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Events and Programs

Skillman Branch Library
(313) 481-1850, 121 Gratiot Ave.

*Compuware and Proliteracy Detroit offer free tutoring. See reference librarian for information.


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.

Pre-School Storytime
Tuesdays, February 7,14,21,28, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Seasonal interactive stories, songs, and crafts ages 3 and up

Books and Babies Lapsit storytime
Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Easy stories and finger play for babies, and toddlers

Family Movies and Game Day
Saturdays, February 4,11,18,25, Noon-5:00 p.m.
Board games, such as monoploy, scrabble, twister, with a Family movie at 2:00 p.m. Adult supervision is required.3 and up

Valentines Day Craft
Tuesday, February 14, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Valentines Day Craft materials for making cards available
all ages