Volume 6 Issue 3
May-June2013
Library Matters
The official newsletter of the Dearborn Public Library dearbornlibrary.org THIS ISSUE’S QUOTE
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And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.
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School is nearly out and it’s almost time for summer reading! This year’s program will run from June 17—August 2 with the Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party taking place on Thursday, August 15. Participants will be highly encouraged to log their summer reading information online so be sure to look for the link on the library homepage in June.
~F. Scott Fitzgerald
IN THIS ISSUE Classics Revisited
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Children’s Programs
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Teen Programming
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Computer Workshops
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Music We Love
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Roger Ebert appreciation
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Tech Time workshops
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New for this year will be the counting of hours read as opposed to the number of books read. Experiences such as visits to the Farmer’s Market and program attendance will count toward the weekly drawing. All participants will have a goal of 7 hours of reading for the summer. For adults, a series of “groundbreaking” lunchtime programs on Wednesdays from Noon to 1 p.m. will be presented on a variety of inspiring topics. Register on-line for Adult Summer Reading and attendance at these events will count toward your reading totals. Check the library website in June for further information on the summer reading programs!
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D E T R O I T Z O O D I S C O U N T S A V A I L A B L E F O R L I B R A R Y P A T R O N S The Library Network has entered into a new partnership with the Detroit Zoo on a program called Tickets & More. Through the TLN Tickets & More program, Dearborn library patrons can purchase discounted admission tickets to the Detroit Zoo, save on discounted memberships, and dining. You can even purchase a pre-paid parking voucher!
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Looking to start a small business? The Dearborn Public Library can help. We have partnered with SCORE, a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed nationwide. Through this partnership, we are able to provide free one-on-one mentoring given by experienced business professionals.
A link to the discounted offers will be available on the Youth Services page of the library website. Discounts are updated at intervals throughout the year.
If interested, please call (313) 943-2341 to set up an appointment. And, if you get a chance, please check out our Business Resource Center and related collections. We have a lot of library materials that can help you start your own business!
F O L D B O O K S A L E S C O N T I N U E The regular monthly book sales sponsored by the Friends of the Library Dearborn (FOLD) will be held on the following upcoming dates: Wednesday, June 5 Wednesday, July 3 The sales will continue to take place in the lobby of the Henry Ford Centennial Library from 9:30 AM to 6 PM. The June book sale will feature books on pets, animals and summer beach reading!
C L A S S I C S R E V I S I T E D C O N C L U D E S I N M A Y The monthly book discussion group Classics Revisited will conclude its 2012-2013 schedule on Wednesday, May 15 with a consideration of The Arabian Nights. The discussion will take place at 7:00 PM in the Ford Room at Henry Ford Centennial Library. Classics will be on hiatus for the summer before returning again in the fall.
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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 Mother Goose Storytime (Ages 624 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, May 10, 17, 24 & 31 Registration begins April 26. Fridays, June 14, 21, 28 Registration begins May 31. 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, May 9, 16, 23, 30 & June 6 Registration begins April 25.
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Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5 years) 2:00 p.m. Join us for fun stories, fingerplays, and a craft. Caregivers must remain in the library. Space is limited. Registration required. Thursdays, May 9, 16, 23, 30 & June 6 Registration begins April 25.
CRAFTS
your bike is stylin’ this summer. No registration – while supplies last. Thomas Tuesday (All Ages) Tuesday, May 14, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Thomas the Tank may have left Dearborn but our love for him stays. Make a train craft and enjoy Thomas & Friends videos in our program room. Don’t forget to check out a Thomas the Tank Engine picture book or DVD on your way out! No registration – while supplies last.
Tween+ Craft (Grades 4+) Saturday, May 4, 2 p.m. Before they get recycled, reuse our old, clean t-shirts to create jewelry and other accessories. Space is limited. Registration begins April 20. Third Thursday Craft (All Ages) Thursday, May 16, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Make a colorful paper wreath to brighten up your home. Younger children may need adult assistance. Drop-in craft. No registration. Crafts available while supplies last.
