Teen Zone TAG—Teen Advisory Group (Grades 6-12) Voice your opinion! Help us plan teen programs, recommend books, and earn volunteer hours. Thursday, January 10, 6:30 p.m. Registration begins December 27
Thursday, February 7, 6:30 p.m. Registration begins January 24
Dearborn Public Library’s Children and Teen Programming January & February 2013
Start Here, Go Anywhere
Mario Party (Grades 6-12) Tuesday, January 22, 6:30 p.m. Make-a-me, Mario, and all of my friends using fuse beads and more! Registration begins January 8.
Decorate Your Life (Grades 6-12) Tuesday, February 12, 6:30 p.m. Learn how to make festive “stained glass” votive candle holders. Registration begins January 29.
Break-Fest (All ages) No school? No worries. We’ll have things to do all week long! No registration. Space may be limited.
Tuesday, February 19, 2-4 p.m.: Wii Gaming and Board Games Wednesday, February 20, 2 p.m.: Book Bingo Thursday, February 21, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.: Third Thursday Craft Friday, February 22, 2-4 p.m.: Scrap Craft
55th Grammy Awards Contest (Grades 6-12) January 22-February 8, Teen Zone Display Area The nominations are in. Can Dearborn teens predict this year’s Grammy winners? Stop by and fill out a ballot with your choices. All qualifying entrants will be entered to win a copy of the 2013 Grammy Nominees CD.
Please note: All Programming is at Henry Ford Centennial Library. Patrons arriving five minutes after the program start time will forfeit their place and will not be admitted. Registration must be made by phone or in person at any Dearborn Public Library location.
Henry Ford Centennial Library 16301 Michigan Ave. (313) 943-2345 www.dearbornlibrary.org
Crafts
Storytimes Mother Goose Storytime (Ages 6-24 months), 9:35 a.m. OR 10:45 a.m. Babies and toddlers are invited to their first literature experiences along with songs, fingerplays, and movement. One caregiver per child is recommended. Space is limited. Registration required. Fridays, January 11 & 18 Registration begins December 28.
Fridays, February 8 & 15 Registration begins January 25.
Tot Time (Ages 2-3 years), 10:30 a.m. Children with a caregiver are invited for stories, songs, and fun. Space is limited. Registration required.
Tween+ Craft (Grades 4+) First Saturday of the month, 2 p.m. Space is limited. Registration Required. Let it Snow Mobile Saturday, January 5 Create a whimsical window decoration that never melts! Registration begins December 22.
Third Thursday Crafts (All ages), 11 a.m.—7 p.m. Drop-in craft. Younger children may need adult assistance. Crafts available while supplies last.
Thursdays, January 17, 24, & 31; February 7, 14, & 28 Registration begins January 3. Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5 years), 2 p.m. Join us for fun stories, fingerplays, and a craft. Caregivers must remain in the library. Space is limited. Registration required.
Bottle Cap Backpack Pulls Saturday, February 2 The bottle cap was patented on this day. Decorate a couple for your collection. Registration begins January 19.
Thursday, January 17 Winter blues getting you down? Drop in for a bright and cheerful craft to lift your spirits!
Thursday, February 21 Fishy fun for everyone! Drop in to make a fish with all the colors of the rainbow!
Events
Thursdays, January 17, 24, & 31; February 7, 14, & 28 Registration begins January 3. Minute to Win It (Grades 1-5) Friday, January 25, 2 p.m.
Let’s Go to the Movies Third Saturday of the Month 1:30 p.m. craft/2 p.m. movie Join us for a craft in the Children’s area & a movie in the auditorium. No registration. Space is limited. No Strollers please. A Wrinkle in Time Saturday, January 19 (2008, PG, 128 min.)
Mickey & Minnie’s Sweetheart Stories Saturday, February 16 (1996, NR, 60 min.)
Please note: All Programming is at Henry Ford Centennial Library. Patrons arriving five minutes after the program start time will forfeit their place and will not be admitted. Registration must be made by phone or in person at any Dearborn Public Library location.
If you’re quick and cool as a cucumber under pressure, try your hand at our silly skills tests. You’ll need steady fingers and a sense of humor to play these games! No registration. Space is limited.
Program registration may be made by phone or in person. Participants arriving more than five minutes after the scheduled program time will not be admitted. Due to space limitations, strollers may not be allowed inside the program room or the auditorium. Children must be the required age on or before the first date of the program. Residents and cardholders are given preference. Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services to attend or participate in these programs should contact their local library or TDD 313-943-2193. Reasonable advance notice is required.