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November-December 2012
Library Matters
The official newsletter of the Dearborn Public Library dearbornlibrary.org THIS ISSUE’S QUOTE
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As we struggle with s ho p p i ng l is ts an d invitations, compounded by December's bad weather, it is good to be reminded that there are people in our lives who are worth this aggravation, and people to whom we are worth the same. - Donald E. Westlake
IN THIS ISSUE Classics Revisited
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CENTENNIAL TO CLOSE EARLY; BRANCHES OPEN LATE ON DAY OF EVENT
Henry Ford Centennial Library will host the All Conference Reception for the Michigan Library Association annual conference on Thursday, November 8. As a result, HFCL will close early at 5:00 PM on the day of the event. Esper and Bryant Branch libraries will remain open until 8:30 to accommodate regular library patrons. According to their website, the MLA's membership is comprised of nearly 2,000 individual and institutional members from public, academic, private and special libraries. MLA serves all library professionals and their supporters.
The MLA is Michigan's oldest and largest library association. Guided by the belief that free access to information is the cornerstone of a free society, the Michigan Library Association has advocated for libraries on behalf of the state's residents for over 100 years. MLA defends the right to read, advocates for adequate library funding, clarifies library governance issues, promotes librarian education, and works for free access of information to all residents.
FROM THE EDITOR As we approach the end of one year and the beginning of another, we would like to thank you, our library patrons for your continued patronage and support. We wish you the very best for the holiday season and in the coming new year. — Ed.
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The free book discussion group “Classics Revisited” is currently ongoing at the Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave.
that Shakespeare had a sister—a sister equal to Shakespeare in talent, and equal in genius, but whose legacy is radically different.
All sessions are open to the public and no registration is required. Sessions take place on the third Wednesday of each month through the month of 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.
February 20: A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
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November 21: Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton Set against the bleak winter landscape of New England, Ethan Frome tells the story of a poor farmer, lonely and downtrodden, his wife Zeena, and her cousin, the enchanting Mattie Silver. In the playing out of this short novel's powerful and engrossing drama, Edith Wharton constructed her least characteristic and most celebrated book.
December 19: Night by Elie Wiesel Night is Elie Wiesel’s masterpiece, a candid, horrific, and deeply poignant autobiographical account of his survival as a teenager in the Nazi death camps.
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January 16: A Room of One’s Own by Virginia Woolf Virginia Woolf's landmark inquiry into women's role in society. In A Room of One's Own, Virginia Woolf imagines
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When it was first produced in 1959, A Raisin in the Sun was awarded the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for that season and hailed as a watershed in American drama. A pioneering work by an African-American playwright, the play was a radically new representation of black life.
March 20: A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway Begun in the autumn of 1957 and published posthumously in 1964, Ernest Hemingway's A Moveable Feast captures what it meant to be young and poor and writing in Paris during the 1920s.
April 17: My Life and Work by Henry Ford The lessons of Henry Ford, one of America's greatest business innovators, are as fresh and vital today as they were in 1922, when this extraordinary book was first published. Though the title suggests the autobiographical, this is in fact a bible of business philosophy from the man many considered "insane" for the very innovations we hail as visionary today.
May 15: The Arabian Nights: Tales from a Thousand and One Nights – anonymous (trans Burton, intro A.S. Byatt) Full of mischief, valor, ribaldry, and romance, The Arabian Nights has enthralled readers for centuries with its tales that have entered into the popular imagination.
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Every November, hundreds of thousands of writers across the world participate in National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo. The goal: to write at least 50,000 words in one month. If you’re up for the challenge, join other writers for discussion and support on Fridays in November in room #30 on the 3rd floor Mezzanine, Henry Ford Centennial Library, from 3-5 PM. Get connected and find other write-in locations at: http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/ regions/usa-michigan-detroit The support groups will meet on the following Fridays: November 2 November 9 November 16 November 30
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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.
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, November 9 & 16 Registration now open! Fridays, December 14 & 21 Registration begins November 30
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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, November 8, 15, & 29; December 6, 13, & 20 Registration now open! 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, November 8, 15, & 29; December 6, 13, & 20 Registration now open!
CRAFTS 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, November 15 Make a colorful turkey to dress up your Thanksgiving table. Thursday, December 20 Deco-a-tree simple or not...your choice. Drop by and decorate a holiday tree to take home. Scrap Craft (All ages) Wednesday, November 21, 10 a.m.—4 p.m. Drop in and see what you can create out of our supplies.