EVENTS Mother Goose Day (All Ages) Wednesday, May 1 Celebrate the rhythmic fun of Mother Goose. Recite your favorite Mother Goose rhyme for a prize. No registration. Bike Day (All Ages) Wednesday, May 15, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. May is National Bike Month, so join us to celebrate all things bicycle! Make + take some fun bike accessories to make sure
Spy Training (All Ages) Saturday, May 25, 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m. It’s Ian Fleming’s birthday! Prepare for a career alongside Fleming’s famous character, Bond. James Bond. Navigate a laser alarm system; create a disguise; decode a top secret message and more. No registration – while supplies last.
Let’s Go to the Movies ! Bedknobs and Broomsticks Saturday, May 18 (1971, G, 117 min.) 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.
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The Dearborn Public Library presents the lecture William Shakespeare: His Life, Times, and Work at the Henry Ford Centennial Library on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, from 7-8 p.m. in the Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public. Mr. Jim Glenn richly portrays the Bard’s boyhood in Stratford, the cultural revolution that was the English Renaissance, and the boisterous London theater scene of the late 1500s and early 1600s. Surprising and delighting audiences with intriguing details of the author’s life and work, Jim reveals Shakespeare as a living, breathing, and extremely busy family man, actor, playwright, and businessman during one of the most dynamic and influential periods in world history.
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TAG (Grades 6-12)-Tuesday, May 7, 6:30 p.m. This is your chance to voice your opinion and earn volunteer hours. No registration. Candy Sushi (Grades 6-12)-Thursday May 23, 6:30 p.m. Make sushi that looks like the real thing, but tastes so much sweeter. Registration begins May 9. TAG (Grades 6-12)-Thursday, June 6, 6:30 p.m. This is your chance to voice your opinion and earn volunteer hours. No registration. Manga/Anime Group (Grades 6-12)-Friday, June 14, 3 p.m. School’s out for summer. Read, write, and draw manga, while watching Ponyo. No registration. Down the Rabbit Hole (Grades 6-12)-Tuesday, June 25, 3 p.m. A whimsical time awaits you at this Wonderland themed tea party. Be sure to dress your best and prepare for nonsense fit for the Mad Hatter in each of us. Registration begins June 11.
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Basic computer workshops continue at the Henry Ford Centennial Library with classes scheduled from May through July. 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. Basic Computer Workshops Basic Computers 2 PM—4 PM
Friday, May 10 Registration: May 3-8
Internet Basics 2 PM—4 PM
Friday, May 17 Registration: May 10-15
Intro to E-Mail 2 PM—4 PM
Friday, May 31 Registration: May 24-29
Intro to Microsoft Word 2 PM—4 PM
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Intro to Microsoft Excel 2 PM—4 PM
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Friday, June 14 Registration: June 7-12
Basic Computers 2 PM—4 PM
Friday, June 21 Registration: June 14-19
Internet Basics 2 PM—4 PM
Friday, June 28 Registration: June 21-26
Working With Digital Pictures 2 PM—4 PM
Friday, July 12 Registration: July 5-10
Intro to Microsoft Word 2 PM—4 PM
Friday, July 19 Registration: July 12-17
Intro to Microsoft Excel 2 PM—4 PM
Friday, July 26 Registration: July 19-24
Friday, June 7 Registration: May 31—June 5
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2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of Swann’s Way by Marcel Proust, the first volume in his massive multi-volume novel In Search of Lost Time. With its long and winding sentences, vivid characters and brilliant insights into human behavior, the novel has attained the reputation as one of the greatest books ever written. In recognition of the centennial, the Henry Ford Centennial Library is offering two programs on Swann’s Way: Discussion Group on Swann’s Way Tuesday, June 11, 7 PM Ford Room, HFCL Give Swann’s Way a try and join us for an informal discussion. Multiple copies of the book are available for check out at the library. (You need not finish the book to participate!) Lecture presentation on Proust and Swann’s Way Monday, June 24, 7 PM Conference Room #30, HFCL mezzanine Wayne State University professor Anca Vlasopolos will give a lecture on Proust and his novel.
Multiple copies of Swann’s Way are available at all branches of the Dearborn Public Library.
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The Town Criers.
