Monday, February 4th 6:00 PM Age Group: ADULTS Come to the library at 6 PM on the first Monday of every month and talk about the science fiction or fantasy genre of that evening. Bring a book to use as an example, or just have a book, movie, or even game in mind to talk about. This year long series of informal discussions, moderated by library staff, will lead you to new reading experiences as you learn about hot subgenres. Share your own reading interests, and learn about other peoples. February’s topic is Steampunk. No registration required.
PORTAGE COMPUTER USERS CLUB Thursday, February 7th 10:00 AM Age Group: ADULTS Drop-in computer question and answer session. No registration required.
MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU Thursday, February 7th 6:30 PM Age Group: TWEENS (3RD-5TH GRADE) Do you love Star Wars? Join us for fun games, activities, and crafts in a galaxy not so far away (Portage District Library)! REGISTRATION REQUIRED
ABC ACTIVITY TIME Friday, February 8th 10:00 AM Age Group: PRESCHOOL Drop in playtime including sensory activities, fine and gross motor skills, pocket charts, manipulatives and more. This is a time for your child to practice skills that will help them get ready to read! Open to preschoolers with their favorite adult. The focus is for parents to participate in the learning process with their child while having fun! No registration required.
T GERONIMO JOHNSON: A READING, DISCUSSION & BOOK SIGNING Saturday, February 9th 2:00 PM Age Group: ADULTS A reading and discussion by critically acclaimed fiction author T Geronimo Johnson. Johnson is the author of Hold It ‘Til It Hurts, which has been described as “a modern odyssey through war, adventure, disaster, and love (which) explores how people who do not define themselves by race make sense of a world that does.” The novel has been called a powerful, stylish, richly textured debut. Co-sponsored by the Southwest Michigan Black Heritage Society No registration required.
MEET THE CHEF: OLDIES BUT GOODIES WITH CHEF CANDACE STRONG Tuesday, February 12th 2:00/5:30 PM Age Group: ADULTS Veteran chef Candace Strong shares her favorite bite sized savory and sweet easy to make delicacies. Register by calling 329-4542 Ext. 600 starting Tuesday, January 15th at 9:00 AM. There is a $5.00 fee at the door. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
COMBAT VETERANS’ WRITING GROUP Tuesday, February 12th 6:30 PM Age Group: ADULTS This series of writing workshops for veterans focuses on short narratives about serving in the military during war times. No writing experience is necessary. This series is led by Margaret von Steinen, writer and communications officer for WMU’s Haenicke Institute for Global Education and runs the second and fourth Tuesday nights through April 23rd. For more information, please e-mail Margaret at mvonsteinen@chartermi.net. No registration required.
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