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Events and Programs

Parkman Branch Library
(313) 481-1810, 1766 Oakman

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. After School Fun Mondays, February 6, 13 & 27, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.            Stop by after school for a fun craft, game time, or a project. Something different every week at this drop-in program. Children Book Club Saturday, February 11, 11:00 a.m. – Noon Please join us for a stimulating discussion.  Refreshments will be served.            Adult Family Reading & Science Saturday, February 11, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. 2012 Family Reading & Science - Workshop 2: Germs, parasites and allergies, Oh my!: what makes us sick and what makes us well We will look at what things make us sick and how our body protects itself. Children Learn to Knit Saturdays, February 18 & 25, 10:00 a.m. – Noon For beginner and intermediate knitters.  Instructor Ms. Karmen Curry will be available to answer your questions. Adult                                                                                                 Learn to Crochet Saturdays, February 18 & 25, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. For beginner and intermediate knitters.  Instructor Ms. Karmen Curry will be available to answer your questions. Adult                                                                                                                                    Basic GED & Math Classes (TLC Dept.) Adults Only GED Math Saturday, February 4, 11:00-1:00 p.m.                                                             Basic Math Saturday, February 4, 11:00-1:00 p.m. GED Math Saturday, February 11, 11:00-1:00 p.m. Basic Math Saturday, February 11, 11:00-1:00 p.m. GED Math Saturday, February 18, 11:00-1:00 p.m.             Basic Math Saturday, February 18, 11:00-1:00 p.m. GED Math Saturday, February 25, 11:00-1:00 p.m. Basic Math Saturday, February 25, 11:00-1:00 p.m.                                                                                                                                                            Grammar Classes (TLC Dept.) Adults Only Grammar Basics Tuesday, February 7, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Grammar Basics Tuesday, February 14, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Grammar Basics Tuesday, February 21, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Grammar Basics Tuesday, February 28, 3:30-5:30 p.m.                                                            Computer Classes (TLC Dept.) Adults & Seniors Introduction to Microsoft Word Saturday, February 4, 4:00-5:30 p.m. Internet Job Searching & Resume Assistance Saturday, February 11, 4:00-5:30 p.m. Introduction to Microsoft Excel Saturday, February 18, 4:00-5:30 p.m. Computer Basics Saturday, February 25, 4:00-5:30 p.m.