For additional information regarding any of the following events, please click on the links provided or call the telephone numbers for the sponsoring organization. Some events may have restrictions, participation fees, or require pre-registration.
Your local library often offers many more programs and activities than we can list. Please take advantage of the links provided to visit their website to make sure you don't miss out!
Museum Adventure Passes are now available for check out at many libraries! Visit www.detroitadventurepass.org for more information.
Baldwin Poetry Slam Team Practice - Story Room 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM Do you like to write? Perform in front of a group? Compete? Then sign up for the Baldwin Poetry Slam Team! Come after school to practice -- every Tuesday except for Slam Days. Competitions to follow as determined. Grades 3 and up.
December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2008
Clay Art for Kids You wanted it and you got it! Clay Art is back by popular demand! Kids, heres one more chance to have fun getting messy and to create works of art at the same time. We provide the clay, you bring your imagination. Take your creation home with you! Pre-registration required. Space is limited. Suggested for ages 5 and up. Saturday, December 6, 2:00 PM
Marble Magnets Does your locker need a face-lift? Is your refrigerator door looking a little bare? Come join your friends at the Huntington Woods Library and make marble magnets. Surprisingly easy and fun to make! Find pictures that reflect your personality, cut, glue and enjoy. No one can make just one! Music and snacks provided. Simply bring your creativity and yourselves! Pre-registration required. Suggested for ages 10 and up. Saturday, January 10th, 2:00 PM
The Whole SHEBANG!
Find out whats new in the universe. Join astronomer, Mike Best, as he gives a crash course in sky-watching. He will reveal hidden secrets and other positively fascinating facts, all explained in simple language. As him as many questions as youd like. He will teach you everything youve been dying to know. Leave feeling like an astronomer yourself! Pre-registration required. Suggested for ages 6 to 96. Saturday, January 24, 2:00 PM
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
The Amazing Human Body
Suggested for children in Grades 1-3.Plenty of complex machines exist in todays world. You learn about them every day in school. But do you realize that the human body is probably the most amazingly complex machine of all? For example, your heart will beat an average of 2 billion times during your life. Amazing, huh? Join us at the Library to discover all about how your body, your very own complex machine, actually works. Pre-registration required. Space is limited. Monday, February 16th, 11:00 AM
Roller Coasters in Your Library! Suggested for children in Grades 4 and up.Experience the principles of physics of energy, force and motion by building and modifying your very own roller coaster designs! Scary, twirly, kiddy or super fast, your roller coaster design can be as dizzying or as tame as you wish it to be. YOU decide. Exciting hands-on fun! Sign up today. We cant wait to see you there! Pre-registration required. Space is limited Monday, February 16th, 1:00 PM
Adult Programs
"Be a Stitch"
Join the Library Staff as we participate one of the fastest growing hobbies KNITTING. The knitting movement has people of all ages, especially young adults, moms and daughters, seniors, friends, etc. gather in an organized group and getting their creative knit on. Coffee and tea will be provided and pattern books are available to borrow. Pre-registration is appreciated, and there is no charge for these gatherings. Knitters of all levels beginner to expert - are invited to come and Be a Stitch! December 17, January 28, and February 25
Monet to Dali
Monet, Picasso, Matisse, Van Gogh, Dalí, among others have come to define what many think of as modern art. Linda Wells, from the DIA Speakers Bureau discusses the exhibition by considering the relationship of the major artists of the modern period to issues of style, content, and context. Pre-registration requested. Monday, December 8, 7:00 PM
Food for Fines Amnesty Week
During December 4-11, the library is working with Caring and Sharing through the Berkley Schools. We will reward you when you help neighbors in need with a food donation to Caring and Sharing. Bring a non-perishable food item to the library and we will clear your fines. We can only clear fines on items belonging to the Huntington Woods Library. We cannot clear lost material fines. This is a great time to search for lost library items and return them without fines and help your neighbors! December 4-11
Parent and Teen Art & Brunch Enjoy this wonderful quarterly series with your teenaged son or daughter. Join us for one, or all four its up to you! Four unique and different workshops to be offered.
