If required, there are three ways to register:
1. See a librarian at the Adult Reference Desk  2. Call the Adult Reference Desk at 248.618.7693  3. Visit the Library's events calendar

Winter 2026

recurring Programs

There are two *NEW* programs beginning in January 2026!

Library Garden Club

Join other volunteers to learn more about gardening from master gardeners and hone your skills with hands-on experience helping to care for the Children’s Sensory Garden and the Rain Garden at the Library’s entrance. During the growing season, March through November, each meeting begins with a work bee in the gardens from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm under the direction of crew leader Janet Macunovich. At 7:00 p.m., the group meets for seminars on gardening topics in the Library’s Conference Room. Light refreshments will be served between the work bee and Seminar. Seminar-only meetings are held in January and February. For information about upcoming meetings, see the library's events calendar.

Knitting Group

Every Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the Community Room

Please note: Beginning February 4, 2026 the Knitting Group will only meet on the second Wednesday of the month in the Conference Room due to the Community Room renovation.

Share patterns, exchange ideas, and socialize while you knit! Crocheters also welcome. This is a drop-in program; no registration is required. Email Liz with questions at ewaun@waterfordmi.gov.

Book Discussions

Afternoon Book Discussion Group - Join our Afternoon Book Discussion Group. We meet in the Conference Room at 1:00 p.m. on the third Monday of each month unless otherwise noted. Call 248-618-7693 or come in to request a copy of the book. No registration required.

Evening Book Discussion Group - The group meets in the Conference Room on the second Tuesday of each month (excluding August) at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Copies of the book, including large print if possible, are available at the Adult Reference Desk beginning the day after each month's meeting. No registration required.

Tech Time *NEW*

Second Tuesday of the month 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room beginning January 6, 2026

Ask Connor, the Library’s System Administrator, your technology questions. Examples of what he can assist you with include how to use devices such as smartphones & tablets, apps, the internet, social media, Microsoft Office & Google products, cloud storage & file management, and email. Be sure to have any login information you might need with you, and be aware that while Connor is able to help troubleshoot device issues, he doesn’t do repairs. Disclaimer: The Library is not responsible for any problems that occur while troubleshooting or working on your device. This is a drop-in program. No registration required.

Afternoon Movie Matinees

Third Thursday of the month, January through October in the Community Room

Please note: This program will be temporarily relocated to the Conference Room due to the Community Room renovation.

Movies begin at 2:00 p.m. Most titles run 90-120 minutes. Popcorn and beverages are provided, but you may also bring your own snacks and beverages. Please no alcoholic or uncovered beverages. For dates and a list of movies, please visit our Movie Matinees page. No registration required.

Waterford Genealogical Society

The Waterford Genealogical Society meets the first Wednesday of the month from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Library's Conference Room and on the second Tuesday of the month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. via Zoom. Registration is required for the Zoom meetings.

The WGS is a group of like-minded people who love to dig out the facts behind family stories, ancestries, and histories. Membership is open to any and all individuals interested in genealogy. Non-members are welcome to attend. 

Waterford Writers Workshop

First and third Saturdays of the month from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in the Conference Room

A forum where serious writers share their work and receive and provide constructive, supportive critiques of each member’s writing. Each writer will email their work (6 pages of 12pt font, double-spaced prose or up to two poems) to other members at least one week prior to the scheduled meeting. Those attending the workshop will be prepared to discuss their own writing, as well as providing edits and suggestions on other member’s writing. The goal is to write, share, and develop polished prose and poetry. Participants must be age 16 or older.

Waterford Artists Connection *NEW*

Second Saturday of the month from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Conference Room beginning January 10, 2026

Waterford Artists Connection is a new group open to all Waterford artists as well as artists from surrounding communities, in any medium, who are interested in re-connecting art and artistry to Waterford Township. Come meet with others who share your passion for making art an important part of the community! No registration required.