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The Town Criers, covering
songs like "Louie Louie", began attracting a steady audience.
In general, he and local
musician friends, such as future Eagle Glenn
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Frey, bought into the premises of 1960s pop
By Sarah Kalmoni When I think of “Old Time Rock’N’Roll”, one
and rock radio, with its hook-driven hits.
He
later recalled while thinking with Frey at the time, "You’re nobody if you can’t get on the radio."
person comes to mind. Bob Seger. Seger has
After a brief spell with The Town Criers, Seger
been making music since 1961, and is entering
later joined The Omens, where he would meet
his fifth decade of performing and recording.
his future manager Edward “Punch” Andrews
Born May 6, 1945, Seger first lived in Dearborn,
and Doug Brown who later produced an album
Michigan until age 6, and later moved to Ann
of Seger’s. After renaming the band to The Last
Arbor. He was exposed to music at an early age.
Heard, Seger released the following singles:
He had a difficult childhood, because his father
"East Side Story", the James Brown-inspired
abandoned his family when he was only 10
holiday single "Sock It to Me Santa", the Dylan-
years old.
According to Wikipedia, Seger
esque "Persecution Smith", "Vagrant Winter",
mentioned that his musical motivations came
and perhaps the most notable, "Heavy Music",
from "Little Richard - he was the first one that
released in 1967. The second single from The
really got to me. Little Richard and, of course,
Bob Seger System was "Ramblin' Gamblin'
Elvis Presley."
"Come Go With Me" by The
Man.” It was a major hit in Michigan, but it also
Del-Vikings, a hit in 1957, was one of the first
became Seger's first national hit, landing at
records he purchased.
#17.
Seger started his musical journey in 1961,
In 1974, Seger formed The Silver Bullet Band.
joining a band called The Decibels.
They
About one year later, Seger returned to Capitol
released an original Seger song, “The Lonely
Records and released the album Beautiful
One”, which aired at an Ann Arbor radio station.
Loser, which featured his cover of the Tina
After other members of The Decibels went on to
Turner song "Nutbush City Limits". "Katmandu"
other projects, Seger joined a new band called
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is another great song from this album.
the United States alone - making it the biggest-
Wikipedia also notes, “in April 1976, Seger and
selling studio album of his entire career.
The Silver Bullet Band released the album Live Bullet, recorded over two nights in Detroit's Cobo Arena in September 1975.” It contained Seger's version of "Nutbush City Limits" as well as Seger's own original perspective of life on the road, "Turn the Page", from Back in '72. It also included upbeat versions of "Heavy Music" and "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man".
Critic Dave Marsh
went on to write that "Live Bullet is one of the best live albums ever made...In spots, particularly during the medley of 'Travelin' Man'/'Beautiful Loser' on side one, Seger sounds like a man with one last shot at the top." Live Bullet was the album that really got Seger national attention and attracted a wider audience who grew to love attending his live performances.
In conclusion, Seger kept on recording and continues to perform in concert today. On June 14, 2012, Seger was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, adding another great accomplishment to his list of achievements. Live Bullet will always remain one of my personal favorite albums for Bob Seger. I think he shines in concert; he has that kind of presence when you hear one of his songs, you can’t help but want to sing along too.
With
Seger being from Michigan, I think all of us can share a sense of pride that Michigan is home to many
of
music’s
brightest
and
talented
musicians out there. So the next time you feel like a rock or want to listen to some heavy music, check out one of Bob Seger’s CDs at any
Seger finally achieved his commercial success
of
upon the release of his October 1976 album
Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_seger
Night Moves.
“Night Moves” received heavy
airplay and was a big hit.
