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Honoring Our Veterans
It's November and time to honor our veterans and active members of the military. Our photo display board is just near the front door and we'd be proud to add a photo of your loved one. Just bring one in to our front desk or email one to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The Wilcox Foundation Annual Essay Contest
This year’s Wilcox Foundation Essay Contest will focus on the many industries that became vital to the Plymouth community and aided in its growth from a small village into a thriving city.High school seniors are eligible to submit an essay for a $2,000 1st prize, a $1500 2nd prize, and a random drawing for $1,000.Submit your essay by April 19, 2019.
Full details are available in this document, and librarians are available to help you begin your research!
Digital Magazines
Have you tried Flipster? Access Flipster online using a computer or mobile device. Simply enter your Plymouth District Library card number as your Patron ID. Access the Get Started Sheet and then choose from 60 popular magazine titles!
-Offline viewing available via the Flipster app for iPads, Android Tablets, and Kindle Fire. Find it in your device's app store.
-Search by title and keyword or browse by category
-Read back issues
Small Business One-On-One Mentoring Sessions
SCORE business counselors offer one-on-one mentoring sessions at the library. Small business owners and entrepreneurs are encouraged to schedule a free one-hour session. Please see our Business page for appointment times.
SCORE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping entrepreneurs succeed as small business owners. SCORE helps small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. Visit https://annarborarea.score.org/ to learn more about this organization.
Emagine and Plymouth District Library present Discount Movies
Show your current Plymouth library card at any southeast Michigan Emagine Theatre for $8 per person for one movie ticket and one small popcorn. Offer is available on every 2018 1st Monday or 3rd Wednesday: October 17, November 5 or 21, December 3 or 19.
Library offers Lynda.com for online learning
With the support of the Bosch Community Fund, the Library is offering Lynda.com to local patrons through plymouthlibrary.org. Lynda.com is a leading online learning resource that helps anyone learn business, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. Plymouth Library cardholders will have free access to the Lynda.com video library of more than 6,300 engaging, top-quality courses all taught by industry experts. Access Lynda.com by selecting the Research pulldown menu on the black bar at the top of the page and then choose Lynda.com.
Michigan Activities for the Family
No matter what season of the year, it's time to start discovering the museums and other activities around the state of Michigan. Just go online to print free or discounted passes to 440+ cultural, historical and outdoor venues across the state including Greenmead Historical Park in Livonia, Chippewa Nature Center in Midland, University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Waterford Historic Village and many others. For more information on the MAP program and Tickets & More, please visit our Michigan Activity Passes page. For a quick listing of the places included in MAP for this year, see the brochures for Lower Mitten, Upper Mitten, and Upper Peninsula activities.
Visit the Detroit Zoo site for additional information on discounted tickets for library patrons.
Need to brush up on your computer skills or prepare for college entrance exams? Are you curious about digital photography, planting a vegetable garden or starting your genealogy? Is real estate investing or book publishing a dream you've wanted to pursue? Then take two hours a week and try some Gale Courses (formerlyLearn4Life) classes in these and many other subject areas! The Library now offers over 325 different courses. Take each class entirely over the Internet whenever you want -whether from work, home, school, or elsewhere...24/7, 365 days a year! Courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin monthly. Best of all, they are free to Plymouth residents!
All you need is a computer with Internet access and your valid Plymouth District Library card. Just select the Research tab at the top of this page and use the pull-down menu to see the Gale Courses option. Select that link and create a free account. Use this account to get your free passcode used when you register for a class.
Free Tutorials on Popular Internet Topics
TechBoomers is a free site that offers over 40 short courses on the Internet's hottest websites and topics, from social networks and online marketplaces to information directories and even resources & tools for Internet safety & privacy.
Mouse over Research on the black menu bar at the top of this page and select TechBoomers from the pulldown menu or go to https://techboomers.com to take advantage of this great resourse!
Building Games at the Library
On Saturday, November 24 between 1 & 3 p.m., and use our building games and toys to make something creative and fun! This program is open to all ages, but parents of the very young should plan on staying to help.
No registration required.
When you use Plymouth District Library's wireless network you have agreed to accept our Internet Use Policy.
Wireless access is provided using a public, unsecured network.
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