 | Library Matters | March 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, Mar. 8 | 10 am–6 pm | 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 pm | Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium |
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 | March 6 | Howl2010, Rated R
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 | March 13 | Hostiles2017, Rated R
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 | March 20 | The Woman King2022, Rated PG13
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 | March 27 | Do The Right Thing
1989, Rated R |
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 | Family Friendly Film Series | Sunday, Mar. 5 | 2–4 pm Henry Ford Centennial Library | Jumanji (1995, PG) | | Learn More |
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 | Family Movie Day at Esper Branch | Saturday, Mar. 18 | 2–4 pm Esper Branch Library | Jurassic World Dominion
(2019, PG) | | Learn More |
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 | Hadha Baladuna | Tuesday, Mar. 14 | 6:00 pm Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium | Hadha Baladuna: Arab American Narratives of Boundary and Belonging examines notions of home, belonging, and citizenship from a wide array of communities, including cultural heritages originating from Lebanon, Palestine, Iraq, and Yemen. Editors Ghassan Zeineddine and Sally Howell will lead a discussion of the book. | | Learn More |
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 | Oscar Wars | Thursday, Mar. 2
6:30 pm Online via Zoom | Join us for a virtual talk with Michael Schulman, author of the new book Oscar Wars. It's narrative-driven and selective: each chapter takes a deep dive into a particular year, category or conflict that represented a turning point for the Oscars, for Hollywood, or for the culture at large. | | Learn More |
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 | When Mark Twain Came to Michigan | Tuesday, Mar. 7
6:30 pm Henry Ford Centennial Library | By 1894 the highest-paid writer in America, Mark Twain, was bankrupt. To climb his way out of
debt, in 1895 he embarked on his famous comedy world tour. He went to places as far as Bangladesh and Australia, and along the way came to Michigan. | | Learn More |
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 | Coffee Hour with State Senator Sylvia Santana | Monday, Mar. 13
11 am – 12:30 pm Henry Ford Centennial Library | Join State Senator Sylvia Santana for a coffee and conversation event. Sen. Santana will discuss district updates and legislative priorities with Senate District 2 residents. | | Learn More |
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 | Tips for Caregivers and Families of People with Dementia | Tuesday, Mar. 14 | 6:30 pm Henry Ford Centennial Library
3rd Floor Room M15 | Assured Care Registered Nurse and Community Liaison, Aimee Wiercioch will present strategies for caring for people living with dementia. | | Learn More |
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 | 2023 Oscars Contest | January 30 – March 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 win a prize that includes 2 tickets to Emagine Theaters. | | Learn More | |
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 | Intersections: Where Architecture Meets Live Performance in the Motor City | Thursday, Mar. 16
6:30 pm Henry Ford Centennial Library | Author Dale Carlson explores the history of 20 architecturally significant concert venues in the metro area that cemented Detroit as the center of a thriving live music scene. | | Learn More | |
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 | Small Scale Seed and Nut Oil Production | Tuesday, March 21
6:30 pm Henry Ford Centennial Library | Herbalist and author Bevin Cohen will cover a number of oilseed crops that can easily be grown on the farm, homestead or even the home garden for small-scale oil production. | | Learn More | |
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 | Primordial Yoga with Layali | Tuesday, Mar. 28
6:30 pm Henry Ford Centennial Library | Join Layali for for a relaxing slow flow and sound bowl session. Primordial yoga combines methods of nervous system regulation, somatic movement, and repetitive rhythm with traditional yoga. | | Learn More | |
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 | Disruption in Detroit | Wednesday, March 29
6:30 pm Henry Ford Centennial Library | Dr. Daniel Clark of Oakland University will discuss his recent book Disruption in Detroit: Autoworkers and the Elusive Postwar Boom. Clark conducted interviews with former autoworkers, and his findings challenge popular narratives about Detroit and industrial America in the 1950s. | | 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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 | March is Reading Month Challenge | March 1–31 | Ages 0-18 | March is Reading Month! Kids and teens can join our Bingo Challenge on Beanstack. Sign up and join on dearbornlibrary.beanstack.org | | 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, Mar. 6 | 4:30 pm Esper Branch Library | | Learn More | Tuesday, Mar. 14 | 6 pm Henry Ford Centennial Library | | Learn More |
|  | Family Storytime | Thursdays | 10:30 am Henry Ford Centennial Library | Families and friends are invited for stories, songs, and rhymes. | | Learn More |
|  | Bryant Branch Storytime | Tuesday, Mar. 7, 21 & 28
6 pm Bryant Branch Library | Toddlers, preschoolers, and their families, join Ms. Kathryn for stories, songs, and rhymes. | | Learn More | |
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 | Ramadan Craft | March 22 – April 21
Esper Branch Library | Stop by Esper Branch Library during Ramadan for a Family craft.
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|  | Read with Pippin | Wednesday, Mar. 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, Mar. 28
11 am–7 pm 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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 | Drummunity: Family Drumming Circle | Wednesday, Mar. 29 | 2–3 pm
Henry Ford Centennial Library | 3rd Floor Room M15 | Let's sit together and make some noise! Lori Fithian will lead us in a high energy, fun, and empowering activity. No experience or equipment necessary. Registration required. | | Learn More | |
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Construction
Club | Monday, Mar. 6
3:30–5 pm 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 | Tuesdays 4–6:30 pm
Saturdays 11:30 am–1:30 pm 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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 | Dual Language Literacy Days | Tuesdays | 11 am–6 pm Esper Branch Library | Join us every Tuesday at Esper Branch Library for English & Arabic literacy activities for families! Funding is provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. | | Learn More | |
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 | Ready to Read Mondays | Mondays | 10 am–2 pm 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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