Library Happenings

Featured
Adult Programs

Estate Planning

6:00 pm Thursday
April 4
Civic Center Library
Local attorneys, Fadi Zayto and Stephen Johnson, will visit the library to discuss various aspects of estate planning. They will cover last wills and testaments, medical and financial powers of attorney, assorted trusts, and matters of probate.

To register, please call 586.574.4564. This event will take place in the Conference Room next to the Civic Center Library.

7 Surprising Ways to Save Money Online with Rick Broida
6:30 pm Tuesday
April 9
Civic Center Library
Rick Broida, author of the popular CNET blog, The Cheapskate, will share some of his favorite money-saving secrets. Learn how to work Amazon like a pro, lower your cable bill without even trying, earn cash back savings on nearly everything you buy online, and much more. Rick will raffle off some prizes at the end of the program. Bring friends--the more people who attend, the better the prizes will be.

To register, please call 586.574.4564. This event will take place in the Conference Room next to the Civic Center Library.

Make a Basket

6:00 pm Wednesday
April 10

Busch Branch Library

Make your own Easter basket with the Basket Lady, Kathy McMinn. Space is extremely limited, so please register early.

To register, please call 586.353.0580. This event will take place in the Hilary Kutella Community Room.

Author Visit: Irene Miller
Author of Into No Man's Land
6:00 pm Thursday, April 11
Miller Branch Library

Irene Miller, a Holocaust survivor, author, speaker, and educator will take you on a survival journey of which little is written and known about. You will sleep in the winter under an open sky on the no man's land; you will freeze in a Siberian labor camp where the bears come to your door front. In Uzbekistan, you will live on boiled grass or boiled onions, and shiver with malaria. You will spend years in orphanages. When this is over you will wonder how a child with this background grows up to become a positive, creative, accomplished woman with a joy of living and a love to share. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

To register, please call 586.751.5377. This event will take place in Conference Room A at the Warren Community Center.

Author Visit: Iris Lee Underwood
Author of The Mantle

6:00 pm Tuesday
April 16

Civic Center Library

Join local author, Iris Lee Underwood, as she presents her latest book. The Mantle is a Mahari love story, at once a keen and fertile legend of a noble people who live by the Maker's truth, mercy, loving-kindness, forgiveness, and resilience. Books will be available for purchase.

To register, please call 586.574.4564. This event will take place in the Conference Room next to the Civic Center Library.

Eat Healthy, Be Active
6:00 pm Wednesday
April 17
Busch Branch Library
A Nutritional Program Instructor, from the Health and Nutrition Institute at Michigan State University, will give a talk on how to develop good behaviors to reduce the risk of obesity and chronic disease.

To register, please call 586.353.0580. This event will take place in the Hilary Kutella Community Room.

Behind the Seen with the DIA: In the Garden

6:00 pm Thursday
April 18
Busch Branch Library
***Program relocated from the Civic Center Library*** The library is happy to welcome back the Detroit Institute of Arts. This talk will explore the hidden meanings behind images of flowers, plants, and gardens found within some of their most favorite works of art.

To register, please call 586.574.4564. This event will take place in Hilary Kutella Community Room.

Cool Colors
6:00 pm Thursday
April 25
Civic Center Library
Spend an evening of relaxation coloring with other adults who have discovered the joys of this simple pleasure. Coloring pages, colored pencils, and markers will be provided.

To register, please call 586.574.4564. This event will take place in the Conference Room next to the Civic Center Library.

Wrap Bracelet Craft
6:00 pm Monday
April 29
Civic Center Library
Please join us to make a casual looking wrap bracelet made with leather string and beads.

To register, please call 586.574.4564. This event will take place in the Conference Room next to the Civic Center Library.

Featured
Teen Programs

Teen Advisory Board

3:00 pm Tuesday
April 9

Busch Branch Library
Ages 12 to 17
Meet with other teens to plan library programs and earn community service credit.

To register, please call 586.353.0580. This event will take place in the Hilary Kutella Community Room.

Teen Spot

2:00 - 4:00 pm Saturday, April 13
Civic Center Library
Join us at the library for your very own Teen Spot. Everyone needs some time to just relax and hang out. We will have snacks, gaming systems, graphic novels, crafts, and more.