This album also
included "Mainstreet" (written about Ann Arbor's Ann Street), a #24 hit ballad that highlighted Seger's heartland rock melodies, as well as guitarist Pete Carr's impressive lead guitar. Another great hit song from this album is "Rock and Roll Never Forgets". In addition, Wikipedia documented that “Night Moves was Seger's first top ten album in the Billboard album chart, and as of 2006 was certified at 6 million copies in
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It would be no exaggeration to say that my love for movies was significantly encouraged and cultivated by Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert, whose syndicated television shows were always a weekly Sunday morning staple in my living room growing up. I watched it religiously, always curious to hear what their take on a particular film might be and what new films I might be introduced to. After Siskel died in 1999, Ebert continued the show with columnist Richard Roeper, but for many years the show’s time slot was moved to midnight Sunday evenings, and I always made it a point to stay up no matter how tired I might have been. Thyroid cancer robbed Ebert of his voice in 2006 but the show went on featuring guest hosts with Roeper and finally other prominent critics on a permanent basis who carried on Siskel and Ebert’s tradition of intelligent discussion about the movies. At the Movies was canceled in 2010 but Ebert subsequently launched a new program on PBS in 2011 entitled Ebert Presents: At the Movies, which ran for one year. Roger Ebert passed away on April 4, 2013, and I was surprised at the weight with which the loss hit me. I mourned him as I might have a close personal friend. After all, this was someone who had been a part of my life for nearly thirty years. Reading the outpouring of tributes that were posted online that day, I was amazed, but not surprised, at the number of people, particularly of my generation, who found themselves similarly influenced in their love for movies by Siskel and Ebert and similarly mourned his passing as intensely as I did because of how they enriched our lives. Revisiting online many of the old Siskel and Ebert programs (we’re blessed to have huge and fairly complete archive on the Internet) I was surprised at how well I remember some of those reviews: Full Metal Jacket, Schindler’s List, GoodFellas, Pulp Fiction, JFK. Their critical praise and, above all, their passion and enthusiasm for great films was palpable
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and made me want to run out and see those movies as fast as I could. I was also fortunate enough, in 1995, to see Siskel and Ebert live at a benefit for the Detroit Film Theatre. They did a short back-and-forth shtick between themselves, talked about the upcoming Academy Awards and took questions from the audience. We were also treated to an advance screening of an upcoming film, Muriel’s Wedding. The whole evening was a thrill I will always remember. The Dearborn library stocks many of Ebert’s books (many of which I own myself), including his invaluable series of The Great Movies and his wonderful and touching memoir Life Itself. We also stock all of the films that made his final list of the greatest films of all time, including 2001: A Space Odyssey, Apocalypse Now and Citizen Kane. Roger Ebert. I still can’t quite believe he’s gone. —Jeff Lelek
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Join us for one of our upcoming tech device sessions where you can sit down with a member of our staff and have your device questions answered with actual one-on-one, hands-on assistance. Registration is required for these sessions. Call the Henry Ford Centennial Library Reference Desk at (313) 943-2330 during the registration period for the session you are interested in attending. Space is limited so register early!
In this workshop, attendees may bring any device they need assistance with—tablet, e-reader, camera, laptop, etc.—and our experienced staff will do our best to answer your questions. Please bring USB and/or power cables for your device. Attendees will register for a particular time slot during the two-hour block. Wednesday, May 15 2 PM—4 PM (Registration begins May 8) Tuesday, May 28th 6 PM—8 PM (Registration begins May 21) Wednesday, June 12th 2 PM—4 PM (Registration begins June 5) Please bring your charged device and attachments to the 1st floor training room on the day of your appointment. A reminder that help with ebook readers requires a valid library card; help with a Kindle also requires an Amazon.com account. iPads: Beyond the Basics
Thursday, May 23 2 PM—4 PM (Registration begins May 16) Tuesday, June 25 6 PM—8 PM (Registration begins June 18)
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Tech Time: Assistance with Any Device
Overdrive eBooks In this workshop, experienced library staff will take users step-by-step through the process of finding, checking out and downloading an eBook from our Overdrive digital library collection. Users can bring their own device—e-reader, tablet, laptop—or use a library PC. A valid Dearborn Public Library card is required. Kindle users will also require a valid Amazon.com account. This will be a classroom-style presentation that will begin promptly at the designated time.
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Tuesday, June 4 2 PM—4 PM (Registration begins May 28th) Join us for a look into the helpful and fun apps available for your iPad. Patrons are welcome and encouraged to bring their own devices.
