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Adult Programs: Adult programming photo galleries Registration for programs is required. Minimum age is 15 years old on Adult Programs. Fee paid at time of registration (unless otherwise noted). Non-refundable. For more information and registration, call 810.231.1771 or e-mail hamb@tln.lib.mi.us or online through the link below the program title. All programs will begin promptly. 2010 Weight Loss Challenge (Fee: $35 @ first session) Monday sessions: January 4 through March 29, 6:30-7:45pm or Wednesday sessions: January 6 through March 31, Noon-12:35pm Lose weight with a team that provides support and counseling on nutrition, food label information, dining out sensibly and many more topics which you can find on www.wlc101.net . You will have a private weigh-in each week. WLC promotes sensible foods and healthy nutrition. The product mentioned on the website is not a mandatory supplement for this program. **************** Summer in January Wednesday, January 20, 6-7:45pm Ages 6-14 (younger kids may need their parent's hand for the rope weaving) register online Prepare for summer fun early by weaving your own jump rope and making sidewalk chalk. What you'll need to bring: 14 socks (old or new, in varying colors -- at least mid-calf length) 2 cardboard toilet paper tubes **************** Improve your business skills with Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel Saturdays, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27 9:00am-12:30pm register online This 8-week course with Beth Knowles is designed for the individual who needs to improve upon his/her computer expertise to include basic business skills. Course will cover Microsoft Word & Excel in a combines lesson each week. Participants must have computer knowledge, including basic experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, file management, and mousing skills. This is an advanced course and is not for the beginner. Lessons include: Pricelists/Percentage increases Customer lists Customer correspondence/invoices/discounts Mailmerge Reports and sales projections Basic budget setup within Excel Training documentation with tables of contents/appendix/bookmarks and hyperlinks within documents Microsoft Help online and templates Ms. Knowles will be using real life examples as well as pointing students to additional free training that is available online to aid in reinforcing the use of tools and techniques, complete with practice sessions. **************** Beginning Yoga (Fee: $64 @ first session) Tuesdays, February 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6:30-7:45pm Introducing you to the benefits of yoga in a calming setting, Michelle Place, Registered Yoga Instructor, will demonstrate this gentle method of exercise, which benefits all body types and sizes. **************** Organizing your Photos Wednesday, February 24, 6:30-7:45pm register online Learn how to protect and enjoy your family's print and digital photographs for years to come with Creative Memories specialist Debbie Paliani. She will be demonstrating how to preserve these photos, along with how to store and organize them. **************** Introduction to Pilates Thursday, February 25, 6:30-7:45pm register online Gwynne Jones, Pilates Trainer, will explain the concept of Pilates, a system of mind-body exercise, strengthening and improving muscle elasticity and joint mobility without excess bulk. This is not prenatal Pilates. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel. This will be an introduction to the 8-week Pilates session beginning in April. **************** Scrapbooking Tips by Scrap Tales (Fee: $10) Saturday, February 27, 1:00-2:00pm With clever tips and instruction from Linda Neff of Scrap Tales in Brighton, turn your favorite sledding and skating photos into a two-page winter scrapbooking scene. A materials and tool list will be provided upon registration. **************** AUTHOR: Beverly Jenkins Wednesday, March 3, 1:00-2:30pm register online Bring on the Blessings by local author/historian Beverly Jenkins, is an inspirational and heart-warming novel. During these difficult times, this gentle and motivational book might be the best medicine. **************** Book Discussion Night Thursday, March 18, 6:30-8:00pm register online Join Genie, along with your friends and neighbors, to discuss Comfort Food by Kate Jacobs. Yummy comfort food will be offered. **************** AUTHOR: Pam Flowers Wednesday, March 24, 6:30-8:00pm register online Sled dog teams and amazing journeys will once again be the main focus for this evening's event. Hear about Pam's latest adventures in Douggie: The playful pup who became a sled dog hero. Pam spoke of her past escapades several years ago and her program was thoroughly enjoyed by the entire family, so bring them back for another entertaining night. **************** Comfort Food (Fee: $5) Wednesday, March 31, 6:30-7:45pm Livingston County's popular chef Renee Chodkowski will be serving delicious comfort food, all of which are favorites of the charming characters features in Comfort Food by Kate Jacobs. Enjoy homemade buns, delectable apple crisp and sumptuous meatloaf. Check out Renee's website www.greatfoodini.com **************** Library Book Sale Saturday, April 10, 9:00am-2:00pm Sale prices as follows: Harcovers and AV items: $1.00 Paperbacks: $0.25 Fill your own bag: $2.00 Donations of books and AV materials will be accepted beginning Saturday, March 27. Items should be gently used and in good, clean condition. We will not accept: encyclopedias, magazines, or Readers Digest Condensed books. **************** Main Dish Summer Salads (Fee: $5) Tuesday, April 13, 6:30-7:45pm Renee Chodkowski returns to the library to whip up luscious salads for your summer parties, sharing her common sense approach to cooking as well as handy tips and penny-pinching ideas. **************** Nutritional Fruition Wednesday, April 14 6:30-7:45pm register online Looking and feeling good are attainable as Shelly Maddox, Nutritional Counselor of Brighton's Vitamin Company explains the virtues of sound nutrition in our diets, de-mystifying vitamin intake and detoxification. **************** Pilates (Fee: $68 @ first session) Thursdays, April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3 6:30-7:45pm Pilates is a refreshing mind-body workout. It develops flat abdominals and a strong back, while creating an evenly conditioned, flexible body. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel. **************** Crochet Ribbon Necklace (fee: $4) Saturday, April 17 10:00-11:30am Susan Pack will provide instruction for crocheting the lovely necklace on display in the library foyer. You must have experience with basic crochet and chain stitch. Please bring a size J or K crochet hook; ribbon and pin will be provided. **************** Great Decisions Mondays, April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 1:30-3:00pm Begun in 1954, this program is designed to encourage discussion and debate of the important global challenges of our time. Discussion book and videos are used to engage participants in learning about current events. There is no fee but you may purchase your own discussion book for $15.00. **************** Fundamentals of starting a business Tuesday, April 20, 6:30-7:45pm register online Designed for those thinking of starting a business or who are in the early stages of startup, this class is the first step. Sponsored by Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center and facilitated by Nancy Johnson, Director of the MI-SBTDC, the course content will include: detailed steps to starting your business as well as market research, readiness and potential. Information and tools will be provided. **************** Pinckney Area Elementary Art Show Saturday, April 24 to Thursday, May 6 The Library is pleased to once again host the Pinckney Area Elementary Art Show from April 24 to May 6. Come to the Library to see the wonderful variety of art pieces done by our talented local K-6 students. Don't forget to sign the Quest book. **************** Grilling 101 Saturday, April 24, 11:00am-1:00pm register online Trevor Blohm will discuss equipment and grilling techniques, plus the differences between grilling and BBQ. Also, rain or shine, he'll be offering up a tasty demonstration. Trevor has been on teams in national BBQ competitions and is happy to share his knowledge and experience. **************** Organize, Refresh and Entertain Tuesday, April 27, 6:30-7:45pm register online As you sip flavorsome teas, home stylist Pat Allegra shows you how to welcome spring into your home, with clever ideas and lovely table setting for entertainment. **************** Community Garage Sale Saturday, May 22, 9:00am-4:00pm Spring cleaning your home or garage? Looking for a place to sell your items? Then consider renting an 18 x 22 ft. space in the Senior Center parking lot during our Community Garage Sale. Proceeds from the #20 space rental fee will be split between the Senior Center and the Library, with you taking home everything you make. Registration forms for selling items will be available at the circulation desk or here .

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