No registration is required for this drop-in program. This is a parent-free event. This event will take place in the Conference Room next to the Civic Center Library.

Poetry Month

2:00 - 4:00 pm Saturday

April 13 during Teen Spot
Civic Center Library
Ages 12 to 17
Celebrate National Poetry Month by making your own magnetic poetry.

To register, please call 586.751.0770. This event will take place in the Conference Room next to the Civic Center Library.

Zombie Barbies

3:00 pm Tuesday, April 16

Busch Branch Library
Ages 10 to 17
Give an old doll a new "life" as a hideous zombie. Make your own zombie Barbie or Ken. Dolls and supplies will be provided.

To register, please call 586.353.0580. This event will take place in the Hilary Kutella Community Room.

Uniquely Dyed Eggs

6:30 pm Tuesday
April 16

Miller Branch Library
Ages 10 to 17

Decorate eggs with us as we try some non-traditional dying methods.

To register, please call 586.751.5377. This event will take place in the Teen Area.

Anime Club

2:00 pm Saturday
April 27

Civic Center Library
Ages 12 to 17
Do you like anime and manga? Longtime fans and curious newcomers are invited to watch anime, talk to other fans, create themed crafts, and enjoy snacks. This month we will have a Japanese snack taste test.

To register, please call 586.751.0770. This event will take place in the Conference Room next to the Civic Center Library.

Makeup Demonstration by Paul Mitchell Salon

6:30 pm Tuesday
April 30

Civic Center Library
Ages 12 to 17
Staff from Paul Mitchell Salon will join us for a makeup demonstration using teen volunteers from the audience. Get ready for prom or another special occasion with tips and tricks for applying makeup that will enhance your features.

To register, please call 586.751.0770. This event will take place in the Conference Room next to the Civic Center Library.

Featured
Children's Programs

PAWS to Read

Civic Center Library
Mondays at 4:30 pm and
Wednesdays at 5:00 pm

The PAWS program welcomes new and struggling readers to read to a therapy dog. The goal is to provide a non-judgmental atmosphere in which kids can read without correction or interruption and learn not just to read, but to love reading as well. This is a drop-in program. Please call within an hour prior to each session to confirm the therapy dog will visit.

Block Party

2:00 pm Tuesday
April 2

Busch Branch Library
Ages 3 to 11
Stop by to build with LEGO and make a craft.

No registration is required for this drop-in program. This event will take place in the Hilary Kutella Community Room.

CrAfter School

3:30 pm Friday, April 5

Busch Branch Library
Ages 3 to 11
In honor of National Poetry Month stop by to decorate your own small poetry notebook and play with modeling clay.

No registration is required for this drop-in program. This event will take place in the Hilary Kutella Community Room.

Avengers Party

2:00 pm Saturday
April 6

Civic Center Library
All Ages
Avengers assemble. In anticipation of the upcoming Avengers 4 movie release on May 3, let's gather to celebrate our favorite superheroes with games, crafts, and a snack. Superhero costumes are encouraged.

To register, please call 586.751.0770. This event will take place in the Conference Room next to the Civic Center Library.

Wooden Egg Decorating

6:30 pm Tuesday
April 9

Miller Branch Library
Ages 5 to 11

Let's get crafty and decorate some wooden eggs for Easter.

To register, please call 586.751.5377. This event will take place in Conference Room A at the Warren Community Center.

Meet a Police Officer

11:00 am Saturday
April 13

Miller Branch Library
Ages 5 to 11

Come out and meet a Warren Police Officer and the K-9 dogs that work with him. He will give us some safety tips and tell us about his job.

To register, please call 586.751.5377. This event will take place in the children's area of the library.

Spring Crafts

2:00 pm Saturday, April 13

Busch Branch Library
Ages 3 to 11
Spring is in the air. Join us to make a few crafts to celebrate.

To register, please call 586.353.0580. This event will take place in the Hilary Kutella Community Room.

