Civic Center Library Archives - Warren Public Library

Gaming 2nd Saturdays – Saturday, May 11

May 072013

Controller Teens, looking for something to do this weekend? Consider coming to the Civic Center Library this Saturday, May 11 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m for Gaming 2nd Saturday!

Like the name says, Gaming 2nd Saturdays happens the 2nd Saturday of each month. The library will have its game systems available, but feel free to bring your own! Bring your laptop and compete online using our Wi-Fi. When you’re bored of playing, peruse graphic novels and watch anime DVDs. Drinks and snacks will be provided.

No registration is needed for this teens-only event. We hope to see you!

The Basics of Herb, Patio, and Container Gardening

Adults, Civic Center Library, Programs

May 072013

On Thursday, May 23 at 6:00 pm at the Civic Center Library we are pleased to welcome back Troy Huffaker of DTL Herbs to present the basics of herb, patio, and container gardening.

Mr. Huffaker, an Advanced Master Gardener, will show you how to prepare your garden for the growing season. You will learn how to select the best plants and herbs for our region – whether you have a garden plot or containers on your patio.

This program will take place in the Conference Room outside of the Civic Center Library. Registration is required. To register, please call 586.574.4564.

Meet the Authors of Rose Petal Jam on May 18

Adults, Author Visit, Civic Center Library, Programs

Apr 292013

Please join us at the Saturday, May 18 at 3 pm, when the Civic Center Library hosts Beata Zatorska and Simon Target, authors of award-winning book Rose Petal Jam.

Part memoir, part travelogue, and part cookbook, this unique book tells the story of Beata Zatorska’s childhood in rural Poland, mixing stories of her youth and over 60 of her grandmother’s handwritten recipes with stunning photos of Poland in summer. Charlotte Safavi of the Huffington Post says “Rose Petal Jam took my breath away.” Michelle Rowe of The Australian says “it is one of the loveliest books of the year“. It was awarded a ‘Best in the World‘ award prize at the Gourmand Awards, an international award for culinary publishing.

Don’t miss your chance to meet Beata Zatorska and Simon Target. This event will take place in the Conference Room outside of the Civic Center Library. Books will be available to be purchased and signed at this event. To register, call 586.574.4564. For more about Rose Petal Jam, visit http://rosepetaljam.net.

Abe Lincoln, Mark Twain, and the Civil War

Civic Center Library, Programs

Apr 132013

On Monday, May 6, at 7:00 p.m., at the Civic Center Library, the Warren Public Library is proud to present Abe Lincoln, Mark Twain, and the Civil War.

During this live theatrical production, performer Dave Elhert, who has operated the first theater in Branson, MO since 1994, will portray both Abe Lincoln and Mark Twain and show how a Union President and Confederate deserter fought against slavery and racism in pre & post Civil War days. Come and enjoy 90 minutes of historical drama, humor, and education!

This program will be held in the conference room new to the Civic Center Library. Registration is required. To register, call 586.574.4564.

This program is sponsored by American House Senior Living Communities.

Prevent Identity Theft

Adults, Civic Center Library, Programs

Apr 132013

Join us on Thursday, May 2 at 6:00 p.m., at the Civic Center Library, as the Warren Police Department shows how to stop identity theft.

Identity theft continues to be one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. The Federal Trade Commission has estimated that a total of 11.7 million Americans were victims of some sort of identity theft over the last two years. At this program, an officer from the Warren Police Department will show you steps you can take so that you can keep your personal information private.

This event will take place in the Conference Room outside of the Civic Center Library. Registration is required. To register, call 586.574.4564.