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Time Travel Club

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conroy Room at FPL
Program Type:
Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

History doesn’t belong in the past. Bring it to the present with a little bit of time travel! Discover how to make history fun with hands-on activities, movies, music, snacks, and creativity. Ideal for ages 7-12.

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Conroy Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Games, Storytime
Event Details:

History doesn’t belong in the past. Bring it to the present with a little bit of time travel! Discover how to make history fun with hands-on activities, movies, music, snacks, and creativity. Ideal for ages 7-12.

Toddler Time

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conroy Room at FPL
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Let's read, talk, sing, play, count and write together. Ideal for ages 0-5 years. 

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Conroy Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Let's read, talk, sing, play, count and write together. Ideal for ages 0-5 years. 

Homeschool Group

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Conroy Room at FPL
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join other homeschoolers as we enjoy activities together. Let's play and learn with crafts, science and cooking projects. All ages are welcome, parent participation required.

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Conroy Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM, Storytime
Event Details:

Join other homeschoolers as we enjoy activities together. Let's play and learn with crafts, science and cooking projects. All ages are welcome, parent participation required.

Super Saturday

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conroy Room at FPL
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a story, craft or activity with a librarian or a special guest.

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Conroy Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a story, craft or activity with a librarian or a special guest.

Toddler Time

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conroy Room at FPL
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Let's read, talk, sing, play, count and write together. Ideal for ages 0-5 years. 

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Conroy Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Let's read, talk, sing, play, count and write together. Ideal for ages 0-5 years. 

GCFPL 175th Birthday Celebration - Union History

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
C.S. Mott Foundation Community Room at FPL
Program Type:
175th Anniversary, Concert / Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: FPL
Room: C.S. Mott Foundation Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: 175th Anniversary, Concert / Performance, Storytime

Sensory Storytime

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conroy Room at FPL
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with special guests from the Joanne and Ted Lindsay Foundation Autism Outreach Services (OUCARES) at the Oakland University Center for Autism. Focused on ages 5-12.

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Conroy Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a sensory friendly storytime with special guests from the Joanne and Ted Lindsay Foundation Autism Outreach Services (OUCARES) at the Oakland University Center for Autism. Focused on ages 5-12.

Lunch on the Lawn Storytime

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Garden at Main Level
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Come meet new friends, enjoy lunch outside, and enjoy wonderful songs, movements, and stories with our youth librarians.*May move inside due to heat or rain*

Library Branch: Main Level
Room: Storytime Garden
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come meet new friends, enjoy lunch outside, and enjoy wonderful songs, movements, and stories with our youth librarians.*May move inside due to heat or rain*

Thursdays with For-Mar

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Garden at Main Level
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Thursday, June 4 - Built by Nature
From nests to webs to burrows, animals are busy builders in summer. Discover the materials and designs wildlife uses to create safe homes.

Library Branch: Main Level
Room: Storytime Garden
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM, Storytime
Event Details:

Thursday, June 4 - Built by Nature
From nests to webs to burrows, animals are busy builders in summer. Discover the materials and designs wildlife uses to create safe homes.

Lunch on the Lawn Storytime

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Garden at Main Level
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Come meet new friends, enjoy lunch outside, and enjoy wonderful songs, movements, and stories with our youth librarians.*May move inside due to heat or rain*

Library Branch: Main Level
Room: Storytime Garden
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come meet new friends, enjoy lunch outside, and enjoy wonderful songs, movements, and stories with our youth librarians.*May move inside due to heat or rain*

Thursdays with For-Mar

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Garden at Main Level
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Thursday, June 4 - Built by Nature
From nests to webs to burrows, animals are busy builders in summer. Discover the materials and designs wildlife uses to create safe homes.

Library Branch: Main Level
Room: Storytime Garden
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM, Storytime
Event Details:

Thursday, June 4 - Built by Nature
From nests to webs to burrows, animals are busy builders in summer. Discover the materials and designs wildlife uses to create safe homes.

Lunch on the Lawn Storytime

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Garden at Main Level
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Come meet new friends, enjoy lunch outside, and enjoy wonderful songs, movements, and stories with our youth librarians.*May move inside due to heat or rain*

Library Branch: Main Level
Room: Storytime Garden
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come meet new friends, enjoy lunch outside, and enjoy wonderful songs, movements, and stories with our youth librarians.*May move inside due to heat or rain*

Thursdays with For-Mar

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Garden at Main Level
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Thursday, June 4 - Built by Nature
From nests to webs to burrows, animals are busy builders in summer. Discover the materials and designs wildlife uses to create safe homes.

Library Branch: Main Level
Room: Storytime Garden
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM, Storytime
Event Details:

Thursday, June 4 - Built by Nature
From nests to webs to burrows, animals are busy builders in summer. Discover the materials and designs wildlife uses to create safe homes.

Juneteenth Storytime

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conroy Room at FPL
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Join us for our special Juneteenth Storytime with Ms. Billie!

Library Branch: FPL
Room: Conroy Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for our special Juneteenth Storytime with Ms. Billie!

GCFPL 175th Birthday Celebration - Juneteenth on the Lawn of FIA

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
175th Anniversary, Concert / Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: 175th Anniversary, Concert / Performance, Storytime

Lunch on the Lawn Storytime

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Garden at Main Level
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Come meet new friends, enjoy lunch outside, and enjoy wonderful songs, movements, and stories with our youth librarians.*May move inside due to heat or rain*

Library Branch: Main Level
Room: Storytime Garden
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come meet new friends, enjoy lunch outside, and enjoy wonderful songs, movements, and stories with our youth librarians.*May move inside due to heat or rain*

Thursdays with For-Mar

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Garden at Main Level
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

Thursday, June 4 - Built by Nature
From nests to webs to burrows, animals are busy builders in summer. Discover the materials and designs wildlife uses to create safe homes.

Library Branch: Main Level
Room: Storytime Garden
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEAM, Storytime
Event Details:

Thursday, June 4 - Built by Nature
From nests to webs to burrows, animals are busy builders in summer. Discover the materials and designs wildlife uses to create safe homes.