Special Programs
Tuesday, September 7, 10:00 a.m. ~ Medicare 101
Bettie Hughes of the Area Agency on Aging and The Senior Alliance returns to the library to answer questions about eligibility, coverage and enrollment under each part of Medicare. And she will provide details on upcoming changes in Medigap.
Registration is required for all Medicare programs - call the Library at 734-453-0750, ext. 4 or register online at plymouthlibrary.org
Monday, Septermber 13, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ~ Scrapbooking
Join us for a back-to-school scrapbook program. We provide a spacious, well-lit work area and seasonal die-cut shapes. No registration is required, just bring your photos and materials and join the fun. For more information
contact Barb Dinan, Adult Services Librarian, 734-453-0750 or bdinan@plymouthlibrary.org.
Monday, Septermber 13, 7:00 p.m. ~ D.I.A.~ Hidden Stories Behind the Art
We're pleased to begin a new year of art talks with the Detroit Institute of Arts. Come and learn about the secrets and hidden stories behind some famous works of art. Registration is requested at 734-453-0750, ext. 4, or online now.
Wednesday, September 15, 1:00 p.m. ~ Mid-Week Movie
The Ghost Writer: A ghostwriter hired to complete the memoirs of a former British prime minister uncovers secrets that put his own life in jeopardy. Refreshments provided by Friends of the Library. Registration is requested at 734-453-0750, ext. 4, or online now.
Wednesday, September 15, 7:00 p.m. ~ Jobs: Resume Writing Seminar
Keri Wayne, Career Management Consultant, Right Management. Registration is requested at 734-453-0750, ext. 4, or online now.
Monday, September 20, 7:00 p.m. ~ Social Networking: Is It Right for You?
Mary Kelly, Librarian, will demonstrate various social networks, such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn and discuss who is using them, how they work, and how you can enjoy them safely. Registration is requested at 734-453-0750, ext. 4, or online now. Wednesday, September 22, 7:00 p.m. ~ College Decisions: Finding the College That Fits
Parents and high-school students will hear about ways to consider student needs, location and admission possiblities for college with John Boshoven, Counselor for Continuing Education at Community High School in Ann Arbor. Registration is requested at 734-453-0750, ext. 4, or online now.
Thursday, September 23, 7:00 p.m. ~ Money Management
~ To Do List for Children of Aging Parents
Ken Bloom, of Bloom Asset Management, will discuss things adult children of aging parents need to do to make sure their parent’s medical and financial situations are under control. Registration is requested at 734-453-0750, ext. 4, or online now.
LIBRARY GROUPS MEETING DURING September
LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP – Thursday, September 2, 1 pm
This meeting will take place on the first Thursday of every month.
Participants will share advice on coping skills and adaptive technologies
in a supportive atmosphere. A qualified facilitator will lead the
group. Library staff members will be on hand to provide assistance
with Library equipment, services and offerings. For more information
contact Ellen Stross, Adult Reference Librarian, 734-453-0750, ext.
232 or estross@plymouthlibrary.org
WRITING MY LIFE STORY: A SENIOR WRITING GROUP -
Tuesday, September 7, 1-2:30 pm
Tuesday, September 21, 4-5:30 pm
Seniors can share and preserve their life stories with the guidance
of Plymouth author, Jane Saylor. No previous writing experience is
necessary. Come to either session or both.
CONTEMPORARY BOOKS DISCUSSION - Tuesday, September 14, 7:30 pm
This month's book is Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Stout. All interested book lovers are welcome and new members are
welcome at any time. For further information, please call Sue Patterson
at the Library, 734-453-0750, or email spatterson@plymouthlibrary.org
PLYMOUTH LIBRARY GARDEN GROUP - Thursday, September 23, 7:00 pm
Join local gardeners in June to discuss "Preparing Beds for Raised Bed Gardening." The Garden Group meets every month during the gardening season on fourth Thursdays. All gardeners are invited – no
registration is required.
BROWN BAG BOOK DISCUSSION - - Wednesday, September 22, 12 noon.
