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Saturday Afternoon Feature: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (PG)

When: Saturday September 11th, 2010 - 02:00 PM
Where: Community Meeting Room

Ages 8 and Up are Welcome to Join us! Zachary Gordon enters middle school determined to become class favorite. It won't be easy. His best friend, Rowley, is a big, redheaded lug who embarrasses him at every turn. During gym class, he and Rowley meet wise-beyond-her-years newspaper reporter Angie, who finds popularity overrated. Greg isn't convinced, but the harder he tries, the more boorish he becomes. After a humiliating encounter with some high school bullies, though, Greg learns what really matters.

Little Gigglers

When: Monday September 13th, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Community Meeting Room

(15 - 23 months with caregiver)
Bring your toddler for simple stories; finger
plays, songs and fun activities.

Microsoft Powerpoint 2007

When: Monday September 13th, 2010 - 02:00 PM
Where: Community Meeting Room

In this two hour class we will explore the features of Powerpoint and learn how to make a basic presentation.
Prerequisite: Basic computer skills strongly suggested.

Preschool Story time

When: Tuesday September 14th, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Community Meeting Room

(3 - 5 years without caregiver)
Tuesdays • 10:30 or 11:30 AM
Preschoolers come any or every Tuesday
for stories, songs, puppets, & more!

Friends Board Meeting

When: Tuesday September 14th, 2010 - 01:00 PM
Where: Youth Activities Room

Friends of the Independence Township Library Board Meeting

R.E.A.D to Paws

When: Tuesday September 14th, 2010 - 06:30 PM
Where: Community Meeting Room

Practice reading aloud to our registered therapy dogs!

R.E.A.D to Paws

When: Tuesday September 14th, 2010 - 06:45 PM
Where: Community Meeting Room

Practice reading aloud to our registered therapy dogs!

R.E.A.D to Paws

When: Tuesday September 14th, 2010 - 07:00 PM
Where: Community Meeting Room

Practice reading aloud to our registered therapy dogs!

Got Beads?

When: Tuesday September 14th, 2010 - 07:00 PM
Where: Youth Activities Room

Come to the library and share your love of beading. Bring your own beads or borrow some of ours and prepare to have fun.

R.E.A.D to Paws

When: Tuesday September 14th, 2010 - 07:15 PM
Where: Community Meeting Room

Practice reading aloud to our registered therapy dogs!

Wee Wigglers

When: Wednesday September 15th, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Community Meeting Room

(2 year olds with caregiver)
Wednesdays • 10:30 or 11:30 AM
Bring your two year old for simple stories,
songs, finger plays, flannel board rhymes,
and a craft!

Excel 2007

When: Wednesday September 15th, 2010 - 02:00 PM
Where: Community Meeting Room

Learn the basics of the Microsoft Excel 2007 program.
Prerequisite: Basic computer skills strongly suggested.

Let Them Eat Poems!

When: Thursday September 16th, 2010 - 05:00 PM
Where: Youth Activities Room

We’re going to have fun with poems. Some of the poetry shenanigans will include reading, writing, and crafting poetry. 3rd-5th grade. No registration required.

Tween & Teen Knit Group

When: Thursday September 16th, 2010 - 06:30 PM
Where: Youth Activities Room

Grades 5-12. Do you want to learn how to knit or maybe just practice your skills? The library is the place to be as we welcome beginners and experiences young knitters to relax, knit, and make some new friends.

Friday Friends

When: Friday September 17th, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Youth Activities Room

The early 5's walk to the library for a story and to check-out books.

Doggy Surprise

When: Saturday September 18th, 2010 - 11:00 AM
Where: Community Meeting Room

If you like dogs or pets of any kind come join the fun!

Video Games at the Library (ages 8 to adult)

When: Saturday September 18th, 2010 - 02:00 PM
Where: Community Meeting Room

Join us to play popular Wii and PS2 video games on a large screen. Ages 8 to adult are welcome.

Live Music @ the Library Series - Dulcimer

When: Sunday September 19th, 2010 - 01:30 PM
Where: Community Meeting Room

Enjoy the sweet sounds of a local dulcimer group. Sponsored by the Friends of the Independence Township Library.