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Tween+ Craft (Grades 4+) 2 p.m. First Saturday of the month. Space is limited. Registration required. Travel Games in a Tin Saturday, November 3 Celebrate International Games Day by building your own mini games in a tin. Registration now open! Holiday Tree Decorating Saturday, December 1 The holiday season is here. Join us for some tasty treat decorating. Registration begins November 17 Geeky Gifts (Grades 6+) Saturday, December 8, 2:30 p.m. Learn how to turn old computer keys into holiday gifts—from push pins to jewelry, there’s bound to be something for everyone. Registration begins November 24.
EVENTS Third Saturday Movie and Craft 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. The Black Stallion Saturday, November 17 (1979, Rated G, 117 min.) Cricket on the Hearth Saturday, December 15 (1967, Rated G, 60 min.) Continued on next page...
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International Games Day (All ages) Saturday, November 3, 11 a.m.— 4 p.m. What better way to celebrate than by playing games at the library? No registration required. Vote For Books! (All ages) November 5-10 The candidates have been chosen. Who’s your favorite? Come in and let us know. Vote once per day. All voters will get a small prize. Winning book character will be announced November 13. All Things Twilight (Grades 6+), 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 13 The Twilight saga movie series is coming to an end. Celebrate by making a Breaking Dawn keepsake, playing trivia games, and winning prizes! Space is limited. Registration now open. Hobbit Fest (Grades 4+) Friday, December 14, 4 p.m. Out of the Shire and into the library, come celebrate this classic with games, crafts, trivia, and a special Hobbit-approved snack. Space is limited. Registration begins November 30. American Girl Holiday Tea Party (Grades K-5) Saturday, December 15, 2 p.m. Addy, Kit, Molly and the rest of the Girls formally invite you to a festive tea party. Dress your American Girl or special doll in her finest and join us for tea, biscuits (cookies), and more. Space is limited. Registration begins December 1.
Beat the Holiday Break Blues! Join us each afternoon for a different activity. Space may be limited. Wii Dance (All ages) Wednesday, December 26, 2-4 p.m. Get your groove on with “Just Dance: Disney Party” and “The Smurfs Dance Party”. Not into dancing? Board games will also be available. Yarn Fest (All ages) Thursday, December 27, 1-4 p.m. You’ve got time, we’ve got yarn. Let’s see what we can make together. Snowperson Ornament (All ages) Friday, December 28, 11a.m.—5 p.m. Make a snazzy snowperson to hang and admire long after the snow melts. Collage Creations (All ages) Wednesday, January 2, 11a.m.—5 p.m. Who knew odds and ends could make such cool designs?
S T A F F Q U I C K P I C K Lunch Lady and the League of Librarians by Jarrett J. Krosoczka In the graphic novel “Lunch Lady and the League of Librarians,” Lunch Lady must save the X-Station 5000 video games from the League of Librarians. The Librarians want world domination because enrollment at the Read-a-thon is at an all-time low and they believe video games are rotting their brains. The Librarians form a plot to take out an X-Station delivery truck by using dictionaries and encyclopedias as weapons. Before you can say “Storytime is over,” Lunch Lady comes to the rescue using one of her many kitchen gadgets. Great, clever fun! More books on the Lunch Lady graphic novel series can be found in the Children’s Departments of the Dearborn Public Library. — Mary Weber
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The regular monthly book sales sponsored by the Friends of the Library Dearborn (FOLD) will be Penguin Play (All ages) Thursday, January 3, 11a.m.—5 held on the following upcoming p.m. dates: Make a playful friend to take home.
Origami Corner Bookmarks (All ages) Friday, January 4, 11a.m.—5 p.m. Create a custom bookmark for your new books.
Wednesday, November 7 Wednesday, December 5 January—NO SALE 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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The final installment of the DFCU Free Financial Education Seminars will take place November 10 in the auditorium at Henry Ford Centennial Library. The seminar will be presented by Charles Hoff, an accredited financial counselor through the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education, who has been with DFCU Financial for more than 15 years. To register for this seminar, call the Adult Reference Desk at (313) 943-2330. POST-RETIREMENT WEALTH RETENTION Saturday, Nov. 10, 10:30am-noon Discusses how the dual approach of healthy "defensive" as well as "offensive" money strategies may be used during retirement to help retain and preserve what you've accumulated. You'll also learn how to strategically position yourself to live on less income in retirement. E S T A T E
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The Henry Ford Centennial Library will present a free seminar on Estate Planning on Wednesday, December 12th from 6:00-7:30 pm in the Mezzanine Conference Room. The seminar will consider death and its effect on your assets. Although many people try not to give much thought to the certainty of their own death, it is vital to understand the importance of Estate Planning in considering the financial and emotional consequences of death and take action to minimize the effects on our families.
