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Don't miss our special WPA events this month including our after hours party Friday, January 11 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. All month long there will be a scavenger hunt for WPA themed posters and there will be a "show us your inner artist" art contest.
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Adult Writing Group
Wednesday, January 2,
7:00 pm
Oxford Rotary Room A
Bring a piece of your work to share, or get inspired to begin a new project. For ages 18 or older.
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Dungeons and Dragons Club
Thursday, January 3,
6:00 pm
Oxford Rotary Room A
This classic role-playing game will allow you to embark on an Epic Quest without ever leaving the library! No experience necessary. Create your character in the first session!
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Adult Winter Reading-Travel America
Friday, January 4,
through Friday, February 15
Read books and get chances to win prizes-what could be more fun! Choose from our reading lists of write a book review to receive extra chances to win. Registration begins Jan. 4 and we will have weekly prize drawings beginning Friday, Jan. 11 at 2:00 p.m. The Grand Prize drawing will be Feb. 15 at 2:00 p.m.
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Boredom Busters
Monday, January 7,
4:30 pm
Oxford Rotary Room A
Bored? Dont be! This NEW teen program will feature themed activities sure to entertain.January 7: Candy SushiBecause thats how we roll!February 4: Edible JewelryCreate edible art you can wear!
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Book Walk
Tuesday, January 8,
1:30 pm
Adult Services Area
Join one of the adult librarians and other book lovers for a walk around Powell Lake, or for a fireside book talk when the weather is bad. Share what youve enjoyed reading and get suggestions for new books to try.
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Teen Library Mysteries
Tuesday, January 8,
6:30 pm
Oxford Rotary Room A
Can you solve the mystery in time? Search for clues, unlock secrets, and solve puzzles with other sleuths.Please register for this program.
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WPA Grand Opening Gala
Friday, January 11,
6:00 pm
We are pleased to share artwork created by locally renowned artist Barbara Benetti, on loan from the Northeast Oakland Historical Museum. You are cordially invited to the grand opening of her WPA inspired exhibit on Friday, January 11, from 6:00 8:00 p.m. Stroll through the various art displays at the Library while enjoying finger foods from Victorias and music performed by Debonair. Barbaras family will be attending this event and will give a brief talk about the artist. We hope you can join us for this special occasion.
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Enough to Live On: The Arts of the WPA
Monday, January 14,
7:00 pm
Oxford Rotary Room A:B
This documentary explores the important role that the arts in America played in our recovery from the Great Depression,*Oxford Library Friends sponsored event.
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Perler Bead Club
Wednesday, January 16,
4:00 pm
Oxford Rotary Room A
Teens! Drop in and make a Perler Bead masterpiece!
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Gardenside Music-Pete Folco
Thursday, January 17,
7:00 pm
Atrium Foyer
Lapeer-based musician, Pete Folco, will perform a repertoire of folk and storytelling songs from the WPA era.
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Dungeons and Dragons Club
Thursday, January 17,
6:00 pm
Oxford Rotary Room A
This classic role-playing game will allow you to embark on an Epic Quest without ever leaving the library! No experience necessary. Create your character in the first session!
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Guitar Hero Tournament
Tuesday, January 22,
6:30 pm
Oxford Rotary Room B
For the Teens - back by popular demand! Channel your inner Rock Star and play Guitar Hero with friends on the big screen! We will also snack on treats, play some mini games, and cheer on fellow guitarists. No previous Guitar Hero experience necessary.
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Diego Rivera and the Detroit Industry Murals
Wednesday, January 23,
7:00 pm
Oxford Rotary Room A:B
A speaker form the DIA will be at the Library to share the complex and intriguing story behind Diego Rivera and his Detroit Industry murals, which have now been declared a National Historic Landmark.
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