In November, the Library will celebrate its 15th Anniversary! We will be holding a celebration at 12 pm on Saturday, November 5th and hope you will join us for exciting announcements and entertainment for the entire family. There will be live music, team trivia, and more. Team Trivia*Meeting Rooms A+B | 12 - 2 pmCompete for prizes with this team trivia game. Celebrate the last 15 years with challenging trivia that will test your knowledge of both 1996 and 2011. All ages welcome! Caricature ArtistYoung Adult Area | 1:30 - 3:30 pmOur guest artist, Ariel Echevarria, will create silly portraits for our teen visitors. | Jake Reichbart Jazz GuitarFaust Area | 2 & 3:30 pmJoin us in the Faust Area for the smooth rock and jazz stylings of solo guitarist Jake Reichbart. Art Start: CollageChildren's Activity Room | 2 pmKids can stop by the CAR to make a fun collage out of everyday items! Meet the DirectorFaust Area | 3 pmMeet our Director, Dr. Sheila Collins, along with Mayor William R. Wild, and other special guests. Cake and RefreshmentsMeeting Rooms A+B | 3 - 4:30 pmEnjoy delicous cake and coffee! In partnership with Le Cakery and Biggby Coffee of Westland. |
Raw Foods for the Holidays*Monday, Nov 07 | 7 pmCarolyn Simon from Red Pepper Deli in Northville is back to demonstrate how easy and delicious it is to prepare healthy holiday meals with raw food. Gettysburg Movie Viewing and DiscussionPart 1 | Tuesday, Nov 08 | 5:30 pmPart 2 | Thursday, Nov 10 | 6 pmIn remembrance of the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War, join local teacher and historian, Jeff Koslowski, for a viewing and discussion of the epic film Gettysburg. Knitting Basics*Monday, Nov 21 | 7 pmDo you knit? Would you like to start? It is relaxing, fun, and can be used to make your own hats, scarves, socks, sweaters and more!Linda Sparkman of Black Sheep Northville (and coordinator of our weekly knitting club) will provide beginning instruction and resources for teens and adults who would like to learn to knit. Each registered participant will receive a beginners set of needles and yarn, and will learn about the knit stitch, casting on and binding off a project. Secrets to Preventing Type II Diabetes*Tuesday, Nov 22 | 7 pmDr. Brian K. Brackney, D.C. of theFoundation of Wellness Professionals will show you to reduce your risk of Type II diabetes by 60%. Find out which foods to eat, which to avoid, and which two hormones may be causing Type II diabetes. Daily Bread Reading and ExhibitTuesday, Nov 29 | 7 pmTo help raise awareness for National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, join journalist and poet, Jennifer Burd, as she reads from her recent book, Daily Bread: A Portrait of Homeless Men and Women in Lenawee County. Guitarist Laz Slomovitswill be on hand to offer accompaniment to some pieces. Anyone inspired to write a poem, reflection, short story based on the photos exhibited are asked to read their work at this reading. National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) Write-InWednesdays | 6 - 8:45 pmNaNoWriMo is here for all writers ready to write their first (or second or third) novel. We'll have a weekly write-in for all interested writers. If you need a laptop to work on, just bring a state ID with your current address on it to check one out at the Reference Desk. Movies in the LibraryDocumentary Movie:Gasland (2010)Wednesday, Nov 02 | 7 pmJoin us for a viewing of the documentary film: Gasland. In 2009 Josh Fox was offered $100,000 for the rights to lease his land for gas mining through a controversial new method called hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking." In an investigative film that is "part mystery, part travelogue, part banjo showdown," Fox travels across the country, from Wyoming down toTexas and even to New York City, to examine the effects on local populations (and water supplies) of this highly unregulated and inadequately researched process. Refreshments will be provided. Friday Night MoviesFridays (and select Saturdays due to holiday library closings) | 7 pm [after hours - doors open at 6:30]Nov 04
The Tree of Life (R) Nov 12 (Saturday)
Captain America (PG-13) Nov 18 - Dinner and Movie
Larry Crowne (PG-13) Nov 26 (Saturday)
Beginners (R) Afternoon Classics: Anniversary EditionFilms of 1996Tuesdays | 3 pmNov 01
Shine (PG-13) Nov 08
The English Patient (R) Nov 15
NO FILM - Friends Book Sale Nov 22
Jerry Maguire (R) Nov 29
Fargo (R) | Friends Book SaleThursday, Nov 17 | 3 - 6 pmPreview: Friends members only! Friday and Saturday, Nov 18 & 19 | 10 am - 4 pmSunday, Nov 20 | 12 - 3 pm$4 Bag sale - Sunday only! Open Mic NightThursday, Nov 03 | 7 pmSing, read, play, express at our monthly open mic nights. Singer-songwriter Dave Boutette emcees. Screenwriting WorkshopThursday, Nov 10 | 7 pmLearn about the art of writing for the big and small screens withDrew Tierney, screenwriter and novelist. District Coffee HourMonday, Nov 14 | 9 - 10 amJoin State Senator Glenn Anderson and State Representative Richard LeBlanc for a monthly district coffee hour. Ask questions and share your concerns with your local government officials. Westland Writers WorkshopTuesday, Nov 22 | 7 pmThe Writers Workshop critiques individuals' writing in a workshop setting. All genres accepted. We will tell you what is working with your piece, as well as what needs improvement. Writers ClubMonday, Nov 28 | 7 pmDo you have stories or poems or ideas you would like others to hear, but not critique, in a casual atmosphere? Led by Cheryl Vatcher-Martin. Art Exhibits in the LibraryTeachers Discovery Traveling Exhibit: The Civil WarNov 06 to Nov 12In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the war's start, the library is glad to welcome a Teacher's Discovery Traveling Exhibit on the Civil War. Filled with stories, letters, and photographs, the exhibit is thought-provoking and beautiful. This exhibit will be open to all interested parties throughout the week. Daily Bread: A Portrait of Homeless Men and Women in Lenawee CountyNov 16 to Nov 29In honor of Homelessness Awareness Week, we are hosting an exhibit of photos by Lad Strayer, a photographer from Adrian. Mr. Strayer originally took many of these photos as part of a newspaper piece to run in the Adrian Daily Telegram. When journalist and poet Jennifer Burd saw something more expressive from the project and photos than a news story could project, she asked Mr. Strayer to do a book with her. The photos you will see in the library are from that book. Monthly Book Clubs*Adult Book ClubTuesday, Nov 15 | 7 pmThe History of Love by Nicole Krauss Science Fiction/FantasyWednesday, Nov 30 | 7 pmRevelation Space by Alastair Reynolds Look for these Programs Every Month:Computer ClassesA variety of free, hands-on computer classes are offered every month at the library. Space is limited, so sign up at the Reference Desk. Chess ClubThursdays | 6 pmSaturdays | 1 pmLike to play chess? Come to the Westland Chess Group and hang out and play a couple of games. Bring your own board or use one of ours. Novices to chess masters are all welcome. Drop-In Knitting NightWednesdays | 7 pmJoin Linda Sparkman of Black sheep Northville as she provides group and individual instruction. All skill levels are welcome. Job Seekers LabTuesdays | 10 am - 1 pm
Wednesdays | 5 pm - 8 pm
Fridays | 1pm - 4pmA librarian will be available to assist you in filing for unemployment, creating and uploading a resume and other job-related tasks. |
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