"The Book Ends"

Book Discussion Group

Meets 2nd Wednesdays of each month.

If you're interested, please email Mona at mgeisler@highland.lib.mi.us for information on how to participate. Copies of the book will be available at the Library - Large Print and audiobooks also available.

 

books will be available in Mid-August for:

Wednesday, October 11, 2:00pm or 6:30pm

The Island of Sea Women

by Lisa See

 

The Purple Gang
Tuesday, September 12, 6:30pm
The Gang began as a group of Jewish boys who grew up in Detroit and by the beginning of Prohibition were well known to Detroit Police. By the mid 1920s they had taken over the majority of blind pigs, illegal liquor production and rum running. The Gang terrorized Detroit in the 1920s and were strong enough they could tell Al Capone to stay out of Michigan and he did!
Please register online or call 248-887-2218 x3



Stop the Bleed Training
Friday, September 8 : 11:00am   OR   1:00pm
Trauma is the leading cause of death in Americans ages 1-44. Serious bleeding occurs from everyday injuries at home, at work, or when driving. Come to a Stop the Bleed class to learn, & practice, the techniques applied to bleeding, regardless of the cause.
Please register online or call 248-887-2218 x3



Mary Moore: Professional Baseball Player
Thursday, September 21, 6:00pm
Mary Moore played professional baseball for the Battle Creek Belles and the Springfield Sallies in the early 1950s. She is one of the legendary women who played for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL). Think A League of Their Own! Mary will be here to speak and answer questions about her experiences in the AAGPBL. Come meet a living legend and get a signed baseball card!
Please register online or by calling 248-887-2218 x3


Retirement Income Planning
Monday, September 25, 6:30pm
Understand how to create an income to ensure your expenses are paid with predictable income in retirement.  Presented by Brenda Oldham of RAM Insurance & Financial Services in Highland.
Please register online or call 248-887-2218 x3


Avoiding Costly Financial Blunders
Thursday, September 28, 6:30pm
As we go through life, we sometimes make mistakes with money. This workshop is designed to teach you how to avoid these mistakes and instead create a step-by-step plan for a financially healthy future.
Presented by Brenda Oldham of RAM Insurance & Financial Services in Highland.
Please register online or call 248-887-2218 x3



Tech Help by Appointment
Select Thursday Evenings
Do you have questions on how to use your tablet, phone or laptop?  Would you like to learn how to download ebooks or magazines from the library? Something else?
Schedule a personal 30 minute appointment and we'll do our best to help.
Please call 248-887-2218 (x3).



Medicare Counseling by Appt
The Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) provides free unbiased help with Medicare and Medicaid. A certified volunteer can help you understand plan choices, answer questions, and troubleshoot.
Appointments must be made in advance by calling (800) 803-7174 and will be held either over the phone or online via Zoom.
https://aaa1b.org/medicare-medicaid-help