Dearborn Public Library

Library Matters

September 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

Bryant Branch Library


Mon–Tues.........11am–7pm

Wed–Thurs..11am–5:30pm

Friday Closed
Saturday......11am–5:30pm
Sunday Closed

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Announcements

Closed for Labor Day

All Dearborn Public Libraries will be closed Saturday, September 3 through Monday, September 5. 

Henry Ford Centennial Library will be open on Sundays

Starting after Labor Day Weekend, Henry Ford Centennial Library will be open 1–5:00 p.m. on Sundays.

Read by Grade Three Literacy Kits 

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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New StoryWalk® at HFCL


A new StoryWalk is in the Henry Ford Centennial Library west garden area. StoryWalks are free, fun and self-guided walks throughout Dearborn to promote literacy and physical activity using deconstructed story book pages.

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

FOLD Sale: September 14 | 10am–6pm

Henry Ford Centennial Library | 1st Floor Rotunda & Room 113

Books, audiobooks, magazines, movies, music, and more! The September features are 10¢ comic books and magazines (some exclusions apply). Cash, check, and Visa or Mastercard are accepted.

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Adult Events

Blockbusters Film Series

Mondays at 6:30pm

September 12

The Motorcycle Diaries
2004, Rated R

September 19

Frida
2002, Rated R

September 26

Michael Collins
1996, Rated R

Documentary Screening
The Season in the Mist: A Story of Sikhs in America

Tuesday, September 13 | 6:30pm | Online — Zoom

This film by UM-Dearborn sociology professor Dr. Arifa Javed explores the roots, growth and character of this immigrant minority which has recently faced hate crimes due to the way they look, speak and pray.

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Book & Cook:
Spring Rolls

Thursday, Sept. 15
6–7:30pm

Henry Ford Centennial Library

Adults and Teens can learn to create spring rolls with a variety of fillings and dipping sauces.

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From Ancient Amman to the Deserts of Jordan

Tuesday, Sept. 20

6:30–7:30pm

Online via Zoom

With the help of beautiful pictures and wonderful stories, Mariya Fogarasi will share her visits to sites in the Mideast such as the capital city of Amman, Jordan; the desert valley of Wadi Rum; the ancient city of Petra; Jerusalem; and the Dead Sea.

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Willow Run: 80+ Years and Going Strong

Tuesday, Sept. 27
6:30–7:30pm

Henry Ford Centennial Library

Local author and historian Barry Levine will discuss the over 80 year history of the Willow Run complex: Ford's B-24 bomber plant, Kaiser Frazer, General Motors auto and transmission manufacturing, passenger and air cargo aviation, military research, and more.

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Grab & Go Craft Kit | Adult

September 1–30

All Dearborn Public Libraries

Visit any Dearborn Library and pick up a kit with supplies and instructions. This month's craft is a fall leaf bookmark.

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Youth Events

Arabic-English Storytime at Esper Branch Library

Monday, September 12 | 4:30–5:30pm

Esper Branch Library | Meeting Room (#114)

Enjoy books, songs and rhymes in Arabic and English during this immersive storytime for families of all ages. No registration. Repeats the first Monday of the month.

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Get Creative

Backpack Bling
Tuesday, Sept. 6 | 5–7:00pm

Henry Ford Centennial Library

Grades K+ | Bling up your backpack for back to school!

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Battle of the Bookmarks
Sept. 1–Oct. 3

Henry Ford Centennial Library

Child, Tween | Design your own bookmark with a theme of reading, books, or libraries, and turn it in by Monday, October 3rd. One winner will be selected to have their bookmark reproduced and available to all library patrons!

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Get Crafty: Maker Day
Saturday, Sept. 17 | 10am–2pm

Henry Ford Centennial Library

All Ages | Come by to the Youth Services Department and Get Crafty using our maker supplies. Cardboard Craft tools and other supplies will be available for use.

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Magic Color Leaf Art
Monday, Sept. 26 | 3–7pm

Esper Branch Library

All Ages | Scratch away at these magic leaves to create your own special design at the Esper Branch Library. While supplies last. No registration. 

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Get Crafty!
Tuesday, Sept. 27 | 11am-7pm

Henry Ford Centennial Library

All Ages | Come in and stay a while- Get Crafty! in the Youth Area of the library. While supplies last.

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Bryant Branch Storytime

Tuesday, Sept. 6 & 13
6–6:30pm

Bryant Branch Library

Toddlers, preschoolers, and their families, join Ms. Kathryn for stories, songs, and rhymes.

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Manga in Motion: Teen Anime Club

Wednesday, Sept. 14
6–7:00pm

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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Celebration: Dramatic Play

Sept. 26–Oct. 1
11am–7pm

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 celebration themed play space.

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Read with Pippin

Wednesday, Sept. 14
4:30–5:30pm

Henry Ford Centennial Library

Age 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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Books and Doodles Night

Thursday, Sept. 15
6–7:00pm

Henry Ford Centennial Library

Grades 4-5 | Love to doodle and draw? Then this book event is for you! Listen to the first chapter of a book while taking sketchnotes (a mix of doodles and handwriting!) After, we will share our sketchnotes and discuss what we think might happen next! We will be listening to the book Ophie's Ghosts by Justina Ireland. 

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Family Fun: Belightful Kids Yoga Class

Saturday, Sept. 10
11am-12pm

Henry Ford Centennial Library

Grades K-3 | This playful yoga class is designed to inspire children, along with their parents and guardians to come into alignment with joyful well-being. This class will be held outdoors. Please bring a yoga mat (preferred) or large towel.

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Weekly Programs

Ready to Read Mondays
10am–12pm

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 | 10:30–11:30am

Henry Ford Centennial Library

All Ages | Families and friends are invited for stories, songs, and rhymes in the auditorium. Registration required.

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Family Storytime: It's Fall!

Monday, Sept. 19
6–7:00pm

Henry Ford Centennial Library

Join us for a family story time celebrating the fall season. We will read some books about autumn and do a themed craft.

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Book & Cook Flatbread | Teen

Saturday, Sept. 17
2:30–4:00pm

Henry Ford Centennial Library

Teens and college-aged adults can learn to make flatbread with a variety of toppings. Quick, easy to make, and great for snacking or for a change from sliced bread.

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LEGO Club at Esper Branch Library

Wednesday, Sept. 21
3–5:00pm

Esper Branch Library

Age 4+ | Come build with us! Young children will need adult supervision for safety.

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