August 2010
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Rose dates indicate Library closings.)
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Register for programs with an asterisk ("*") beginning two weeks before the date, at the Children's desk or by phone (734-326-6123)
> Tuesday, August 3rd
Summer Reading Program Finale, with Jason Hudy, Magician 11am
11:00am to 12:00pm, Meeting Rooms A and B
Children who complete our Summer Reading Program, reading 600 minutes or more, will be invited to this awesome show. Jason Hudy will delight, entertain and make you laugh with his amazing magic tricks! Admission by invitation to Summer Reading Program finishers.
Summer Reading Program Finale, with Jason Hudy, Magician 4 pm
4:00pm to 5:00pm, Meeting Rooms A and B
Children who complete our Summer Reading Progream, reading 600 minutes or more, will be invited to this awesome show. Jason Hudy will delight, entertain and make you laugh with his amazing magic tricks! Admission by invitation to Summer Reading Program finishers.
Summer Reading Program Finale, with Jason Hudy, Magician 7 pm
7:00pm to 8:00pm, Meeting Rooms A and B
Children who complete our Summer Reading Program, reading 600 minutes or more, will be invited to this awesome show. Jason Hudy will delight, entertain and make you laugh with his amazing magic tricks! Admission by invitation to Summer Reading Program finishers.
> Wednesday, August 4th
Wednesday Movie Madness
1:00pm to 2:00pm, all ages, Meeting Rooms A and B
Come join us for a free screening of a family movie every Wednesday in August at 1 pm. All ages are welcome, no registration required. CHILDREN 10 & UNDER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. Call the Children's Desk for movie information.
In Celebration of Annie Oakley
7:00pm, Meeting Rooms A and B
Come celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Annie Oakley, world renowned record setter and star of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Bess Edwards,grandniece of Little Miss Sureshot herself, will be discussing the life of, and answering questions about, this amazing woman. Stop by or call the library for more information or to reserve your seat. 734-326-6123.
> Saturday, August 7th
Summer Sidewalk Chalk
10:30am to 11:30am, All Ages, Outside (unless it rains)
Would you like to help decorate the library's sidewalks? What kinds of scenes or creatures can you draw? We will have all supploes you will need. No registration required. (We will have to cancel this program if it rains.)
> Wednesday, August 11th
Wednesday Movie Madness
1:00pm to 2:30pm, all ages, Meeting Rooms A and B
Come join u8s for a free screening of a family movie every Wednesday in August at 1 pm. All ages are welcome, no registration required. CHILDREN 10 & UNDER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. Call the Children's Desk for movie information.
> Saturday, August 14th
The Amazing Family Race: Westland
10:30am to 3:00pm, ages 7 & up with family
Come ready to follow clues around the city of Westland. New clues will be waiting for you at each stop and you will have to work as a team to figure out where to go next. Once you are done bring all the clues back to the library to finish the race and receive a family prize. *YOU WILL NEED A VEHICLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RACE.* Limited to 15 families. For children 7 & UP. Registration begins August 2nd.
> Tuesday, August 17th
Seahorse Mix-up 1 pm
1:00pm to 2:00pm, ages 9 - 12, Children's Activity Room
Each child will receive a wooden skeleton of a seahorse that they will have to assemble. When that is completed, they can decorate it with fun things like glitter and/or markers. Limited to 12 children. Registration begins August 4th.
Seahorse Mix-up 2 pm
2:00pm to 3:00pm, ages 9 - 12, Children's Activity Room
Each child will receive a wooden skeleton of a seahorse that they will have to assemble. When that is completed, they can decorate it with fun things like glitter and/or markers. Limitedf to 12 children. Registration begins August 4th.
> Wednesday, August 18th
Wednesday Movie Madness
1:00pm to 2:30pm, all ages, Meeting Rooms A and B
Come join us for a free screening of a family movie every Wednesday in August at 1 pm. All ages are welcome, no registration required. CHILDREN 10 & UNDER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. Call the Children's Desk for movie information.
> Thursday, August 19th
Open Mic Performers' Concert
7:00pm to 8:00pm, 14 and up, Library Pavilion
Open Mic performers Andy John and Mark Jewett welcome in a new Open Mic season with a concert of their folk-pop tunes. Each performer will hit the stage for 1/2 hour in the picturesque pavilion area. Free show.
> Saturday, August 21st
Back-to-School Storytime & Craft 1pm
1:00pm to 2:00pm, Grades K - 5, Children's Activity Room
Let's welcome the new school year with a storytime & craft. Children entering K thru 5th grade may register for this program beginning August 7th.
Back-to-School Storytime & Craft 3pm
3:00pm to 4:00pm, Grades K - 5, Children's Activity Room
Let's welcome the new school year with a storytime & craft. Children entering K thru 5th grade may register for this program beginning August 7th.
> Wednesday, August 25th
Wednesday Movie Madness
1:00pm to 2:30pm, all ages, Meeting Rooms A and B
Come join us for a free screening of a family movie every Wednesday in August at 1 pm. All ages are welcome, no registration required. CHILDREN 10 & UNDER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. Call the Children's Desk for movie information.