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Elmwood Branch Library
(313) 481-1730, 550 Chene


February 2012

Teacher's Choice
Weekdays by Appointment
Teach your students how to use the library for homework help by bringing them on a field trip.  We offer several types of programs including "Library Lessons and Stories", "Research Basics", and training on select Detroit Public Library databases.  For grades 1-8.  Reservations required.                                               

Calling All Book Clubs
We would like to support your book club.  Please talk with us if you are looking for a comfortable meeting location, book swaps, or special events.           
Adults           

Become a Literacy Tutor
Share the joy of reading with someone by becoming a volunteer tutor.  For more information, go to www.Detroit-Reads.org or call (313) 481-1362.

Game Day
Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Children play a variety of board and card games.           
Children, Tweens

Junior Great Books
Saturday, February 4, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Children must register for Series 5.  See the Librarian.
Children

Game Day
Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Children play a variety of board and card games           
Children/Tweens

Elmwood Park African American Book Club
Saturday, February 11, 11:00 a.m.  – Noon
Discuss the book "The Piano Lesson" by August Wilson.           
Adult

Knitting and Crocheting
Mondays, February 13 & 27, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Join the knitting and crocheting circle where beginners and experienced crafters are welcome. Bring supplies.
Adult

Elmwood Park Adult Book Club - Great Michigan Read!
Saturday, February 18, 11:00 a.m.- Noon
Discuss the book "Arc of Justice" by Kevin Boyle.
Adults

Family Reading and Science Vital Signs: How Health Works
Saturday, February 25, 3:00 p.m.
Workshop on germs, parasites and allergies, Oh my!: what makes us sick and what makes us well.  We will look at what things make us sick and how our body protects itself.
Parent/Child

                                     
Free Computer Classes @ Elmwood Park

Introduction to Basic Computer Skills
Wednesday, February 1, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Introduction to Basic Web Searching
Wednesday, February 8, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Basic E-mailing
Wednesday, February 15, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Introduction to Basic Computer Skills
Wednesday, February 22, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Open Lab
Wednesday, February 29, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.                                                           

                                                           
                                                                                               

                                                          

 

 

 

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