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Wilder
Branch Library
(313) 481-1870, 7140 E. Seven Mile 48234
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.
Let Freedom Sing
Saturday, February 11, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
A play celebrating how the use of Spirituals helped slaves escape on the road to freedom. Sponsored by the A.C.T.I.N U.P Community Arts Program in Collaboration with the Wilder branch.
All Ages
Family Reading and Science Program presented by the University of Michigan Exhibit Museum of Natural History
Saturday, February 25, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Vital Signs: How Health works. This program consists of 3 workshops, which will be held in Jan., Feb., and March. February's workshop is:Germs, parasites and allergies Oh my! what makes us sick or well. We will look at things that make us sick and how our body protects itself. The program will culminate with the Discovery Day Finale on March 24 at the Exhibit Museum in Ann Arbor. Transportation will be provided.
Children ages 6 -11, accompanied by a parent
Movie of the Month
Monday, February 27, 4:00- 6:00 p.m.
Watch a movie and enjoy some popcorn. Family title to be announced
All ages
Book Club
Wednesday, February 29, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Title to be announced. Check with the librarian. Refreshments will be served
Adult
Free Computer Classes @ Wilder
Registration begins January 25 for all classes.
How to Search for Jobs Online
Wednesday, February 1, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
How to Fill Out Online Applications
Tuesday, February 7, 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Introduction to MS PowerPoint 2007
Wednesday, February 8, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Introduction to MS Publisher 2007
Tuesday, February 14, 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Introduction to MS Excel 2007 Part I
Wednesday, February 15, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Introduction to MS Excel 2007 Part II
Tuesday, February 21, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Introduction to MS Word 2007 Part II
Wednesday, February 22, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Open Lab
Wednesday, February 29, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.