Volume 7 Issue 2
March-April 2014
Library Matters
The official newsletter of the Dearborn Public Library dearbornlibrary.org THIS ISSUE’S QUOTE
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The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month. Henry Van Dyke
IN THIS ISSUE Classics Revisited
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Big Read March-April Programs
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The Big Read Dearborn, themed Call of the Wild: EmBARKING on Discovery, will focus on Jack London’s American classic The Call of the Wild and will take place from March through May 2014. This three-month long program will provide opportunities for the community to discover The Call of the Wild and its themes through various activities and events. The adventure will begin with a kickoff event at The Henry Ford on Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 11 am-3 pm, which will be held in the Anderson Theater and the Prechter Promenade. There will be free copies of the book, live music, family-friendly activities, and more. And that’s just the beginning! Throughout March, April, and May, there will be a series of events for children, teens, and adults including movies, book discussions, lectures, a photo competition, youth photo exhibition and much more. See pages 5-6 of the newsletter for a detailed calendar of programs for March and April. In addition, the book will be integrated into the curriculum at several local schools. There are plans to purchase 400 copies of the book in paperback for the kickoff and 12,000
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copies in tabloid format for the entire program. Dual language Arabic/ English books will also be available. The program will wrap up in May with a celebration at the Dearborn Public Library featuring fun activities for the entire community. For more information and updates on the Big Read program, check out bigreaddearborn.org.
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The free book discussion group “Classics Revisited” continues at the Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave.
Mar 19: The Call of the Wild by Jack London - a tie in to The Big Read Dearborn (bigreaddearborn.org) Superb details, taken from Jack London's firsthand knowledge of Alaskan frontier life, make this classic tale of endurance as gripping today as it was over a century ago. One of literature's most popular and exciting adventure stories, The Call of the Wild will enrich the reading experience of youngsters, and rekindle fond memories of a favorite among older generations. Apr 16: Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare Great tragedy based on Plutarch's account of the lives of Brutus, Julius Caesar, and Mark Antony. Evil plotting, ringing oratory, high tragedy with Shakespeare's incomparable insight and dramatic power. Reprinted complete and unabridged from an authoritative English edition.
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The Dearborn Public Library has recently subscribed to Zinio, a service that allows patrons free access to over 200 magazine publications (including titles like Forbes, Rolling Stone and Good Housekeeping) through the library’s website. Magazines can be read right in your Internet browser or on your portable device with the Zinio app.
All sessions are open to the public and no registration is required. Sessions take place on the third Wednesday of each month through May, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Ford Collection Room. Multiple copies of each work are available for checkout at all library branches. If interested, reserve your copy today! Further information on each book and its author is also available through the Literature Resource Center database via the Online Resources page on the library’s website, dearbornlibrary.org. The schedule of readings is as follows:
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May 21: Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf Mrs. Dalloway details a day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway, a fictional high-society woman in post-World War I England. It is one of Woolf's best-known novels. It tells the story of Clarissa's preparations for a party of which she is to be hostess. With the interior perspective of the novel, the story travels forwards and back in time and in and out of the characters' minds to construct an image of Clarissa's life and of the inter-war social structure.
Patrons can access the service through the library’s website by clicking on the eMedia link under Books, Movies and More and then selecting the Zinio icon. The service requires the creation of two account logins – a Dearborn Public Library Zinio account/login to browse the collection, as well as a free Zinio.com account/login for subscribing to and reading magazines online or delivering those magazines to a Zinio Reader app on your computer or mobile device. Instructions for setting up your accounts are on the Zinio page, along with a FAQ and User Guide. Call the Reference Desk at ( 3 1 3 ) 9 4 3 - 2 33 0 wi t h a ny questions.
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All programming listed below will take place at the Henry Ford Centennial Library Participants arriving more than 5 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 p r e f e r e nc e . I n d i v id u al s w i t h 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. Registration must be made by phone or in person at any Dearborn Public Library location.
STORYTIMES / PRESCHOOL Mother Goose Storytime (Ages 623 months) 9:45 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, March 7, 14, 21. Registration begins February 21. Fridays, April 11, 25 & May 2. Registration begins March 21. 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, March 6, 13, 20. Registration begins February 20. Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17. Registration begins March 20.
