 | 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 | | dearbornlibrary.org |
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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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Closed for Labor Day | All Dearborn Public Libraries will be closed Saturday, September 3 through Monday, September 5. |
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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. |
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 | | 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. | | Browse Kits |
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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. |
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 | | 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. | Not sure what to read next? |
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September 19 | Frida
2002, Rated R |  |
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September 26 | 1996, Rated R |  |
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 | 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. | | More info |
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 | Book & Cook:
Spring Rolls | Thursday, Sept. 15
6–7:30pmHenry Ford Centennial Library | Adults and Teens can learn to create spring rolls with a variety of fillings and dipping sauces. | | More info | |  | | Tuesday, Sept. 206:30–7:30pmOnline 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. | | More info |
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 | | Tuesday, Sept. 27
6:30–7:30pmHenry 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. | | More info | |  | | September 1–30All 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. | | More info |
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|  | | Monday, September 12 | 4:30–5:30pmEsper 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. | | More info |
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 | | Backpack Bling
Tuesday, Sept. 6 | 5–7:00pmHenry Ford Centennial Library | Grades K+ | Bling up your backpack for back to school!
| | More info | Battle of the Bookmarks
Sept. 1–Oct. 3Henry 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! | | More info | Get Crafty: Maker Day
Saturday, Sept. 17 | 10am–2pmHenry 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. | | More info | Magic Color Leaf Art
Monday, Sept. 26 | 3–7pmEsper 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. | | More info | Get Crafty!
Tuesday, Sept. 27 | 11am-7pmHenry Ford Centennial Library | All Ages | Come in and stay a while- Get Crafty! in the Youth Area of the library. While supplies last. | | More info | |  | | Tuesday, Sept. 6 & 13
6–6:30pmBryant Branch Library | Toddlers, preschoolers, and their families, join Ms. Kathryn for stories, songs, and rhymes. | | More info | |  | | Wednesday, Sept. 14
6–7:00pmHenry 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! | | More info | |  | | Sept. 26–Oct. 1
11am–7pmBryant 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. | | More info | |  | | Wednesday, Sept. 14
4:30–5:30pmHenry 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! | | More info |
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 | Books and Doodles Night | Thursday, Sept. 15
6–7:00pmHenry 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. | | More info | |  | | Saturday, Sept. 10
11am-12pmHenry 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. | | More info | |  | Weekly Programs | Ready to Read Mondays
10am–12pmHenry Ford Centennial Library | Age 3+ | Get ready to read with activities that encourage reading, writing, talking, singing, and playing. Children will need adult assistance. | | More info | Family Storytime
Thursdays | 10:30–11:30amHenry Ford Centennial Library | All Ages | Families and friends are invited for stories, songs, and rhymes in the auditorium. Registration required. | | More info | |  | Family Storytime: It's Fall! | Monday, Sept. 19
6–7:00pmHenry 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. | | More info | |  | | 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. | | More info | |  | | Wednesday, Sept. 21
3–5:00pmEsper Branch Library | Age 4+ | Come build with us! Young children will need adult supervision for safety. | | More info |
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