Full STEAM Ahead: Dome Building

6:30 pm Tuesday
April 16

Burnette Branch Library
Ages 7 to 12
Engineering is the focus of this month's STEAM program. We will learn about domes and build one of our own.

To register, please call 586.758.2115.

Crafts After School: Spring Has Sprung

4:30 - 7:30 pm
Tuesday, April 23

Burnette Branch Library
All Ages
It's springtime in Michigan. Join us as we make crafts to celebrate this special time of year.

No registration is required for this drop-in program.

Team STEAM

6:00 pm Wednesday
April 24

Busch Branch Library
Ages 5 to 11
Drop by to experiment with Ozobots, littleBits, 3D Doodler pens, and a few other techy things.

To register, please call 586.353.0580. This event will take place in the Hilary Kutella Community Room.

Under the Sea Storytime

6:30 pm Thursday
April 25

Burnette Branch Library
Ages 2 to 6
We are going under the sea for this month's storytime. Join us for stories and a craft about fish and other sea creatures.

To register, please call 586.758.2115.

Frozen Princess Party

11:00 am Saturday
April 27

Civic Center Library
All Ages
The Snow Sisters are coming to the library for a musical performance followed by a meet and greet and photos. Royal crafts will be in the Atrium. Costumes welcome.

To register, please call 586.751.0770. This event will take place in the Conference Room next to the Civic Center Library and the Atrium.

Children's Book Week

April 29 - May 5

Miller Branch Library
All Ages

Come to the library and check out lots of children's books to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Children's Book Week. Stop by this week for drop in crafts in the children's area and enter to win a basket of children's books.

No registration is required for this drop-in program.

Did you know?
The library is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through its virtual branch. Visit www.warrenlibrary.net to:

Renew items
Reserve/request items
Check your library account
Download ebooks, eaudiobooks, music, digital magazines, movies, and more
Use library databases for homework, auto repair, genealogy, job searches, business, consumer reports, and much more

You may now pay any overdue fines with your credit card.

You can access your library records by phone.
Dial 586.203.8725 or 1.877.270.1273 (for southeast Michigan only) and follow the prompts to renew your materials, list available holds ready for pickup, information concerning fines, list of materials checked out, change your pin number, and to hear library hours. You will need your library card number and PIN (which you can obtain at your local library) to access the Sirsi Voice Automation (SVA) system.

You may receive text message notifications.
Stop in and register to receive notifications of overdues, holds, and any bill notices through text messages sent to your mobile device.

In a hurry and do not want to wait in line...

Civic Center and Miller Branch libraries offer selfcheck stations for your convenience.
Call the Civic Center Library and the staff will check out materials to you and place them in a locker that is accessible in the atrium. Call 586.751.0770 for further details.
You may now pay library fines online.

Additional services available at your local library:

All Warren branches offer fax and scanning services - only $1.00 for the first page and $.25 for each additional page.
Notary services are offered at all library branches. Please contact the library branch for further information.
Laminating services are available at the Civic Center Library - only $1.00 per foot.
USB drives are available for purchase at all library branches for $5.00.
Earbuds are available for purchase at all library branches for $1.00.
Non-resident daily Internet guest passes may be purchased for $2.00 per day and can be used at any Warren branch.
Motorized scooter is available at the Civic Center Library for in-house use.
Motorized wheelchair is available at the Miller Branch Library for in-house use.
Children's literature kits are available for checkout at the Civic Center Library.
Baby Lapsit kits are available for checkout at the Miller Branch Library.
STEAM/STEM kits are available for checkout at the Miller Branch and Civic Center Libraries.
Alzheimer's kits are available for checkout at all library branches.
VOX Books are available for checkout at all library branches.
Automatic renewals are available on materials checked out. Renewable items (i.e. materials without holds and non-rental items) will be renewed two days prior to the due date. Items that will not renew include any item with a hold, rental DVDs, and mobile hotspots. Warren items will renew two times. Please check your account online or contact the library for verification of due dates on your items.
Materials not available locally from the Suburban Library Cooperative can be ordered through the state-wide MeLCat system at www.mel.org.

