Volume 5 Issue 4
July-August 2012
Library Matters
The official newsletter of the Dearborn Public Library dearbornlibrary.org THIS ISSUE’S QUOTE
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One benefit of summer was that each day we had more light to read by. ~Jeannette Walls, The Glass Castle
IN THIS ISSUE Honor Flight film event
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Bellini Opera event
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Children’s Programs
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Movies We Love
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Music We Love
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Books We Love
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Summer Library Hours
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The Detroit Museum Adventure Pass (MAP) program returns for a fifth and final year through September 3, 2012. MAP is now an online program. Find out what discoveries await you by going to http://eventkeeper.com/pages/tln/. Pass availability, checkout and printing can all be executed there. MAP offers were generously provided by the participating organizations and may vary by organization. Be sure to check the "Pass Details" at http://eventkeeper.com/pages/tln/ and the web site of the attraction to see what each attraction offers via the MAP program.
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History The Holocaust Memorial Center The Purple Rose Theatre The University of Michigan Museum of Art And many more!
The free passes are for one-time use and are not transferable. The museum will collect the pass when you visit. Special exhibits may not be covered, and other exclusions may apply. The organizations participating in this year’s program include: The Arab-American National Museum The Detroit Institute of Arts
See the full list when you go to check out a pass at http://eventkeeper.com/pages/tln/
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Join us at the Henry Ford Centennial Library auditorium on Monday, July 23 for a special screening of Honor Flight Michigan: The Legacy. The film, directed by Michigan natives Gabe Downey and Jonathan Mellow, follows the efforts of World War II veteran supporters as they work to arrange “Honor Flights” for vets to the war memorial in Washington, D.C. The screening will begin at 7:00 with a Q&A session with the filmmakers immediately following the movie. The film is family-friendly so be sure to bring the kids, grandkids and grandparents for this inspirational and moving event. B E L L I N I
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This July, artists from the Bellini
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The regular monthly book sales sponsored by the Friends of the Library Dearborn (FOLD) will be held on the following upcoming dates:
Opera Theatre will present the final in the series “The Golden Age of Opera” at the Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium. This one-hour presentation featuring lecture and
Wednesday, July 11
musical accompaniment will take place on Thursday, July 19.
NO SALES IN AUGUST OR SEPTEMBER
The
presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m. and is free of charge. The Golden
Verdi and Puccini. The series is
Age of Opera lectures cover more
sponsored by the Friends of the
than 300 years of opera including
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composers such as Mozart, Rossini,
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The sales will continue to take place in the lobby of the Henry Ford Centennial Library from 9:30 AM to 6 PM.
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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 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 313-9432193. Reasonable advance notice is required.
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S U M M E R R E A D I N G P R O G R A M S Mother Goose Storytime. Ages 6-24 months. 9:30 am OR 10:45 am. Babies & toddlers are invited to their first literature experiences along with songs, fingerplays, & movement. One caregiver per child is recommended. Space is limited. Please advise which session you wish to attend. Fridays, July 13, 20, 27 Registration begins June 29. Family Walkabout. All Ages. Meet us outside near the Michigan Ave. entrance for a strolling storytime & nature activity. Strollers are encouraged. In case of rain, the program will be cancelled. No registration. July 31 6:00 pm Henry Ford Centennial Library
STORYTIMES Storytime. Ages 2-6. Weather permitting we’ll meet by the fountain for storytime. Join us for stories songs & rhymes that celebrate our wildest dreams! All family members are welcome, but storytime is geared for children 2-6 years old. In the event of rain, storytime will be held indoors. No Registration. Thursdays, July 12-August 2 10:30 am Henry Ford Centennial Library
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CRAFTS All Ages Crafts Fridays, 11 am — 4:30 pm No registration. Just drop in and have fun crafting with your family. Younger children will need adult assistance. While supplies last. July 6 — Lightning Bug July 13 — Monster July 20 — Rocket Ship July 27 — Alien & Spaceship August 3 — Odds & Ends Crafts Tween Crafts. Grades 4+. (No Younger Siblings) Fridays at 2 pm Registration is required and begins the Monday before each craft date. Call 943-2345 to register. July 6 — Pony bead fireflies July 13 —Spaced out Shrinky
P a j a m a /S t u f f e d A ni m a l Storytime. All Ages. Bring your favorite (or 2nd favorite to avoid tears!) stuffed animal or doll for a sleepover at the library. Enjoy listening to some bedtime stories, then we’ll tuck the animals in & say goodnight. Come back after 2pm on Wednesday, July 11, to pick them up & find out what the animals did during the night. NOTE: Only the animals will be spending the night — not the children! Registration begins June 26. Tuesday, July 10 6:00 pm Henry Ford Centennial Library
Dinks July 20 — Light up the night candle craft July 27 — Alien pet rocks August 3 — Tie dye [You MUST provide your own item to tie dye]
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EVENTS Chalk Fun. All Ages. Drop by to help us decorate the sidewalks for Summer Reading. Write a poem, draw a picture, or just play hopscotch in the afternoon sun. Cool off afterward with our 2pm Monday Matinee in the library. In case of rain, the program will be cancelled. No Registration. Mondays, July 2 & July 16 1:00-2:00 pm Henry Ford Centennial Library Teen Star Wars Party. Ages 1317. In a far away galaxy… the teens have the best one day event of them all. Join us, you will, as we undergo Jedi training; hunt asteroids that threaten to destroy; rescue the princess; and eat our fair share of carbonite to save Han Solo. Huh?!! That’s right. A snack is included. Registration begins July 3rd.