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Subjects to be covered include: The differences between a Will and a Revocable Living Trust; How to avoid probate; How to reduce the burden and costs of your estate on your loved ones; How to shelter your estate from creditors; and The essentials of your Power of Attorney documents The seminar will be presented by Attorneys Adil Daudi & Shawn P. Calabrese. Registration begins November 28 and space is limited. Call (313) 943-2330 to reserve your spot.
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This season, deck the (holiday) halls with plates of good food! Come join local food writer Lisa Howard at the Henry Ford Centennial Library on Wednesday, December 5 from 6:00-7:30 pm in the Mezzanine Conference Room to find out how to upgrade your holiday favorites—cakes, cookies, appetizers, and more—to make them taste even better…and be better for you, too! (Quick tip: yes, you can use butter.) And to help you save money and shopping time, we’ll also share ideas for easy-to-make edible gifts for friends and family. This year, skip the overcrowded malls—instead, enjoy creating made-from-the -heart (and made-for-the-heart) holiday gifts! Registration is required for this program! Registration will begin on Wednesday, November 21. Space is limited so please call early at 313-9432330 to sign up. There is no charge to participate in this program. Check out Lisa’s website at theculturedcook.com. Sponsored by Friends of the Library—Dearborn.
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Janis Joplin: A Pearl Beyond Words By Sarah Kalmoni
Janis Joplin (1943-1970) was an American singer/songwriter who made her mark on the music scene in the 1960s. What makes Janis unique is her soulful and emotional voice. Her music style could be considered as psychedelic blues and rock. In addition, her songs covered many topics including love, loneliness, and freedom. Growing up in the small town of Port Arthur, Texas, Janis attended Thomas Jefferson High School. During high school, she made friends with unique people who listened to blues performers such as Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith and Lead Belly. After listening to these artists, she decided to become a singer. According to Wikipedia, when Janis was a teen, she became overweight and her skin broke out so badly that she was left with deep scars, which required dermabrasion. Other kids at high school would routinely taunt her and call her names like "pig", "freak" or "creep". After graduating high school in 1960, she attended college, but didn’t finish her degree. The Daily Texan campus newsletter ran an article about her, “She Dares To Be Different”, in which they describe Janis’s style as free spirited (loves to be barefoot), someone who loved wearing Levi jeans to class because they’re more comfortable, and carrying her Autoharp with her, in the event she felt like singing. In 1963, she made the decision to
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When she attended her 10 year high school reunion, she was ridiculed, humiliated and teased again for her appearance. It really wore down her confidence and self esteem. At a press conference, she admitted that the whole experience was an unhappy one, and that her “classmates laughed her out of class, out of town and out of the state.” She had a drug problem and was increasingly drinking. For a while, she was able to kick her drug habit. In 1965, she was persuaded by her friends to return home to Port Arthur so she could get clean from drugs and better her life. She avoided drugs and alcohol, started wearing more conservative clothes and enrolled as a sociology major at a university. As she continued to pursue her music, she was surrounded by people who were active drug users too, and it was difficult to avoid the drug scene altogether. Her friend, Peggy Caserta, claimed that she and Janis agreed to stay away from each other, so she wouldn’t be tempted to use drugs. Joplin requested that when she recorded her album in the studio, no one should use needles in her presence. She had an argument with her fiancé Seth Morgan, and the Friday before her death, Morgan and Caserta were supposed to visit Joplin at the hotel she was staying. They both stood her up, and sadly on October 4, 1970, she was found dead in her hotel room by her manager, John Cooke. She was only 27 years old. The official cause of death was an overdose of heroin, possibly combined with the effects of alcohol. Her last album, Pearl, went on to sell millions of copies after her death, and is considered a jewel among her albums.
