West Bloomfield Township Public Library
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As part of the recognition for winning the National Medal, the West Bloomfield Township Public Library partnered with the Oral History Project StoryCorps. The collaboration gave patrons an opportunity to share their stories with the community. The digital collection includes a podcast and photo of each pair interviewed and showcases a variety of life experiences, often describing how library services have played a part in their personal development.
This collection contains a map of how Apple Island looked like in the early 1900's. There are images of the landscapes of the island throughout the last century. There are also pictures of the architecture on the island spanning from when the buildings were in use, when the buildings were in disrepair, and the foundations that are left today. Additionally, there are images of some important events that took place on or about Apple Island.
Photos provided by the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society.
The architecture of West Bloomfield is showcased in this collection. Images included area: houses, gates, schools, barns, and bridges. Some of the house photos include shots of their interiors.
Photos provided by the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society.
Images of art found in and around both branches of the Library.
Many of these beautiful pieces were generous gifts from the Friends of the Library.
The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society has provided the Library with photos of local history to add to our digital collection. The collection currently contains over 1600 images.
Photos provided by the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society.
West Bloomfield area lakes throughout the last century are displayed in this collection through paintings and photographs. There are also images of the recreation offered by the lakes in both summer and winter.
Photos provided by the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society.
The Library Staff have been putting together a collection of podcasts consisting of book reviews of some of their favorite titles. This collection will continue to grow.
This collection shows what the Michigan Military Academy was like when it was in operation. Images include the architecture, grounds, various events taking place and documents related to the Michigan Military Academy. Additionally, images of some of those who attended or worked at the Academy are included.
Photos provided by the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society.
The West Bloomfield Township Public Library was named one of 10 recipients of the 2010 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries. The annual award, made by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) since 1994, recognizes institutions (5 libraries and 5 museums) for outstanding social, educational, environmental, or economic contributions to their communities. The West Bloomfield Township Public Library received the National Medal at a ceremony held in Washington, D.C., a $10,000 award and a visit from StoryCorps.
In March of 1976, an F4 tornado touched down in West Bloomfield leaving 1 person dead and 55 injured while destroying 91 homes and 23 businesses.
Photos provided by the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society.
Portraits of West Bloomfield residents are prevalent in this collection along with class pictures, and people participating in various community events. This collection certainly shows West Bloomfield residents through the ages.
Photos provided by the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society.
Beautiful scenic views of West Bloomfield and neighboring communities are contained in this collection. There are also pictures of wildflowers and many historical pictures of area roads.
Photos provided by the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society.
The West Bloomfield Township Public Library, as part of the Sister Libraries Program coordinated by the U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science and Sister Cities International was paired with its sister library Higashiura Public Library in Awaji City, Japan in 1999. This collection features various artworks and gifts from our sister library and reflects the special relationship that has developed between the two libraries.
This collection contains pictures of local hotels, including the Orchard Lake Hotel and grounds, and local boat liveries. There are also photos of area restaurants and downtown Keego Harbor.
Photos provided by the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society.
These memoirs cover a range of time from the 1800s to the 1970s. They all depict West Bloomfield at a time when farming was the main occupation and when the closest “city” was Pontiac. In their entirety, these histories offer a glimpse of what living in the West Bloomfield area was like when it was considered rural.
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Recipient of the National Medal, the nation’s highest honor for libraries.