Little Gigglers

When: Monday September 20th, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Community Meeting Room

(15 - 23 months with caregiver)
Bring your toddler for simple stories; finger
plays, songs and fun activities.

Ann Arbor Hand's On Museum- Science Festival

When: Monday September 20th, 2010 - 07:00 PM
Where: Community Meeting Room

Science Festival features a wide variety of unique, interactive tabletop projects that includes science experiments, ‘make and take’ activities and art creations. All ages with caregiver. Sponsored by the Friends of the Independence Township Library.

Preschool Story time

When: Tuesday September 21st, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Community Meeting Room

(3 - 5 years without caregiver)
Tuesdays • 10:30 or 11:30 AM
Preschoolers come any or every Tuesday
for stories, songs, puppets, & more!

Mystery Hunts

When: Tuesday September 21st, 2010 - 06:30 PM
Where: Youth Activities Room

Do you enjoy scavenger hunts? Join us as we follow trails for clues that lead to buried treasure. We will decode maps and more. Everyone who attends will leave with a prize!
(3-5th grade without caregiver)
Drop in - No registration required

Wee Wigglers

When: Wednesday September 22nd, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Community Meeting Room

(2 year olds with caregiver)
Wednesdays • 10:30 or 11:30 AM
Bring your two year old for simple stories,
songs, finger plays, flannel board rhymes,
and a craft!

Internet Searching: Google & Beyond

When: Wednesday September 22nd, 2010 - 06:30 PM
Where: Youth Activities Room

An introduction to the World Wide Web. What is a browser? What is a Search Engine, what is a Directory? How to access subscription databases for information. How to evaluate websites. And a closer look at the world of Google, learn the shortcuts.

Got Yarn

When: Wednesday September 22nd, 2010 - 07:00 PM
Where: Community Meeting Room

We meet twice a month to knit and crochet, and share ideas. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and have fun knitting or crocheting with others! All skill levels are welcome, from novice to expert. This is an informal and fun group.

Baby & Me

When: Thursday September 23rd, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Youth Activities Room

Have fun and start your baby off right with
nursery rhymes, songs, tickles, bounces,
and books especially for baby!

Exploring the Arts

When: Thursday September 23rd, 2010 - 05:00 PM
Where: Youth Activities Room

Join us each month as we will explore the arts.
September 21st: Readers Theater
October19th: Music and Dance
November 23rd: Cooking
Drop in - No registration required
(Grades 3-5 without caregiver)

Tween Book Group (Grades 5-7):Tunnels

When: Thursday September 23rd, 2010 - 07:00 PM
Where: Youth Activities Room

Grades 5-7 welcome. This time we are reading Tunnels by Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams, a New York Times Bestseller!

Fourteen-year-old Will Burrows lives with his parents and younger sister Rebeccain London. He has little in common with any of them, except for a passion for digging, which he shares with his father, a museum curator and doctor of archaeology. When his father suddenly disappears after a row with his mother, the police believe he has just gone away for a while to cool down. But Will is unconvinced, and decides to investigate with his best friend Chester.

Friday Friends

When: Friday September 24th, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Youth Activities Room

The early 5's walk to the library for a story and to check-out books.

Book Sale Set Up

When: Saturday September 25th, 2010 - All Day
Where: Community Meeting Room

Set up for book sale

Book Sale Set Up

When: Sunday September 26th, 2010 - All Day
Where: Community Meeting Room

Set up for book sale

Book Sale Set Up

When: Monday September 27th, 2010 - All Day
Where: Community Meeting Room

Set up for book sale

College Planning and Timetables

When: Monday September 27th, 2010 - 07:00 PM
Where: Youth Activities Room

Sheryl E. Krasnow, Nationally Certified and Licensed Professional Counselor from College and Career Counseling Associates, returns to speak on financing a college education.

Book Sale Set Up

When: Tuesday September 28th, 2010 - All Day
Where: Community Meeting Room

Set up for book sale

Friends Preview Night

When: Tuesday September 28th, 2010 - 06:00 PM
Where: Youth Activities Room

A preview of the Used Book Sale for Friends of the Library members only - you may join the Friends at the door.