The Civic Center Library has an International Language collection featuring:

Albanian
Arabic
Chinese
French
German
Hindi
Italian
Macedonian
Polish
Russian
Spanish
Ukrainian
Vietnamese

The Busch Branch Library has an International Language collection featuring:

Bengali
Urdu

Locations & Hours

Holiday Closures
The Warren Public Library will be closed April 19 - 21 for the Easter holiday.

Civic Center Library
1 City Square
586-751-0770

Mon: 12 pm - 8 pm
Tue: 9 am - 8 pm
Wed: 12 pm - 8 pm
Thu: 9 am - 8 pm
Fri: 9 am - 5 pm
Sat: 9 am - 5 pm
Sun: 1 pm - 5 pm (Labor Day through Memorial Day)

Miller Branch Library
5460 Arden
586-751-5377

Mon: 9 am - 5 pm
Tue: 12 pm - 8 pm
Wed: 9 am - 8 pm
Thu: 12 pm - 8 pm
Fri: 9 am - 5 pm
Sat: 9 am - 5 pm

Busch Branch Library
23333 Ryan
586-353-0580

Mon: 12 pm - 8 pm
Tue: 9 am - 5 pm
Wed: 12 pm - 8 pm
Thu: 9 am - 5 pm
Fri: 9 am - 5 pm
Sat: 9 am - 5 pm

Burnette Branch Library
22005 Van Dyke
586-758-2115

Mon: 9 am - 5 pm
Tue: 12 pm - 8 pm
Wed: 9 am - 5 pm
Thu: 12 pm - 8 pm
Fri: 9 am - 5 pm
Sat: 9 am - 5 pm

Next time you stop by the library to get something to read, consider bringing something along to help those in need as well.

Now through April 30, all Warren Public Library locations will be collecting donations of nonperishable food items as part of the Food for Thought campaign, a regional effort between local libraries and Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeast Michigan. Food banks see a decrease in inventory during the winter and early spring, so donations are needed to help feed hungry children, seniors, and families in your community. To take part, bring in nonperishable food items and place them in donation boxes inside the library. For more information, call 586.574.4564.

VOX Books Now Available at the Warren Public Library

The Warren Public Library is pleased to announce that we now have VOX Books available for checkout at all of our library branches. VOX Books are a combination of a print book and an audiobook for children. The permanently attached VOX Reader transforms a print book into an all-in-one read-along. Children simply push a button to listen and read. Stop by one of our library branches to see what VOX Books are available.

The Warren Public Library Presents Movie Nights at Emagine Theatres

The Warren Public Library has teamed up with Emagine Theatre to make a special offer to our Warren Public Library cardholders. For $8.00 on the first Monday of each month during 2019, Warren Public Library cardholders can get one movie ticket and a 44 ounce popcorn at an Emagine Theatre. To redeem this offer, each attendee must present their current Warren Public Library card at time of purchase. This offer is good day and evening at all Emagine Theatres in Southeast Michigan.

Alzheimer's Kits Now Available at the Warren Public Library

Thanks to a generous grant (The Mary J. Ritter Literacy Award) from the Metro Detroit Book and Author Society, the Warren Public Library was able to purchase materials to create ten additional Alzheimer's Kits. The library previously had two kits funded by Beaumont Hospital.

The kits, which can be checked out for three weeks, are designed to give in-home or visiting caregivers an easy way to bring a variety of activities on the go for those suffering from the debilitating effects of Alzheimer's Disease. Studies have shown these activities can help increase concentration and focus, lower levels of irritability, foster socialization, stimulate the senses, and increase self-worth through problem-solving and the overcoming of obstacles.

The materials in the various kits include four and twenty piece jigsaw puzzles which are calming and aid short-term memory; word search puzzles which emphasize pattern recognition, a key cognitive tool; coloring books which improve focus, spur creativity, and sooth anxiety and stress disorders; language cards which foster conversation through memory recall; relaxing DVDs of animals and artwork; gel wave pads which can be heated or cooled to help alleviate pain and aid in tactile therapy; and playable art balls which are an excellent fidget toy and aid in manual dexterity.

Alzheimer's Kits are available at all four of our library branches.

