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Events and Programs

Skillman Branch Library
(313) 628-2750, 121 Gratiot Ave.

*Compuware and Proliteracy Detroit offer free tutoring. See reference librarian for information.


July 2008

Otaku Heaven Anime Club Meetings
Wednesdays, July 9, 23, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Review a newly released movie from Funimation Inc., provide feedback and comments, and participate in discussions and purchase suggestions for graphic novels and anime movies.

Friday Summer Reading Movies - Buggy Family Movies

The Ant Bully
Friday, June 20, Noon - 2:00 p.m.

Bee Movie
Friday, June 27, Noon - 2:00 p.m.

Bug’s Life
Friday, July 11, Noon - 2:00 p.m.

How to Eat Fried Worms
Friday, July 18, Noon - 2:00 p.m.

Akeelah and the Bee
Friday, July 25, Noon - 2:00 p.m.

 

Friday Summer Reading Movies -“Bee” the Best U” Teen Movies
Ages 13 and up Beverages and popcorn provided.

The Great Debaters with Denzel Washington and Forest Whittaker
Friday, June 20, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship.

Freedom Writers with Hillary Swank
Friday, June 27, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
A young teacher (Swank) inspires her class of at-risk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school.

Stomp The Yard with Columbus Short
Friday, July 11, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
After the death of his brother, an expert street dancer goes to Georgia to attend the Historically Black Truth University. While there, he joins a fraternity and attempts to help in the fraternity's effort to win a step dancing competition.

Accidental Hero
Friday, July 18, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Room 408: The filmmak