 | Library Matters | February 2023
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Henry FordCentennial 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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 | | Wednesday, Feb. 8 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Henry Ford Centennial Library | 1st Floor Rotunda & Room 113 | Books, audiobooks, magazines, movies, music, and more! Cash, check, and Visa or Mastercard are accepted. | | Learn More | Movie Showings |
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Blockbusters Free Film Series | Mondays at 6:30 p.m. | Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium |
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 | February 6 | Last Night in Soho2021, Rated R
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 | February 13 | Licorice Pizza
2021, Rated R
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 | February 27 | Three Thousand Years of Longing
2022, Rated R |
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 | Family Friendly Film Series | Sunday, Feb. 5 | 2–4 p.m. Henry Ford Centennial Library | Dark Crystal
(1982, PG) | | Learn More |
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 | Family Movie Day at Esper Branch | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 2–4 p.m. Esper Branch Library | Pokémon Detective Pikachu
(2019, PG) | | Learn More |
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 | 2023 Oscars Contest | Jan. 30–Mar. 10 | Flex your film knowledge and cast your Oscar winner predictions for a chance to win a grand prize! The participant who guesses the most award categories correct will be the winner. Before voting, be sure to check out our author talks with Oscars experts on Feb. 16 and Mar. 2. | | Learn More |
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 | "Cast-Iron Charlie" & His 40 Years at Ford | Tuesday, Feb. 7
6:30–7:30 p.m. Henry Ford Centennial Library | Todd Bryan, President of the Henry Ford Heritage Association, will tell the story of Charles E. Sorensen, a.k.a. "Cast-Iron Charlie." He was the only man who was able to stay with Ford for almost the full history of his empire. | | Learn More |
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 | Making Waves: Michigan's Boat Building Industry | Wednesday, Feb. 15
6:30–7:30 p.m. Henry Ford Centennial Library | MI will always be known as the auto capital of the world, but the state boasts a similarly rich heritage in the development of boat building in America. Scott Peters explores this intriguing story of people, processes, and products of an industry that evolved in MI but changed boating across the world. | | Learn More |
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 | Virtual Author Talk: The Academy and the Award | Thursday, Feb. 16 | 6:30 p.m. Online via Zoom & streaming live in the HFCL Auditorium | Bruce Davis, executive director of the Academy for over twenty years, was given unprecedented access to its archives, and the result is a revealing and compelling story of the men and women, famous and infamous, who shaped one of the best-known organizations in the world. | | Learn More |
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 | Grab & Go Craft Kit | Adult | Feb. 1–28 All Dearborn Public Libraries | Ages 18+ | This month's craft is rolled paper hearts. Limit one craft per adult, while supplies last. | | Learn More | |
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 | Tech Time | Fridays | 2–4 p.m. Henry Ford Centennial Library | Get assistance with using your devices. | | Learn More | |
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 | ELL Conversation Circle | Practice your English, learn vocabulary, and make friends. Sessions are intended for high-beginner level and above English Speakers. |
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 | Bestsellers Book Club | Tuesday, Feb. 21
6:30–7:30 p.m. Henry Ford Centennial Library | Join our Bestsellers Book Club where we'll discuss a wide variety of popular titles every other month. The February selection is Falling by T.J. Newman. | | Learn More | |
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 | John Carlisle: Stories from the Motor City & Beyond | Wednesday, Feb. 22
6:30–7:30 p.m. Henry Ford Centennial Library | Carlisle will reflect on his book 313: Life in the Motor City which recently celebrated 10 years since publication. | | Learn More | |
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 | MiLibrary Quest | February 1 – 28
| Calling all Michigan teens: The Winter MiLibrary Quest is Dungeons and Dragons themed. Grab your sword and shield and get ready for a virtual adventure! Solve riddles, take part in the quest, and enter to win a prize from the library. Join MiLibrary Quest from February 1st to February 28th. Visit mi.gov/MiLibraryQuest to get started. | | Learn More |
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Storytimes |  | Arabic-English Storytime | Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and crafts in Arabic and English during this immersive storytime. | Monday, Feb. 6 | 4:30 p.m. Esper Branch Library | | Learn More | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 6 p.m. Henry Ford Centennial Library | | Learn More |
|  | Family Storytime | Thursdays | 10:30 a.m. Henry Ford Centennial Library | Families and friends are invited for stories, songs, and rhymes. | | Learn More |
|  | Bryant Branch Storytime | Tuesday, Feb. 7 & 21
6 p.m. Bryant Branch Library | Toddlers, preschoolers, and their families, join Ms. Kathryn for stories, songs, and rhymes. | | Learn More |
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 | Spy Games | Saturday, Feb. 11
10 a.m.–2 p.m. Henry Ford Centennial Library | Grades K-6 | This mission isn't impossible... visit the Youth Services area for covert activities. | | Learn More | |
|  | Read with Pippin | Wednesday, Feb. 8
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. | | Learn More |
| |  | Get Crafty! | Tuesday, Feb. 28
11 a.m.–7 p.m. Henry Ford Centennial Library | Come in and stay a while–Get Crafty in the Youth Area. While supplies last. | | Learn More |
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 | Dual Language Literacy Days | Every Tuesday | Esper Branch Library | Join us at Esper Branch Library for English & Arabic literacy activities for families! | | Learn More |
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Construction
Club | Monday, Feb. 6
3:30–5 p.m. Henry Ford Centennial Library | All Ages | Lego, Keva, Duplo, and other building tools will be available for construction play. All builders welcome – even adults! | | Learn More |
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Lego
Club | Tuesday, Feb. 21
4–6:30 p.m. Esper Banch Library | Ages 4+ | Build with our Lego bricks at Esper Branch Library. Young children will need adult supervision for safety. | | Learn More |
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 | Ready to Read Mondays | Every Monday | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Henry Ford Centennial Library | Ages 3+ | Get ready to read with activities that encourage reading, writing, talking, singing, and playing. Children will need adult assistance. Meet in the Youth Services Area by the Quiet Cottage. | | Learn More |
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