Page 4 - Brandon Township Public Library Winter 2020-2021 Newsletter

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
Program dates and times are subject to change. Please check the library website for current and new programs.
Virtual Programs
From Zoom classes to social media videos, this Winter is jam-packed with opportunities for all ages to connect through virtual programs!
Recurring Virtual Programs
Join us on a weekly or monthly basis for these regular virtual programs.
Frantastic Storytime Extravaganza
First Saturdays on Facebook
11:00 AM
Enjoy Miss Fran reading a Fran-tastic book on Facebook! Register to pick up take-and-make kit related to the reading. Family friendly. Registration is required for the kits but not the storytime (see page 2).
Storytime With Miss Fran
Mondays & Wednesdays
on Facebook
Dec 14 - Feb 8, 11:00 AM
Visit the Brandon Township Public Library Facebook page to watch Miss Fran tell an engaging new story. Family friendly.
Graphic Novel Club (Ages 8-12)
Mondays on Zoom
Dec 14 - Feb 8, 5:00 - 6:00 PM
If you like comics, read along and
join us for a weekly get-together to talk about some fantastic graphic novels. Titles will include Kodi, New Kid, El Deafo and Superman Smashes the Klan—all of
which are available for free via Hoopla. For ages 8-12. Registration required; a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants in advance.
Among Us Game Night
Tuesdays on Discord
Dec 15 - Feb 9, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
“Sus” out the
imposter in this
totally rad game
night. Join our
Discord channel by friending the library on Discord (BrandonTownshipPublic Library#7980). Each week, we’ll be live on the Discord, playing Among Us. Among Us is rated ESRB 10+.
Graphic Novel Club (Ages 13+)
Wednesdays on Zoom
Dec 16 - Feb 10, 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Anyone interested in history or the art
of comics will want to join us for weekly discussions on cutting-edge graphic novels. This season’s selections will emphasize graphic novels based on firsthand accounts of historical events. Titles will include Kent State: Four Dead in Ohio, Tiananmen 1989, and John Lewis’ March—all of which are available for free via Hoopla. For ages 13+. Registration required; a Zoom link will be emailed to registrants in advance.
Technology Class Programs
Learn technology basics from Implementation Manager Shauna
Quick on Thursdays at 2pm via Zoom. Registration is required for these adult- oriented classes. A Zoom link will be emailed to all registrants in advance. For help joining a Zoom meeting, call the library at 248-627-1460.
Smart TVs / Cut the Cord Basics
On Zoom
Thursday, Dec 17, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Install apps, look for local channels, and learn about streaming services that can cut out your cable bill! Registration required.
Images and Cloud Storage
On Zoom
Thursday, Jan 7, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Learn to move photos from your phone to the cloud and access them on your computer. How do you store things in the cloud? Who can see it there/how safe is it? How do you retrieve files from the cloud? How do you organize what you have up there? Learn the answer to these questions in this hour-long class. Registration required.
Facebook Basics
On Zoom
Thursday, Jan 14, 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Learn tips and tricks to manage your Facebook. See your friends content, follow/unfollow groups and pages, and make the Facebook algorithm work for you. Registration required.
Genealogy Club
Second Thursdays on Zoom 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Did your ancestors come to America on the Mayflower? Did your ancestors fight in the Revolutionary War? Probe these questions and more with some local family history experts. For adults. Visit brandonlibrary.org/events to access the Zoom meeting information.
Book Talk with Kate
Fridays on Facebook
Dec 18 - Feb 12, 4:00 PM
Kate will discuss fabulous new books that are being added to our collection! Follow us on Facebook to discover recommended titles for all ages.