Virtual Gaming: Jackbox

Pontiac teens are welcome to sign up to play a variety of games from one of the Jackbox Party Packs with their friends and the Teen Services Librarian. Register in advance because all games have a limited number of spaces. Be sure to include an e-mail when you registe......More

Pontiac teens are welcome to sign up to play a variety of games from one of the Jackbox Party Packs with their friends and the Teen Services Librarian. Register in advance because all games have a limited number of spaces. Be sure to include an e-mail when you register so we have somewhere to send the room code. The code will be sent out 10 minutes prior to starting the game. Jackbox can be played from your phone at jackbox.tv and we will have a stream you will need to watch of the game in order to play properly. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-gaming-jackbox-tickets-133394637953

How-To Tips for Windows 10 Computers

Saturdays, 11/14, 12/12, 01/09, 02/06, 03/06, 04/17, 2:30-3pm, Zoom, Facebook: Wondering how to do certain things on the computer? Participants can ask their ow... More https://www.facebook.com/events/623495468281281/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22......More

Saturdays, 11/14, 12/12, 01/09, 02/06, 03/06, 04/17, 2:30-3pm, Zoom, Facebook: Wondering how to do certain things on the computer? Participants can ask their ow... More https://www.facebook.com/events/623495468281281/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

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Life During Covid-19: Share Your Experiences and Feelings with Others

Saturdays 11/14 12/12 01/09 02/06 03/06 04/17 4-4:35pm Zoom Facebook: Masks social distancing lockdowns tests stress life changes Come to our online program and tell us about your experiences during the covid-19 period. Discuss with others and exchange tips for better l......More

Saturdays 11/14 12/12 01/09 02/06 03/06 04/17 4-4:35pm Zoom Facebook: Masks social distancing lockdowns tests stress life changes Come to our online program and tell us about your experiences during the covid-19 period. Discuss with others and exchange tips for better living. Please email stsompanakis@tln.lib.mi.us after you register for the Zoom ID and password. Our Facebook page address the Zoom link and the registration link follow below. The Rules: Please be polite to others and respectful of their opinions! Registration is required! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pontiac.Public.Library Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4870452854?pwd=b3pQbVVkdmsyRVNydWF2VVdFTG1Tdz09 Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/life-during-covid-19-share-your-experiences-and-feelings-with-others-tickets-115518305361 https://www.facebook.com/events/296377951580182/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

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Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Teen Advisory Board will be meeting online this winter. Register to join us receive the room code and let your voice be heard. You could influence future library programs for teens. Talk directly with the Teen Services Librarian and other teenagers to make a difference ......More

Teen Advisory Board will be meeting online this winter. Register to join us receive the room code and let your voice be heard. You could influence future library programs for teens. Talk directly with the Teen Services Librarian and other teenagers to make a difference in your community. We will be meeting online using video chat. Everyone participating is expected to be on video. The link to the video chat will only be sent out via email to all who register so please provide an email address. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teen-advisory-board-tab-tickets-119623554271

Virtual Gaming: Among Us

Pontiac teens are welcome to sign up to play among us with their friends and the Teen Services Librarian. Register in advance because only 9 people can join the game with our librarian. Be sure to include an e-mail when you register so we have somewhere to send the ro......More

Pontiac teens are welcome to sign up to play among us with their friends and the Teen Services Librarian. Register in advance because only 9 people can join the game with our librarian. Be sure to include an e-mail when you register so we have somewhere to send the room code. The code will be sent out 10 minutes prior to starting the game. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-gaming-among-us-tickets-133392495545

Mental Health and More: A Presentation on Common Ground’s Services

Saturday 03/13 3-4:30pm Zoom Facebook: Have you ever felt like you or a loved one needed support and did not know where to turn? Common Ground might just have a program for that. Specializing in mental health and youth services for fifty years Common Ground is a fixture......More

Saturday 03/13 3-4:30pm Zoom Facebook: Have you ever felt like you or a loved one needed support and did not know where to turn? Common Ground might just have a program for that. Specializing in mental health and youth services for fifty years Common Ground is a fixture of the Oakland County community. However we know it’s not always easy to navigate everything we have to offer. This presentation will have an easy to follow explanation of our services from our 24/7 crisis line to our youth shelter to our substance use and mental health crisis programs so you can be prepared if you ever need to reach out. We are here as a community support and we hope you will join us! Presenter's Bio: May Freck is the Youth Empowerment Coordinator at Common Ground’s Sanctuary Runaway and Homeless Youth Shelter. With a Bachelor’s in Social Work as well as a certification in substance use prevention May is part of the Common Ground staff that serves our community.” Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-and-more-a-presentation-on-common-grounds-services-tickets-137687185077

Financial Wellness

Wednesdays 03/17 05/19 4-5pm Saturday 04/10 12-1pm Zoom-Facebook: This financial series covers three different aspects of financial stability and is presented by Brenda Oldham the CEO/ Owner of RAM Insurance & Financial Services. 03/17: Social Security Planning-When sh......More