Local artist Jane Alkon will show you how to create an incredible piece of handcrafted art, inspired by the work of a world-famous artist.
This fun-filled art workshop series is sprinkled with just the right amount of delicious food to spur on your creative juices! A light brunch buffet will be served during each workshop.
In our first workshop, Jane will show you how to create a terrific decorated wooden mirror! You and your son or daughter will each create your own original piece of handcrafted art, inspired by the work of modern abstract expressionist sculptor Louise Nevelson. Saturday, December 13, 10:30-12:30
Friends Day
Musical Program for Children
Stagecrafters Youth Theatre is presenting the play, The Lion and the Witch and the Wardrobe. Suggested for children ages 3 and up. Pre-registration requested. Sunday, January 18th, 1:00 PM
Musical Program for Adults
In celebration of their yearly Friends Day event, the Friends of the Huntington Woods Public Library proudly present a musical event on Sunday, January 18 th from 3:00 to 4:00 pm in the Woods Gallery. The musical selections will appeal to ALL family members young and old. Sunday, January 18th, 3:00 PM
Health Information Online
On-Line Researching For School, Health and Entertainment
Ages Teen to Adult
Learn how to use Primary sources to get the information you need! Mari Masalin-Cooper from Gale/Cengage will demonstrate how to use the internet to find all of your research needs. Saturday, February 7th, 11-12:30
Create a Holiday Tree
Debbie and Penny from Beaty's Florist and Greenhouses will help you create a beautiful Boxwood Tree to display this holiday season. Your tree will be over 1 foot tall and with care will last through the month! A nonrefundable materials fee of $10 is due to the library by November 26. A limited space program. Tuesday, December 9 at 6:00pm
Wintry Origami For kids 3rd 5th grades
Create a masterpiece using the art of paper folding!Wednesday, December 10 at 4:30pm
Glass Etching Craft Need a Christmas Gift for someone special? Using completely safe Glass Etching GooTM, we'll create delicate works of art not suitable for framing. Sign up sooner rather than later, 'cause this craft is limited to 12 teens. Monday, December 15 at 5:30pm
Anime Café Emma: A Victorian Romance Love anime? So do we. The Anime Cafe offers you a chance to view the newest anime on the market. Also, we've started honing our cooking skills (sushi, onigiri, octopus sausages, etc.), so there is food food food to be had. Sign up and show up.
Upcoming dates, always starting at 5:30pm:
Monday, December 29 - Death Note (Live Action Movie) Monday, January 26
Monday, February 23
Monday, March 30
Monday, April 27
Download Destination at Milford Public Library
A new library service called Download Destination offers downloadabledigital books and music to library cardholders. Download Destination allows you to download selected books or music and read or listen via your computer
or portable device. You will find books and music by your favorite authors and musicians for all ages! You will need an Internet-connected computer and a valid library card. For more information, call the Milford Library at 248.684.0845 or read more details on the librarys webpage at milfordlibrary.info.
Adult Programs
Read and Discuss: The Killer Inside Me
Monday, January 12 7:00 9:00 PM
The Milford Public Librarys Reading and Discussion program continues with The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith. Discussion will be led by Cecilia Donohue, Madonna University. A limited number of books will be
available at the Library. To register, call the library at 248.684.0845.
Read and Discuss: Animal Behavior
Monday, February 9 7:00 9:00 PM
The Milford Public Librarys reading and Discussion program continues with a new series focusing on novels about animals. The Whale Rider, by Witi Ihimaera will be discussed on February 9. Discussion will be led by Ernest
Nolan, Madonna University. Meetings are on the 2nd Monday of February, March, April and May, 2009 at 7:00 PM. A limited number of books will be available at the library. To register for the series or any individual program, call the library at 248.684.0845.
