 | Library Matters | January 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, Jan. 11 | 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 Screenings |
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Blockbusters Free Film Series | Mondays at 6:30 p.m. | Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium |
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January 9 | Where the Crawdads Sing2022, Rated PG-13 |  |
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January 23 | Almost Famous
2000, Rated R
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January 30 | Everything Everywhere All at Once
2022, Rated R |  |
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 | Family Friendly Film Series | Sunday, Jan. 8 | 2–4 p.m. Henry Ford Centennial Library | The Indian in the Cupboard (1995, PG) | | Learn More |
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 | Family Movie Day at Esper Branch | Saturday, Jan. 14 | 2–4 p.m. Esper Branch Library | Raya the Last Dragon
(2021, PG) | | Learn More |
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 | Winter Reading Challenge | Jan. 3–Feb. 10
| Experience all the feels this winter! Learn about the history of emojis, explore the importance of emotions, and discover fun activities to express yourself fully. We challenge our community to read and log at least 20 days during the challenge on the Beanstack app. | | 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 | |
|  | Book & Cook: Spice it up! Orange Ginger Cookies | Thursday, Jan. 19
6–7:30 p.m. Henry Ford Centennial Library | What could be better on a cold winter night than chewy, flavorful cookies? Orange, molasses and ginger – the featured spice – mix up into a treat that goes perfect with a cup of hot tea, or mulled cider and an evening inside. Space is limited and registration is required. | | Learn More |
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 | Grab & Go Craft Kit | Adult | Jan. 3–31 All Dearborn Public Libraries | Ages 18+ | This month's craft is Never-melting Snowflakes. Limit one craft per adult, while supplies last. | | Learn More | |
|  | Become a Reading Tutor | 11 Sessions on Mondays Starts Jan. 23, 12–3 p.m.
Henry Ford Centennial Library | Apply for the opportunity to receive free training from local nonprofit We Shall Read to become a reading tutor, start your own small tutoring business, and serve children in the Dearborn area community. | | Learn More |
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 | Disruption in Detroit: Autoworkers and the Elusive Postwar Boom | Wednesday, Jan. 25 | 6:30 p.m. Hybrid: in-person at the HFCL Auditorium, and via Zoom | Dr. Daniel Clark, professor of American history at Oakland University in Rochester Hills, Michigan, will join us in person to discuss his recent book that challenges popular narratives about Detroit and industrial America in the 1950s, with insight from oral history interviews that he conducted with former autoworkers. The event will also be streamed via Zoom. | | 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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 | Magic Show! | Thursday, Jan. 12 | 6 p.m. Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium | Join us for an evening of fun with Comedy Magician & Entertainer Cameron Zvara! Cameron's show is filled with mind blowing magic, comedy, juggling, music, and TONS of audience participation. You do not want to miss out! | | Learn More |
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Storytimes |  | Family Storytime | Thursdays | 10:30 a.m. Henry Ford Centennial Library | Families and friends are invited for stories, songs, and rhymes. Registration required. | | Learn More |
|  | Bryant Branch Storytime | Tuesday, Jan. 10, 17, 24
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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 | Read with Pippin | Wednesday, Jan. 11
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, Jan. 31
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 in January & February Esper Branch Library | Join us at Esper Branch Library for English & Arabic literacy activities for families | | Learn More |
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 | New Year's Reading Resolution | Jan. 1–31
Henry Ford Centennial Library | Ages 5-12 | Grab a New Year's Reading Resolution list from the Youth Services Desk at the Henry Ford Centennial Library! Check off all the items on the list and bring it back to us to receive a New Year's gift! | | Learn More |
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 | Teen Drawing Contest | January 1–31
Henry Ford Centennial Library | Families are invited to join us for some delicious hot cocoa and a movie. Wear your favorite pajamas, put together a cup of cocoa, and settle in for some relaxing family fun! Registration required. | | Learn More |
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 | Construction Club | Monday, Jan. 9 | 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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 | 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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