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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, March 6, 13, 20. Registration begins February 20. Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17. Registration begins March 20. Do You Hear the Call? Storytimes (All Ages), 6:30 p.m. Children with a caregiver are invited for stories, songs, and fun. The focus will be on dogs, wolves, & the wild. A Big Read Dearborn event! No registration, but space is limited. Tuesdays, March 11; April 8; May 13.
CRAFTS Tween+ Craft (Grades 4+) First Saturday of the month, 2 p.m. Space is limited. Registration Required. March 1: Pig Day Celebrate National Pig Day! Decorate a piggy bank to accumulate your treasure. Registration begins February 15. April 5: Washer Jewelry Turn plain, ordinary pieces of hardware into fun & funky necklaces, bracelets or backpack pulls. Registration begins March 22.
P R O G R A M S Third Thursday Crafts (All ages), 11 a.m.—7 p.m. Drop-in craft. Younger children may need adult assistance. No registration. Crafts available while supplies last. Thursday, March 20 Make a mini sled dog, just like Buck from Call of the Wild. Thursday, April 17 Get in touch with your wild side while making a wolf mask.
EVENTS Bored Game Day (All Ages) Monday, April 21, 11 a.m.– 4p.m. Bored? Come play a game with friends or video games on the big screen. No registration but video game time is limited. Board games 11a.m.-4 p.m.; Video Games 2-4 p.m. Bedtime Math (All Ages) Thursday, April 24, 6-7 p.m. Make math part of your bedtime ritual. Come in to solve a few puzzles and basic math problems. You’ll get a goody bag in “addition” to a chance at a prize drawing. No registration. While supplies last. Drop-in Craft: Scrap Craft (All Ages) Wednesday, April 23, 2-4 p.m. Exercise your creativity on our craft supplies. No registration. While supplies last. Drop-in Craft: Shower Flowers (All Ages) Friday, April 25, 2-4 p.m. Using our supplies, make a work of art that gives meaning to the phrase: “April showers bring May flowers.” No registration. While supplies last.
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Children’s Author Visit: C. Alexander London (All Ages) Wednesday, April 30, 6:30 p.m.
Let’s Go to the Movies— Big Read Dearborn Edition
The author of the Dog Tags series will be here to talk about getting in touch with your wild side and writing through an animal’s perspective. No registration
Snow Buddies (2007, G, 87 min.) Tuesday, April 22, 2 p.m. Join us for a craft in the Children’s area at 1:30 p.m. & a movie in the auditorium at 2 p.m. No registration. Space is limited. No Strollers please. Those adorable puppies head to Alaska for a sled dog race and to make new friends.
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TAG (Grades 6-12) Thursday, March 6, 6:30 p.m. Hang out, voice your opinion, help plan programs, and earn volunteer hours. No registration. TTW: Drop-in Gaming (Grades 6-12) Monday, March 10, 6:30 p.m. Try your hand at one of our video games. No registration. TAG (Grades 6-12) Thursday, April 3, 6:30 p.m. Hang out, voice your opinion, help plan programs, and earn volunteer hours. No registration. TTW: Survival Skills (Grades 6-12) Thursday, March 13, 6:30 p.m. Answer the call and learn a variety of ways to survive out in the wild. Registration begins Feb. 27. TTW: Drop-in Craft (Grades 6-12) Friday, March 14, 3:30 p.m. Learn how to make a no-sew tote bag out of a recycled t-shirt. No registration. Divergent (Grades 6-12) Tuesday, March 18, 6:30 p.m. Celebrate the world of factions a few days before the movie hits theaters. Registration begins Mar. 4. Pizza & Pages (Grades 6-12) Thursday, April 17, 6:30 p.m. Discuss Jack London’s Call of the Wild. Make new friends! Pizza provided. Registration begins Apr. 3. Muslim Voices for Teens (Ages 14-17) Tuesdays, April 1, 15, & 29, May 13 4-6 p.m. A reading and discussion series for teens, 14-17 years old, about what it means to be a young Muslim in America. Registration required.
