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All library locations are open for in-person service. Continue checking the website and our various social media outlets for updates. You may also message the library through social media |
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March 25: Henry Ford Centennial Library to open Fridays
Starting March 25 Henry Ford Centennial Library will be open on Fridays from 10am to 5:30pm.
Esper and Bryant branch libraries remain closed on Fridays. |
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Early Learning Tablets for Kids Now Available
The Dearborn Public Library has five new Playaway Launchpad tablets and volume-limiting headphones for use at each location. Playaway Launchpads for early learning are pre-loaded tablets with e-books and apps for learning skills such as phonics, number recognition, STEAM, and social skills.
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Introducing Brainfuse: Online Tutoring, Test Prep,
and Writing Help for All Ages The library is excited to announce the launch of Brainfuse's HelpNow online learning platform; aimed at kids, teens, college students, and adults.
Click here to learn more |
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Join in at any time during the above dates, the sooner the better! Join us for our 1st Annual Read-a-thon! Participants will receive a swag bag full of reading essentials including a journal to set reading goals, jot down thoughts, reflections, and reviews of the titles read. We encourage sharing thoughts on your readings on the Facebook event page, or by email. Each week one lucky participant will receive a free Dewey Decimal Dog tote bag. To wrap up our Read-a-thon, a dessert reception will be held on March 27th. Click here for details. $25 donation to participate. Proceeds from the Read-a-thon will fund Dearborn Public Library special projects. Sponsored by the Dearborn Library Foundation. |
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Online, via Zoom For adults learning English: - Learn vocabulary - Develop confidence - Make new friends - Practice speaking English in real-life situations |
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Henry Ford Centennial Library - Auditorium Our Blockbuster Film Series for the Winter 2022 season runs every Sunday at 2:00pm through March 13. Doors open for seating at 1:30pm. Below are this month's selections: |
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Online, via Zoom Join us for a lively look by accomplished national journalist Micheline Maynard at the inception, growth, future and unique management style of Zingerman's - a beloved $70 million-dollar Michigan-based specialty food store with global reach. Click here if you are interested in purchasing a copy of Ms. Maynard's book. Please register to receive the Zoom link.
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Monday, March 7 - Thursday, March 31 All Dearborn Public Libraries Visit any Dearborn Library and pick up a kit with supplies and instructions. This month's craft is Braided Keyrings. Grab and Go Craft Kits are available for pickup at all Dearborn Public Libraries. Limit of 1 craft per adult. While supplies last. |
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The FOLD Book Sale is held on the Second Wednesday of the month from 10am-6pm. Books, magazines, audiobooks, movies, and more are located in the 1st Floor Rotunda and in Room 113. Features for the month are: an extensive selection of books about philosophy and religion, and 50% off youth DVDs and youth hardcover J Fiction books. Items are sold as is. FOLD accepts cash, checks, and debit/credit cards.
FOLD also has a small, ongoing sale located on the 2nd Floor across from the Adult Reference Desk. These sale shelves are available for browsing and purchase during library hours up until 15 minutes before closing. For more information about Friends of the Library - Dearborn, please visit the FOLD page. |
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Thursday, March 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm Online, via Zoom Join us as we have a virtual Zoom discussion with author, critic, and theater director Isaac Butler regarding to his new book The Method: How The Twentieth Century Learned How to Act - his first cultural history of Method acting. By looking beyond the Method's reputation as some "goofy hocus-pocus" that self-important actors get up in order to cry on cue, The Method chronicles how a revolution in acting theory transformed theater, film and American popular culture. |
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Monday, March 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm Online, via Zoom "Let's Go Birding" is a follow-up to Greg Bodker's well-received "Birdwatching vs. Birding" program. This program uses photos, videos, and stories to prepare the audience to go on a birding adventure in the field. Please register to receive the Zoom link. Visit his website at backyardbirdsandbeyond.com. |
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Wednesday, March 16 at 7:00pm Henry Ford Centennial Library Dearborn Public Library's free book discussion group "Classics Revisited" meets on the third Wednesday of each month (September through May), from 7:00pm to 7:45pm. The group is doing a hybrid meeting format this year. Discussions will be held in-person in the auditorium at Henry Ford Centennial Library. For those of you who would like to attend remotely, please click here to join through Zoom. This month is "Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife" by Mary Roach. Reserve your copy here. If you would like to receive meeting reminders for Classics Revisited, please send an email to classicsrevisited@gmail.com. |
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Henry Ford Centennial Library - SparkLab 3rd Floor M12 Maker Space Tuesday, March 19, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Teens and College-aged students can try their hand at cooking up healthy omelets and egg scrambles. Learn how to can customize those fluffy eggs with veggies and spice to give breakfast added yum. Tuesday, March 22, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Enjoy making and eating an Asian-inspired Skillet Dinner. Adults and Teens will learn how to turn vegetables, tofu and noodles into a tasty, one-pan meal.