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Wednesday, July 18 2:00-3:00 pm Henry Ford Centennial Library Lets Go to the Movies—Summer Edition. All ages. Take a break from summer fun and enjoy a family movie. No Registration, but space is limited. Mondays 2:00 pm Henry Ford Centennial Library July 2 — Kung Fu Panda (PG, 88 min.) July 9 — Monsters Inc. (G, 93 min.) July 16 — Ratatouille (G, 111 min.)
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July 23 — Princess and the Frog (G, 98 min.) July 30 — Wallace and Gromit and the Curse of the Were-Rabbit (G, 85 min.)
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The summer reading program will conclude with fun and games at the Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party at Henry Ford Centennial Library on Thursday, August 9 from 6-8 PM. Fun games, snacks and activities will take place to conclude this year’s summer reading program. The summer reading program runs through August 3. The library will offer various programs, events and activities for children, teens and adults designed to enhance the enjoyment of reading during these special months of the year. Check out pages 3-4 for currentlyscheduled activities, and be sure to stop by the adult and children’s reference desks for more information.
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c alled S tumpy ( Walt er Brennan). The three try to defend themselves against a Burdette gang eager to break their brother out of captivity. Complicating matters further is a young gunslinger named Colorado (Ricky Nelson) who wants to help Wayne and his deputies, and the arrival of one of Wayne’s old flames, known only as Feathers (a fetching Angie Dickinson), who has designs on the sheriff as well.
Rio Bravo 1959, 141 min. Rio Bravo is a family favorite; it was one of my late grandfather’s favorite movies and it’s one of my dad’s favorite Westerns. The film tells a deceptively simple story: the brother of a powerful local rancher named Nathan Burdette commits a murder at the beginning of the film (in a great, wordless introduction that tells you so much about the characters without having to say a thing) and is arrested for the crime by the town sheriff, John T. Chance (John Wayne). Forced to wait for the marshal to turn up and collect the killer, Wayne holes up in the jail with his deputies, a former gunslinger turned drunk named Dude (Dean Martin) and a gimpy old man
Rio Bravo was directed by the great Howard Hawks, a man who could direct in any genre but whose films always display tough-talking professionals just trying to do their job and the equally scrappy women who love them. The film is one of my comfort-food choices when I just want to relax and simply spend some time with a movie, and these characters are some of the best you can spend that time with. Rio Bravo is leisurely paced, giving the characters space to breathe and interact while
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always maintaining the suspense the story requires. The script by Jules Furthman and Leigh Brackett is sacred text, packed with great, quotable dialogue that will make anyone who uses it in everyday life sound tough and wise. For example, a wellmeaning friend of Chance’s, who wants to help him with his precarious situation, evaluates the help Chance has now: “A game-legged old man and a drunk. That’s all you got?” Chance’s perfect response: “That’s what I got.” And when a drunken Martin slugs Wayne and apologizes, Wayne replies: “Sorry don’t get it done, Dude.” There are too many others to mention, but they are two of the many rewards to be found in Rio Bravo. — Jeff Lelek Rio Bravo will screen on Monday, August 6 as part of the regular Monday night Blockbusters free film series.
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The Bee Gee’s music can be described as soft rock and easy listening, with hints of psychedelic pop. When the film Saturday Night Fever came into production, Producer Robert Stigwood asked for The Bee Gees help to compose the soundtrack. The Bee Gees agreed, and the soundtrack became a huge hit. The soundtrack contained many classic songs such as “Stayin’ Alive”, “Jive Talkin’”, More Than A Woman”, “You Should Be Dancing” and much more. At this point, The Bee Gees style evolved towards the disco genre. One common misconception about The
Here At Last: The Bee Gees
Bee Gees is that they’re only a disco band. In fact, a
By Sarah Kalmoni
majority of their songs aren’t actually disco songs. For example, songs such as “Run To Me”, “How Can
As long as I can remember, I’ve been listening to The
You Mend A Broken Heart”, “New York Mining
Bee Gee’s music…what an incredible band. The Bee
Disaster 1941”, “I Started A Joke”, and “To Love
Gees were comprised of three brothers: Barry Gibb
Somebody”, convey much richness and depth. In
(born 1946), fraternal twins Robin (born 1949, died
addition, “known for his high-pitched falsetto singing
2012) and Maurice Gibb (born 1949, died 2003).
voice, Barry Gibb shares the record with John Lennon
They started singing together in the early 1950s.
and Paul McCartney for consecutive Billboard Hot
Originally from England, they moved to Brisbane,
100 Number Ones as a writer with six. The book of
Australia, where they spent most of their childhood.