Wednesdays 03/17 05/19 4-5pm Saturday 04/10 12-1pm Zoom-Facebook: This financial series covers three different aspects of financial stability and is presented by Brenda Oldham the CEO/ Owner of RAM Insurance & Financial Services. 03/17: Social Security Planning-When should I take Social Security? There are numerous options to choose from. The impact of making a wrong choice may cost one tens of thousands of dollars. This course provides information to help you enhance your retirement. 04/10: Take Control of your Finances! Are you stuck in the cycle of debt? This course will help you to take steps to improve your overall finances. 05/19: Lives in Transition-Are you Recently Divorced or Widowed? This course will help you understand how to pivot to one income and how understanding social security former spouse’s pension/401(k) may help you recover financially. cmiles_charvez@yahoo.com Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/financial-wellness-tickets-140312487427 https://www.facebook.com/events/424067765580754/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

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Reference Solutions: Nonprofit Organizations and Fundraising

Saturday 03/20 4-5pm Zoom-Facebook: Learn searching methods to identify businesses and/or consumers who may be just the right audience at the right time to donate to or support your organization. You will learn to search by audience in any geography and even produce map......More

Saturday 03/20 4-5pm Zoom-Facebook: Learn searching methods to identify businesses and/or consumers who may be just the right audience at the right time to donate to or support your organization. You will learn to search by audience in any geography and even produce maps of your results or simply download the data for later use. Registration is required. Upon registration you will be be contacted for the Zoom sign-info. The Facebook Zoom and Registration links follow below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pontiac.Public.Library Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4870452854?pwd=b3pQbVVkdmsyRVNydWF2VVdFTG1Tdz09 Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reference-solutions-nonprofit-organizations-and-fundraising-tickets-129090987619

Adult Winter Reading

February 1st through April 30th on Beanstack: Stay warm and safe pick up a book and join our Winter Reading program. Every book you read up to three gives you a small prize and a raffle for the big prize drawing (up to three raffles). Every review for each one of the th......More

February 1st through April 30th on Beanstack: Stay warm and safe pick up a book and join our Winter Reading program. Every book you read up to three gives you a small prize and a raffle for the big prize drawing (up to three raffles). Every review for each one of the three books you have read gives you a small prize and a raffle for the big prize drawing (up to three raffles). Complete one or both activities and get more small prizes and a raffle from each activity for the big drawing (up to two raffles). When you register you will get a goody bag. If you complete all of the above you will get 8 small prizes and 8 raffles for the big drawing. The program is online on Beanstack where you create your account and complete your tasks. The prizes will be given out during our curbside service. Create your account here: https://pontiac.beanstack.org https://www.facebook.com/events/1232446043815853/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

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Adult Winter Reading

February 1st through April 30th on Beanstack: Stay warm and safe pick up a book and join our Winter Reading program. Every book you read up to three gives you a small prize and a raffle for the big prize drawing (up to three raffles). Every review for each one of the th......More

February 1st through April 30th on Beanstack: Stay warm and safe pick up a book and join our Winter Reading program. Every book you read up to three gives you a small prize and a raffle for the big prize drawing (up to three raffles). Every review for each one of the three books you have read gives you a small prize and a raffle for the big prize drawing (up to three raffles). Complete one or both activities and get more small prizes and a raffle from each activity for the big drawing (up to two raffles). When you register you will get a goody bag. If you complete all of the above you will get 8 small prizes and 8 raffles for the big drawing. The program is online on Beanstack where you create your account and complete your tasks. The prizes will be given out during our curbside service. Create your account here: https://pontiac.beanstack.org https://www.facebook.com/events/1232446043815853/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

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Adult Winter Reading

February 1st through April 30th on Beanstack: Stay warm and safe pick up a book and join our Winter Reading program. Every book you read up to three gives you a small prize and a raffle for the big prize drawing (up to three raffles). Every review for each one of the th......More

February 1st through April 30th on Beanstack: Stay warm and safe pick up a book and join our Winter Reading program. Every book you read up to three gives you a small prize and a raffle for the big prize drawing (up to three raffles). Every review for each one of the three books you have read gives you a small prize and a raffle for the big prize drawing (up to three raffles). Complete one or both activities and get more small prizes and a raffle from each activity for the big drawing (up to two raffles). When you register you will get a goody bag. If you complete all of the above you will get 8 small prizes and 8 raffles for the big drawing. The program is online on Beanstack where you create your account and complete your tasks. The prizes will be given out during our curbside service. Create your account here: https://pontiac.beanstack.org https://www.facebook.com/events/1232446043815853/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A51%2C%22source%22%3A5%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%5C%22[]%5C%22%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

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Virtual Gaming: Jackbox

Pontiac teens are welcome to sign up to play a variety of games from one of the Jackbox Party Packs with their friends and the Teen Services Librarian. Register in advance because all games have a limited number of spaces. Be sure to include an e-mail when you registe......More

Pontiac teens are welcome to sign up to play a variety of games from one of the Jackbox Party Packs with their friends and the Teen Services Librarian. Register in advance because all games have a limited number of spaces. Be sure to include an e-mail when you register so we have somewhere to send the room code. The code will be sent out 10 minutes prior to starting the game. Jackbox can be played from your phone at jackbox.tv and we will have a stream you will need to watch of the game in order to play properly. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-gaming-jackbox-tickets-133394637953