Using E-mail Monday, January 12 2:00 OR 3:00 PM
Learn how to set up and work with either a free Yahoo e-mail account or an existing e-mail account. Basic mouse skills required. One-on-one lesson with a librarian. Register by calling the library at 248.684.0845.
Youth Programs
Family Storytime January 20 through February 5 Children enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and parachute activities during this 30-minute program. Recommended for children ages 2 ½ to 5, accompanied by an adult. Siblings of all ages are welcome to attend. Registration is
required for this three-week session. Tuesdays or Wednesdays at 10:30 AM;Thursdays at 1:30 PM. Register by calling the library at 248.684.0845
beginning January 5.
Baby Storytime Tuesdays, 9:40 10:00 AM
January 20 through February 5
Introduce your baby to rhymes, books and music. For ages 6 to 17 months old. Parents are a childs first teacher, so learn how to build your childs language skills. No siblings please. Registration is required for this three-week session. Register by calling the library at 248.684.0845 beginning January 5.
Toddler Storytime Thursdays, 10:30 11:00 AM
January 22 through February 5 Stories, songs and movement activities especially for toddlers 18 to 30 months old. No siblings please. Registration is required for this three-week session. Register by calling the library at 248.684.0845
beginning January 5.
Pizza and Pages Book Club
The Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney Wednesday, January 28 6:30 7:30 PM
Read or listen to the book of the month, and discuss the book with 4th to 6th graders at the librarys book club. Each month, January through April will focus on a popular book for guys or girls. The Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney is the January selection. Guys can invite an adult to a discussion
on this very funny book. One adult can register to attend with up to 2 children. Pizza, pop and cookies will be served. A limited number of books are available at the library. Register by calling
the library at 248.684.0845 beginning January 14.
Teen Programs
Teen Advisory Board Tuesday, January 13 3:30 4:30 PM
Milford residents can join the Teen Advisory Board! Help plan Teen Library programs including the Teen Summer reading Program. Meet new people and get volunteer credit! Suggest new Teen books, DVDs, CDs, books on CD and
computer games to be purchased. Register by calling the library at 248.684.0845.
Second Saturday Storytime- Gingerbread Houses All ages, Drop in, Limited. An extra special Second Saturday Storytime with songs, stories and the building of fantastic gingerbread houses! Saturday, December 13, 2008, 10:00 am
Winter Wonderland
All ages, Drop in, Unlimited. Drop in and make a decoration for our winter tree; make one to take home too! Sunday, December 14, 2008 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Kids' Book Club
Grades 3 and up, Limited, Registration required. Our club for kids who like to read, eat snacks, get creative, and talk about great books meets once a month to discuss a chapter book that they choose. Ongoing registration. Monday, December 15, 2008, 4:30 pm
Kindermusik
Ages 18 months to 3 years. Experience the wonders of learning enhanced with music and movement. Tuesday, December 16, 2008, 10:00 am
Kindermusik
Ages 0 to 18 months. Experience the wonders of learning enhanced with music and movement. Tuesday, December 16, 2008, 11:00 am
Kindermusik
Ages 3 to 5 years. Your preschooler will build a musical and verbal vocabulary through storytelling, active movement and dramatic expression. Wednesday, December 17, 2008, 11:00 am
Kid Knitters Ages 8 and up, Limited, Registration required. Whether youre a beginner or an expert knitter, join us for knitting instruction! Well provide the needles and yarn. Thursday, December 18, 2008,4:30 pm
Shoppers Day Out Toddlers and older, Limited, Registration required. Drop off your little ones while you get some shopping done. The children will play games and be entertained by our teen volunteers. Saturday, December 20, 2008, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cook Up a Story
Ages 7 and up, Drop in, Limited. We are back with another course of delicious stories, songs, and fun recipes! Try out your cooking skills with help from the cooking librarians! Wednesday, January 07, 2009, 4:30 PM
Write On!