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Below is the schedule and brief description of Big Read programs running through May at various area locations. Check out bigreaddearborn.org or call (313) 943-2330 for more updates and information. Sat, Mar 8, 2014 11:00am – 2:00pm BIG READ KICKOFF EVENT Location: The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn The adventure begins at The Henry Ford in the Anderson Theater and Prechter Promenade, featuring free books, music, family activities, a dramatic reading by the Dearborn Players Guild, and a film viewing of Charlie Chaplin's "Gold Rush." Free admission. Mon, Mar 9, 2014 Do You Hear the Call? Open Photo Competition / Juror: Monte Nagler Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave., Dearborn Open to ages 14 and up. Submit up to two photos. There is a submission fee of $15 per photo or two photos for $25. Submissions will be accepted at Henry Ford Centennial Library on April 28, 2-6 p.m. The themes are environment, nature, and wildlife. Best in Show receives $500, first place receives $250, and second place receives $100. Jury selected photos will be on exhibit in the Rotunda Gallery at Henry Ford Centennial Library May 1-19. The opening reception is on Thursday, May 1, from 6-8 p.m. Tue, Mar 11, 2014 6:30pm – 7:30pm Hear the Call Storytime Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library—Youth Services Department Children with a caregiver are invited for stories, songs, and fun. The focus will be on dogs, wolves, and the wild. Space is limited. Registration must be made by phone at (313) 943-2345 or in person at any Dearborn Public Library. Thu, Mar 13, 2014 6:30pm – 7:30pm Survival Skills Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library Answer the call and learn a variety of ways to survive out in the wild. Open to students in grades 6-12.
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Sat, Mar 15, 2014 12:00pm – 3:00pm Adoption Event Location: Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter Pet Training Center, 2621 S. Telegraph (at Oxford, next to Pet Supplies Plus), Dearborn The Dearborn Animal Shelter has wonderful cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies available for adoption. They want them all to have loving homes, so they bring them to a location near you several times a month. Tue, Mar 18, 2014 7:00pm – 8:00pm Keynote Lecture: Darwinian Issues in The Call of the Wild Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium London devoted his whole career to grappling with the implications of Darwinian thought. Join us for this lecture presented by Dr. Lawrence I. Berkove, an internationally recognized authority on Jack London. Wed, Mar 19, 2014 7:00pm – 8:00pm Classics Revisited Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library—Ford Collection Room Classics Revisited will meet to discuss The Call of the Wild. Pick up a free copy of the book at any Dearborn Public Library. Thu, Mar 20, 2014 11:00am – 7:00pm Third Thursday Craft Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library—Youth Services Department All ages. Drop-in craft. Younger children may need adult assistance. Crafts available while supplies last. Mon, Mar 24, 2014 7:00pm – 9:00pm Blockbuster Film Series: Never Cry Wolf Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium A government researcher, sent to research the "menace" of wolves in the north, learns about the true beneficial and positive nature of the species. 105 minutes. Rated PG.
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Thu, Mar 27, 2014 6:00pm – 7:00pm “Was Jack London a ‘Nature Faker’?: John Burroughs, Teddy Roosevelt, and the Nature Faker Controversy” Location: The Henry Ford, Benson Ford Research Center Conference Room, 20900 Oakwood Blvd Americans’ increasing interest in nature by the early 20th century led to the publishing of several new animal stories, including Jack London’s The Call of the Wild. Enter renowned naturalist John Burroughs, who attacked these stories as unscientific and their authors as ill-informed “nature fakers.” What were the points of view presented by each of these people? Which side of the controversy would you take? Discussion following this talk by Donna R. Braden, Curator of Public Life at The Henry Ford. Tue, Apr 1, 2014 6:30pm – 7:30pm Book Discussion: Jack London's The Iron Heel Location: Caroline Kennedy Library, 24590 George Ave., Dearborn Heights The Science Fiction Book Club at Caroline Kennedy Library will discuss The Iron Heel by Jack London. Wed, Apr 2, 2014 7:00pm – 8:30pm Natural Care for Cats and Dogs Location: Caroline Kennedy Library, 24590 George Ave., Dearborn Heights Veterinarian Nicole Leveque will show how your cat, dog, or other animal companion could lead a healthier life through nontraditional treatments such as acupuncture, chiropractic care, herbal, and other remedies. Call (313) 791-3800 to register. Mon, Apr 7, 2014 7:00pm – 8:30pm Blockbuster Film Series: Balto Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium An outcast half-wolf risks his life to prevent a deadly epidemic from ravaging Nome, Alaska. Tue, Apr 8, 2014 6:30pm – 7:30pm Hear the Call Storytime Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library Children with a caregiver are invited for stories, songs, and fun. The focus will be on dogs, wolves, and the wild. Space is limited. Registration must be made by phone at (313) 943-2345 or in person at any Dearborn Public Library.
