Calendar of Local Events

February 2012

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Children's StorytimeChildren's Storytime

Time: 10:15 am

Join us for stories and an activity.

Public TransitPublic Transit

Time: 7:30 pm

The MTU Transportation Enterprise invites everyone to a public forum to give their suggestions for improving the public transist system in Houghton and Hancock. Guest speakers include Scott MacInnes and Glenn Anderson.

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Children's StorytimeChildren's Storytime

Time: 10:15 am

Join us for stories and an activity.

Winter SowingWinter Sowing

Time: 6:30 pm

Advanced Master Gardener Lynn Watson will teach us how to sow seeds all winter in mini-greenhouses made from translucent plastic recyclables.

3

Film FestivalFilm Festival

Time: 6:30 pm

Radio personality Anthony Daniel invites us to celebrate Black History Month with four films. Tonight we remember the 1940's with a documentary about rhythm and blues artist Louis Jordan.

4

Ancient SitesAncient Sites

Time: 7:00 pm

The Copper Country Ancient Sites Conservancy will host Dr. Carl Blair from MTU for a presentation on experimental archaeology.

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Dark Side of ChocolateDark Side of Chocolate

Time: 6:30 pm

The Keweenaw Co-op and PLDL co-host this film that shows how child slave labor and trafficking are still being used in the cocoa fields. Before you buy chocolates for Valentine's Day, learn how to support small organizations that offer alternatives to this deplorable situation.

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Big Violins for Little PeopleBig Violins for Little People

Time: 10:15 am

Join Maggie Twining and students from the Copper country Suzuki Association for this musical presentation from 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. for children and their parents. Kids will be able to try out the instruments afterwards.

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Children's StorytimeChildren's Storytime

Time: 10:15 am

Join us for stories and an activity.

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Children's StorytimeChildren's Storytime

Time: 10:15 am

Join us for stories and an activity.

Wellness SeriesWellness Series

Time: 6:30 pm

Richard Featherly will discuss the emotional healing work of Byron Katie and show how we are our own best therapist to resolve difficulties.

10

Computer HelpComputer Help

Time: 9:00 am

Tutoring help for beginning computer users is offered by the MTU Computer Science and Humanities Departments from 9 - 10 a.m.

Film FestivalFilm Festival

Time: 6:30 pm

Music historian Anthony Daniel invites us to celebrate Black History Month with four films. Tonight we remember the 1950's with a documentary about the founding father of rock & roll Chuck Berry.

11

Friendship TeaFriendship Tea

Time: 1:00 pm

The Friends of the Library invite everyone to join them for tea, lemonade, and light refreshments in the community room from 1 - 3 p.m.

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13

YA Book GroupYA Book Group

Time: 6:30 pm

For teens who love to read. Join us for an unusual approach to book groups.

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Children's StorytimeChildren's Storytime

Time: 10:15 am

Join us for stories and an activity.

16

Children's StorytimeChildren's Storytime

Time: 10:15 am

Join us for stories and an activity.

17

Film FestivalFilm Festival

Time: 6:30 pm

Radio personality Anthony Daneil invites us to celebrate Black History Month with four films. Tonight we remember the 1960's with a documentary about the life and music of Jimi Hendrix.

18

Scrabble TournamentScrabble Tournament

Time: 12:34 pm

If you love Scrabble, this event is for you! Play Scrabble at this Friends of the Library sponsored event anytime from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Extra gameboards may be needed, so bring yours if you like.

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President's DayPresident's Day

Time: 10:00 am

The library is closed in observance of President's Day. However, the library will be OPEN for the Gluten-Free Recipe Exchange meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Gluten-Free Recipe ExchangeGluten-Free Recipe Exchange

Time: 6:30 pm

This event begins at 6:30. This month's theme is gluten-free salads. Also, bring your former favorite recipes that you want help converting to gluten-free. Help will be available!

21

Magic of Dog SleddingMagic of Dog Sledding

Time: 6:30 pm

Mushers Jackie and Jim Winkowski and Lisa Dietzen will share stories and photos from the trails. Two lead dogs will be present, one of which is the star of Jackie's three books about the magic of dog sledding.

22

Children's StorytimeChildren's Storytime

Time: 10:15 am

Join us for stories and an activity.

PLDL BoardPLDL Board

Time: 7:00 pm

The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. in the community room.

23

Children's StorytimeChildren's Storytime

Time: 10:15 am

Join us for stories and an activity.

24

Computer HelpComputer Help

Time: 9:00 am

Tutoring for beginning computer users is offered by the MTU Computer Science and Humanities Departments from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Film FestivalFilm Festival

Time: 6:30 pm

Radio personality Anthony Daniel invites us to celebrate Black History Month with four films. Tonight we remember the 1970's with a documentary about reggae musician Bob Marley.

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YA Book GroupYA Book Group

Time: 6:30 pm

For teens who love to read. Join us for a unusual approach to book groups.

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Children's StorytimeChildren's Storytime

Time: 10:15 am

Join us for stories and an activity.

Category Key
	Friends of the Library
	Library Closed
	Library Event
	PLDL Board
	Public Services
	Storytime

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