50th Anniversary White Lake Township Library

May 2025

We're celebrating 50 years of the White Lake Township Library!

Throughout the year we'll have special programs, events, and giveaways you can participate in. Check our e-newsletter and follow us on social media for the latest ways you're invited to celebrate with us!

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Library Mobile App!

ACCESS YOUR ACCOUNT, E-RESOURCES AND MORE FROM YOUR PHONE!

Our library's new mobile app is here! Browse and borrow books, eBooks, and audiobooks effortlessly, access your account anytime, and link family accounts for instant use. Discover events, programs, and resources at your fingertips. Download now and carry the library with you!

News and Updates

HOLIDAY HOURS

MONDAY, MAY 5

The Library will be closed for staff professional development. We will reopen Tuesday, May 6 at 10 AM.


SATURDAY, MAY 24 - MONDAY, MAY 26

The Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day weekend. We will reopen Tuesday, May 27 at 10 AM.

SAVE THE DATE!

MONDAY, JUNE 2 - FIRST DAY OF THE SUMMER READING CHALLENGE!

Our summer reading challenge is open to book lovers of all ages! Join the challenge at whitelake.beanstack.com to track your reading and win prizes!

SUMMER 2025 NEWSLETTER

Check out our Summer 2025 newsletter for a complete list of our programs and events for Children, Teens, and Adults.


Featuring Concert Series, Summer Reading Challenge, 50th Anniversary Disco Party, and much more!


Sign up for programs on our calendar!

50th Features

Paper note with the words "Inspire us! Share your favorite Library memory" and handwritten text "One of my favorite things I rember about the library is I couldn't find a book for ages and I came here and found the book. Thanks for having this library service"

SHARE YOUR LIBRARY MEMORIES!

TELL US WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN LIBRARY SWAG!

"One of my favorite things I remember about the library is I couldn't find a book for ages and I came here and found the book. Thanks for having this library service."

- Savanna


Share your memory in the "Inspire Us" share jars at the Youth, Adult, and Circulation desks!

Idea Lab Feature

3D PRINTER AND 3D PENS

PRINT OR DRAW YOUR OWN 3D CREATIONS!

Did you know the Library has all sorts of 3D creation tools you can use? Learn how you can make your own 3D objects at May's Idea Lab 101 program.

See the full list of Idea Lab technology, tools, and supplies here!

May Programs

ADULT PROGRAMS

2 ENVELOPES: WHAT YOU WANT LOVED ONES TO KNOW

THURSDAY, MAY 1

6:30 - 7:30 PM


When you die, there are so many things your family & loved ones need to know. 2 Envelopes is your voice, conveying your wishes regarding your death & your estate. 


BAKING RECIPE SWAP: TEA TIME

THURSRDAY, MAY 29

6:30 - 7:30 PM


Have a favorite tea-time recipe? Share it, sample others, and discover why they’re must-tries! Bring a copy of your recipe early so we can share it with everyone.

ALL AGES PROGRAMS

TINY ART SHOW CONTEST


Register by May 10 to enter the Tiny Art Show!  Canvases will be available to pick up from May 12 - 17. The finished art will be due back to the library on May 31. Voting and display will take place June 2 - August 2. Open to kids, teens, and adults!

Book Clubs for All Ages

GET THE PICTURE

GRADES K-2

THURSDAY, MAY 8

6:30 - 7:30 PM


Join Miss Stephanie for this fun picture book discussion group for K - 2nd graders and their families! We'll read the book together, talk about it, and then finish with a fun craft or activity. Each family will receive a copy of the book to keep. 


Imagine! by Raúl Colón

Cover of Imagine! featuring a boy in a baseball cap walking toward a bridge tower

ROM-COMMERS BOOK CLUB

ADULT

SATURDAY, MAY 10

2:30 - 3:30 PM


Calling all romantic comedy lovers! Join our book club for contemporary romances with guaranteed happy endings.


A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston

Cover of book A Novel Love Story featuring a man stepping out of a book toward a woman in a field of flowers

READ AND DISCUSS

ADULT

MONDAY, MAY 12

6:30 - 7:30 PM


Adults of all ages are invited to join this group! Read the pick of the month and join us for a lively conversation.


James by Percival Everett

Cover of book James

DUBLIN BOOK CLUB

ADULT

THURSDAY, MAY 15

10:30 - 11:30 AM


Looking for a daytime book group? Readers aged 50 and over are invited to join the Dublin Book Group. Located at Dublin Community Senior Center.


Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

Book cover Before the Coffee gets Cold featuring a cafe table with two chairs, two cups of coffee, a lamp in the center, and a cat sitting on the floor beside it

News from the Friends

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

We have lots of opportunities to volunteer with the Friends! Email friends@whitelakelibrary.org for more info. We are especially in need of help moving boxes before and after our quarterly book sales.


Friends Application

FRIENDS BOOK SALE

Wednesday, June 11

Friends Only 5-7 pm

Memberships available at the door

Thursday, June 12

10 am-7 pm

Friday & Saturday, June 13 & 14

10 am-4 pm

Bag Sale Saturday, June 14

1-4 pm

HOURS

Monday - Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm

Friday & Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm

Closed on Sundays

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