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Novi Middle School Auditorium 49000 W. 11 Mild Rd. Novi, MI Screenwise helps parents recognize that the social wisdom they have gained throughout their lives is a relevant and urgently needed supplement to their kid's digital savvy. The core message of the book is that kids need mentoring, not (just) monitoring, and that kids deserve more empathy from adults about growing up in the digital age. The book offers advice on helping kids navigate friendship and identity issues that are common among new texters, gamers, and social media users. Join author, Dr. Devorah Heitner, as she teaches parents how to support their children's use of technology, how to empower kids to make positive choices online, and how to create a smart tech culture within a family. |
Dr. Devorah Heitner is the author of Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and CNN Opinion. She has a Ph.D. in Media/Technology & Society from Northwestern University and has taught at DePaul and Northwestern. She is delighted to be raising her own digital native.
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Cover crops are not just for farmers! In this program, you will discover the benefits of cover-cropping, and learn how to use cover crops in a home garden setting. Find out what cover crops are best for Michigan, when to plant them, and how to manage incorporating them into the soil. Attendees will be offered sample packets of cover crops that can be used this fall. |
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The Codebreaker's Secret
by Sara Ackerman
In this dual-timeline historical novel of codebreaking, secrets, murder and romance, set in both 1943 Honolulu and 1965 Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, follows two women: a cryptanalyst working to defeat the Japanese Army, and a rookie journalist investigating the disappearance of a high-profile guest during the hotel's grand opening.
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A History of Present Illness
by Anna DeForest
A young student doctor discovers the long hours and heartbreaking work at the hospital begin to blur the lines between her new life as a physician and the traumas she's tried to flee from her past.
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Mr. Perfect on Paper : A Novel
by Jean Meltzer
The founder of J-Mate, the worlds most successful Jewish dating app, Dara Rabinowitz, when her beloved bubbe outs her list for The Perfect Jewish Husband on a TV news show, is thrust into the spotlight as she, with the help of a reporter, searches for true love.
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Monthly Library Board Meeting
Tuesday, August 30, 7:00 PM
Lyon Township Public Library Community Center
Attend the monthly meeting of the Lyon Township Public Library Board of Trustees to stay informed about what's happening at LTPL.
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