Dearborn Public Library’s Children and Teen Programming September & October 2013
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Fall Break Drop-in Activities: Dork Day (All Ages): Saturday, October 12, 2-4 p.m. Be dorky with us. Drop in for crafts, Wii, and a raffle based on the Dork Diaries. While supplies last. Gamer Day (All Ages): Monday October 14, 2-4 p.m. Day off school? Kill some time with board games and Wii on the big screen. Time with the Wii is limited.
Scrap Craft (All Ages): Tuesday October 15, 2-4 p.m. Come and create with our odds and ends. See where your imagination takes you. While supplies last.
Fall Foam Craft (All Ages): Wednesday, October 16, 2-4 p.m. Celebrate the season with a fall foam collage. While supplies last.
Henry Ford Centennial Library 16301 Michigan Ave. (313) 943-2345 www.dearbornlibrary.org
Storytimes/Preschool
Mother Goose Storytime (Ages 6-23 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, September 13, 20, 27
Fridays, October 11, 18, 25
Registration begins August 30.
Registration begins September 27. Stoller Stories (All Ages), 10 a.m.
Books and walking are both good for our hearts. Bring your stroller, your children, and your walking shoes. We will meet outside near the Michigan Avenue entrance. Weather permitting – no rain dates. No registration. Tuesdays, September 10, 24; October 8, 22 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. Thursdays, September 19, 26; October 3, 10, 24, 31* *October 31st is a Halloween themed storytime. Costumes encouraged!
Registration begins September 5. 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. Thursdays, September 19, 26; October 3, 10, 24, 31* *October 31st is a Halloween themed storytime. Costumes encouraged!
Registration begins September 5. Preschool Art Experience (Ages 3-5 years), 11 a.m. Preschoolers will create works of art using lots of fun materials! Unlike our usual storytime crafts, the process is more important than the finished product. Be prepared to get messy! *Smocks encouraged but not provided. Please dress appropriately!
Monday, September 16
Monday, October 21
Registration begins September 2.
Registration begins October 7.
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.
Events
The Ultimate Library Card Guessing Game (All Ages) September 3-13 There are about 98,000 people living in Dearborn, but how many of them have library cards? Visit the Children's Help Desk to make your guess.
Dork Do-Gooder (All Ages) September 1-October 12 Pick up a participation sheet starting September 1 and become part of Nikki Maxwell’s Do-Gooder team! Squeee! Bring back your completed sheet on Dork Day, October 12, for an exclusive prize pin. While supplies last.
Pumpkin Patch Game (All Ages) October 28 - November 1 Halloween is here, and what would Halloween be without some treats?Visit the Children's Help Desk to play a fun game and win a prize. Children may play the Pumpkin Patch Game once a day, each day.
Crafts
Tween+ Craft (Grades 4+) First Saturday of the month, 2 p.m. Space is limited. Registration Required. Deco Picture Frames: Saturday, September 7
Mutant Animals: Saturday, October 5
Keep those summer memories alive by decorating a wooden picture frame to keep them in. Registration begins August 23.
Junior Frankensteins can join us in recombining puppets and stuffies from the dungeon. Registration begins September 21.
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. Thursday, September 19
Thursday, October 17
Fill your fish bowl then punch and sew around the edges Create a funky monster, a la Dr. Frankenstein! for a fun fine motor activity. *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.
Let’s Go to the Movies
When Good Ghouls Go Bad (2001, PG, 98 min.) Join us for a craft in the Children’s area at 1:30 p.m. & a movie in the auditorium at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 19—No registration. Space is limited. No Strollers please.
Teen Zone Culinary Crafts (Grades 6-12) Tuesday, September 17, 6:30 p.m. Deck out cupcakes, crispy treats, and candies to look like minions. Registration begins September 3. Tech Demolition (Grades 6-12) Monday, September 23, 6:30 p.m. Destroy a variety of tech gadgets with the help of some tech enthusiasts and an assortment of demolition tools. All tech & safety gear provided. Registration begins September 9. TAG (Grades 6-12) Thursday, October 3, 6:30 p.m. First meeting of the school year! Hang out, voice your opinion, help plan programs, and earn volunteer hours. No registration. Kaplan ACT Practice Test (Grades 6-12) Saturday, October 5, 10 a.m.—2 p.m. Take a free practice exam and learn what to brush up on before the big day! Bring a #2 pencil and calculator. Results of the test and follow-up strategy session will be given on Saturday October, 12 at 4 p.m. Space is limited. Registration begins September 21.
Pumpkins (Grades 6-12) Wednesday, October 16, 3 p.m. Celebrate teen read week by decorating a pumpkin in literary style. Pumpkins provided. Registration begins Oct. 2.
Duct Tape Crafts (Grades 6-12) Monday, October 21, 6:30 p.m. With a little help, learn to make something cool. Supplies provided. Registration begins Oct. 7.