Warren Public Library: 2007

Friday, December 14, 2007

Tuesdays @ 10

A New Reading and Book Discussion Group

Meeting the third Tuesday of the month in the Mark Twain conference room in the Civic Center Library.

Moderated by Phyllis Gramza

First Meeting: January 15th, 2008 10.00 a.m.

Come for coffee and share your current reading reviews, and pick up the reading list for the next sessions.

Storytime @ the Warren Civic Center Library

Toddler Time

Ages 2 to 3 years old with parent or caregiver

A storytime for toddlers, including stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft.

Registration is required and begins January 8th.

Call 586-751-0770 to register. Warren residents accepted first.

Where: Warren Civic Center Library

When: Tuesdays at 10.30 a.m. OR Wednesdays at 6.30 p.m.

Program begins Tuesday the 22nd OR Wednesday the 23rd of January, 2008.

Thursday, December 13, 2007

New Services at the Civic Center Library!

The Civic Center Branch is now offering faxing services to the community.

There is a fee for this service: $1 for the first page, .25 for each additional page, both incoming and outgoing.

Bring your pages and fax number to the information desk for service, or call 586-751-0770 for the incoming fax number.

Please Note: The library does not provide cover sheets.

Book Lockers

Ever needed a book you had on hold, but weren't able to get to the library before it closed? Try our new Book Lockers!

If you have a book waiting to be picked up, phone the library at

586-751-0770 and ask for it to be placed in a Locker.

Come into the atrium of the Civic Center Library, and right outside our door are the Book Lockers.

Type in the last seven digits of your card number into the panel, and your locker will click open. Retrieve your books, and be on your way!

Children's Programming - December and January at the Civic Center Library

for Middle and High Schoolers

Monday, December 17th, 2007, 6.30-7.30 pm

Learn some basic jewelry techniques and try your hand at making some beautiful holiday jewelry using Swarovski crystals and other beads. All materials will be provided by the instructor, so bring your creativity and make something wonderful to wear!

[Space is limited. Please call 586-751-0770 to register.]

January 2nd, 3rd, and 4th - all day

The last days of winter vacation don't have to be boring! Come into the library Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday and watch a movie or make a craft. G-rated movies will be constantly running in the Story Time Room and we'll have crafts set up in the Craft Room. Stop in any time and break up the winter blahs! No registration required.

Puppet Show with Darren DundeeSaturday, January 5th, 1.00 p.m.
Join us for a fabulous, family puppet show performed by Darren Dundee.Please call 586-751-0770 to register.

Winnie the Pooh Craft and Movie Marathon

Wednesday, January 16th, 5.00-8.00 p.m.

Winnie the Pooh Day is celebrated the birthday of the author, A.A. Milne, who wrote the "Winnie the Pooh" series. We're celebrating with a craft, coloring pages, and three hours of "Winnie the Pooh" movies.

No registration required.

National Popcorn Day

Saturday, January 19th, 1.00 p.m.

(for elementary school-aged children)

The fun will be popping at the library on National Popcorn Day! We'll play some games, make a craft, and mix up some 'corny' recipes.

Call 586-751-0770 to register.

Monday, March 05, 2007

Programs at your Warren Public Library branches

Don't miss out on programs provided by the Warren Public Library...

Registration for SPRING STORYTIME sessions begins on March 20th. Classes run April 2 - May 12, 2007
ALL storytime programs require you to register.

Book Tots (ages 1 to 2 1/2 years with Parent or Caregiver)
Arthur Miller Branch (586) 751-5377

Toddler Time (ages 2 & 3 years with Parent or Caregiver)
Civic Center Library (586) 751-0770

Preschool Storyhour (ages 3 1/2 to 5 years)
Maybelle Burnette Branch (586) 758-2115

Flyers on all the programs listed will be available at library branches by
March 20th. Check the Warren Public Library website http://www.libcoop.net/warren, then click on link to "Children's Programs - Spring 2007" for more details.

Warren Civic Center Library

1 City Square, Suite 100 (ground floor of the new Warren City Hall, off of Van Dyke, north of 12 Mile, across from the GM Tech Center)

CRAFT SATURDAYS (all day in the Craft Room) No registration required.
March 17, 2007
March 31, 2007
April 14, 2007
April 28, 2007
May 12, 2007
May 26, 2007

SPECIAL EVENTS
April 10, 2007 "Kids on the Block Puppet Show" 11:30 a.m.
April 14, 2007 "Read to Me Rosco" 1:00-3:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED for both programs - call (586) 751-0770

Warren Arthur Miller Branch

5460 Arden (inside the Warren Community Center, west of Mound, north of 13 Mile)

"Scrapbooking for Teens" (ages 11 and up)
3rd Monday of the month
March 19, April 16, May 21
3:30-4:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED (586) 751-5377

SPECIAL EVENTS

"Tracing Your Family History"
Monday, March 26, 2007 7:00-8:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED (586) 751-5377

April 21, 2007 "Read to Me Rosco" 3:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED (586) 751-5377

WARREN DOROTHY BUSCH BRANCH

23333 Ryan (2 blocks North of 9 Mile)

Crafts for Kids (Ages 6 - 12 years)
2nd Thursday of the month
6:30 p.m.
April 12 - Chickadee Card
May 10 - Bird House
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Call (586) 755-5750