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Journey to Freedom:
The Underground Railroad
in Washtenaw County
Thursday, February 17, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
The Underground Railroad was a network
of secret routes, hidden places, determined citizens and self-liberated people of color seeking freedom. Two essential routes to Detroit and ultimate safety in Canada crossed in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. Join Deborah Meadows to discover the landmarks, historic sites, cemeteries, buildings, and homes in Washtenaw County that played a part in the journey to freedom. Registration required.
Where is That Picture of
Aunt Cindy? Finding, Saving, Sharing and Organizing the Pictures of Your Life!
Thursday, March 3, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
It seems like everyone is a photographer these days. With smartphones, tablets, and even cameras, how do we manage, save, and share this never-ending stream of pictures? Corey Seeman will cover photo sharing services,
how to organize pictures for easy retrieval,
and how to share your snaps with family and friends. It’s time to do something with all those pictures clogging up your phone or SD card! Registration required.
Women of Mercury 13
Saturday, March 19
1:00 - 2:00 PM
During the early 1960s,
13 female pilots,
including two Michigan
women, were selected
to undertake the same
training that the famed Mercury 7 astronauts received. The “Mercury 13” would pave the way for the success of future female astronauts. Nicolle Zellner will delve into the stories of those remarkable women—and the political and social circumstances that ultimately blocked their chances of space flight. Registration required.
Living with Alzheimer’s for Middle-Stage Caregivers Tuesdays, April 5, 12, AND 19, 6:30 - 8:00 PM This three-part series will guide care partners into becoming hands-on caregivers of loved ones with middle stage Alzheimer’s disease. Learn about the symptoms in the middle stage, changes in relationships, changes in communication and behavior, and services available to assist you on your journey to provide safe, effective, and comfortable care. Registration required.
AARP Safe Driver Class
Monday, April 4 and Tuesday April 5
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Back by popular demand. Attend both sessions of the AARP Smart Driver classroom course and you could save money on your car insurance! The cost of the class is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Checks can be made out to AARP and should be brought to the first session. Registration required.
Microsoft Word 101
Monday, April 11, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
For adults who have basic computer skills, such as using a mouse and keyboard. Learn how to open a new document, change the style, size, and color of the font, format the page, and print. Additional skills will be taught as time allows. Registration is required as seating is limited. We’ll be meeting in the Computer Lab. Registration required.
AARP Safe Driver TEK
Tuesday, April 12, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Join AARP for a 90-minute workshop to learn all about the latest high-tech safety features in your current car, or what technology
to look for when shopping for a new car.
The safety benefits of blind spot warning systems, forward collision warnings and more. Registration required.
Michigan’s Most
Dangerous Women
Thursday, April 28, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Take a peek behind the walls of the old Detroit House of Correction, the only Michigan prison to house female inmates serving long-term sentences, and meet some of the most dangerous women in Michigan history: a serial poisoner who killed over a dozen because
she wanted to don her black dress and attend the funerals; a woman who drowned her unwanted children, one by one, in a nearby river; a wife who used an axe to sever her marriage; and a con artist known as “Queen of the Underworld.” True crime author Tobin
T. Buhk will introduce the audience to these and many other morbidly intriguing characters in “Michigan’s Most Dangerous Women.” Registration required.
Document Shredding Event
Saturday, May 14, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Protect your identity and the environment! Back by popular demand, we will once again be hosting a community shredding event. We have partnered with American Data Security, Inc. to provide secure, environmentally-friendly disposal of your private documents.
Limit of 4 boxes per vehicle.
The Salem Train Wreck of 1907 with Joe Oldenburg Monday, May 16, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
On Saturday July 20, 1907, at 6 am, 800 employees and friends of the Pere Marquette Railroad boarded an 8 am train for their annual picnic in Detroit at Belle Isle Park. At 9:13 am the excursion train, going 50 miles per hour, rounded a bend in the track, east of Napier Road in Northville Township and ran head on into a freight train going west. The collision killed 28 that day and still remains the worst train crash in Michigan history. What happened that day? Join us to find out! Registration required.
Adult Programs
CHILDREN’S HIGHLIGHTS
Individuals needing special auxiliary aids or services for access to Library programs and meetings should contact the Library at least 72 hours in advance of the event in order that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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