Guinness World Records lists Barry Gibb as the
They eventually returned to England to pursue their
second most successful songwriter in history behind
music career. The Bee Gees began performing at
Paul McCartney.” What an astonishing accomplish-
local places to earn money. The Bee Gees came up
ment to be proud of. And The Bee Gees didn’t stop
with their name in an interesting way. According to
there. They also wrote hit songs for other artists
Wikipedia, “they were introduced to radio DJ Bill
such as Andy Gibb (their youngest brother), Barbra
Gates by racetrack promoter Bill Goode (who saw
Streisand, Frankie Valli, Kenny Rogers and others.
them perform at Brisbane's Speedway Circuit). Gates renamed them the "Bee Gees" after his and Goode's
Although The Bee Gees have enjoyed a great deal of
initials – thus the name was not specifically a
success and a long career, they have also suffered
reference to "Brothers Gibb", despite popular belief.”
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tragedy. Their youngest brother, Andy Gibb, “died
Your Emotional
myocarditis, (an inflammation of the heart muscle)
just five days after his 30th birthday as a result of
Self
caused by a viral infection.” He had also battled
By Beverly Engel
“passed away in 2003 of complications resulting
drug addiction for many years. Sadly, Maurice Gibb from a twisted intestine.” Robin Gibb died of liver and kidney failure on May 20, 2012, at the age of 62.
After enduring many hardships, traumas, and being around several negative people, I decided to look for a book that might offer some positive guidance. I came across Healing Your Emotional Self by Beverly Engel. Beverly grew up with a self--absorbed mother and decided to become a psychotherapist on mental, physical and emotional abusive relationships. While reading this book, I discovered that people like me who have suffered extreme criticism need to be reminded of their value and lovability. One of Beverly's emotional exercises includes creating a nurturing inner voice that offers compassion and self-acceptance. Another is communicating with your inner-child and writing down how often you criticize yourself. This book has taught me to be less harsh and more forgiving with myself. We're only human and we all mistakes. Nobody's perfect. I also hope my friends can learn from this too, and not be too demanding of themselves when it comes to their work or life. If you or someone you know suffers low self-esteem, please check out Beverly Engel's book, "Healing Your Emotional Self" in our adult non-fiction section, 158.1 ENG, at Henry Ford Centennial Library. I think it’s a wonderful resource that we carry in our collection. By Mary Weber
In conclusion, The Bee Gees will always have a special place in my heart.
They write and sing
songs that reach out and touch your soul. Their music leaves behind a legacy of exquisite talent and originality. And they know how to put on a concert. They’re one of those rare artists who can sound electrifying on stage, as well as in the studio, behind the scenes. So the next time you feel like dancing, or just feel like listening to some great music, check out the Live By Request/Bee Gees DVD located in our adult non-fiction section, 782.421, or any of their excellent CDs in our collection: Mythology The Ultimate Bee Gees Horizontal Idea Bee Gees 1st Number ones Their Greatest Hits: The Record This Is Where I Came In Still Waters Saturday Night Fever: The Original Movie Soundtrack Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bee_Gees
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L I B R A R Y
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DIRECTOR
The libraries are now open for summer hours throughout July and August according to the schedule below.
Maryanne Bartles
Henry Ford Centennial Library
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
16301 Michigan Ave. (313) 943-2330
Julie Schaefer
LIBRARY COMMISSION CHAIR Marcel Pultorak VICE-CHAIR Nancy Zakar SECRETARY-TREASURER
Mon-Thurs
9:30-8:30
Friday
9:30-5:30
Saturday
CLOSED
Sunday
CLOSED
Branch Libraries Monday Wednesday
12:30-8:30 10:30-5:30
Tuesday
12:30-8:30
Thursday 12:30-5:30
Friday 12:30-5:30 Saturday CLOSED Sunday
CLOSED
Jihan Ajami Jawad Candyce Abbatt
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS:
Ryan Lazar
The library will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 for Independence Day.
David L. Schlaff
www.dearbornlibrary.org
Sally Smith 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.”
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! Library Matters July-August 2012 Layout, writing and editing by Jeff Lelek with staff contributions as credited