Upcoming Events at Pittsfield Branch
Why It's OK (And Even Good) For Kids Not To Share With Author Heather Shumaker
Tuesday May 21, 2013: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Are you ready to reexamine long-standing ideas about parenting? Tired of being the referee? Eager for new ideas to help the kids resolve squabbles?
Heather Shumaker, the author of "It's OK Not to Share..And Other Renegade Rules For Raising Competent And Compassionate Kids" breaks down age-old parenting conventions and offers new ideas based on emerging neuroscience and child development. This event includes a book signing and books will be for sale.
Learn counter intuitive ideas about sharing, saying 'sorry,' coping with angry outbursts, rough play, social rejection, toy weapons and other topics. Be prepared to change your mind! Heather's presentation will lead you to confront deeply meaningful questions about parenting and communities in today's world.
Heather is a speaker, journalist, blogger and advocate for free play and no homework for young children. She's been featured on Fox & Friends TV, Huffington Post, New York Post, Parenting, Parents.com, USA Weekend, Wisconsin Public Radio and other media.
Playgroups
Wednesday May 22, 2013: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
This is a time for babies up to 24 months and their grown-ups to gather and play. The Library will provide the space and a variety of toys.
Each playgroup includes 15 minutes of stories, rhymes and songs. Parents/guardians must remain with their children.
No older siblings, please.
Preschool Storytimes
Thursday May 23, 2013: 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Join us for stories and songs for listeners age 2 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome.
Preschool Storytimes
Friday May 24, 2013: 10:00 am to 10:30 am -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Join us for stories and songs for listeners age 2 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome.
Playgroups
Wednesday May 29, 2013: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
This is a time for babies up to 24 months and their grown-ups to gather and play. The Library will provide the space and a variety of toys.
Each playgroup includes 15 minutes of stories, rhymes and songs. Parents/guardians must remain with their children.
No older siblings, please.
Preschool Storytimes
Thursday May 30, 2013: 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Join us for stories and songs for listeners age 2 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome.
Preschool Storytimes
Friday May 31, 2013: 10:00 am to 10:30 am -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Join us for stories and songs for listeners age 2 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome.
Dancing Babies with Dianne Dudley
Sunday June 2, 2013: 1:00 pm to 1:40 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Ann Arbor Public School teacher Dianne Dudley leads children in music and motion activities.
This event is for ages 5 years and younger.
English as a Second Language Conversation Group
Monday June 3, 2013: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Washtenaw Literacy's ESL groups focus on speaking and listening skills for adults in an informal, relaxed setting. TOEFL preparation is also available.
Playgroups
Wednesday June 5, 2013: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
This is a time for babies up to 24 months and their grown-ups to gather and play. The Library will provide the space and a variety of toys.
Each playgroup includes 15 minutes of stories, rhymes and songs. Parents/guardians must remain with their children.
No older siblings, please.
Preschool Storytimes
Thursday June 6, 2013: 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Join us for stories and songs for listeners age 2 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome.
Preschool Storytimes
Friday June 7, 2013: 10:00 am to 10:30 am -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Join us for stories and songs for listeners age 2 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome.
Yarn Bomb the Library: Knit & Tag
Saturday June 8, 2013: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
It's International Yarn Bombing Day! Yarn bombing is a form of knit graffiti, and we need your help!
Using a knit-cam, an instructor will show you how to knit small pieces. Experienced knitters and crocheters are also welcome to stitch with us! When we're finished, we'll take the knitted pieces outside to yarn bomb the exterior of the Pittsfield Branch. We have the yarn; if you have size 8 or 10 needles, please bring them.
This event is for adults and teens (grade 6 and up).
Yarn Bomb the Library: Freestyle
Saturday June 8, 2013: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Help complete the yarn bomb exhibit! We'll have supplies on hand for you to make fiber pieces that don't require knitting or crocheting, including pom-poms!
If you know how to knit or crochet, feel free to stitch with us! When we're finished, we'll head outside and hang our creations.
This event is for adults, teens and youth (grade K and up).
English as a Second Language Conversation Group
Monday June 10, 2013: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Washtenaw Literacy's ESL groups focus on speaking and listening skills for adults in an informal, relaxed setting. TOEFL preparation is also available.
Word Basics
Monday June 10, 2013: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Training Center
Learn the basics and practice using copy & paste, formatting text and saving. Basic computer and mouse skills experience is required. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times. class handouts
Playgroups
Wednesday June 12, 2013: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
This is a time for babies up to 24 months and their grown-ups to gather and play. The Library will provide the space and a variety of toys.
Each playgroup includes 15 minutes of stories, rhymes and songs. Parents/guardians must remain with their children.
No older siblings, please.
Preschool Storytimes
Thursday June 13, 2013: 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Join us for stories and songs for listeners age 2 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome.
Preschool Storytimes
Friday June 14, 2013: 10:00 am to 10:30 am -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Join us for stories and songs for listeners age 2 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome.
Making Father's Day Cards
Saturday June 15, 2013: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
We'll make cards for dads, grandpas and uncles.
This event is for preschool - grade 5.