Grades 3 and up, Limited, Registration required. Kids who love writing are invited to join our critique group. Bring your own writing to work on and share. We do fun mini-lessons on revising, editing, and removing writers blocks! Ongoing registration. Thursday, January 08, 2009, 4:30 pm
Teen Programs
Get Your Game On! Got nothing to do when theres no school? Well put out the DDR, Guitar Hero, Rock Band and other video games and board games, too. Bring some friends or make new ones. Tuesday, December 30, 2008, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Teen Book Club Reading some great books that youre itching to share with someone? Want to learn about whats new in the book world for teens? Come to discuss, share and learn. This is not your mothers (or your English teachers) book club. Wednesday, January 07, 2009, 7:00 pm
Wii Sports Tournament
Come bowl, play tennis or baseball for fun and prizes. Therell be refreshments and other game systems to play. Friday, January 09, 2009, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Teen Advisory Board The advisory meets to help develop programs for teens, design the YA bulletin board, talk about interesting books, movies, pop culture and eat pizza. Get volunteer credit hours! Saturday, January 17, 2009, 1:00 pm
Flip This (Doll) House The childrens department has a great dollhouse that is in dire need of wallpapering, siding and painting. Bring crafty, creative ideas. Well have the supplies you need. Saturday, January 17, 2009, 2:00 pm after TAB
Teen Book Club Reading some great books that youre itching to share with someone? Want to learn about whats new in the book world for teens? Come to discuss, share and learn. This is not your mothers (or your English teachers) book club. Wednesday, February 04, 2009, 7:00 pm
Red Cross Babysitting Class Learn how to become a great babysitter at our Red Cross Certified babysitting class. Topics include babysitting professionalism, basic child care, emergency preparedness and activity planning, among others. The cost is $40.00 per student. Bring a lunch. Saturday, February 07, 2009, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Valentine's Day Candy Well make hearts and flowers with chocolates and other candies. Great as a gift for someone specialcould it be you? Saturday, February 14, 2009, 2:00 pm
Teen Advisory Board The advisory meets to help develop programs for teens, design the YA bulletin board, talk about interesting books, movies, pop culture and eat pizza. Get volunteer credit hours! Saturday, February 21, 2009, 1:00 pm
Adult Programs
Decorate Holiday Cakes Learn techniques to make beautiful holiday cakes. This workshop will be best for those with some cake decorating experience, but all are welcome. Thursday, December 11, 2008, 6:30 pm
Second Sunday Concert Series Gennady Zut, An acclaimed virtuoso in his native Russia, Gennady Zut brings to American audiences the magic of the balalaika. He is a great balalaika virtuoso performer with a passionate, authentic style. Come discover this beautiful traditional Russian instrument. Sunday, December 14, 2008, 2:00 pm
Second Sunday Concert Series Gennady Zut, An acclaimed virtuoso in his native Russia, Gennady Zut brings to American audiences the magic of the balalaika. He is a great balalaika virtuoso performer with a passionate, authentic style. Come discover this beautiful traditional Russian instrument. Sunday, December 14, 2008, 2:00 pm
Intro to the Internet Session 2 of 2 In this two part session, learn what programs to use, what all of those menus and buttons do, how to navigate from site to site, some basic Internet terminology and more. Monday, December 15, 2008, 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Book Discussion Absolutely American: Four years at West Point by David Lipsky. New members are always welcome for the monthly book discussions held at the library. Monday, December 15, 2008, 7:00 pm
ESL Conversation Group ESL conversation group is held every Tuesday from 10:00-11:30AM. The group is open to all who wish to practice their English language skills in a relaxed and informal setting. The topics vary widely, and it is a great learning experience as well as an opportunity to meet people. Child care is provided. Tuesday, December 16, 2008, 10:00 am-11:30 am
