Library Happenings

The 40th Anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing ~ Monday, July 20, 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy a lively discussion with local astronomer Mike Best, who is turning over his monthly Stars, Moons and Planets astronomy gathering to a celebration and recognition of the 40th anniversary of the first lunar landing.  Yes, man really did walk on the moon… Register at Readers Advisory Desk, by calling 734.453.0750, ext 4 or online now.

Money Management Seminar 
Identity Theft & Protecting Your Personal Information ~ Monday, July 28, 7:00 p.m.
Thomas Folino, of Merrill Lynch, will discuss identity theft (use of your personal identifying information without your permission), how to find out if you are a victim, what to do if you are a victim, and measures to take to prevent ID Theft from occurring. Register at Readers Advisory Desk, by calling 734.453.0750, ext 4 or online now.


 

YOUTH DEPARTMENT NEWS

Summer Reading Program 2009 Be Creative At Your Library - Free Summer Programs for Children! Registration continues through July. July 2 Be Creative with Marimba Mania.  This show is 2:00 only. Have fun learning about music from around the world. July 9 Be Creative with Pippin Puppets. Enjoy a very creative puppet show. July 16 Be Creative with Green Art. Make an art project using scrap materials from The Art Bus. July 23 Be Creative with Musical Instruments. Make music with your hand made musical instruments. July 30 Be Creative with Clay. Make your very own clay sculpture! Registration for each program begins one week before the program at the Youth Services Desk or by phoning 734-453-0750, #5.  Please wear washable clothing!

Storytimes

Drop In Storytimes for children ages 2 to 5 and their families
Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 10:00 am.
Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 7:00 pm.

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, July 13 at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and will be repeated on Saturday, July 18 at 10:00 a.m. Registration for all sessions will begin on Monday, July 6. Limit of 16 children per session. Wait list is available. Registered care-giver and baby only, please! Register for storytimes at the Youth Services Desk or by phone at 734.453.0750, #5.

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, July 27 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., and on Saturday, August 1 at 10 a.m. No registration required.

TEEN EVENTS

TEENS IN THE LIBRARY - SUMMER 2009 - EXPRESS YOURSELF ! July 1 –  Tie Dying - 3 pm (In case of rain, there will be an indoor project making magnets & pop top belts & bracelets) July 8 - Hardware Jewelry & duct tape   6:30 - 7:30 pm July 15 – Yoga- 3 - 4:30 pm July 22 – Bhangra Workshop and Mehndi - 6:30 pm July 29 - Sock Monkeys  ~ 2 - 5pm Register at Reader's Advisory Desk.

POETRY WORKSHOP ~ July 20th & 23rd ~ Poet Emily Dobbs will lead a workshop on Monday and Thursday. Come fool around with words! Register at Reader's Advisory Desk.

FRIDAY MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY ~July 24, 1:00 -- Drop by and enjoy a movie with your friends. Free refreshments! No need to register.

BOOKS & BITES–Tuesday, July 21~ 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Peak by Roland Smith 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 ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) –-Wednesday, July 15, 7:00 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.

ANI/MANGA ~ Saturday, July 18, 1:00 pm - Watch anime, snack on Japanese treats and work on a project like candy sushi.

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 JULY

LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP – Thursday, July 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, July 7, 1-2:30 pm
Tuesday, July 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.

PLYMOUTH LIBRARY GARDEN GROUP - Thursday, July 16, 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 - Tuesday, July 14, 7:30 pm ~ "Book Lover's Choice"
This month's discussion invites members to share and compare authors, titles and opinions on books they've read recently or books they'd like to read. Titles for the coming year of reading and discussion are selected this evening.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, July 22, 12 noon
This month's discussion invites members to read Catch 22 by Joseph Heller . 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 except during the Summer .
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, July 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 –- No Meeting in July due to Art in the Park closing.
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, July 27, 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, July 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 –Monday, July 6, 11:00 am- 12:30 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 –Monday, July 6, 7:00pm -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 –Wednesday, July 8, 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.

INTERMEDIATE MS WORD - Monday, July 13, 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.

ADVANCED MS WORD - Monday, July 20, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm  ~ Students will learn how to insert bullets and numbering, alphabetize, use tables, insert symbols and more.

JOB SEARCH & RESUME CLASS - Tuesday, July 21, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm~ For those seeking help in job search and learning tips and hints on how to write resumes that will result in jobs.

COMPUTER BASICS, PART II - Wednesday, July 22, 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 !

MAKE A BUDGET WITH MS EXCEL - Monday, July 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.

TIPS for GOOGLE and YAHOO - Tuesday, July 28, 7:00 pm - 8:30 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.

BASIC EMAIL - Wednesday, July 29, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ~ Learn how to create a free e-mail account using an online service in this one-session class. You will also learn how to compose, send and delete email messages on that account.

SHARING PHOTOS ONLINE - Thursday, July 30, 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. Bring your own photos saved on either a USB Flash Drive or CD-ROM. Participants must be comfortable using MS Windows and have good keyboarding skills.

DROP IN COMPUTER TRAINING –NO SESSIONS HELD DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS! ~ 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.