Home > Events and Programs > Special Events > Main Library Events Main Library Events November 2009 Click here for all Children’s Events Click here for the Main Library HYPE Teen Center Events Become a fan of the Detroit Public Library on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for up-to-date event information! Exhibits The People An exhibit of photographs by Andre McWilliams featuring black and white portraits of everyday people photographed throughout Metro Detroit. Adam Strohm Hall. Special Events Authors @ Main: Terry McMillan Wednesday, November 4, 6:00 p.m. Since her breakout novel “Waiting to Exhale” surged onto The New York Times Bestseller List, critics and readers alike have been captivated by her irreverent, often-hilarious take on the issues faced by contemporary African-American women. Celebrate Authors Series: Claudia Mair Burney Saturday, November 7, 2:00 p.m. The Popular Library presents Claudia Mair Burney, author of “Wounded: A Love Story.” If a miracle happened to you, wouldn’t you tell everyone? What if they thought you were crazy? Join the discussion and meet the author. Celebrate Authors Series: Deja King Saturday, November 7, 4:00 p.m. Join us as Urban Fiction star Joy “Deja” King introduces her final book in the Precious Cummings series, “Last Bitch Standing.” Authors @ Main: Les Brown Wednesday, November 18, 6:00 p.m. Les Brown is one of today’s top motivational speakers, and the best selling author of books “The Power to Live Your Dreams” and “The Power of Purpose.” Business, Science & Technology Science Fair Success: Your Best Project Saturday, November 14, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Learn how to develop and showcase a science fair project. Science fair judges, teachers and former science fair students will provide advice and guidance. This workshop is for middle and high school age students (grades 6-12), teachers, and parents. RSVP to www.sefmd.org or Detroit Public Library Business Science & Technology Dept 313.833.1450. Why Everyone Needs an Estate Plan Saturday, November 7, Noon - 1:30 p.m. Children’s Library American Girl Wednesday, November 4, 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. Bring any doll or stuffed animal for American Girlhistory and craft. Tweens Chess Club Friday, November 4, 4:00 - 5:45 p.m. Learn how to play or hone your skills. Preschool Story Time Fridays, November 6, 13, & 20, 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. Join in the fun! Stories, songs and games for children and their parents. Computers for Kids Fridays, November 6, 13, & 20, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Learn how to use PowerPoint, Word, and intermediate computer skills. Junior Great Books Saturday, November 14, 10:30 a.m. - Noon & 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. By participating in a shared inquiry book discussion group, students learn to read for comprehension and to support their own interpretation of the text. Grades 1-12 Tweens Short Story Awards Ceremony Tuesday, November 17, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Great Parents, Great Start Saturday, November 21, 11:00 a.m.-Noon Parents, grandparents, caregivers and children play and learn together with toys, puzzles, crafts and story times. A snack is provided after the program. Ages 3-5. An adult must accompany the child. H.Y.P.E. Teen Center HYPE Theater Ensemble Tuesdays & Thursdays, November 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19 & 24 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. Teen Advisory Board Thursday, November 5, 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. Homework Help Saturdays, November 7, 14, 21 & 28, 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. Technology Tuesdays- PC Gaming Tuesday, November 10, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Game Wars Friday, November 13, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Compete with other game enthusiasts on the Ninetendo Wii. Hands-On Art: Artist Trading Cards (ATC) Saturday, November 14, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Create mini pieces of art to keep or trade with other ATC artists. HYPE'd to Lead:Using the Internet Tuesday, November 17, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Create and implement a product and business plan using Google Apps to manage documents and other Internet resources for managing their business. Legends and Fantasy Club Friday, November 20, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Join other teens interested in Yu-Gi-Oh, Manga and Japanese pop culture. HYPE Readers: New Moon Saturday, November 21, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Discussion on the book before we attend the movie screening. "New Moon" Field Trip Saturday, November 21, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Teens preview the "New Moon" theatrical release at Renaissance Tower Theater. Advanced registration and permission slips required for attendance. Please call 313-833-4791. HYPE'd to Lead: Being Creative and Visible Tuesday, November 24, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Teens will hear how Mr. Greg Robinson, of the Run 4 Literacy Foundation, has become a visible businessman and how networking can open doors to get things accomplished. Teens may go out to record and run on a literacy walk with Mr. Robinson. Game Wars Saturday, November 28, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. We're getting out the board games! Scrabble, Monopoly, Uno...and we will have video games too. Celebrate National Games Week! Popular Library Speed Book Sharing (Adults) Tuesday, November 10, 6:00 - 7:45pm Share a favorite read with Speed Book Sharing . This is your chance to share something you've enjoyed reading in brief one-on-one conversations with enthusiastic readers. Special Collections League of Retired Automotive Designers Reception Thursday, November 12, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Exhibit opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for "Recapturing the Magic" exhibit. 4th Annual Automotive Authors Book Fair Saturday, November 21, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Automotive History authors sale, book signings and talks. Recapturing the Magic: Visions of Future American Automobile Design (art exhibit) Saturday, November 14 - April 15, 2010 League of Retired Automotive Designers car design concepts on display. Technology, Literacy and Career Center Using PowerPoint Wednesday, November 4, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Intermediate Web Searching Friday, November 6, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Computers for KIDS: Word for KIDS Friday, November 6, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Basic Computer Skills Friday, November 13, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 10:30 a.m. – Noon Computers for KIDS: Writing in Word Friday, November 13, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Intermediate Computer Skills Saturday, November 14, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Friday, November 20, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m Advanced Computer Skills Saturday, November 14, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Microsoft Excel 2007 Using Mail Merge Wednesday, November 18, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Attendees will use Excel for an addresses database and run it in Word's Mail Merge. Computer for KIDS: Intermediate Computer Skills Friday, November 20, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Let's Do E-mail! Saturday, November 21, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Using the World Wide Web to Find Employment Saturday, November 21, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Creating Fliers in Microsoft Word 2007 Wednesday, November 25, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.