This month's discussion invites members to read The Girls from Ames by Jeffrey Zaslow. Copies of
the books are available at the circulation desk. Bring a lunch; beverages
are provided. For more information about Brown Bag Books, please
call Tim Sherman at the Library, 734-453-0750, or email tsherman@plymouthlibrary.org.
GREAT BOOKS – Alternating Mondays at 7:15 pm
The discussion group is open to anyone who is curious and willing
to work with others in developing an understanding and appreciation
of great literature. For further information, contact group facilitator
Karen Berrie at (734) 453-2454, or the Great Books Foundation at www/greatbooks.org
STARS, MOONS & PLANETS - - Monday, September 20, 7:00 pm
Join lively astronomy popularizer Mike Best in this monthly discussion
group. Mike shares his affection for the sky with adults and children
over the age of 6. No registration is required. Call 734-459-BEST
or email him at starmikebest@aol.com
YOUR POETRY GROUP –- Sunday, October 10, 1:30 pm
Round table readings of poems, your own or by others, are held on
the second Sunday of the month. (Sorry, no poetry group meeting in September.) Reader's discretion of language
is asked in the works read. For more information, contact Don Hewlett,
313-272-3548, or donhewlett@aol.com
NEEDLECRAFTERS GROUP - Monday, September 27, 7 pm
Calling all knitters, quilters, needlepointers and other needlecrafters!
Bring your latest project and work on it while sharing hints and
techniques with others. This is not a teaching class, but
rather a sharing group.
YOUTH DEPARTMENT NEWS
Storytimes
Lap
Sit Storytime for children 6 to 24 months - Lap
sit storytime is a 15 minute song and rhyme time for babies on their
care-giver
laps.
Storytimes will be held on Monday, September 13 at
10:30 a.m. and will be repeated on Saturday, September 18 at
10:30 a.m. Registration for all sessions will begin on Tuesday, September 7. Limit
of 16 children per session. Wait list is available. Registered care-giver
and baby only, please!
Baby Play! for children 6 to 24 months - Baby Play! is a 20 minute story and play time for babies and their caregivers. Baby Play! will be held on Monday, September 27 at 10:30 a.m. and repeated on Saturday, August 28 at 10:30 a.m. & Saturday, October 2 at 10:30 a.m. No registration required.
Preschool/Family Evening storytime for children 2 to 5 years old - These programs allow siblings and other family members to attend as long as one member is between the ages of 2 and 5. Storytimes are Tuesdays, September 7 - October 12 at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesdays, September 8 - October 13 at 7:00 p.m. Registration begins on Tuesday, August 31.
Toddler/Parent storytime for children 2 to 3 1/2 years old - Two programs will be offered. The 10 a.m. program is for one adult with each toddler. Exceptions are made for twins, otherwise please make other arrangements for siblings. The 11 a.m. program allows other family members to attend as long as one member is between the ages of 2 and 3 1/2. These programs run on Wednesdays, September 8 - October 13. Registration begins on Wednesday, September 1.
Preschool storytime for children 3 1/2 to 5 years old - Two storytimes will be offered; one at 10 a.m. and the other at 1 p.m. These programs run on Tuesdays, September 7 - October 12. Children must be prepared to attend without an adult; caretakers must remain in the library.
Registration begins on Tuesday, August 31.
Youth Programs
Homeschoolers at the Plymouth District Library - An afternoon of information and entertainment for homeschooling families on Wednesday, September 22 at 1:00 p.m. Sign up at Youth Services in person or by phone at 734-453-0750, #5, starting September 15.
Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) for children in Grades 1 - 6.
The program is held on the first Monday of every month. The R.E.A.D. Dog will be here on Monday, October 4th from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Kids will sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read to a certified therapy dog. (Sorry, the R.E.A.D. will not be here in September - even dogs take a break for Labor Day.) Register at Youth Services in person or by phone at 734-453-0750, #5.
TEEN EVENTS
BOOK TRAILER WORKSHOPS ~ Wednesdays, September 15, September 29, & October 6, 3:15 p.m.
A progressive series of workshops on how to create your own book trailer! Learn how to write a screenplay, set the scene, film and do post-production.
Come to the premiere showing and pizza party on Wednesday, October 6 at 6:30 p.m. Register at 734-453-0750, ext 4 or online at plymouthlibrary.org.