Friends' Used Book Sale

When: Wednesday September 29th, 2010 - All Day
Where: Community Meeting Room

Friends' used book sale
10am - 8:30pm

Friends' used book sale

When: Thursday September 30th, 2010 - All Day
Where: Community Meeting Room

Friends' used book sale 10:00am-8:30pm

Baby & Me

When: Thursday September 30th, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Youth Activities Room

Have fun and start your baby off right with
nursery rhymes, songs, tickles, bounces,
and books especially for baby!

Teen Writers' Group

When: Thursday September 30th, 2010 - 07:00 PM
Where: Youth Activities Room

Are you looking for feedback on your latest creative writing adventure? Or maybe you just need someone to edit that latest school report? Join us once on a Tuesday once a month to share and discuss your writing with other teens. Snacks provided! Registration is appreciated.

Friends' Used Book sale

When: Friday October 1st, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Community Meeting Room

Friends' Used Book Sale
10am-5:30pm
Half-off Sale

Friday Friends

When: Friday October 1st, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Youth Activities Room

The early 5's walk to the library for a story and to check-out books.

Friends' Used Book Sale

When: Saturday October 2nd, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Community Meeting Room

Friends' Used Book Sale
10am-1pm
$5 Bag Day

Book Sale Tear-down

When: Sunday October 3rd, 2010 - All Day
Where: Community Meeting Room

Friends will be cleaning up the Fall Used Book Sale

Little Gigglers

When: Monday October 4th, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Community Meeting Room

(15 - 23 months with caregiver)
Bring your toddler for simple stories; finger
plays, songs and fun activities.

Preschool Story time

When: Tuesday October 5th, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Community Meeting Room

(3 - 5 years without caregiver)
Tuesdays • 10:30 or 11:30 AM
Preschoolers come any or every Tuesday
for stories, songs, puppets, & more!

Hero Days

When: Tuesday October 5th, 2010 - 06:30 PM
Where: Youth Activities Room

Policeman and Fireman are a few of the everyday heroes in our community! Come join us for stories, games, and crafts as we live the lives of these amazing people.
(K-2nd grade with out caregiver)
Drop in - No registration required

Evening Book Discussion Group

When: Tuesday October 5th, 2010 - 07:30 PM
Where: Community Meeting Room

Tonight we discuss "River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey" by Candace Millard. Spend an evening expanding your horizons with an interesting book discussion.

Wee Wigglers

When: Wednesday October 6th, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Community Meeting Room

(2 year olds with caregiver)
Wednesdays • 10:30 or 11:30 AM
Bring your two year old for simple stories,
songs, finger plays, flannel board rhymes,
and a craft!

Excel 2007

When: Wednesday October 6th, 2010 - 02:00 PM
Where: Community Meeting Room

Learn the basics of the Microsoft Excel 2007 program.
Prerequisite: Basic computer skills strongly suggested.

Morning Book Discussion Group

When: Thursday October 7th, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Community Meeting Room

This morning we are discussing "Shroud for the Nightingale" by P.D. James. All are welcomed. Come for something sweet, coffee to drink and a discussion to make you think.

Baby & Me

When: Thursday October 7th, 2010 - 10:30 AM
Where: Youth Activities Room

Have fun and start your baby off right with
nursery rhymes, songs, tickles, bounces,
and books especially for baby!

Terrific Thursday

When: Thursday October 7th, 2010 - 05:00 PM
Where: Youth Activities Room

Each month we will read a book and make a craft about a different topic that is celebrated that month.
Drop in - No registration required
(Grades k-2 without caregiver)

Teen Book Group (Grades 8-12): The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey

When: Thursday October 7th, 2010 - 07:00 PM
Where: Community Meeting Room

Teens grades 8-12 can join us to talk about a popular teen novel over refreshments. You must sign-up in person to receive a copy of the book.

Summary: This is the diary of Will Henry, orphan and assistant to a doctor with a most unusual specialty: monster hunting. Will has grown accustomed to his late night callers and dangerous business. But when one visitor comes with the body of a young girl and the monster that was eating her, Will's world is about to change forever.

Friday Friends

When: Friday October 8th, 2010 - 10:00 AM
Where: Youth Activities Room

The early 5's walk to the library for a story and to check-out books.

Saturday Afternoon Feature

When: Saturday October 9th, 2010 - 02:00 PM
Where: Community Meeting Room

Need Something to fill your Saturday Afternoon. Join us for a movie on our large screen!