New Library App Available

The new SLC Libraries Mobile app makes it easy to digitally browse the libraries' collections, get details on items, select an item, checkout or place a hold for later pickup, and even renew items previously checked out. eBooks can be checked out too with the touch of a button. The app's location finder lets patrons find the location and operating hours of the nearest library. Comprehensive account management is built in, including the ability to view/pay fines and fees, and for families, members can link together digital library cards to easily manage multiple accounts.

SLC Libraries Mobile app is available for Apple devices through the App Store and Android/Chromebook devices through Google Play. Try it today.

The Warren Public Library is very excited to announce that hoopla is now available to Warren Public Library cardholders.

Hoopla is a digital platform that offers immediate access to a wide variety of eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, comics & graphic novels, movies, and TV episodes. All of this content is available to Warren Public Library cardholders through the hoopla website or mobile app (available for both iOS and Android). Best of all, there is NO WAITING for titles. The collection contains half a million titles and is growing every day. All of this content is available 24/7 to Warren Public Library cardholders. To access hoopla, click here or go to the library's website.

Need homework help? The Warren Public Library offers Tutor.com, a program that provides students of all ages live, one-to-one help from professional tutors online. Any community member with a library card can use Tutor.com's Learning Suite from any computer or mobile device connected to the Internet by visiting their library's website and clicking on Tutor.com. You will need your library card number and your PIN number. To obtain your PIN number, please visit any Warren Public Library branch with your library card. PIN numbers cannot be given out over the phone.

The Tutor.com Learning Suite, a service of The Princeton Review, combines on-demand, real-time tutoring with several self-study tools to create a robust, personalized learning or job search experience. The live, online tutoring and job search support is available 7 days a week from 4 pm to 11 pm. Many other features such as The Princeton Review's SAT/ACT Essentials Test Prep is available 24/7.

You can access Tutor.com here or from the database page of our website.

Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspots available for FREE

Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspots are available for circulation at ALL Warren Public Library branches FREE OF CHARGE. With this easy to use device, you can connect your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other Wi-Fi enabled device and have Internet connectivity wherever you are. Mobile hotspots may be checked out to Warren residents ages 18 years or older for 7 days. There are no renewals. A valid Warren library card and current identification such as a driver's license or Michigan state i.d. are required at checkout. Only one mobile hotspot can be checked out per household. Households must wait 14 days after returning a hotspot before another device can be checked out to any household member from any Warren Public Library. Stop by one of our branches today and ask about this exciting service.

Baby Lapsit
(Ages 0-12 months with parent or caregiver)
March 18 - May 4, 2019
Miller Branch Library - Wednesdays @ 2 pm
Designed for the youngest library users and their parents or caregivers. Includes singing, clapping, bouncing, listening to rhymes and stories, and a time to play.  Registration is required. Call 586.751.5377 to register.

Book Tots
(Ages 1 - 2 1/2 years with parent or caregiver)
March 18 - May 4, 2019
Miller Branch Library - Thursdays @ 6:30 pm or Fridays @ 10:00 am
A short storytime for the very young toddler. Includes stories, rhymes, songs, and a time to play.
Registration is required. Call 586.751.5377 to register.

Toddler Time
(Ages 2 & 3 years with parent or caregiver)
March 18 - May 4, 2019
Civic Center Library - Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm or Thursdays @ 9:30 am and 11:00 am
A storytime for toddlers, including stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft.  Registration is required. Call 586.751.0770 to register.

Preschool Storytime
(Ages 3 1/2 - 5 years with parent or caregiver)
March 18 - May 4, 2019
Civic Center Library - Tuesdays @ 10:00 am or Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm
A storytime designed for independent listeners. Stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft will be included.  Registration is required. Call 586.751.0770 to register.

Family Storytime
March 18 - May 4, 2019
Busch Branch Library - Mondays @ 6:30 pm
A storytime the entire family can enjoy. Includes stories, songs, rhymes, a craft, and toys for the littlest ones. While children of all ages are welcome, stories are chosen for ages 4 to 8.
Registration is required. Call 586.353.0580 to register.

