Upcoming Events at Traverwood Branch

Preschool Storytimes

Wednesday February 8, 2012: 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room

Join us for stories and songs for listeners age 2 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome.

English as a Second Language Conversation Group

Wednesday February 8, 2012: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Traverwood 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.

Preschool Storytimes

Thursday February 9, 2012: 10:00 am to 10:30 am -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room

Join us for stories and songs for listeners age 2 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome.

Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Reads Event: Virtual Ink: eBook And Self-Publishing Workshop

Thursday February 9, 2012: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room

Are you a writer or an aspiring author? Did you know that the theme for Ann Arbor Ypsilanti Reads 2012 is Language: How We Communicate - - and that you can discover tips on how to communicate YOUR work through eBooks and self-publishing at this event?

Local authors Lara Zielin and Margaret Yang will share their tips, tricks and successes with the brave new world of electronic self-publishing.

Lara Zielin is the author of two books for Young Adults, "Donut Days" and "The Implosion of Aggie Winchester" as well as the forthcoming "The Waiting Sky." Margaret Yang is the co-author (under the name M.H. Mead) of "Fate's Mirror," "Good Fences" and other short fiction.

This event is for adults and teens (grade 6 and up)

Playgroups

Friday February 10, 2012: 10:30 am to 11:30 am -- Traverwood 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.

Family Science Workshop: How You Get Sick

Saturday February 11, 2012: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room

Germs, parasites and allergies, oh my!

The UM Exhibit Museum of Natural History will help us look at what things make us sick and how our body protects itself. This event is for youth (grades K - 5) with a parent or caregiver.

Preschool Storytimes

Thursday February 23, 2012: 10:00 am to 10:30 am -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room

Join us for stories and songs for listeners age 2 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome.

Playgroups

Friday February 24, 2012: 10:30 am to 11:30 am -- Traverwood 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.

Dancing Babies with Monica Higman

Sunday February 26, 2012: 1:00 pm to 1:40 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room

Join Monica Higman, teacher with First Steps Washtenaw, for a program of music and movement.

Preschool Storytimes

Tuesday February 28, 2012: 11:00 am to 11:30 am -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room

Join us for stories and songs for listeners age 2 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome.

Microsoft Publisher

Wednesday February 29, 2012: 9:15 am to 11:15 am -- Traverwood Branch: Training Center

Review publication tools and create a newsletter. Basic computer and mouse experience is required. class handouts Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times.

Preschool Storytimes

Wednesday February 29, 2012: 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room

Join us for stories and songs for listeners age 2 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome.

English as a Second Language Conversation Group

Wednesday February 29, 2012: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Traverwood 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.

Preschool Storytimes

Thursday March 1, 2012: 10:00 am to 10:30 am -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room

Join us for stories and songs for listeners age 2 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome.

Playgroups

Friday March 2, 2012: 10:30 am to 11:30 am -- Traverwood 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

Tuesday March 6, 2012: 11:00 am to 11:30 am -- Traverwood 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

Wednesday March 7, 2012: 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm -- Traverwood 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

Thursday March 8, 2012: 10:00 am to 10:30 am -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room

Join us for stories and songs for listeners age 2 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome.

Playgroups

Friday March 9, 2012: 10:30 am to 11:30 am -- Traverwood 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.

Family Science Workshop: How To Build A Better YOU

Saturday March 10, 2012: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room

The UM Exhibit Museum of Natural History helps us learn what we can do to improve and maintain our health. We'll examine environment, healthy eating, and exercise, and how to maximize their benefits. Please attend one session.