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Business, Science & Technology (BS&T)
Skywarn Spotter Training Workshop
Saturday, March 27, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
"Some people are weather wise, but most are otherwise"- Ben Franklin. Please come and join us as the National Weather Service-Detroit Office and the Detroit Public Library's Business Science & Technology Department present "SKYWARN SPOTTER TRAINING WORKSHOP". Topics covered in this important workshop include: Importance of storm spotters; How to spot and report severe weather events and tornadoes; Lightning and flood safety; How to keep you and your loved ones safe during severe weather; National Weather Service severe weather forecast and warning products; meteorology of severe weather. To register for this FREE workshop, please contact the Business, Science & Technology Department at 313-833-1450. Workshop participants must be at least 13 years old. Refreshments and handouts will be provided to all workshop participants. (Note: Please use above text for both posters and fliers).
Adults, Children 13 years and older. Under 13, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Explorer's Room, Lower level of Main Library.
Urban Agriculture Workshop
Saturday, March 13, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
The Greening of Detroit will present a workshop on agriculture in Detroit. Learn about different resources available to create an urban garden in your community. (Note: Waiting for Greening of Detroit to provide a more specific program description for the flier)
AllChildren’s Library
Tweens Readers’ Theater Rehearsal
Tuesdays, March 2, 16 & 30, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Enhance reading skills and learn how to speak in front of an audience. Performance is on Saturday, May 8, at 1:00 p.m.
Explorer’s Room
Tweens
American Girl
Wednesday, March 3, 5:00 - 5:45 p.m.
Bring any doll or stuffed animal for American Girl history and craft.
Children, Tweens
Preschool Story Time
Fridays, March 5, 12, 19 & 26
10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
Join in the fun! Stories, songs, and games for children and their parents.
Children, Parent/Child
Tweens Chess Club
Friday, March 5, 4:00 - 5:45 p.m.
Learn how to play or hone your skills. No experience needed!
Tweens
Computers for Kids
Fridays, March 5, 12, 19 & 26
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Expand your knowledge of computers and learn Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet searching.
Parent/Child, Tweens
Family Reading & Science Program
Saturday, March 20, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Enjoy science as a family through a reading program and hands-on experiments. Ages 6-11. Student must be accompanied by an adult. Please register by calling (313) 833-1490.
Great Parents, Great Start
Saturday, March 27
11:00 A.M. - Noon
Parents, grandparents, caregivers, and children play and learn together with puzzles, crafts, and story time. A snack is provided after the program. Ages 3-5. An adult must accompany the child.HYPE
Homework Help
Saturdays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27, Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Assistance with school work with a focus on mathematics.
Bring your assignments and practice tests to work with a tutor.
Teens
HYPE Theater Ensemble
Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25
4:00 - 5:45 p.m.
A professional theater actress leads our group to a final spetacular performance in the spring. Teens must attend weekly rehearsals.
Teens
Teen Advisory Board
Thursday, March 4, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
A monthly meeting when teens get to share what they want to see in the library. Also qualifies you for community service hours and leadership skills.
Teens
Game Wars
Friday, March 12, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Compete with other game enthusiasts in this competition on the Ninetendo Wii.
Teens
City Wide Poets
Wednesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Teen writers edit work and prepare to have their works published and performed with InsideOut Literary Arts Poets.
Teens
HYPE Readers: Alice In Wonderland
Saturday, March 20
2:30-5:30 pm
Read the book before we take a field trip to see the movie. Registration required at least one week in advance.
Please call 313-833-4791.
TeensMusic, Art and Literature (MAL)
Learn Crochet with Ardella Jackson
Saturday, March 6,13,20 & 27, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Adults and teens can learn beginner crochet with Ardella Jackson. Please bring your own hooks, yarn, and supplies. Make sure you have your library card so you can borrow some of our crochet books! We will also download patterns off the internet.
adults, teensPopular Library
Speed Book Sharing
March 8, 6:00 - 7:45 p.m.
Share a favorite: Speed Book Sharing is your chance to share something you've enjoyed reading in brief one-on-one conversations with other entusiastic readers.
Adults
2010 Tutor Training Workshop
March 9, 11 & 12
9th & 11th: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; 12th: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Detroit Public Library's Detroit Reads! Program offers tutor trainining workshop to dedicated adult volunteers to tutors for our adult learners. Our tutor certification requires 16 hours of training. Tutor training workshops are held at DPL's Main Library. All training and tutoring materials are free. Tutors are asked to commit two hours per week to tutoring a learner. Tutoring sessions are held at Detroit Public Library's Main Library or branches during library operating hours.
AdultsSpecial Collections
The Black Box
Wednesday, March 24, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
The lecture will focus on the depictions of African-Americans throughout the age of television.
AllSocial Science and Religion (SSER)
The 2010 Census
Wednesday, March 10, 6:00 - 7:30
Census 2010 is in our hands. Every person is important. This program will explain the importance of an accurate count to our community and our families.
Adult
Habitat for Humanity
Wednesday, March 17, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Habitat for Humanity
Adult
