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.
February 2: James by Percival Everett DB 120063
March 2: The correspondent by Virginia Evans DB 129105
April 6: Finlay Donovan is killing it by Elle Cosimano DB 102226
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.
January 21: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. DB 81189
February 18: My Friends by Fredrik Backman DB 129483
March 18: It's Not What It Looks Like by Molly Burke DB 107216
April 15: All The Colors Of The Dark by Chris Whitaker DB 122210
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.
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
February 16: 1 p.m. – Ather Jammoa from A.T. Guys is an assistive technology trainer who teaches blind students of all ages.Ather will join us to discuss A.I. for the visually impaired.
March 16: 1 p.m. – Birding By Ear and Beyond: Donna Posont hosts Birding by Ear and Beyond meetings once a month. She teaches people how to identify birds by their songs, and helps people experience nature with all available senses. Her efforts with Birding by Ear and Beyond have received national attention.
April 20: 1 p.m. – Share your favorite tools and hacks! During this meeting, there will be no guest speaker. Everyone in the group will take turns talking about your favorite hacks and tools to navigate daily life. Have you found something helpful recently? Let’s talk about it!