Storytime Shakeup
(Ages 2 - 5 years with parent or caregiver)
Every Friday of each month with the exception of March 15, April 19, and May 31
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Civic Center Library
Join us as we "shake up" our usual storytimes with learning stations, crafts, and sensory activities about math, science, and music.
Registration is required. Registration begins March 15 for the April series, and April 12 for the May series. Call 586.751.0770 to register.

Warren Book Clubs

The Busch Book Group
The Busch Book Group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Hilary Kutella Community Room at the Busch Branch Library. Everyone is welcome. Registration is requested. For more information, please call 586.353.0580.
Upcoming Titles:
April 3 - The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
May 1 - Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon

Books, Brew & Banter
Books, Brew & Banter is the library's book club in a brewery. Join us each month to make new friends and enjoy good books, food, drink, and conversation together in a laid back atmosphere. You can pick up copies of the book at the Miller Branch Library. Don't forget, even if you hate the book or do not finish it, come anyway. All are welcome. Registration is required. Call 586.751.5377 to register. In order to give an accurate head count to the venue, registration will close one day prior to the event.
Upcoming Titles and Locations:
April 16, 7:30 pm - In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Shaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick. We will meet at Malone's Tavern, 32350 Van Dyke, Warre, MI 48093.
May 14, 7:30 pm - The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce. We will meet at Dragonmead Microbrewery, 14600 E. 11 Mile Rd., Warren, MI 48089.

The Warren Reading Group
The Warren Reading Group meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Mark Twain Room at the Civic Center Library.. Book selections are on reserve at the Civic Center Library. Everyone is welcome. For more information on the book club, please call 586.939.5619.
Upcoming Titles:
April 8 - Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward
May 13 - The Widow by Fiona Barton

Tuesdays @ 10
Tuesdays @ 10 is a reading and discussion group that meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 10 am in the Mark Twain Room at the Civic Center Library. Everyone is welcome. For more information on the book club, please call 586.574.4564.
Upcoming Titles:
April 16 - Landline by Rainbow Rowell
May 21 - Somebody Knows My Name by Lawrence Hill
June 18 - Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Computer Classes

Introduction to Computers
6 - 7:45 pm Thursdays
June 6 & 13
Burnette Branch Library
This is a very basic class designed to introduce the student to the components and functions of a computer. Registration is required and begins May 16. To register, please call 586.758.2115.

Introduction to the Internet
10 am - 12 pm Wednesdays
April 3 & 10
Burnette Branch Library
This is a very basic class on the Internet. Learn how to use a web browser to access the World Wide Web, how to navigate a webpage, and how to find information using Google.  Mouse and keyboard skills required. Registration is required. To register, please call 586.758.2115.

Introduction to Gmail
10 am - 12 pm Wednesday
May 1
Burnette Branch Library
You must have a Gmail account to attend this class. This class will introduce you to using your Gmail account. Please bring your user ID and password to class. You might also need the cell phone used when creating your Gmail account. Registration is required and begins April 11. To register, please call 586.758.2115.

Introduction to Yahoo Mail
10 am - 12 pm Wednesday
May 8
Burnette Branch Library
You must have a Yahoo Mail account to attend this class. This class will introduce you to using your Yahoo Mail account. Please bring your user ID and password to class. You might also need the cell phone used when creating your Yahoo Mail account. Registration is required and begins April 11. To register, please call 586.758.2115.

Beginning Word 2010
9:30 am - 11:30 am Wednesdays
May 15 & 22
Civic Center Library
Learn the basics of Word 2010. You will learn how to create and edit documents, insert pictures and tables, format text, and more.
Mouse and keyboard skills required. Registration is required and begins April 11. To register, please call 586.574.4564.

Intermediate Word 2010
9:30 am - 11:30 am Wednesday
May 29
Civic Center Library
Increase your Word skills with this class that goes beyond the basics. We will cover tabs, Word Art, mail merge, and more. Registration is required and begins April 11. To register, please call 586.574.4564.

Beginning Excel 2010
9:30 am - 11:30 am Wednesdays
April 17 & 24
Civic Center Library
Learn the basics of Excel 2010. You will learn to create workbooks, enter data, use formulas, and create basic charts.  Mouse and keyboard skills required.  Registration is required. To register, please call 586.574.4564.

