| Library Matters
| October 2022
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Henry Ford Centennial Library
| Mon–Thurs....10am–8pm
Fri–Sat.......10am–5:30pm
Sunday........1pm–5:00pm |
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| Esper Branch Library
| Mon–Tues.........11am–7pm
Wed–Thurs..11am–5:30pm
Friday Closed
Saturday......11am–5:30pm
Sunday Closed |
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Bryant Branch Library
| Mon–Tues.........11am–7pm Wed–Thurs..11am–5:30pm
Friday Closed
Saturday......11am–5:30pm
Sunday Closed |
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New Library Commission Meeting Time: 5 p.m. |
Library Commission meetings have been moved to 5:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. The next meeting is October 12. |
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| Saturday, Oct. 22 | 1 – 3 p.m.Caroline Kennedy Library |
Learn the requirements and benefits of becoming a U.S. citizen. An immigration attorney from the International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit (IIMD) will review the basics of the naturalization process.
Registration recommended: 313-791-3800.
This is in partnership with Dearborn Heights Libraries and will take place at the Caroline Kennedy Library located at 24590 George St., Dearborn Heights. |
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The Dearborn Public Library now offers literacy kits for families to use with children in preschool through third grade to practice skills identified in Michigan’s Read by Grade Three law. Each kit comes with a VOX talking book, along with a sheet explaining the featured skill, activity suggestions, and book suggestions. |
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Henry Ford Centennial Library | 1st Floor Rotunda & Room 113 | Books, audiobooks, magazines, movies, music, and more! Cash, check, and Visa or Mastercard are accepted. |
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October 10
| 2019, Not Rated |
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October 17 |
1973, Rated PG |
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October 24 |
1962, Approved |
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October 31 |
2000, Rated R |
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Celebrating 100 Years of Service |
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Friday, Oct. 28 | 3–5 p.m. | Henry Ford Centennial Library |
To wrap up the month-long celebration of 100 years of service, an Open House will be held at the Henry Ford Centennial Library from 3–5 p.m. featuring dignitaries, library tours, raffles, and refreshments. Visit at any time to reminisce, celebrate, and look forward to the future! Check the calendar for more events related to the anniversary, too. |
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Tuesday, Oct. 46:30–7:30 p.m.Henry Ford Centennial Library
Auditorium |
Join Michigan-based author and paranormal investigator Nicole Beauchamp as she gives an in-person presentation describing some of Detroit's darkest corridors and its tragic past. |
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ELL Conversation Circle | Sept. 27 – Dec. 14
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This program aims to help participants learn vocabulary, develop confidence, make new friends, and practice speaking English in real-life situations. Intended for high-beginner level English Language Learners. |
Tuesdays 1–2:00 p.m. |
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Wednesdays 6–7:00 p.m. |
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Wednesday, Oct. 19
6:30–7:30 p.m.Henry Ford Centennial Library |
Attention all library fans and local history buffs! As part of celebrating 100 years of Dearborn Public Library, Mason Christensen of the Dearborn Historical Museum will be giving a lecture on the history of the Dearborn Public Library since 1922. |
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Tuesday, Oct. 18
6:30–7:30 p.m.Henry Ford Centennial Library |
Come help us launch our new book club this fall where we'll discuss a wide variety of popular titles featuring a different one every month. We'll kick things off with The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid in October. |
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Thursday, Oct. 20
6:30–7:30 p.m.Henry Ford Centennial Library |
Local author Dale Carlson will discuss some of the unique and unexpected renovations and reuses of buildings designed by Albert Kahn in Metro Detroit. Bring your own stories of imaginative re-purposing to share during a post-lecture Q&A with discussion. |
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Thursday, Oct. 6
6:30–7:30 p.m.Online via Zoom |
This virtual program covers how to prevent diseases, pests, and damage to your plants this winter and set the stage for a healthy growing season next year. brought to you by MSU Extension. |
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| Tuesday, Oct. 11
6:30–7:30 p.m.Henry Ford Centennial Library |
Join us for an evening of live music to commemorate a century of service! The Paul VornHagen Trio will perform jazz classics in the Henry Ford Centennial Library auditorium. Sponsored by Friends of the Library – Dearborn. |
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Thursday, Oct. 13
6:00–7:00 p.m.Henry Ford Centennial Library |
Join us for a discussion of Sobremesa: A memoir of food and love in 13 courses by Josephine Caminos Oria. There will also be a demonstration and tasting of a recipe from the book. Limited copies of the book will be available for check out. |
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| Adult Crafts |
Grab & Go Craft Kit
October 1 – 31All Dearborn Public Libraries |
Visit any Dearborn Library and pick up a kit with supplies and instructions. This month's craft is yarn pumpkins. |
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Get Crafty AdultsWednesday, Oct. 26
6–7:30 p.m.
