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Comic Book Celebration

 Miller Branch, Programs, Teens, Uncategorized
Apr 212016
 

Saturday, May 7, 2-3 pm, Arthur Miller Library

Free Comic Book DayThe first Saturday in May is always Free Comic Book Day. To celebrate, tweens and teens are invited to come draw their own comic strips and make comic-inspired crafts. Bring a comic you are working on to share, collaborate towards one giant library comic, or create something new. Extra points if you dress up like your favorite comic or manga character!

Ages 10-14, however teens 15-17 are welcome, as well. Registration requested, please click here or call 586.751.5377 to register.

Don’t forget, free comic books are available for all ages throughout the day, so stop by any Warren Public Library branch to pick one up while supplies last!

Tea for Mom and Me

 Children, Miller Branch, Programs
Apr 212016
 

Saturday, April 30, 11 am-12:30 pm, Arthur Miller Library

Celebrate Mother’s Day a little early with your special adult at a fancy tea! Please join us to enjoy “a spot of tea” (or juice) in real tea cups, have some sweet treats, and make a craft.

Ages 3-9. Registration required – because of space limitations, each child must be  accompanied by only one adult.

To register, please click here or call 586.751.5377.

The tea will be held down the hall from the Miller Library in the Community Center’s Cafeteria.

Savvy Social Security Savings

 Adults, Miller Branch, Programs
Feb 232016
 

Thursday, March 10, 6 pm, Arthur Miller Library

PDo you need to learn more about your Social Security choices to plan for your retirement? Join Ryan Malloch from Innovative Investment Services as he provides the tools you may need to make decisions about your Social Security. He will discuss when to apply for Social Security, how much you can expect to receive and tips for getting the most out of your benefits.

Registration is required. Click here or call 586.751.5377 to register.

Please note: this program will be held in the Community Center Cafeteria, down the hall from the Miller Library.

Hot Reads for Cold Nights

 Adults, Books, Miller Branch, Programs
Nov 302015
 

Thursday, February 4, 6:30 pm, Arthur Miller Library

Hot readsThe long cold nights of winter are a great time to get in some extra reading. Stop in for an informal chat and a hot chocolate while we discuss these Hot Reads. If you missed the first meeting, don’t worry, the book list is below. Read one -or all!- then join us in February for a no-pressure book discussion and some warm treats.

Warm and Humorous:
o All the single ladies – Dorothea Benton Frank
o Nature Girl – Carl Hiaasen
o Smoke Gets in your Eyes – Caitlin Doughty (Non-Fiction)
o Yes, Please – Amy Poehler (Memior)

Heartwarming:
o The Last Flight of Poxl West –Daniel Torday
o The Lost Landscape – Joyce Carol Oats (Memior)
o The Marvels – Brian Selznick
o This is Your Life, Harriet Chance –
Jonathan Evison

Steamy:
o Fear of Dying – Erica Jong
o Frenchman’s Creek – Daphne du Maurier

Heart-pounding:
o The Cartel – Don Winslow
o Nature of the Beast – Louise Penny
o Silent Sister – Diane Chamberlain
o Sorcerer to the Crown – Zen Cho
o The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer – Michelle Hodkin

Please register so we have enough seats. Call 586.751.5377 or click here to register. If you prefer a printed copy of the book list, stop by the Miller Branch any time to pick up the bookmark list.

This program will be held in Conference Room B on the second floor of the Community Center.

 

 

Book Page Turkey Centerpieces

 Adults, Miller Branch, Programs
Nov 102015
 

Monday, November 16, 6:30 pm, Arthur Miller Library

TurkeyWith so many people liking the Miller Library’s turkey made out of old book pages, we’ve decided to show you how it was made. Library staff will provide recycled book pages (or bring your own!) and demonstrate how to make your very own literary Thanksgiving centerpiece. Just learn the technique and impress your friends and family this holiday.

Supplies are limited, registration is required. Please click here or call 586.751.5377 to register.

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