Intermediate Excel 2010
9:30 am - 11:30 am Monday
April 29
Civic Center Library
Increase your Excel skills and learn about pivot tables, charts, and functions. Registration is required. To register, please call 586.574.4564.

Beginning PowerPoint 2010
9:30 am - 11:30 am Wednesdays
June 19 & 26
Civic Center Library
Learn the basics of PowerPoint. You will learn how to create a presentation with images, different layouts, and animations.  Mouse and keyboard skills required. Registration is required and begins May 16. To register, please call 586.574.4564.

Find Information with Google
9:30 am - 11:30 am Moday
May 6
Civic Center Library
Increase your ability to find the information you need with the world's most popular search engine. Registration is required and begins April 11. To register, please call 586.574.4564.

Digital Magazines available with RBdigital (formerly Zinio)
**A new and improved RBdigital app is available for free at your app store**

With RBdigital you can easily check out and read full digital copies of over 90 magazines including Cosmopolitan, Forbes, and National Geographic. Magazines can be viewed on a computer or on many mobile devices including tablets and smartphones. Best of all, you keep the magazines in your account as long as you want - they never expire and there are no overdue fees. You must have a valid Warren Public Library card to use RBdigital.

To use RBdigital, you will need to create an account.

Click here to go to our RBdigital page.
Click Create New Account near the top right.
Enter your name, library card number, email address and create a password.
Browse and select a magazine you want to checkout.
Click Start Reading. You will now be able to read your magazine.

Download audiobooks and eBooks using OverDrive
Use your library for access to thousands of eBooks for your smartphone, tablets and eReaders (i.e. iPad, Nook or Kindle) and eAudiobooks for your computer or portable media player (i.e. MP3 player, iPod or smartphone). The library's eBooks and eAudiobooks can be enjoyed at home, work or on the go. To get started with eBooks and eAudiobooks, you need:

A valid Warren Public Library card
Access to the Internet
Free software for the device or computer you wish to use with our eBooks
A valid email address so you can be notified when titles you request are available

Please feel free to contact the library for questions or assistance with OverDrive eBooks and eAudiobooks. Click here to go to our eBooks page.

Download music using Freegal
Using Freegal, you can download and keep music directly from the library. You can also stream music. Freegal allows you to download up to 5 songs per week. These songs are in the MP3 format, are yours to keep, and can be used on a variety of devices. Additionally, you can stream up to 3 hours of music per day. All it takes is a valid Warren Public Library card to use Freegal.

Please feel free to contact the library for questions or assistance. Click here to go to our Freegal page.

Discover Michigan with your Michigan Activity Pass (MAP)
Did you know that your library card can be your best travel companion? Discover hundreds of Michigan's cultural destinations and natural attractions with your Warren Public Library card. You can "check out" free or discounted admission passes (or other exclusive offers) to hundreds of Michigan state parks, campgrounds, museums, trails, art & cultural destinations, and more. The Michigan Activity Pass Program is presented by The Library Network. Click here to view participating venues.

Pronunciator - Language Learning Database

Meet Pronunciator, Warren Public Library's online language-learning database. Pronunciator offers instruction for 80 languages that can be taken from any of 50 starting languages! This means that a French speaker can learn Korean, a Hindi speaker can learn Ukrainian, a Haitian Creole speaker can learn Afrikaans (among other possibilities). ESL courses are included for the 50 non-English languages.

Pronunciator quickly builds conversational skills through interactive online drills, scored quizzes, culture and business notes, and grammar reviews. Each language course has a minimum of 1,500 phrases to learn, and most have 10,000 phrases. Learners can move through the courses based on their skill level and learning goals.

Pronunciator includes lessons for adults, children ages three to six, and children ages seven to twelve, as well as eight week travel prep courses, which are specially designed to prepare you for your next trip.

If you are on the go, Pronunciator's free mobile app for iPhone, iPad, Android, and tablets allows you to take your lessons wherever you go. Your progress is automatically synced between devices, so you can go from your computer to your phone or tablet without missing a beat. Apps can be found in your devices app store.

You can access Pronunciator here or from the database page of our website.

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