Event Type : Play + Imagination

This open gym opportunity welcomes kids from ages 12 months to 5 years old. Parents must accompany their children during this time.

This open gym opportunity welcomes kids from ages 12 months to 5 years old. Parents must accompany their children during this time.

Calling all fashion designers in the making! On Tuesday, October 23 at 7 p.m., children ages 5 to 11 are invited to craft cool clothing for their dolls (Barbie, Ken or other 10-12” dolls) in this creative, hands-on workshop that will end in a fun fashion show. Just bring a doll to fit; all other materials will be provided.

Registration is limited to 30. Visit ropl.org/events or call the Youth Reference Desk at 248-246-3725 to sign up for this free program.

This open gym opportunity welcomes kids from ages 12 months to 5 years old. Parents must accompany their children during this time.

This open gym opportunity welcomes kids from ages 12 months to 5 years old. Parents must accompany their children during this time.

This is a drop-In program for grades K through 8. Make, build, craft and explore.  Participate in a variety of open-ended activities. We supply the materials and you supply the imagination. Registration is not required.

The focus of this playgroup is for you to spend one-on-one time with your children and to have readily-accessible advice from an early childhood specialist. The playgroup is designed to increase one-on-one, parent-to-child interaction and to promote literacy and learning activities including hands-on activities, stories, songs, music and dancing. There is also a teaching component for parents to better understand how children learn, their physical abilities, relationships/sense of self, communication and understanding of the world. Registration required. Call 248-851-2254 to register.

This open gym opportunity welcomes kids from ages 12 months to 5 years old. Parents must accompany their children during this time.

This open gym opportunity welcomes kids from ages 12 months to 5 years old. Parents must accompany their children during this time.

This open gym opportunity welcomes kids from ages 12 months to 5 years old. Parents must accompany their children during this time.

This open gym opportunity welcomes kids from ages 12 months to 5 years old. Parents must accompany their children during this time.

This open gym opportunity welcomes kids from ages 12 months to 5 years old. Parents must accompany their children during this time.

Make a playdate at the library! On Friday, November 2 from 10 a.m.-noon, the Youth Activity Room will be open and filled with toys for children ages birth to 5 years to drop in and play during Open Play hours. Parent groups are welcome. Parents or caregivers must remain in the room and are responsible for their children.

No registration is required. Visit ropl.org or call the Youth Reference Desk at 248-246-3725 for more information about this free program.

The focus of this playgroup is for you to spend one-on-one time with your children and to have readily-accessible advice from an early childhood specialist. The playgroup is designed to increase one-on-one, parent-to-child interaction and to promote literacy and learning activities including hands-on activities, stories, songs, music and dancing. There is also a teaching component for parents to better understand how children learn, their physical abilities, relationships/sense of self, communication and understanding of the world. Registration required. Call 248-851-2254 to register.

This open gym opportunity welcomes kids from ages 12 months to 5 years old. Parents must accompany their children during this time.

Dress up like a princess and join us for a fancy tea party. Activities will include a princess craft to take home and a tea, complete with the fanciest cookies in town. You’ll have a chance to get your picture taken with a famous princess. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Seatings at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Trudy Bulkley, aka Mother Goose, entertains preschoolers with stories and rhymes at this monthly.

This open gym opportunity welcomes kids from ages 12 months to 5 years old. Parents must accompany their children during this time.

This open gym opportunity welcomes kids from ages 12 months to 5 years old. Parents must accompany their children during this time.

Kids in grades K-8 are invited to spend an afternoon making their own Lego creations while visiting with old friends and making new ones. Everyone is welcome – Legos will be provided by the Library. Registration is not required.

On Tuesday, November 6 at 7:00 p.m., elementary and preschool students can drive a toy car around a taped roadway at the library to visit different “towns” and enjoy imaginative play. There will also be a chance to crush some cars at the Tape Town Monster Truck Rally.

Registration is limited to 50. Visit ropl.org or call the Youth Reference Desk at 248-246-3725 for more information about this free program.

This open gym opportunity welcomes kids from ages 12 months to 5 years old. Parents must accompany their children during this time.

This open gym opportunity welcomes kids from ages 12 months to 5 years old. Parents must accompany their children during this time.

This open gym opportunity welcomes kids from ages 12 months to 5 years old. Parents must accompany their children during this time.

This is a fun, drop-In program for grades K through 8.  Make, build, craft and explore.  Participate in a variety of open-ended activities. We supply the materials and you supply the imagination. Registration is not required.

This open gym opportunity welcomes kids from ages 12 months to 5 years old. Parents must accompany their children during this time.

This open gym opportunity welcomes kids from ages 12 months to 5 years old. Parents must accompany their children during this time.

This open gym opportunity welcomes kids from ages 12 months to 5 years old. Parents must accompany their children during this time.

This open gym opportunity welcomes kids from ages 12 months to 5 years old. Parents must accompany their children during this time.

This open gym opportunity welcomes kids from ages 12 months to 5 years old. Parents must accompany their children during this time.

This open gym opportunity welcomes kids from ages 12 months to 5 years old. Parents must accompany their children during this time.

This open gym opportunity welcomes kids from ages 12 months to 5 years old. Parents must accompany their children during this time.

This open gym opportunity welcomes kids from ages 12 months to 5 years old. Parents must accompany their children during this time.

This open gym opportunity welcomes kids from ages 12 months to 5 years old. Parents must accompany their children during this time.

This open gym opportunity welcomes kids from ages 12 months to 5 years old. Parents must accompany their children during this time.