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Wed, Apr 9, 2014 12:00pm – 1:00pm R.E.A.D. (Read, Eat, And Discuss) Location: University of Michigan, Mardigian Library, 4901 Evergreen Road, Dearborn R.E.A.D. will meet to discuss The Call of the Wild. Pick up a free copy of the book at any Dearborn Public Library. Sat, Apr 12, 2014 1:00pm – 3:00pm Coyotes of the Rouge Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium Bill Dodge, Ph.D. candidate at Wayne State University, will give a presentation on the coyotes of the Rouge. Tue, Apr 15, 2014 6:30pm – 7:30pm Animal Capers Goes to the Dogs Location: John F. Kennedy, Jr. Library, 24602 Van Born Rd., Dearborn Heights Youth librarian Mr. Jim is in the dog house when the canines take over the puppet show! Thu, Apr 17, 2014 11:00am – 7:00pm Third Thursday Craft Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library—Youth Services Department All ages. Drop-in craft. Younger children may need adult assistance. Crafts available while supplies last. Thu, Apr 17, 2014 6:30pm – 7:30pm Pizza & Pages Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library Discuss Jack London’s The Call of the Wild and make new friends. Pizza provided. Grades 6-12. Pick up a free copy of the book at any Dearborn Public Library. Sat, Apr 19, 2014 12:00pm – 3:00pm Adoption Event Location: Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter Pet Training Center, 2621 S. Telegraph (at Oxford, next to Pet Supplies Plus), Dearborn The Dearborn Animal Shelter has wonderful cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies available for adoption. They want them all to have loving homes, so they bring them to a location near you several times a month. Sat, Apr 19, 2014 1:30pm – 3:30pm Let's Go to the Movies: Snow Buddies Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium All ages. Come watch Snow Buddies (2007) as part of our "Let's Go to the Movies" film series.
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Mon, Apr 21, 2014 7:00pm – 9:00pm Blockbuster Film Series: White Fang Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium Jack London's classic adventure story about the friendship developed between a Yukon gold hunter and the mixed dog-wolf he rescues from the hands of a man who mistreats him.
Tue, Apr 29, 2014 12:00pm – 1:00pm ESL Book Discussion in Arabic/English Location: Dearborn Adult Education site (TBD) Isabella Rowan, Librarian I at Dearborn Public Library, will moderate a discussion of The Call of the Wild using bilingual copies of the book (English/Arabic) at a Dearborn Adult Education site (to be determined).
Tue, Apr 22, 2014 7:00pm – 8:00pm Animal Capers Goes to the Dogs Location: Caroline Kennedy Library, 24590 George Ave., Dearborn Heights Youth Librarian Mr. Jim is in the dog house when the canines take over the puppet show!
Wed, Apr 30, 2014 6:30pm – 8:00pm Author visit: C. Alex London Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library Author of the Dog Tags series will be here to talk about getting in touch with your wild side and writing through an animal’s perspective. All ages.
Thu, Apr 24, 2014 1:00pm – 2:00pm ESL Book Discussion in Arabic / English Location: Esper Branch Library, 12929 West Warren, Dearborn Isabella Rowan, Librarian I at Dearborn Public Library, will moderate a discussion of The Call of the Wild using bilingual copies of the book (English/Arabic). Pick up a free copy of the book at any Dearborn Library.
Thu, May 1, 2014 6:00pm – 8:00pm Do You Hear the Call? Photo Exhibit Opens Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library Jury selected works from the "Do You Hear the Call? Open Photo Competition" will be on public display at the Henry Ford Centennial Library in the Rotunda Gallery May 1-19. Consider attending the opening of this exhibit on Thursday, May 1, 6-8 pm.
