Library Happenings

DIA Art Lecture Series - Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 7:00 p.m. 
Will Owens of the DIA Speakers Bureau will discuss Money & Art as reflected in holdings at the Detroit Institute of Arts. This series is sponsored by the Plymouth Community Arts Council. Registration is requested at 734-453-0750, ext. 4, or online now.

Rhapsody - Music at the Library ~ December 7, 3pm ~
PCEP Festival Singers
The award-winning PCEP Festival Singers, under the direction of Jennifer L. Kopp, will present a concert of holiday favorites including A Holiday Jazz Trio, Hot Chocolate from the film The Polar Express, and Josh Groban’s Lullaby.  The PCEP Festival Singers is comprised of students from Plymouth, Canton, and Salem High Schools, in grades 10-12, who are selected by vocal audition. Registration is requested at 734-453-0750, ext. 4, or online now.

Advance Directives: Five Wishes Workshop ~ Monday, December 8,  7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Jean Teifer of Arbor Hospice will present information on advance health care directives. Come and learn practical advice and the legal tools you need to make important arrangements, based on your wishes and those of your loved ones.  Every participant will receive a copy of the Five Wishes worksheet to help create your legal plan. Registration is requested at the main level Help Desk, by calling 734.453.0750, ext. 4 or online now.

Exploring Philosophy: Moral Relativism ~ Wednesday, December 10, 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Join us at the library Wednesday, December 10, as Dr. Mark Huston of Schoolcraft College discusses the philosophy of Moral Relativism and the contention that there is no objective right or wrong or objective moral truth.  Registration is requested at the main level Help Desk, by calling 734.453.0750, ext. 4 or online now.

Wednesday New Movie Day ~ December 17, @ 1 p.m. -
Missed out on that new flick you’ve been meaning to see?  Sick of sticky floors and overpriced tickets?  Can’t seem to get a hold of that one-day loan DVD?  Then come kick back at the library, enjoy some popcorn, and watch the latest release.  Join fellow cinephiles every third Wednesday starting in December .  Register at the Readers Advisory Desk.

YOUTH DEPARTMENT NEWS

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Tuesday, December 23, 2:00 p.m. ~ Winter Crafts
Express your creative side by designing and decorating winter crafts at the library.  Join us Tuesday, at 2 p.m. to make imaginative, artistic and inspired winter decorations and gifts for the family.  Registration required; ages 5-12, no younger siblings please. Please register at the Youth Desk or by calling 734.453.0750 ext. 5.

Tuesday, December 29 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. ~ Plymouth Library Family game night
Enjoy an evening of board games with your family and neighbors.  The Library will supply the games, as well as pizza and soda!  This program is intended for elementary school students and their families.  Limited to the first 25 families to sign up.  Registration begins December 15 at the Youth Services Desk or by phone at 734.453.0750, #5.

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, December 8 at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and will be repeated on Saturday, December 13 at 10:00 a.m. Registration for all sessions will begin on Monday, December 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 Monday, December 29 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. No registration required.

Drop-in Storytime: Monday, December 29, 10:00 am - Join us over the holiday break for a drop-in storytime. No registration required.

TEEN EVENTS

MONEY FOR COLLEGE WORKSHOP ~ Thursday, December 4, 6:30 pm ~ Learn about financial aid for college and how to fill out the FAFSA forms. Registration is requested at the main level Help Desk, by calling 734.453.0750, ext. 4 or online now.

VIDEO GAMING AT THE LIBRARY ~ Free Play –Thursday, December 11, 3:00 - 4:30 pm. ~ Pit your wicked moves against others.

BOOKS & BITES–Tuesday, December 9th ~ 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Airborn by Kenneth Oppel
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) –-Saturday, December 6, 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.

D.I.Y. - Monday, December 15, 3:00 p.m.
Make a gingerbread house! We'll provide the beads and other materials! Register at the Reader's Advisory Desk.

D.I.Y. - Monday, December 29, 3:00 p.m.
Create a beautiful snowflake from beads! We'll provide the beads and other materials! Register at the Reader's Advisory Desk.

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 DECEMBER

$$$ AND SENSE –– Wednesday, December 3, 1pm.
Join with others who are interested in learning and sharing information on personal finance and investing at this discussion group at the Library. 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, December 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, December 2, 1-2:30 pm
Tuesday, December 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.

PLYMOUTH LIBRARY GARDEN GROUP - No meetings during the Winter.
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, December 17, 7:30 pm
This month's discussion invites members to read The Final Solution by Michael Chabon . 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, December 17, 12 noon
This month's discussion invites members to read Go and Come Backby Joan Abelove. 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 – 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, December 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, December 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, December 29, 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, December 23, 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.

INTRO TO MS WORD –Monday, December 8, 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.

BASIC INTERNET SEARCHING –Wednesday, December 10, 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.

COMPUTER BASICS –Thursday, December 6, 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, December 17, 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.

BASIC EMAIL - Monday, December 15, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm ~ Learn how to create a free e-mail account using Yahoo in this one-session class. You will also learn how to compose, send and delete email messages on that account.

DROP IN COMPUTER TRAINING –Saturdays December 8 and 22, 10:00am - 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.