Home > Events and Programs > Special Events > Main Library Events Main Library Events January 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! Hackley Hackley Concert Wednesday, February 17, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. The E. Azaila Hackley Annual Concert All Mian Library/Friends Auditorium Hackley Concert – Reception Wednesday, February 17, 9:00 - 10:00 p.m. The E. Azaila Hackley Annual Concert - Reception All Main Library/Hackley Reading Room/Adam Strohm Hall The Disco Ball Wednesday, February 24, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. This Lecture will look at the phenomenon Disco music from the late 1960's to the early 1980's. Adult Main Library/ Hackley Reading Room Popular Library Speed Book Sharing Speed Book Sharing February 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 enthusiastic readers. Adults TLC Center Computer Classes New Computer User Tutorial Every Tuesday, February 2, 9, 16 & 23, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Learn how to use the mouse and practice computer skills. Keyboarding Every Tuesday, February 2, 9, 16 & 23, 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. Learn how to use the mouse and practice computer skills. Creating Presentations with PowerPoint 2007 Wednesday, February 3, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Learn how to create slide presentations with PowerPoint 2007. Adults Intermediate Web Searching Friday, February 5, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Learn how to use search engine features, (i.e. maps, online newspapers, the Detroit Public Library's online catalog. Adults Computers for KIDS: Word for KIDS Friday February 5 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Children's workshop for learning how to use Word 2007. Children, 5 - 12 years Basic Web Searching Saturday, February 6, 10:30 - 12:30 p.m. Learn how to navigate the web and use a search engine. Adults Listening to music from the web free and legally Saturday, February 6 , 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Visit free music web sites and learn how to download music. Adults Using Tables in Microsoft Word 2007 Wednesday, February 10, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Learn how to create and use tables in Word. Adults Advanced Web Searching Friday, February 12, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Learn advanced searching techniques. Adults Computers for KIDS: Writing in Word Friday, February 12, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Learn how to use Word and write a story. Children, 5 - 12 years Microsoft Excel 2007 for Mail Merge Wednesday, February 17, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Learn how to create a database in Excel and use it in Word for Mail Merge. Adults Computer Basics Friday, February 19, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Learn the components of a computer and how to create a document, save and print it. Adults Computers for KIDS: Intermediate Computer Skills Friday, February 19, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Learn how to work with windows and use keyboard commands. Children, 5 - 12 years Let's Do Email! Saturday, February 20, 10:30 - 12:30 p.m. Sign-up for an email account and learn how to use it. Adults Finding Jobs: Beyond Career Builder and Monster Saturday, February 20, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Learn how to use the Internet to find jobs. Adults Creating Fliers in Microsoft Word 2007 Wednesday, February 24, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Learn how to use Word to create fliers. Adults Intermediate Computer Skills Friday, February 26, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Learn how to use windows and keyboard commands. Adults Computers for KIDS: Intermediate Web Searching 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Learn how to use search engine features. Children, 5 - 12 years Computer Basics Saturday, February 27, 10:30 – Noon Learn components of a computer, how to create a document, save and print it. Adults Intermediate Computer Skills Saturda, February 27, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Learn how to use windows and keyboard commands. Adults Advanced Computer Skills Saturday, February 27, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Learn the file saving rules and file management procedures. Adults Children’s Library American Girl Wednesday, February 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, February 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 February 5 4:00-5:45 p.m. Learn how to play or hone your skills. No experience needed! Tweens Computers for Kids Fridays, Feburary 5, 12, 19, & 26, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Learn Word for Kids, writing in Word, intermediate computer skills, and intermediate web searching. Parent/Child, Tweens It Takes a Village to Solve a Puzzle - An African American History Experience Tuesday, Feburary 16, 6:00-7:00 p.m. See which team of tweens can finish putting together an African Safari jigsaw puzzle first. Parents and other members of family are invited to join the race. Prizes to be awarded. Win a Barack Obama poster! Tweens/Adult, Senior Great Parents, Great Start Saturday, February 27, 11:00-Noon Parents, grandparents, caregivers, and children play and learn together with toys, puzzles, crafts, or story time. A snack is provided after the program. Ages 3-5. An adult must accompany the child. Children, Parent/Child, Adult, Senior BS&T Business Organizations & Networking February 20, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. The Detroit Public Library's Business, Science and Technology Department welcome The Detroit Chapter of the National Black MBA Association. Learn the history and mission of the National Black MBA Association also, the benefits of networking and professional development. Please join us at the Main Library, Explorer's Room Saturday, February 13, 1:00-2:30 p.m. To RSVP please call (313) 833-1450. Adults Music, Arts & Literature (MAL) Black History Month Classic Movie Showcase Tuesday, February 2, 5:45 - 7:45 p.m. MGM's 1943 all-Black star-studded musical 'Cabin in the Sky' with Ethel Waters, Lena Horne & Louie Armstrong. Shown on the big screen with free soda pop and fresh-popped popcorn! primarily teens +, but suitable for everyone Old Fine Arts Black History Month Classic Movie Showcase Tuesday, February 23, 5:45 - 7:45 p.m. 1936 classic 'Showboat' features Paul Robeson singing 'Old Man River'. Shown on the big screen with free soda pop and fresh-popped popcorn! primarily teens+, but suitable for everyone Old Fine Arts Turn trash into treasure! Upcycle and create your own 'green' coin purse/cardholder Saturday, February 6, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Turn paper trash into a treasure! Let crafter Natalie Bandele of Native Soul Designs help you upcycle by creating a unique & fun eco-friendly coin purse or cardholder of your very own! Since craft supplies will be provided, participation is limited to the first 30 people (teens & adults) who register in advance by calling MAL at 833-1470 teens & adults MAL Reference Room How to access free music on the web class Saturday, February 6, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Matt Lewis and Cully Sommers will teach you how to find and access free music on the world wide web. ILC Computer Lab Social Science, Economics & Religion (SSER) The New Census Wednesday, February 10, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. How will the 2010 Census forms be different? Privacy and confidentiality is required in all Census Bureau activity. This program will explain how every person's privacy is protected. Adult Exlprers HYPE Homework Help Saturdays, February 6, 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. HYPE Theater Ensemble Tuesdays & Thursdays, February 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. Teen Advisory Board Thursday, February 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. Video Game Development Tuesday, February 16, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Learn how to create your own video games, using the free Scratch software program. Game Wars Friday, February 12, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Compete with other game enthusiasts in this competition on the Ninetendo Wii. City Wide Poets Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Teen writers edit work and prepare to have their works published and performed with InsideOut Literary Arts Poets. Scrabble Tournament Wednesday, February 17 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Compete for the top spot in this challenge of wits. Prizes awards for top three winners. Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament Friday, February 19, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Competitive card game tournament, with prizes for the top 3 players. Bring your best deck of cards, and compete to become Yu-Gi-Oh! Champion! Legends and Fantasy Club Friday February 19 4:00-5:30 pm Join other teens interested in Yu-Gi-Oh, manga and Japanese pop culture. HYPE Theater Ensemble Friday, February 19, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Teens present the final performance, "Wrong Cycle". This play is written and directed by Ny'Ree Hardyway. "Wrong Cycle" looks at the negative affect drug use and unhealthy weight loss can have. Light refreshments served afterwards. HYPE'd to Lead: Real World 101 Tuesday, February 23, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Real world skills for young people trying to make a real difference in their lives. This motivational program is sponsored by Alcott Germany II, of Instructional Design Solutions.