Sat, Apr 26, 2014 1:00pm – 3:00pm An Afternoon with George Guidall Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium George Guidall has recorded over 900 unabridged novels and is the recipient of two Audie Awards for excellence in audiobook narration (the industry's equivalent of the Oscars). His 40 year acting career includes starring roles on Broadway, an Obie award for best performance Off-Broadway, and frequent television appearances. His presentation is titled "The Art and Artifice of Audiobook Narration." With humor and wit, Guidall thoroughly charms his audience taking them behind the scenes of audiobook production. Sharing personal stories, anecdotes, and out-takes, Guidall describes the subtleties of an art form which speaks to the primal human need for narrative. He will perform a dramatic reading from Jack London's The Call of the Wild. Mon, Apr 28, 2014 2:00pm – 6:00pm Do You Hear the Call? Open Photo Competition / Entry Submission Date Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library Photo submissions will be accepted at Henry Ford Centennial Library on April 28, 2-6 p.m.
Sat, May 3, 2014 1:00pm – 3:00pm Who Wants to Be a Wolf? Location: Environmental Interpretive Center, University of Michigan-Dearborn, 4901 Evergreen Rd., Dearborn Dorothy McLeer of the Environmental Interpretive Center will present this children's program. Through props and activities, children will learn what it's like to be a wolf. Wed, May 7, 2014 1:00pm – 2:00pm AAUW Book Discussion Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library—Mezzanine Conference Room The American Association of Women (AAUW) Dearborn Branch will discuss The Call of the Wild. Thu, May 8, 2014 6:00pm – 8:00pm Michigan Wolves: Past, Present, and Future Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library—Mezzanine Conference Room Dorothy McLeer of the University of MichiganDearborn Environmental Interpretive Center will discuss the history and the current status of wolves in Michigan.
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Sat, May 10, 2014 10:00am – 3:00pm Mutt Strut & Pet Expo Location: Ford Field Park, 22051 Cherry Hill St. The Mutt Strut & Pet Expo is a pledge-driven dog walk and community-wide animal celebration with lots of entertainment, shopping, and fun focused on pets and their families. It will take place rain or shine or snow – all weather is dog weather! Mon, May 12, 2014 7:00pm – 9:00pm Blockbuster Film Series: Call of the Wild Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium This is the one with Clark Gable. 89 minutes. 1935 version. Includes a discussion after the film. Tue, May 13, 2014 6:30pm – 7:30pm Hear the Call Storytime Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library—Youth Services Department Children with a caregiver are invited for stories, songs, and fun. The focus will be on dogs, wolves, and the wild. Space is limited. Registration must be made by phone at (313) 943-2345 or in person at any Dearborn Public Library. Tue, May 13, 2014 7:00pm – 8:00pm The Echoing Call of the Wild: What Jack London Knew About Dogs and Their Wolf Ancestors Location: Caroline Kennedy Library, 24590 George Ave., Dearborn Heights Karla Armbruster, Professor of English at Webster University in St. Louis, MO, specializes in ecocriticism and animal studies. In this talk, she will explore how Jack London and other writers have used the idea that dogs evolved from wolves to support various visions of the relationship between wild nature and human culture. Call (313) 791–3800 to register. Wed, May 14, 2014 12:00pm – 1:00pm The Echoing Call of the Wild: What Jack London Knew About Dogs and Their Wolf Ancestors Location: Bryant Branch Library—Dearborn Chamber of Commerce Room, 22100 Michigan Ave., Dearborn Karla Armbruster, Professor of English at Webster University in St. Louis, MO, specializes in ecocriticism and animal studies. In this talk, she will explore how Jack London and other writers have used the idea that dogs evolved from wolves to support various visions of the relationship between wild nature and human culture.
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Thu, May 15, 2014 11:00am – 7:00pm Third Thursday Craft Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library—Youth Services Department All ages. Drop-in craft. Younger children may need adult assistance. Crafts available while supplies last. Thu, May 15, 2014 1:00pm – 2:00pm Book Discussion Location: Bryant Branch Library, Dearborn Chamber of Commerce Room, 22100 Michigan Ave. Kirt Gross, Assistant Librarian at Dearborn Public Library, will moderate a discussion of The Call of the Wild. Sat, May 17, 2014 2:00pm – 4:00pm Big Read Wrap Up Party Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library Join us for a special celebration at Henry Ford Centennial Library to wrap up The Big Read Dearborn. The "wrap up party" will include real sled dogs, an old time photo booth, gold panning, and popcorn. Mon, May 19, 2014 Do You Hear the Call? Photo Exhibit Closes Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library "Do You Hear the Call? Photo Exhibit" closes on Monday, May 19.
