Programs & Events
OTBS Book Discussion Groups
For more information about either of our book groups, or to request a book, please call OTBS at 248-650-5681 or 1-800-774-4542.First Monday Monthly Book Club
You are invited to join this group of OTBS patrons for a stimulating discussion of some great books. Meetings are on the first Monday of the month at 1:00 pm. To join the call, dial 888-916-5522. No PIN or password is needed.
November 3: Miss Eliza’s English Kitchen by Annabel Abbs. DB129532
December 1: Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts by Crystal Wilkinson. DB122398
January 5: Sourdough by Robin Sloan. DB 89026
Third Wednesday Monthly Book Club
This group meets at 1 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month. To join the call, dial 888-916-5522. No pin or password is necessary.
October 15: The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by Lynda Cohen Loigman. DB125324
November 19: The house is on fire by Rachel Beanland. DB 120593
December 17: Appalachian Song by Michelle Shocklee. DB129145.
January 21: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. DB 81189
Dial-In Discussion Club
Each month we will gather to discuss various topics over the phone. This group meets on the third Monday of each month. Dial 888-916-5522 to join the program. No pin or password is necessary. For updated information about monthly topics, call 248-650-7150.
October 20, 1 p.m.: Laurie Craig, a psychologist for 30 years, who specialized in helping people facing visual disabilities will discuss with the group ways to stay positive and go over a few mindfulness techniques.
November 17, 1 p.m.: Christine Chaikin and Cheryl Fisher from the Council of Citizens with Low Vision International will join us to discuss the organization, their resources, and how to be a member.
December: No meeting
January 20. 1 p.m.: Diane Sanders will join us to talk about The Detroit Radio Information Service (DRIS), which is southeast Michigan’s Radio Reading/Audio Information Service for people with disabilities. It is a special audience service of WDET 101.9 FM — Detroit’s NPR station and Wayne State University
OTBS Holiday Luncheon
Monday, December 8, 12–2 p.m. at Rochester Hills Public Library Join us for an afternoon of food and friendship. The annual OTBS Holiday Luncheon will be in the Multipurpose Room at the Library. We look forward to celebrating with you! Please RSVP to 248-650-5681 by Monday, November 20.