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Turkey Scavenger Hunt
November 1st - November 26th Youth Desk Join us in the Youth Department for a scavenger hunt! Find the turkeys hidden around the Youth Department to discover the answer to the riddle. Once you're finished, stop by the Youth desk for a prize and add your name to our display in the Youth area. |
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In the spirit of creativity, ROPL is hosting an art fair, with artists/vendors chosen at random. We like the idea of luck, and not being the authority choosing the work, but instead allowing a process of fortune to choose our lucky artists!
On Saturday, December 13, from 11:00am-4:00pm, artists from Royal Oak and surrounding communities will be showing and selling their hard crafted work. It will be an opportunity to view art, appreciate it, and buy it.
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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 a special Toddler Rave Dance Party at ROPL! This dance party will feature music from one of our story time musical favorites, The Wiggles! Get ready to dance!
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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Work out with your little one! This class is designed for you and your little one to work out together. This high energy fitness class helps build coordination and confidence through full body movement, repetition and song. Guaranteed laughing and a lot of wiggling! This class is appropriate for 2 to 5-year-olds.
Please register all adults and children attending.
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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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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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Join us for a baby playdate. Parents and caregivers are invited to bring in their little ones to interact with each other. Activities in the room will include toys, books, and music. This will also give the babies and the parents or caregivers the chance to get to know each other in a baby-friendly environment.
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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Are you a nostalgic 80s or 90s kid that let adulthood sneak up on you? Come to the library to watch classic kid's feature films for the millennial set. Feel free to bring your kids--or just yourselves--for a nostalgic double feature.
Popcorn and juice boxes will be provided, but feel free to bring your own beverages and comfy stuff to watch the movies. You can stay for one movie or both, just keep in mind the start of the second movie will be an estimate based on runtime.
(Di)November's Picks:
- We're Back! A Dinosaur Story (1993) Run time: 73 minutes
The Land Before Time (1988) Run time: 69 minutes
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Join us for a fun crafty day off from school! We'll be making our treasure trove of craft supplies from our closet available. You bring the creativity, and we'll provide the supplies!
Please register all adults and children attending.
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Grades 3 to 5 Monday, November 3, 10 & 17, 5:00 pm Youth Activity Room
Girls Who Code Club is for girls and non-binary youth in grades 3-5 who are interested in learning how to code. No previous experience necessary! The goal of this club is to create a safe and supportive environment where students can explore coding and computer science.
When you register, you are registering for all three club dates. Participants should plan to attend all three sessions, as each week builds on the previous session. Caregivers will need to create a Girls Who Code account and a Scratch account for their coder before the first session of the club. You will receive information on how to do so once you complete the registration. |
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Grades 3 to 5 Monday, November 3, 10 & 17, 6:30 pm Youth Activity Room Girls Who Code Club is for girls and non-binary youth in grades 3-5 who are interested in learning how to code. If you've participated in our previous club meetings, competed in FIRST Lego League, or are an experienced coder, this session is for you. Join us to take your coding to the next level. When you register, you are registering for all three club dates. Participants should plan to attend all three sessions, as each week builds on the previous session. Caregivers will need to create a Girls Who Code account and a Scratch account for their coder before the first session of the club. You will receive information on how to do so once you complete the registration. |
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Join us for Family Story Time with actors from the Royal Oak High School Drama Club's production of Matilda!
Please register all adults and children attending.
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Join us for a fun event featuring a wonderful special guest, Ms. Rachel! We'll dance, sing, play games, and have plenty of photo opportunities.
Presented by Taylored Events.
Please register all adults and children attending. |
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Join author, illustrator, and graphic novelist Mark Crilley as he shares memories of his first days as a published author, back when he was living right here in Royal Oak!
Mark will stand at an easel while he speaks, creating a special full-color illustration that will remain at ROPL as a gift to the library.
Mark will give tips on writing, illustrating, and getting published, offer lively readings from his books, and answer questions from those in attendance.
While Mark Crilley has spoken at more than 650 different venues since 2001, only one of them— ROPL— holds the distinction of having been the very first!
You won’t want to miss this special occasion when Mark returns to speak at his old hometown library for the first time in 24 years!
Please register all adults and all children attending.
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Bring the family and have fun building a fantastic Lego® creation that will be displayed in the library until the next Lego® Time. Duplo® blocks are available for young children.
Please register all adults and children attending.
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Back by popular demand! Drop-in to trade cards and build your deck, meet other players, share your collection, or bring your deck to battle other players. We’ll also have some Pokémon coloring sheets and bookmarks available to color and take home.
The library does not monitor trades. This is a self-led program, so friendly trading is encouraged!
Registration is encouraged, but it is not required. Please register all adults and children attending.
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Step into the forest and let your imagination lead the way! Join Ms. Shirel on a magical journey filled with music, movement, and playful storytelling. Together, we’ll explore how animals move, how trees sway, and how our feelings can change like the colors of the forest.
Please register all adults and children attending.
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To celebrate L.M. Montgomery's birthday on November 30, join some kindred spirits for this multigenerational celebration of the novel, Anne of Green Gables. We'll serve tea, raspberry cordial (NOT currant wine), snacks, and do some Anne-inspired crafts.
Registration is encouraged, but it is not required. Please register all adults and children attending.
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Youth Activity Room
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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Friends Auditorium
Join us for Family Story Time with actors from Stagecrafters Youth Theatre's production of The Phantom Tollbooth!
Please register all adults and children attending.
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Try your hand at cooking in a mug! We will be making two recipes, one sweet and one savory!
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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 is a winter mason jar lid ornament! We'll have lots of bibs and bobs to choose from to make an ornament out of a mason jar lid.
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Join fellow teens after school to play some board or card games and enjoy a snack!
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Visit us in person for even more Fall 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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