LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

Rhapsody: Music at the Library, Sunday, May 4, 3:00 p.m. "Dulcimer Days" with Wanda Degen and Pete Wittig. Join us in the afternoon for contemporary and traditional acoustic music (Folk, Great Lakes, Celtic and original songs) performed on dulcimer, autoharp, guitar and harmonica. Registration is requested by phone at 734-453-0750, ext. 4, or online now.

Local Author Fair - Saturday, May 17, 2pm ~ Meet and speak with local authors, enjoy readings and booktalks, conversation, Q&A, purchase and signing. See our flyer for a list of our talented local authors attending this program. Registration is requested by phone at 734-453-0750, ext. 4, or online now.

Digital Television Transition - Saturday, May 17, 10 am ~ Unsure if your TV will work in the switch from analog to DTV?  A speaker from the National Association of Broadcasters will be here to answer your questions. Registration is requested by phone at 734-453-0750, ext. 4, or online now.

DIA at the Library - Monday, May 19th, 7pm ~ Life's Pleasures: Ashcan Artists' Brush With Leisure, 1895-1925... depicting works from the current DIA exhibit. Registration is requested by phone at 734-453-0750, ext. 4, or online now.

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, May 12th at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and will be repeated on Saturday, May 17th at 10:00 a.m. Registration for all sessions will begin on Monday, May5th. 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, May 3 at 10 a.m. No registration is necessary.

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 start at 7:00 pm.
Wednesdays, May 7 - 28.
Registration begins Wednesday, May 30th.

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 Thursdays, May 8 -29.
Registration begins on Thursday, May 1st.

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, May 6 - 27. Children must be prepared to attend without an adult; caretakers must remain in the library.
Registration begins on Tuesday, May 29th.

TEEN EVENTS

D.I.Y. - Monday, May 5th, 3:30 - 4:30 ~ Make Your Own Mouse Pad! Bring color photos or color copies of your favorite photos and create your own personalized mouse pad. All supplies provided free of charge. Register at the Reader's Advisory Desk.

VIDEO GAMING AT THE LIBRARY ~ Free Play Thursday – Thursday, May 15.  3-4:30 p.m. ~ Pit your wicked moves against others.

BOOKS & BITES–Monday, May 12 ~ 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Poison by Chris Wooding
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.

TEENS KNITTING FOR A CAUSE - Wednesdays, May 7 & May 21, 7pm
Get together every other Wednesday, from 7-8:30 to learn to knit and create warm items for people in need. In the past we’ve made chemo caps and blankets. If you have knitting or crochet needles, bring them.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) –-Saturday, May 10, 3pm
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.

LIVE HOMEWORK HELP – Online tutors are waiting to help, Monday – Friday, 3pm-midnight. They are available for all grade levels and all course levels. Subjects include Math, Science, Language Arts and Social Studies. Live Homework Help is easy to find on the Library’s homepage – plymouthlibrary.org – look for the Live Homework Help Now icon. The page will ask for your library card number…then help is just 2 clicks away.

LIBRARY GROUPS MEETING DURING MAY

$$$ AND SENSE –– Wednesday, May 7, 1-2:30 pm
Join with others who are interested in learning and sharing information on personal finance and investing at this discussion group at the Library. In its second year, the group provides a forum to study and share personal investment information, learn investment terminology, review different investment tools, and study individual stocks, mutual funds, annuities, etc. Each month, members follow and report on a mock portfolio they set up on the Internet. This is not a stock club, no monies are involved; members plan, moderate, and participate in each meeting. New members are welcome at any meeting. Meetings are usually held on the first Wednesday of the month in a Library meeting room.

LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP – Thursday, May 1, 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, May 6, 1-2:30 pm
Tuesday, May 20, 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.

PLYMOUTH LIBRARY GARDEN GROUP - Thursday, May 15, 7:00 pm
Join local gardeners to share successes and learn from each other on topics of their choice. All gardeners are invited – no registration is required.

CONTEMPORARY BOOKS DISCUSSION - - Wednesday, May 21, 7:30 pm
This month's discussion invites members to read The Double Blind by Chris Bohjalian . 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, May 28, noon
This month’s discussion invites members to read Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer. 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 Aimee Haley at the Library, 734-453-0750, or email ahaley@plymouthlibrary.org.

GREAT BOOKS – Every Other Monday, --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, May 19, 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, May 11, 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, May 19, 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.

LIBRARY BOARD - Tuesday, May 20, 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 –Saturday, May 3, 2:00 - 3:30 pm ~ This class for Plymouth residents 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.

INTRO TO MS WORD –Wednesday, May 7, 7:00 pm -8:30 pm ~ Students will learn how to open, close, modify, save and print a basic Word document. The class covers basic features of this software program only. Students must be comfortable keyboarding and using a mouse prior to taking this class.

COMPUTER BASICS –Friday, May 8, 10:00 am - 11:30 am ~ 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.

MAKE A BUDGET WITH MS EXCEL - Tuesday, May 13, 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.

TIPS for GOOGLE and YAHOO –Wednesday, May 14, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm ~ Join us to learn how to do so much more with these two popular search tools. You’ll learn how to access word definitions, measurement conversions, instant maps, stock quotes and more.

INTERMEDIATE MS WORD - Wednesday, May 14, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ~ In this class students will learn how to adjust a layout using Page Setup, use auto correct, insert dates and symbols, work with two Word documents at the same time, and more.

INTRO TO MS POWERPOINT - Tuesday, May 20, 10 am - 11:30am ~ Learn the basics of how to do a computer slide presentation using Microsoft Powerpoint. Topics include selecting a template, adding text and graphics, and then putting the entire finished product together into a slideshow. Participants must be comfortable using MS Windows and have good keyboarding skills.

ADVANCED MS WORD - Wednesday, May 28, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm  ~ Students will learn how to insert bullets and numbering, alphabetize, use tables, insert symbols and more.

DROP IN COMPUTER TRAINING – Saturday, May 10, 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.