A list of ingredients being used will be available prior to the programs. The Library will be providing all ingredients. Space is limited and registration is required. This in-person cooking class is not socially distanced. Masks are optional, but encouraged. Book & Cook at the Dearborn Public Library is funded in part by a Library Services and Technology grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library of Michigan. |
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Tuesday, March 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm Henry Ford Centennial Library - Auditorium Herbalist and author Bevin Cohen will talk about how easy it is to incorporate the healing qualities of herbs into your life. Discover the benefits of various cultivated and foraged herbs and explore why developing a relationship with our herbal allies is more important now than ever before. Bevin will share his decades of experience as an herbalist guiding participants through the many processes involved in crafting a wide range of herbal products for health, wellness and beauty. registration is required. |
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Life Skills: How to Fix a Leaky Faucet Wednesday, March 30 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Online, via Zoom In this online program, library staff will show you how to use one of our free databases, Home Improvement Reference Center, to help fix a leaky faucet. A Zoom link will be sent to your email or phone once you are registered. |
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Tuesday, March 1 - Thursday, March 31 All Dearborn Public Libraries March is Reading Month! Pick up a challenge calendar at any Dearborn Public Library and track your reading during March. Starting April 1, bring your calendar to any Dearborn Public Library to receive a prize. (All ages) |
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Drop-in to the Teen Zone at Henry Ford Centennial Library and take a brain break to celebrate Teen Mental Wellness Day. We'll have stress-busting activities like coloring and puzzles available, as well as resources for mindfulness and meditation. Bust some bubble wrap, grab a book, or check out our online calm room at Teen Health and Wellness. We look forward to helping you relax! |
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Henry Ford Centennial Library - Youth Services Area
Get ready to read with activities that encourage reading, writing, talking, singing, and playing. Children will need adult assistance. No registration.
Happening March 7, 14 & 21. |
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Tuesday, March 8,11:00am - 7:00pm Esper Branch Library - Main Library Space Make a drum at Esper Branch Library and march to your own beat! No registration. All ages. |
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Thursday, March 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm Henry Ford Centennial Library
3rd Floor Conference Room 30 Do you love all things Anime and Manga? Join us for a new club at Henry Ford Centennial Library! We'll meet and watch some anime together, discuss manga, and engage in other related activities! Registration required. Registration begins March 3rd. |
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Saturday, March 12 & March 26, at 10:00am Online, via Zoom Toddlers and preschoolers, join Ms. Kathryn for stories, songs, and rhymes! After registering, you will receive a Zoom ID and password for both sessions. |
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Monday, March 7 - Thursday, March 31 All Dearborn Public Libraries Teens and Tweens ages 11-17 can celebrate Youth Art Month by picking up a Teen Grab-and-Go Craft Kit at any Dearborn Public Library. Supplies and instructions included. Limit 1 per person while supplies last. Not recommended for younger children. |
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Lego Club Come build with us after school! Young children will need adult supervision for safety. No registration. |
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Thursday, March 17, 11:00am - 7:00pm Henry Ford Centennial Library Youth Services Area Come in and stay a while - Get Crafty! in the Youth Area of the library. While supplies last. |
Saturday, March 26, 10:00am - 2:00pm Henry Ford Centennial Library Youth Services Area Get Crafty on Saturday. Use three items or less to create something amazing. While supplies last. Younger children will need adult assistance. |
Thursdays at 10:30am Henry Ford Centennial Library - Auditorium Families are invited for stories, songs, and fun. Registration required for contact purposes. Once registered, please feel free to attend any or all of these dates. Happening March 10, 17, & 24. |
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Monday, March 7, 5:30pm - 7:30pm Henry Ford Centennial Library Youth Services Area Spotlight on... Front Desk series by Kelly Yang. In honor of main character Mia's love for the game Monopoly, come play Monopoly and other board games! No registration required. |
Monday, March 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm Henry Ford Centennial Library Youth Services Area Spotlight on... Tristan Strong series by Kwame Mbalia. Design your own journal in honor of main character Tristan's journal, which becomes his most prized possession in this book series. No registration required. While supplies last. |
Monday, March 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm Henry Ford Centennial Library Youth Services Area Spotlight on... Smile by Raina Telgemeier. Spotlight your smile and create a self-portrait! No registration required. |
Monday, March 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm Henry Ford Centennial Library Youth Services Area Spotlight on... Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey. Celebrate the book series Dog Man! Coloring sheets, drawing activities, bingo and more will be provided! No registration required. While supplies last. |
Saturday, March 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm Esper Branch Library
Cebulski Community Room (#108) Learn about different smoothie ingredients and create your own in this celebration of all things blended! An ingredient list is available by contacting Esper Branch Library. Caregivers are responsible for making sure their children are allergy-safe. Registration required.
Book & Cook at the Dearborn Public Library is partially funded by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. |
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Tuesday, March 29, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Henry Ford Centennial Library - Auditorium Please join us for a very special family storytelling program. Professional storyteller Roan Judd uses mime, puppetry, Irish drumming, improvisational acting, and dialects to perform multicultural folk and fairy tales, myths, and legends. Registration required. Registration begins March 8. This activity is funded in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the Michigan Humanities Council. |
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Monday, March 21 - Thursday, March 31 Henry Ford Centennial Library Dearborn Public Library invites you to view a colorful showcase of art from the talented students at Geer Park and Henry Ford Elementary Schools! Art will be on display in the Youth Services area beginning Monday March 21st to Thursday March 31st! Come see all the wonderful work of student artists in our community! |
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Monday, March 28 | Tuesday, March 29 Wednesday, March 30 | Thursday, March 31 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Henry Ford Centennial Library - Auditorium Enjoy a PG rated movie on the big screen. Crafts from 12-2pm will be related to the movie of the day. No food or drink in the auditorium. |
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