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The Dearborn Public Library Foundation is again seeking support from the Dearborn community as they continue their work to enhance and preserve our excellent library system. In existence since 2005, the Foundation is seeking donations to help fund current and future projects at the Dearborn Libraries. Past projects include renovation of both the Children’s Area and the Program Room at Henry Ford Centennial Library plus purchase for all libraries of computers loaded with educational software programs for children. A test of chairs for the quiet study room was recently completed to be followed by the purchase of new chairs for the entire room and for the individual study rooms on the Second Floor. The annual spring mail campaign will soon be underway asking Dearborn residents for their support. Donations also can be made by picking up a full-color, tri-fold brochure at any library location or by visiting the website www.dearbornlibraryfoundation.org and clicking on “Make a Gift”.
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The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Italian Embassy in Washington, D.C. have declared 2013 the “Year of Italian Culture in the United States�. Come and celebrate Italian culture with Bellini Opera Theatre of Michigan. This season of Bellini Opera will focus on Bel Canto, Italian classics, and Neapolitan songs. The first lecture/performance will be at 7 p.m., Thursday, June 20, 2013 in the HFCL Auditorium. All Bellini Opera programs are free and open to the public. This series is generously sponsored by Friends of the Library, Dearborn (FOLD). Bellini Opera Theatre of Michigan was founded by Ross Lo Duca and Dino Valle to foster the enjoyment of operatic music through concerts, recitals, lectures, and other outreach programs in Michigan, Florida, and Italy. F O O D
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Would you like to help the
needy? With the Food for Fines program you can do both! Donate non-perishable, non-expired food items between June 3-14 to reduce your overdue fines. Receive a $1 reduction in fines for each boxed or canned food item donated. Acceptable food items include:
rice, pasta, canned soup,
canned fruit, juice, or vegetables, mac and cheese, canned spaghetti sauce, etc. Items must not be dented, damaged, or expired. Single serving sizes not accepted. Fines and fees for lost or damaged library items, or accounts in collection, are not eligible. All food items collected will go to the Dearborn Firefighters for distribution to needy families through the Burn Drive program. P O L I S H
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New books in the Polish language are now available for checkout in the International Languages Collection at Henry Ford Centennial Library. Titles include works by Paulo Coelho, Haruki Murakami, E.L. James, Henryk Sienkiewicz,
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popular
Elzbieta
Baumgartner. New books on health, cooking and crafts have also been added to the collection.
M I C H I G A N A C T I V I T Y P A S S R E T U R N S The Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) program (formerly the Museum Adventure Pass) returns for another year! The Michigan Activity Pass program kicks off May 24 with nearly 400 participating libraries statewide and nearly 50 participating cultural attractions. The program remains free for library patrons. But attractions now can name their offer versus having to admit two to four people. They also can change their offer during the year. Some are touting free general admission, others have buy one admission, get one free offers or discounts in the gift shop. There will be five passes available per attraction per library each week. The Detroit Institute of Arts is rejoining the program and plans to offer four free general admissions per pass. Check the library website in May for more information on this program!
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The libraries are now open for regular hours according to the schedule below. Please note holiday closures and summer hours June-August.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR Julie Schaefer
Henry Ford Centennial Library 16301 Michigan Ave. (313) 943-2330
LIBRARY COMMISSION CHAIR
Jihan Ajami Jawad Ryan Lazar
Friday
9:30-5:30
Sunday 1-5 (closed June-August)
VICE-CHAIR
SECRETARY-TREASURER
9:30-8:30
Saturday 9:30-5:30 (closed June-August)
Marcel Pultorak
Nancy Zakar
Mon-Thurs
Branch Libraries Monday Wednesday
12:30-8:30 10:30-5:30
Tuesday
12:30-8:30
Thursday 12:30-5:30
Friday CLOSED (open 12:30-5:30 June-August) Saturday 12:30-5:30 (closed June-August) Sunday
CLOSED
David L. Schlaff Sally Smith Antonia Straley Robert Taub
The library will be closed on the following holidays: May 26-27 for Memorial Day holiday www.dearbornlibrary.org
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 May-June 2013 Layout, writing and editing by Jeff Lelek with staff contributions as credited