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Youth Services:
Teen Scene
Pre-School and
Toddler Storytimes
ATLAS (At the
Library After School)
Kidding Around
Adult Services:
Computer Classes @ MPL
Book Break
Please note: Because of the library
renovation, programming may be disrupted from time to
time - check the webpage and online calendar for
updates!
Teen Scene
Volunteens -Join the
MacDonald Public Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) or
the Adopt-a-Shelf Program
TAB
members take a leadership and participatory role in the
planning of events, programs & services for teens at the
library.
Teen TAB
will meet on the
following Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:00 pm at the
library:
February 22,
March 22, &
April 19, 2010
May 17, 2010
Teens can
contribute volunteer hours and help out by working on
special projects like the adopt - a -shelf program
starting in December, or helping to
organize magazines, DVD's and more.
The library truly
appreciated their services to the library and welcomes
new faces - Interested teens can contact Mary Jo at the
Information Desk or call
586-72-0273.
Heart to Heart
Teen Tea - Saturday, February 6th from 11:00 am -1:00 pm
Teens will be baking goodies to share and bringing
recipes too! If you'd like to join the fun just bring
your favorite baked goodie and the recipe to share.
Teens will enjoy tea, baked goods, and favorite games
like Apples to Apples and Pictionary!
Green Teen Day
- Tuesday, March 9, 2010 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Learn how to become an eco-friendly member of the green
generation, and learn about some cool green beauty tips,
& how to take simple steps to a healthier life and
greener planet.
Chapter Chat
Book Club for Teens will be meeting on the following
dates from 7:00 to 8:00 pm - Interested teens should
bring a book recommendation to chat-up with other teens.
New members always welcome!
February 10,
2010
March 10, 2010
April 14, 2010
May 12, 2010
TEEN SUMMER
READING FUN STARTS JUNE 6, 2010
Summer Reading
Events will be held every Thursday morning in July at
11:00 am!
Pre-School and Toddler Storytimes
Winter is
here and toddlers and preschoolers are invited to join
us at the library for fun filled Storytimes this
February on Tuesday's and Wednesday's at 10:15 & 11:00 am.
February 2nd &
3rd - My Five Senses
February 9th & 10th - It's A Zoo
February 16th & 17th - Scrambled Eggs
February 23rd & 24th - Night Lights
March 2nd & 3rd - Miss Megan's Favorites
Registration
required for informational purposes during the library
renovation and can be done by phone, in person, or
online.
ATLAS (At
The Library After School) !!
Still held on the
first Wednesday of every month, ATLAS is an after-school
program for students in 3rd through 5th grade from 4:30
to 5:15, September - May.
January 6, 2010 - Get Moving
February 3rd - Loco for Cocoa
March - Drawing class with Mr. Mike
April 7 - Grossology
May 5 - check back soon for this exciting event!
Kidding Around!!
Is a new monthly
program for k-2 students held on the second Wednesday of
every month September - May from 4:30 to 5:15. Each
month we will read a book and do an activity!
January 13,
2010 - Get Moving
February 10th
- Guinness Book of World Records
March 10 - To
Be Announced
April 14 -
Grossology
May 12 -
check back soon for this exciting event!
Registration
required for informational purposes during the library
renovation and can be done by phone, in person, or
online.
Sit
' N Knit
Thinking about
making special holiday projects for family and friends
this holiday season? The Sit 'N Knit group meet
every Monday morning from 10:00 to 12:00 am in the
community room. This is a bring your own project group
where new members are always welcome!
Computer Classes at MPL
The
Library will be offering free 90 minute computer classes
tentatively scheduled on selected Monday and Thursdays
beginning in February of 2010,
if our current construction project is on schedule.
Registration
is not required for computer classes. All classes will
be drop-in, seating will be on a first come first serve
basis with classroom doors opening to the public 10
minutes prior to the start of each class. Once the class
begins, there will be no admittance so be sure to arrive
in plenty of time!
February 8,
2010 Classes have been
CANCELLLED (the construction project is running longer
than expected)
Classes have been
tentatively rescheduled for:
Monday, February 15,
2010
Introduction to the PC (Using Windows XP)
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Learn the basics of computers, including basic mouse and
keyboarding skills.
Introduction
to the Internet
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Learn the basics of navigating the web. Pre-
requisite: must possess basic mouse and keyboard skills.
Introduction
to Email
6:30 - 7:35
Create a free web based email account and learn how
to create, send, attach, and receive email and much
more! Pre- requisite: must possess basic mouse and
keyboard, and Internet knowledge.
Thursday Dates &
Classes:
February 18,2010
Introduction to WORD 2007
10:15 -11:45 am
Learn the
basics of word processing using Microsoft Word 2007
program. Pre- requisite: must possess basic mouse and
keyboard skills.
Creating a Resume
1:15 - 2:45 pm
Learn how to create a resume using Word 2007. Make
sure your bring your resume with you and/or past/present
employment data. After completion, you can save it and
send it to your email account or bring a jump drive with
you. Pre-requisite:
WORD Class or basic WORD knowledge, keyboarding/mouse
basics.
Introduction
to the Internet for Job Seekers
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Learn about available online job resources and job
search engines you can use in your employment search.
Pre-requisite: Must be comfortable with mouse, keyboard
and surfing the web.
Take a BOOK BREAK
at MPL
A Book Club Update...
Do you enjoy
reading and discussing a good book? If so, mark your
calendar and stop by MacDonald Public Library on
the second Thursday of each month from 11:00 AM - 12:30
PM or 6:30 to 8:00 pm for a lively book and often
riveting book club discussion as the BOOK BREAK
(formerly called Booked For Lunch) book club discusses
the following upcoming
BOOK BREAK titles :
Drop by and take a BOOK BREAK with us! This
program is sponsored by the
Friends of MacDonald Public Library.
"The good of a
book lies in its being read. A book is made up of signs
that speak of other signs, which in their turn speak of
things."
Umberto Eco, The Name of the Rose.
2010
Upcoming Titles
Feb 11-Twenty Wishes by Debbie Macomber
March 11 -People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks
April 8- Shanghai Girls by Lisa See
May 13 - The Little Giant of Aberdeen County by
Tiffany Baker
June 10 -
Julie and Julia by Julie Powell
New Participants
always welcome!
BE A FRIEND
OF MACDONALD PUBLIC LIBRARY!
The Friends of
MacDonald Public Library sponsor and assist with special
projects and programs at MacDonald Public Library. Want
to get involved? The next meeting of the Friends will be
held on Monday, March 22, 2010 at 7:00 pm., in the
Velma MacDonald Community Room. Hope to See You There!
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