes, songs, finger plays and movement.
Registration System: Please pick up tickets at the Youth Services Information Desk on the day of the program. Tickets will be available starting at 10 am. There are 45 spots available. |
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Get ready to move, shake, wiggle, sing, and play! Designed for active toddlers, this story time will feature shorter stories, songs, rhymes, music, lots of movement activities, and playtime at the end of every session.
Registration System: Please pick up tickets at the Youth Services Information Desk on the day of the program. Tickets will be available starting at 10 am. There are 45 spots available. |
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Story time for infants, toddlers and their adults. Enjoy 30 minutes of language building activities including songs, rhymes, and play. Join the fun!
Registration System: Please pick up tickets at the Youth Services Information Desk on the day of the program. Tickets will be available starting at 10 am. There are 45 spots available. |
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These 30-minute story times for ages 5 and under incorporate many enjoyable pre-reading skills including stories, rhymes, songs, finger plays and movement.
Registration System: Please pick up tickets at the Youth Services Information Desk on the day of the program. Tickets will be available starting at 10 am. There are 45 spots available. |
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Join us for the dance party you have been waiting for—Toddler Dance Party! Dance, shake, wiggle and let them wear themselves out before nap time!
Registration System: Please pick up tickets at the Youth Services Information Desk on the day of the program. Tickets will be available starting at 10 am. There are 45 spots available. |
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Story time for infants, toddlers and their adults. Enjoy 30 minutes of language building activities including songs, rhymes, and play. Join the fun!
Registration System: Please pick up tickets at the Youth Services Information Desk on the day of the program. Tickets will be available starting at 10 am. There are 45 spots available. |
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Say hello to your friendly neighborhood spider at this fun family event! Join us for games and fun activities with Spider-Man!
Please register all adults and children attending. Limit is 50.
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Come to the library and play Minecraft in Survival mode on one of our computers. We supply game accounts and computers.
Spots are very limited, so make sure to sign up early! |
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Join us in welcoming local children’s author Kelly DiPucchio! An award-winning writer, DiPucchio has authored more than twenty beloved books, including Oona, Gaston, Poe Won’t Go, and Grace for President. She will be here to talk about her three upcoming books releasing later this year, read selections from her work, and answer your questions.
Please register all adults and children attending. Limit is 50.
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Join us in this all-ages program and paint a paver stone for your garden!
All supplies will be provided.
Please come prepared to get messy!
Please register all adults and children attending. Limit is 45. |
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April is National Financial Literacy Month! That means it's time for Smart Money Kids Read at ROPL! We're partnering once again with OUR Credit Union for a night with a story, games, and activities to learn the 'FUN!'-damentals of early financial literacy! Each family who registers and attends the program receives a FREE copy of the 2026 official Smart Money Kids Read book: How Do YOU Spend?
This program is part of MI Financial Wellness Network. Books are provided to libraries and families by Michigan credit unions with funding from the Michigan Credit Union Foundation.
Please register all adults and children attending. Limit is 45. |
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Join us in learning how to battle in the Pokémon Trading Card Game! Beginners are welcome. No prior experience needed. Intermediate players are welcome to join, too!
The Library will provide decks for beginners, but players are welcome to bring their own decks.
Please register all children attending. Limit is 12.
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Registered therapy dogs are here to listen to children read to them in a one-to-one setting. It's fun and helps improve reading skills because the dog listens attentively and does not judge, laugh or criticize.
Please register your child for one slot. If you have multiple children that would like to read together, please list all of their names on the same slot. |
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Join local theater company Michigan Stage for a Devised Performance featuring local actors and students! All ages are welcome to attend this show that's guaranteed to be very silly, lots of fun, and entirely original. If you like what you see, be sure to come chat with us after the program about our youth Playlabs programs.
Please register all adults and children attending. Limit is 40.
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Join Woolgatherers, a social group for knitters, crocheters, and all other fiber art makers! The purpose is for all skill levels to sit and enjoy their craft and develop a community of learning. Bring an existing project to work on, discuss problems, ask questions, and learn something new!
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Bored and need some new book recs? Need a book for Spring Break? Want to branch out and try something new? Come to a Book Tasting where you can sample different books!
Books can be checked out at the end of the program, so bring your library card. Snacks will be provided. |
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Calling all ROMS students that need to fill their afternoon, come hang out at the library for a movie with your friends. You are encouraged to bring your own beverages and comfy accoutrements, but we will provide seating and pizza.
Film: Anaconda (2026)
Registration required to determine the amount of pizza we purchase.
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Make a neon sign that needs no electricity! Come paint your own "fake" neon sign for your room using black canvas and paint.
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Join Woolgatherers, a social group for knitters, crocheters, and all other fiber art makers! The purpose is for all skill levels to sit and enjoy their craft and develop a community of learning. Bring an existing project to work on, discuss problems, ask questions, and learn something new!
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Make & Mingle is a program designed as both a craft and social event. Bring a friend or family member to craft together. Don't have anyone to bring? You're still welcome to come, just know that the spirit of the program will encourage you to socialize with new people!
Children ages 10-13 are welcome but are required to bring an adult with them.
This month's project will be using non-traditional materials to paint flowers and trees as a nod to Earth Day. Use plastic bags, bubble wrap, tissues, Q-Tips and other household items to bring nature indoors.
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Join us in learning how to battle in the Pokémon Trading Card Game! Beginners are welcome. No prior experience needed. Intermediate players are welcome to join, too!
The Library will provide decks for beginners, but players are welcome to bring their own decks.
Please register all children attending. Limit is 12.
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Visit us in person for even more Spring fun! |
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Youth Services Department
222 E Eleven Mile Rd
Royal Oak, Michigan 48067
(248) 246-3725https://www.ropl.org/ |
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