BOOKS & BITES–Tuesday, September 21, 3:15 -4:15 p.m.
Wuthering High by Cara Lockwood will be discussed.
Advance registration is required,
and attendance is limited to the first 12 teens who register. Pick up books at
the teen services desk. Come to the discussion, and you'll get to keep the book
for FREE! For more good books to read, visit plymouthlibrary.org/yabibs.htm.
GUYS READ ~ Monday, September 27, 3:15 pm-4:15 pm
This month's selection is Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. Pick up books at the teen services desk. Come to the discussion, and you'll get to keep the book for FREE! For more good books to read, visit plymouthlibrary.org/yabibs.htm. Registration required at 734-453-0750 #4 or at the Teen Desk.
VIDEO GAMING: Game On @ the Library on Thursday September 9 at 3:00 - 4:30 pm. Come in for friendly competition on our gaming consoles: Xbox 360, Wii and PS2. Snacks provided!
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) –-Saturday, September 25 at 3:00 pm
Teens, 12 to 18 years old, are invited to share ideas for improving
the Library’s teen programs and services. Muffins and juice
will be provided. No registration is necessary. Need community service?
Receive one hour of service for every meeting you attend.
LIBRARY BOARD - Tuesday, September 21, 7:30 pm
The Plymouth District Library Board will hold its regularly scheduled
monthly meeting in the Library. This meeting is open to the public.
Individuals with special needs who plan to attend this meeting should
contact the Library at 453-0750 if auxiliary aids or services are
needed. Advance notice is required.
COMPUTER NEWS
Plymouth residency is required for all attendees of the Library's
computer training classes. Please register by calling 734-453-0750,
ext. 4.
BASIC INTERNET SEARCHING –Wednesday, September 8, 10:00 am-
11:30 am ~ This class will help
computer users learn the basics of using the Internet. This will
include an explanation of terms, use of a browser and utilizing
search engines on the World Wide Web. Participants should be comfortable
with the Microsoft Windows basics and using a mouse. Training is
based on the hardware and software available in the Library.
COMPUTER BASICS 1 –Friday, September 10, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ~ This course is designed to teach Microsoft Windows
and basic mousing skills to Plymouth residents. This class provides
one session of mousing practice and hands-on work with the keyboard
and Windows. Participants are urged to return during the Drop-in
tutoring sessions for additional practice.
MS WORD, LEVEL 1 – Monday, September 13, 10:00 am - 11:30
am ~ Students will learn how to open, close, modify,
save and print a basic Word document. They will also learn to adjust a layout using Page
Setup and use auto correct. Students must be comfortable keyboarding
and using a mouse prior to taking this class.
COMPUTER BASICS, PART II - Thursday, September 16, 10:00 am -11:30 am ~ If you have successfully passed Computer Basics, this is the next class for you. Hone your skills at clicking and dragging with your mouse. Learn how to save and move files around on your hard drive. Become comfortable using your Start Menu items. You must be able to use the mouse prior to taking this class !
MS WORD, LEVEL 2 - Monday, September 20, 10:00 am
- 11:30 am ~ In
this class students will learn how to insert dates, bullets and numbering, alphabetize, use tables, symbols and more. This class is for students who have completed MS Word, Level 1 or have the equivalent experience.
MS EXCEL, LEVEL 1 - Monday, September 27, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ~ Find out how to make a household or personal budget while learning Microsoft Excel. You must be comfortable with keyboarding and Microsoft Windows basics before signing up for this class.
FACEBOOK FOR ADULTS  – Wednesday, September 29, 7:00 pm-
8:30 pm ~ Learn why so many folks are fans of Facebook. Basic set-up and privacy restrictions will be discussed. Find out how to locate friends and take part in online events. This is NOT a hands-on class - no accounts will be created in this class.
DROP IN COMPUTER TRAINING – Saturday, September 25, 10am - 12:30 pm ~ High school students will teach Plymouth
residents to use a mouse, the Library catalog, the
Internet and how to set up a free e-mail account using Hotmail
or Yahoo! We do offer basic training in MS Word. However, we do
not offer training in Windows Vista or other software programs.
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday - Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday - 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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