Calendar

Assistive Tech Talk

October 16, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Join us in learning about today's leading technology in accessibility. Call and ask what this month's topic will be.

Adult Book Discussion

October 16, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Stop by the library to pick up this month's title, and join us for a lively discussion.

Homework Zone

October 17, 2019, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Looking for somewhere to study? Come to our homework zone: a positive place where students K-12 can drop-in to study and get help from one of the Taylor high school NHS students if they need it.

Quilting for Beginners

October 17, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Learn the basics of quilt making from start to finish. You will learn traditional and modern techniques while having fun putting together sample squares. All sessions will include demonstration and hands on.

Afternoon Movie: Avengers End Game

October 18, 2019, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Drop by the library for a different movie screening every week.

Book Sale by Friends of Library

October 19, 2019, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Find great deals on cookbooks, technical books, children's books, fiction and non-fiction. Please note: Books are not grouped by subject, and inventory of a particular type of book or specific title is not guaranteed.

Toddler Storytime

October 21, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Taylor Community Library

Enjoy a morning out of the house with new stories, songs, toys, and friends. For kids 3 and under with a caregiver.

LEGO Club

October 21, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Calling all builders! Take on our weekly LEGO challenge, and build your own creation with our blocks and bricks. We will display it at the library until the next session.

Itch to Stitch

October 22, 2019, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Knitters and crocheters gather every Tuesday at 6 p.m. to work on their latest projects. Bring your projects, enjoy company while you work, and get help from experienced knitters.

Visually Impaired People's Support Group

October 23, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Taylor Community Library

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Join Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Stephanie Kimmons, of Michigan's Bureau of Services for Blind Persons and learn about employment services they offer, like Pre-ETS for teens and young adults.

Homework Zone

October 24, 2019, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Looking for somewhere to study? Come to our homework zone: a positive place where students K-12 can drop-in to study and get help from one of the Taylor high school NHS students if they need it.

3D Printing Workshop

October 24, 2019, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Learn to print your own 3D objects and watch your designs come to life in real time.

Quilting for Beginners

October 24, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Learn the basics of quilt making from start to finish. You will learn traditional and modern techniques while having fun putting together sample squares. All sessions will include demonstration and hands on.

Library Closing Early @ 3 p.m.

October 25, 2019, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Please use drop box outside south entrance to return materials while the library is closed.

Weekend Storytime

October 26, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Taylor Community Library

Enjoy stories, songs, and activities designed to help your little ones get excited about reading. Stick around afterward for toys and games.

Books & Bites: There's Someone Inside Your House

October 27, 2019, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Books & Bites is a monthly book club open to teens and adults that reads and discusses Young Adult fiction. If you are interested in joining, ask the front desk for a copy of the current book.

Toddler Storytime

October 28, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Taylor Community Library

Enjoy a morning out of the house with new stories, songs, toys, and friends. For kids 3 and under with a caregiver.

LEGO Club

October 28, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Calling all builders! Take on our weekly LEGO challenge, and build your own creation with our blocks and bricks. We will display it at the library until the next session.

Itch to Stitch

October 29, 2019, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Knitters and crocheters gather every Tuesday at 6 p.m. to work on their latest projects. Bring your projects, enjoy company while you work, and get help from experienced knitters.

Fall Spooktacular: Costume party & pumpkin decorating

October 30, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Show up to our spooktacular event in costume to decorate your own pumpkin to take home. No registration required. Open to all ages.

Quilting for Beginners

October 31, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Taylor Community Library

Learn the basics of quilt making from start to finish. You will learn traditional and modern techniques while having fun putting together sample squares. All sessions will include demonstration and hands on.

Final Wayne County Household Hazardous Waste Day of year

October 19, 2019, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Wayne County Community College District's Downriver Campus

Accepted: All types of household hazardous waste. No radioactive materials, explosives, household waste, yard waste, commercial waste, industrial waste, tires, appliances and roofing.

Mom 2 Mom Sale at the TSX

October 19, 2019, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Taylor Sportsplex

Great way to find discounts, right moms? Table rentals are $20 each (max two); rack space is $2.50 (one per renter, bring your own rack). Large items are $1.50 (if selling large items and not renting space, it will be $5 for the first two large items). Full amount due at registration. Register through October 15 at Taylor Recreation Center, 22805 Goddard.

Fall Harvest Saturdays at the Petting Farm: The Boo Barn

October 19, 2019, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Heritage Park Petting Farm

The Boo Barn is the Heritage Park Petting Farm's main Halloween-themed event. Visit the animals and have a fun day. Great for the family.

Fall Harvest Saturdays at the Petting Farm: The Boo Barn

October 20, 2019, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Heritage Park Petting Farm

The Boo Barn is the Heritage Park Petting Farm's main Halloween-themed event. Visit the animals and have a fun day. Great for the family.

Taylor Rotary presents Motown Music Mixer

October 24, 2019, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Crystal Park

Support those in need and bring awareness to World Polio Day. Buffet dinner, beer, wine, soft drinks, dessert, coffee (cash bar for mixed drinks). Funds directly benefit the Penrickton Center for Blind Children, Taylor Goodfellows, Junior League World Series, Taylor Career Center, Downriver Fish & Loaves, ChristNet, Taylor Conservatory Foundation, Polio Plus, high school and community projects.