Microsoft PowerPoint Learn how to create a simple presentation using PowerPoint. Advance registration is required and space is limited, so call early. Tuesday, December 16, 2008, 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Microsoft Word Introduction to MS Word 2003: Learn the basics of creating, formatting and editing a simple document using Microsoft Word. Advance registration is required and space is limited, so call early. Tuesday, December 16, 2008, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Microsoft Excel Learn the basics of what spreadsheets are and how you can create and use them. Advance registration is required and space is limited, so call early. Wednesday, December 17, 2008, 10:00 am- Noon
Decorate Holiday Cakes Learn techniques to make beautiful holiday cakes. This workshop will be best for those with some cake decorating experience, but all are welcome. Thursday, December 18, 2008, 6:30 pm
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Gadgets & More: Whats Hot This Holiday Season
Join Geek Squad and Best Buy as they get you ready for the holiday shopping season. They will share tips and information about the latest in video game systems, MP3 players, PDAs, and more. Wednesday December 10, 2008, 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Big Dogs Movie Matinee - Prince Caspian
Description:Spend your morning in Narnia! Snacks provided, but bring something comfy to sit on (no chairs please!). Saturday December 13, 2008, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Apps of Steel
Join award-winning college counselor Patrick O'Connor in a guided tour that will take your college application chaos to application cool. Be sure to bring your questions along. Monday December 29, 2008,7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Movie Matinee - Kung Fu Panda 92 mins, rated PG for martial arts sequences. Please register each family member attending with their own library card. Peanut free snacks and drinks are allowed. Saturday December 27, 2008, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Graphic Novel Book Club
Meet with fellow teens to discuss the Graphic Novels you have been reading. Refreshments are provided. Friday January 9, 2009, 7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Superheroes!: Elementary and Preschool Ages
Create your own superhero persona after listening to a story or two about some unusual superheroes. Limit 40. January 13, 2009 (7:00 pm - 7:45 pm)
Read to the Dogs for Independent Readers Registered therapy dogs are here to listen to children read to them in a one-to-one setting. It is fun and helps improve reading skills because the dog listens attentively and does not judge, laugh, or criticize. Please phone 248-246-3724 to sign up for a 20-minute time slot on the third Saturday of each month. January 17, 2009 (10:30 am - 12:15 pm)
Visit with Abraham and Mary Lincoln!: Elementary and Preschool Ages
Enjoy the humor and wit of Abraham Lincoln, who along with his wife, Mary, will spend the evening with us just a few days before he celebrates the 200th anniversary of his birth. Fred and Bonnie Priebe will bring us this historically authentic firstperson historical reenactment. Join us for this very special evening. Recommeneded for ages 7 and up. Limit 100. February 03, 2009 (7:00 pm - 7:30 pm)
Abe and Mary Lincoln Visit ROPL!: Ages 7 and Up
Come and see Abe and Mary Lincoln recount some of the humorous events in their lives. Lincoln presenters Bonnie and Fred Priebe will present a first-person historical encounter with Abraham and Mary Lincoln, just in time for the 200th anniversary of his birth. "Mr. Lincoln, You Are Such a Caution!" will be the evening's entertainment on Tuesday, February 3rd at 7:00 pm. Recommended for ages 7 and up. Register online at ropl.org or by phone at 248-246-3725. February 03, 2009 (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
Dollars for Collegewith Sheryl Krasnow, 7:00 p.m. in the Library Community Room. Wednesday, December 10, 2008 - Dollars for College Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - Filling Out the FAFSA
ADULT DEPARTMENT BOOK DISCUSSIONS
~Monday Afternoon Book Discussion Group
Join an Afternoon Book Discussion Group. They meet at 1pm, the third Monday of each month in the library Community Rm. Refreshments provided. Call (248) 618-7693 to register or request a copy of the book.
~Tuesday Evening Book Discussion Group Discussions are every second Tuesday of the month in the library Conference Room at 7:00 p.m. Please register at the Adult Reference Desk and let us know if you need a copy of the book. (248) 618-7693
