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Page Turner's Book Club: The Twelve Tribes of Hattie

Page Turners Book Club Discussion Thursday, May 23rd from 7:00-8:30 PM Please RSVP!New members are always welcome to join us for refreshments and a lively discussion! Books are available at least one month prior to the discussion for those who register.

Block Party: Legos in the Library (Grades K-5)

Do you love to build with Legos? Come join other Lego fans for our Block Party! We’ll provide all the Legos, so leave your supplies at home! You only need to bring your imagination. Creations will be photographed and then dismantled for our next Block Party.

 

The Silent Syndicate: The History of the Mafia in Detroit

In his book, Motor City Mafia: A Century of Organized Crime in Detroit, Scott M. Burnstein chronicles the gangland history of the notorious Detroit underworld. Join us for a presentation which will take you inside the belly of the beast, tracking the bloodshed, exploits, and leadership of the southeast Michigan crime syndicates. Mr. Burnstein will discuss Detroit's infamous past, from its inception in the early part of the 20th century, through the years when the iconic Purple Gang ruled the city's streets during Prohibition, through the 1930s and the formation of the local Italian mafia, and the Detroit crime family's glory days in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, all the way to the downfall of the area's mob reign in the 1980s and 1990s.

Protect Yourself from Identity Theft and Scams

Learn how to protect yourself from identity theft from the Senior Brigade, a special unit of the Michigan Attorney General’s Office. The program will provide valuable information on how to reduce the risk of falling victim to the fastest growing crime in America and what to do if your identity is stolen. There will also be a presentation on phone and email scams that will review common tactics initiated over the phone or through mail/email, provide tips on how to reduce incoming phone calls and junk mail, and provide instructions on reporting a problem or scam. Light refreshments will be provided!

Teen Monday Movie Night: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Grades 6 & Up)

Join us for The Hobbit:  An Unexpected Journey, rated PG-13.  We’ll be playing the movie in HD on our big screen, complete with surround sound.  You bring the pop and we’ll provide the popcorn!

Library eBooks for Kindle

Did you know you can download ebooks to your Kindle for FREE through your library? If you are planning on taking your Kindle on vacation with you this summer and want to learn how to access thousands of library ebooks, this is the class for you. Our librarian will explain how to use the Overdrive downloadable book system and demonstrate, step by step, how to download books to your device. Basic computer skills required. Please bring your Kindle and valid SSLDL card to the class. You will also need to know your library card PIN number and Amazon username and password.

Downloadable Magazines from Zinio

Check out the library’s newest service, downloadable magazines from Zinio! As an SSLDL cardholder you have access to over 100+ titles, including Rolling Stone, Newsweek, O: Oprah Magazine and much more! In this hands-on class we will show you how to set up an account so you can download and read digital magazines on your computer. Stick around after the class and our librarians will help you download the Zinio app for your iPhone, iPad, Android device, Kindle Fire or Blackberry Playbook (Zinio apps are not available for the Nook Color or Tablet). Attendees must bring their valid SSLDL library card and have an email address to participate in the class.

5 Steps to Good Health

Presented by Gail Cox, registered dietician. We all work to avoid too much sugar and fried foods and try to exercise daily, but what else can we do to improve our health? In this class we will take a look at how the products we choose affect our bodies and home environment. We will also discuss which steps to take to protect, promote, and preserve our health in new ways. The best health care starts with good self-care!
 

Page Turner's Book Club: In the Kingdom of Men

Page Turners' Book Club Discussion

Thursday, June 20th from 7:00-8:30 PM

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New members are always welcome to join us for refreshments and a lively discussion! Books are available at least one month prior to the discussion for those who register.

Henry Ford: His Life and Times

Henry Ford spent most of his life making headlines, good, bad, but never indifferent. July 2013 is the 150th anniversary of the birth of Henry Ford. We invite you to attend a presentation on Ford’s life and work by automotive historian and member of the Henry Ford Heritage Association, Russell Dore. You will learn about Ford’s inventions, his family, some of the ways he changed the world, and both the positive and more controversial aspects of his strong personality.

Page Turners' Book Club: Fordlandia

Page Turners Book Club Discussion

Thursday, July 25th from 7:00-8:30 PM

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New members are always welcome to join us for refreshments and a lively discussion! Books are available at least one month prior to the discussion for those who register.

Page Turners' Book Club: Wild - Lost and Found on the Pacific Coast Highway

Page Turners Book Club Discussion

Thursday, August 22nd from 7:00-8:30 PM

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New members are always welcome to join us for refreshments and a lively discussion! Books are available at least one month prior to the discussion for those who register.

Page Turners' Book Club: Where'd You Go Bernadette?

Page Turners Book Club Discussion

Thursday, July 25th from 7:00-8:30 PM

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New members are always welcome to join us for refreshments and a lively discussion! Books are available at least one month prior to the discussion for those who register.