Henry Ford Centennial Library | Adults and Teens will learn how to create Spooky Photo Transfers. Registration Required. |
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Tuesday, Oct. 25
6:30–7:00pmOnline via Zoom and broadcasted in H. F. Centennial Library Auditorium |
Peter Gethers, Editor-At-Large at Alfred A. Knopf, will join us virtually on Zoom to discuss his work on the new autobiography of Hollywood icon Paul Newman. |
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Saturday, Oct. 8 | 1–4 p.m. | Movie at 2 p.m.Henry Ford Centennial Library | Youth Services |
Drop everything, Venkman. We got one! It's a great day to turn on your proton pack, grab your ghost trap, and visit the library with the whole family. Someone turned off the grid so come to the library to make crafts and find Slimer. Ghostbusters II will be playing in the auditorium at 2 p.m. |
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Wednesday, Oct. 26
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.Online via Zoom |
Ages 8-12 | Award winning Cartoonist, Rick Stromoski will show you how to draw spooky creatures, goblins and scary ghosts! Registration required. |
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Henry Ford Centennial Library | All Ages | Get Crafty with our maker supplies! Cardboard Craft tools and other supplies will be available for use. |
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Monday, Oct. 24
3 – 7 p.m.Esper Branch Library |
All Ages | Design a Trick-or-Treat bag before the holiday. Use one of our pre-cut stencils or come up with a design of your own. |
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Tuesday, Oct. 25
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Henry Ford Centennial Library | Child | Come in and stay a while- Get Crafty! in the Youth Area of the library. While supplies last. |
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Saturday, Oct. 29 | 2 – 4 p.m.
Henry Ford Centennial Library | Child/Tween | Come make some creepy crafts in the youth services area! |
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Tuesday, Oct. 4 & 11
6–6:30 p.m.Bryant Branch Library |
Toddlers, preschoolers, and their families: join Ms. Kathryn for stories, songs, and rhymes. |
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Wednesday, Oct. 12
6 – 7 p.m.Henry Ford Centennial Library |
Teen | Do you love all things Anime and Manga? We'll meet and watch some anime together, discuss manga, and engage in other related activities! |
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Oct. 24–27 & 29
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.Bryant Branch Library |
Young children and their families are invited to engage in the early literacy practices of: singing, writing, reading, playing, and talking in the Bryant Branch Library's spooky themed play space. |
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Wednesday, Oct. 12
4:30–5:30 p.m.Henry Ford Centennial Library |
Ages 4+ | Gain confidence in your reading by reading to Pippin, a trained therapy dog. Bring your favorite book or borrow one of ours! |
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Thursday, Oct. 13
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.Henry Ford Centennial Library |
Grades 2-3 | Calling all builders! Join us for a book club unlike any other! Listen to a read aloud and build a LEGO masterpiece based on the story! |
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Sunday, Oct. 30
2 – 4 p.m.Henry Ford Centennial Library |
SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES (1983) — HALLOWEEN SPECIAL. One of Ray Bradbury's most popular and intriguing novels of good and evil comes to life in this spine-tingling motion picture. (Rated PG. 1h 35 min.) |
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| Month-Long
Programs |
October 1 – 28
Henry Ford Centennial Library |
Age 13-19 | Hey Teens! Grab your cameras for a photography contest to celebrate the library's 100th Anniversary! Submit photographs that fall into these three categories: library architecture, library community, and black & white library images. Email submissions to dearbornlibraryteens@gmail.com |
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October 1 – 31
All Dearborn Public Libraries |
Child/Tween | This year, we're celebrating the library's 100th birthday by challenging kids to read 100 minutes and complete birthday-inspired activities during the month of October. Complete the challenge and win a free book! Register on Beanstack. |
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October 3 – 31
All Dearborn Public Libraries | Child–Adult | Finding a good book is a real treat, so why not take a chance on some surprise selections? Stop by displays located at various places around the library and grab one of the mysterious wrapped books to check out! |
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Saturday, Oct. 22
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.Henry Ford Centennial Library |
Grades 5-7 | Learn tools to help feel empowered and to help make healthy choices in this light-hearted outdoor yoga class. The class includes mindfulness practices, yoga poses and relaxation to help reduce stress, build self-esteem, strength, flexibility and balance and promote overall well-being. |
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Weekly Programs | Ready to Read Mondays
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Henry Ford Centennial Library | Age 3+ | Get ready to read with activities that encourage reading, writing, talking, singing, and playing. Children will need adult assistance. |
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Family Storytime
Thursdays | 10:30–11:30 a.m.Henry Ford Centennial Library |
All Ages | Families and friends are invited for stories, songs, and rhymes in the auditorium. Registration required. (Note: No storytime on 10/27, but a Ghost Walk is planned at 11 a.m.!) |
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Monday, Oct. 17
6 – 7 p.m.Henry Ford Centennial Library |
Join us for a family story time featuring all things Halloween. We will read some books and do a themed craft. |
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Friday, Oct. 21
4:15 – 5 p.m.Henry Ford Centennial Library |
Ages 3+ | Celebrate the Dearborn Public Library's 100th Birthday with everyone's favorite party food! Make an easy, inexpensive mug cake and decorate it with frosting. Registration required. |
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Wednesday, Oct. 19
3 – 5 p.m.Esper Branch Library |
Ages 4+ | Come build with us! Young children will need adult supervision for safety. |
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Tuesday, Oct. 25
6 – 7 p.m.Henry Ford Centennial Library |
Grades 3-4 | Science can be spooky! 3rd and 4th grade students are invited to join us in our Sparklab to do some hands-on experiments. |
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Ghost Walk | Thursday, Oct. 27
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Henry Ford Centennial Library | All Ages | Hunt for ghosts in the library and get a treat when you find one! Children will need adult assistance. No registration. |
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