Hallow-Palooza; Taylor's premiere Halloween event!

October 25, 2019, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Heritage Park

Trunk or treat your way through Heritage Park! Valid ID must be presented at check-in -- no preregistration. Residents interested in a "fast pass" to entry at 4 p.m. (ideal for very young children and strollers) must go in person with your child to the Petting Farm between 7 a.m. and noon to get a wristband. Gates open for residents without fast passes at 5 p.m. Gates open to non-residents at 6 p.m.

Fall Harvest at the Petting Farm: Trackless Train rides

October 26, 2019, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Heritage Park Petting Farm

Take a day an visit all the animals at Downriver's only petting farm. Enjoy trackless rides and more for free.

Fall Harvest at the Petting Farm: Trackless Train rides

October 27, 2019, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Heritage Park Petting Farm

Take a day an visit all the animals at Downriver's only petting farm. Enjoy trackless rides and more for free.

Plarning-Mats for the Needy

October 16, 2019, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Plarning is making yarn from out of plastic strips (plarn) cut from grocery bags. The strips are crocheted into 3'x6' mats that are distributed to the homeless. The mats are lightweight, washable, bug resistant and also benefit our environment by putting the plastic bags to good use instead of our landfills. Approximately 700-1000 bags are used to complete one mat. This group meets every Wednesday from 9:30 - 11:30 am. We always need volunteers to sort, cut or crochet. If this interests you, why not join in and help provide a means for a needy cause and pass a good deed forward. We'd love to have you!

Art with Friends

October 16, 2019, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

This is a workshop, no instructor. We work on our own watercolor projects and help each other out with painting questions. It's a good time with good friends - stop in sometime and joint in the fun!

Bob's Acrylic Class

October 16, 2019, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Supplies you will need: Basic colors for watercolor painting, watercolor brushes suitable for size painting you are doing, container for water/brush cleaning, rags, watercolor 140 lb. paper cold press is best 8" x 10" or larger is preferred, mounting board sized to fit your watercolor paper and tape to hold it.

Non-denominational Bible Study

October 17, 2019, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

All are welcome - held in Classroom 2.

Meridian Medicare Open Enrollment

October 21, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Meet with Meridian Insurance Agents to see what plans they offer and how their services will benefit you and your insurance needs.

Plarning-Mats for the Needy

October 23, 2019, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Plarning is making yarn from out of plastic strips (plarn) cut from grocery bags. The strips are crocheted into 3'x6' mats that are distributed to the homeless. The mats are lightweight, washable, bug resistant and also benefit our environment by putting the plastic bags to good use instead of our landfills. Approximately 700-1000 bags are used to complete one mat. This group meets every Wednesday from 9:30 - 11:30 am. We always need volunteers to sort, cut or crochet. If this interests you, why not join in and help provide a means for a needy cause and pass a good deed forward. We'd love to have you!

Art with Friends

October 23, 2019, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

This is a workshop, no instructor. We work on our own watercolor projects and help each other out with painting questions. It's a good time with good friends - stop in sometime and joint in the fun!

Non-denominational Bible Study

October 24, 2019, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

All are welcome - held in Classroom 2.

Halloween Party

October 25, 2019, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Come have some fun and take home some treats! Costumes are optional. There will be plenty of food, music and treats so don't miss out! Halina's is the caterer and the band is Southern Express.

HAP Medicare Open Enrollment

October 28, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Meet with HAP Insurance Agents to see what plans they offer and how their services will benefit you and your insurance needs.

Plarning-Mats for the Needy

October 30, 2019, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Plarning is making yarn from out of plastic strips (plarn) cut from grocery bags. The strips are crocheted into 3'x6' mats that are distributed to the homeless. The mats are lightweight, washable, bug resistant and also benefit our environment by putting the plastic bags to good use instead of our landfills. Approximately 700-1000 bags are used to complete one mat. This group meets every Wednesday from 9:30 - 11:30 am. We always need volunteers to sort, cut or crochet. If this interests you, why not join in and help provide a means for a needy cause and pass a good deed forward. We'd love to have you!

Cookie Social with PACE

October 30, 2019, 11:00 AM

PACE (Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly) provides assistance, services and support to help eligible individuals age in place. They provide clinical and medical care, day center with activities and meals, physical therapy/occupational therapy, transportation to all medically necessary appointments, dental, vision, hearing, podiatry and more! Sign up with the office to enjoy the cookie social and hear their presentation regarding their services and how they can help you.

Art with Friends

October 30, 2019, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

This is a workshop, no instructor. We work on our own watercolor projects and help each other out with painting questions. It's a good time with good friends - stop in sometime and joint in the fun!

Non-denominational Bible Study

October 31, 2019, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

All are welcome - held in Classroom 2.

Birthday Bash

October 31, 2019, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Cakes are sponsored by Edna Moss (Cake Lady); Howe Peterson sponsors Karaoke and Regency Healthcare provides the treat bags. Sign up at the front counter or call 313-291-7740 by the last Monday of the month. You are more than welcome to join in the fun even if it's not your birthday month!

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

October 30, 2019, 7:00 PM