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Get ahead of the pack! Order a Big Read t-shirt Basic computer workshops resume this winter at today! the Henry Ford Centennial Library with classes scheduled through March. All sessions listed below take place in the Computer Training Room at Henry Ford Centennial Library and are free of charge. Interested patrons can visit or call the Reference Desk at (313) 943-2330 to register during the appropriate registration dates listed below.
The Big Read Dearborn begins this spring, but you can sport your very own wolf t-shirt for $15. All proceeds will go to the Friends of the Library— Dearborn. Sizes range from small to XL. Sign up for updates on The Big Read Dearborn at bigreaddearborn.org and check out the schedule of events in this issue of the newsletter!
Basic Computer Workshops Internet Basics 10 AM-12 PM Basic Computers 2 PM-4 PM Intro to E-Mail 10 AM—12 PM
Saturday, March 1 Registration: Feb. 22-27 Tuesday, March 11 Registration: Mar. 4-9 Saturday, March 15 Registration: Mar. 8-13
Intro to Microsoft Word 10 AM—12 PM
Saturday, March 22 Registration: Mar. 15-20
Intro to Microsoft Excel 10 AM—12 PM
Saturday, March 29 Registration: Mar. 22-27
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After a holiday break, the FOLD book sale returns to Henry Ford Centennial Library on Wednesday, February 5 from 9:30 AM to 6 PM. We’re fully stocked with a fresh inventory of books, DVDs and music so be sure to get here early! March will feature a March Miscellaneous Madness sale—who knows what you will find! Mark your calendar for the following upcoming book sale dates: Wednesday, March 5 Wednesday, April 2 Wednesday, May 7
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Learn to be a strategic shopper with the Michigan Coupon Club on Saturday, March 22 from 11 AM—1 PM at the Henry Ford Centennial Library auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. The Michigan Coupon Club presents tips and techniques to help you save at least 50% on your grocery bill every time you shop. Save coupons from the Sunday paper to bring with you to class. Spouses welcome; no children under 14 please. For more information about the Michigan Coupon Club, please visit: www.MichiganCouponClub.com
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The Dearborn Public Library, through a grant from the New York Council for the Humanities in
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Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities, will be presenting a series of book discussions for 14-17 year olds entitled Muslim Voices. The sessions will take place on Tuesdays, April 1, 15, 29 and May 13 from 4-6
be expected to attend all sessions. There is no
PM at Henry Ford Centennial Library. Each
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how it represents the young adult Muslim experience in America.
Registration begins Monday, March 17. Stop by the Adult Reference Desk at Henry Ford
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Centennial Library to register and receive the
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first book. For a complete schedule and the list
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DIRECTOR
The libraries are now open for regular hours according to the schedule below. Please note holiday closures.
Maryanne Bartles
Henry Ford Centennial Library
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
16301 Michigan Ave. (313) 943-2330
Julie Schaefer
LIBRARY COMMISSION
Mon-Thurs
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CHAIR Marcel Pultorak VICE-CHAIR
Bryant and Esper Branch Libraries Monday Wednesday
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Thursday 12:30-5:30
Nancy Zakar
Friday CLOSED
SECRETARY-TREASURER
Saturday 12:30-5:30
Jihan Ajami Jawad Ali H. Dagher Ryan Lazar
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The library will be closed on the following holidays: Friday, April 18-Sunday, April 20 for Easter
David L. Schlaff Sally Smith
www.dearbornlibrary.org
Antonia Straley Robert Taub
VISION STATEMENT “The Dearborn Public Library fosters the spirit of exploration, the joy of reading, and the pursuit of knowledge for all ages and cultures starting with the very young.” MISSION STATEMENT “The Dearborn Public Library provides a broad range of effective, courteous, quality services and a balanced collection of materials for the educational, informational and recreational needs of the community.”
Library Matters March-April 2014 Layout, writing and editing by Jeff Lelek with staff contributions as credited