LIBRARY GROUPS MEETING DURING
FEBRuary
LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP – Thursday, February
4, 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, February 2, 1-2:30 pm
Tuesday, February 16, 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, February 9, 7:30 pm ~
This month's discussion invites members to read The Book of Illusions by Paul Auster. 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
BROWN BAG BOOK DISCUSSION - - Wednesday, February 24, 12 noon
This month's discussion invites members to read
Birds Without Wings
by Louis de Bernieres. Copies of
this book 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, February 15, 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, February 14, 1:30 pm
Round table readings of poems, your own or by others, are held on
the second Sunday of the month. 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, February 22, 7:00 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, February 8 at
10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and will be repeated on Saturday, February 13 at
10:00 a.m. Registration for all sessions will begin on Monday, February 1st. 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 Saturday, January 30 at 10 a.m., Monday, February 22 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., and repeated on Saturday, February 27 at 10 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, January 12th - February 16th at 6:30 pm.
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 Tuesdays, January 12th - February 16th. Registration begins on Tuesday, January 5th.
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 Thursdays, January 14th - February 18th. Children must be prepared to attend without an adult; caretakers must remain in the library.
Registration begins on Thursday, January 7th.
Register for storytimes at the Youth Services Desk or by phone at 734.453.0750, #5.
Parade of Preschools ~ Thursday, February 4th from 7 - 8:30 pm. Back by Popular Demand. Representatives of more than 20 area preschools will be in the library to answer questions about their philosophies and to help you find the best fit for your family. Parents are encouraged to attend without children, if possible. There is no registration required for this event.
Storyteller Ivory D. Williams ~ Tuesday, February 16 at 2 p.m. Ivory D. Williams, of the Detroit Association of Black Storytellers, will be here. The "D" will share stories with wit, humor and fun that promote the art of Black storytelling, an oral tradition, that will inform, educate and entertain your family. This program is intended for school age children and their families.
Registration begins February 2 at the Youth Services Desk or
by phone 734-453-0750 ext. 5.
Wacky Olympics for Edge Kids ~ Tuesday, February 16 at 6:30 p.m. Do you enjoy watching the Olympics on TV? Then if you're in grades 4, 5, or 6, you are invited to come to the Edge's Wacky Olympics. There will be various wacky events and competitions. So bring some friends (or meet some new ones) and go for the gold.
This program is intended for ages 9-12, no younger siblings, please. Registration will begin on February 2 at the Youth Services Desk or by phone at 734-453-0750, ext. 5.
TEEN EVENTS
D.I.Y. CRAFTS - Monday, February 8 at 3:00 p.m.– Mardi Gras! Decorate masks, eat King's cake and listen to Louisiana music and find out what's happened in New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina. All supplies provided free of charge. Register at the Reader's Advisory Desk.
BOOKS & BITES–Tuesday, February 9 ~ 3:30-4:30 p.m. Stealing Buddha's Dinner by Bich Minh Nguyen will be discussed.
Advance registration is required,
and attendance is limited to the first 12 teens who register. Pick up books at
the circulation 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.
TEEN VOLUNTEER TRAINING SESSIONS: Do you want to volunteer at the Library this year? Pick up a volunteer form at the Reader's Advisory Desk and sign up for a training session at the same time. Wednesday, February 17 at 7pm is the next scheduled training time.
VIDEO GAMING: Game On @ the Library on February 25 at 3:00 pm. Come in for friendly competition on our gaming consoles: Xbox 360, Wii and PS2. Snacks provided!
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) –-Saturday, January 30, 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, FEBRuary 16, 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.
MANAGING & SHARING PHOTOS ONLINE - Thursday, January 28, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ~ Learn about the various online options for either sharing your photos with family and friends or creating photo albums online and ordering prints to be delivered to your local drug store. Participants must be comfortable using MS Windows and have good keyboarding skills.
COMPUTER BASICS –Wednesday, February 3, 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 –Wednesday, February 10, 10:00 am -11:30
pm ~ 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.
BASIC INTERNET SEARCHING –Thursday, February 11, 7:00 pm-
8:30 pm ~ 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.
BASIC COMPUTER MAINTENANCE 
– Monday, February 15, 7:00 pm-
8:30 pm ~ This new class will help
computer users learn the basic steps you can take to keep your computer running in top shape using software that comes right on your PC. You must be comfortable with the Microsoft Windows environment and keyboard. (We will be working with Windows XP Operating System.)
COMPUTER BASICS, PART II - Wednesday, February 17, 11:00 am -12:30 pm.~ 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 EXCEL, LEVEL 1 - Monday, February 22, 10:00 am - 11:30 am ~ 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.
MS WORD, LEVEL 2 - Wednesday, February 24, 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.
DROP IN COMPUTER TRAINING – January 30, February 13, & February 27, 10am - 12:30 pm ~ High school students will teach Plymouth
residents to use a mouse, Windows 2000, 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.