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Friday, November 9 Registration: Nov. 2-7
Intro to E-Mail 10 AM-12 PM
Friday, November 16 Registration: Nov. 9-14
Internet Basics 10 AM-12 PM
Friday, November 30 Registration: Nov. 21-28
In my heart, if Janis Joplin were alive today, I believe she still would have made music and served as a positive role model to others for how to live a clean, good life. According to many of her fans, she always put on a great show and her concert experience was electrifying. She had that ability to interact with the audience, so they could enjoy themselves and have a good time. Her nickname Pearl suits her well, because pearls are rare gemstones that are considered fine, admirable, and valuable. So the next time if you’re in the mood for some soulful and wonderful music, check out Janis Joplin’s albums in our music collection today.
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All the President’s Men (1976) Directed by: Alan J. Pakula All the President’s Men is a film I remember seeing on TV at a very young age, and while I couldn’t fully grasp the implications of exactly what was happening, there was something about it that I always found incredibly intriguing about this story of two Washington Post reporters who broke the Watergate case. Looking at it now, years later, I can better appreciate the things
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All the President’s Men is a triumph of acting and direction. There is a scene towards the beginning of the film where Bob Woodward (played by Robert Redford) is simply on the phone following up leads on the story. He unexpectedly gets a major bit of information from an important official, but it’s the way that Redford plays the scene that makes it so riveting. The whole scene lasts a few minutes and is done in one static shot, so Redford has to carry the whole thing on his own. The way he listens, reacts to the person on the phone, and reacts to the commotion around him in the newsroom is so natural that it adds to the importance of
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what he is discovering. It’s a brilliant bit of subtle acting, and the director is smart enough to just let it play out without any unnecessary visual flourishes. There is another shot a bit later in the film that is similar but equally brilliant. There are thriller elements to the film that carry it along, like the increasing paranoia the reporters feel as the momentous nature of the story takes shape, as well as Woodward’s midnight parking garage meetings with mysterious source Deep Throat, intensely played by Hal Holbrook. And then there’s Jason Robards as editor Ben Bradlee, who gives the film a jolt of electricity whenever he’s on, exactly what a supporting actor should do (and probably why he won an Academy Award for his performance.) It is a film I’ll love and appreciate for many years to come. — Jeff Lelek
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Start here. Go anywhere. If you wish to leave home, or want to go home, you can get there from here. Countries and cultures come together in the International Language Collection of Henry Ford Centennial Library. Writers in translation, writers in exile, writers hot-off-the-press. Poets, novelists, biographers, historians. They’re all here. Our Arabic collection offers books by native and translated authors from Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Iraq, and more. If you want to read an eyewitness account of the Arab Spring, or go on a journey with Ibn Battutah, start here. We also have a nice selection of newspapers and magazines in Arabic. Books in Spanish (Espanol), Polish (Polski), Italian (Italiano), French (Francais), and German (Deutsch) are also available, with some Hindi, Albanian, and Portuguese thrown in for good measure. If you desire the comfort of reading a really good book in your mother tongue, start here.
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We have children’s books, too. You can read stories in the language of your childhood with your own children and grandchildren. If you are trying to learn a new language, the bright pictures and simple words of some children’s books in your “I’m still learning” language can be very helpful. Henry Ford Centennial Library offers a complete selection of language learning books, CDs, and DVDs. If you are trying to learn English, Arabic, Spanish, or any other language, start here. We plan to use this space on a regular basis to keep you up-to-date on new books and other happenings in the International Language Collection. If you have friends or relatives whose first language is not English, please share this information with them, or better yet, bring them in for a look around. If you have an international title to recommend, a language learning tip to share, or any comments or suggestions, please call Isabella at 943-2816, or you can email her at irowan@ci.dearborn.mi.us
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LIBRARY FOUNDATION SPONSORS ESSAY CONTEST
ESSAY WRITING CONTEST For 12th Graders in Dearborn’s High Schools Sponsored by the Dearborn Public Library Foundation Scholarship Awards Are To Be Given To The Two Best Essays In The Amount Of $500 Each. Essays, 500 To 700 Words In Length, Are To Be Written On One Of Two Topics: The Role Of Libraries Today or The Book That Most Influenced My Life Essay Submissions Are To Be By E-Mail During The Month Of January 2013 In Word, PDF Or Rich Text. Winners Will Be Announced In The First Week Of May 2013. Contest rules and essay submission guidelines are at: www.dearbornlibraryfoundation.org. Questions to: libraryessaywriting@gmail.com.
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November 22-23 for Thanksgiving December 22-25 for the Christmas holiday Dec. 31-Jan 1, 2013 for the New Year holiday www.dearbornlibrary.org
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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 November-December 2012 Layout, writing and editing by Jeff Lelek with staff contributions as credited