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Events and Programs

Skillman Branch Library
(313) 481-1850, 121 Gratiot Ave.

*Compuware and Proliteracy Detroit offer free tutoring. See reference librarian for information.


September 2010

Books and Babies Lapsit Story Time
Thursdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Easy stories, songs, and finger play for babies and toddlers.
Toddlers and parents or teachers

Preschool Story Time
Tuesdays, September 7, 14, 21 & 28
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Interactive stories, songs, and crafts for preschoolers.
Pre-k and parents or teachers

Tween Book Discussion
Tuesdays, September 7 & 14
4:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Discuss the latest novels for the pre-teen set, and volunteer to write a book review for other pre-teens. Light refreshments.
Preteens

International Literacy Day
September 8, All Day
Make a flag for the country of your choice. Find out what language is spoken there, what the literacy rate is, and how the literacy rate in the US and Detroit compares. Ages Pre-k-teen

Adult Book Club
Saturday, September 11, 2:00 p.m.
To Killl a Mockingbid by Harper Lee. See a librarian for a copy of this selection.
Ages Pre-k through teen

Teen Book Discussion
Tuesdays, September 21 & 28
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Discuss the latest teen novels, and volunteer to write book reviews for other teens. Light refreshments.

Banned Book Week
Saturday – Thursday, September 25 - September 30, All Day
Look at the variety of books that have been banned over the years learn why they were banned. Vote in our mock election - should the books have been banned?
Ages Pre-k-teen

Free Computer Classes @ Skillman

Creating Fliers in Microsoft Word
Tuesday, September 7, Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Tuesday, September 14, Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Intermediate Microsoft Excel
Tuesday, September 21, Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Basic Computer Skills
Tuesday, September 28
Noon - 1:30 p.m.