 | Library Matters
| August 2022
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Henry Ford Centennial Library
| Mon–Thurs....10am–8pm
Fri–Sat.......10am–5:30pm
Sunday Closed | | 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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Henry Ford Centennial Library Closed August 5–6 & 19 | Henry Ford Centennial Library will be closed August 5-6 for the Homecoming celebration. Bryant Branch and Esper Branch libraries will be open Saturday, August 6th. All libraries will be closed August 5th, and are closed on Sundays during the summer season.
Henry Ford Centennial Library will be closed Friday, August 19. With a few exceptions, the City is closing all City departments for a staff appreciation day. |
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Summer Reading Challenge Wrap-Up Event | Anything is Possible: Para Athlete Series | Saturday, August 13 | 11:30 a.m. | Joining us in-person, medal-winning US Paralympic Swimmer Cheryl Angelelli-Kornoelje will share her incredible story. Afterwards, enjoy an obstacle course and lawn games outside provided by the Special Olympics of Michigan. | | More Information |  |
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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. |
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|  | | Henry Ford Centennial Library | 1st Floor Rotunda & Room 113 | Books, audiobooks, magazines, movies, music, and more! The August features are: art prints and posters, art appreciation and art instruction books, and coffee table books. Cash, check, and Visa or Mastercard are accepted. |
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 | ELL Conversation Circle | Every Tuesday, July 5–August 23 | 5:30–6:30pm | All sessions are for high beginner level and above English language learners with some ability to converse in English. Those registering must choose one location to attend. Late registrants are welcome! |
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5:30–7:30pmHenry Ford Centennial Library 1st Floor Rotunda | How are you doing? Let’s talk about it. Monthly support services are provided by Crisis Counselor for those who have suffered from the effects of the 2021 Floods. | | More info | |  | | Tuesday, Aug. 16 | 6:00pmHenry Ford Centennial Library | If you are one of the over 34 million Irish-Americans, come hear the stories of your ancestors. Irish-American author
Terence O’Leary will join us in-person to share the history of
Irish immigration to America. | | More info | |  | | Wednesday, Aug. 17
6:30pmOnline via Zoom | Discover how to grow grains on a home garden scale. Scott Hucker of Great Lakes Staple Seeds will take us through a growing season step by step, sharing his experience with growing these wonderfully diverse and versatile staple crops. | | More info | |  | | Wednesday, Aug. 24
6:30–7:30pmOnline via Zoom | Join presenter Chad Lewis on a ghostly journey to some of the most haunted places in the state. He'll examine the entire state from wandering ghosts in the North Woods, to a haunted B&B in Detroit. | | More info |
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 | | August 1–31All Dearborn Public Libraries | Visit any Dearborn Library and pick up a kit with supplies and instructions. This month's craft is a mosaic coaster. | | More info | |  | | Thursday, Aug. 11
6–7:30pmHenry Ford Centennial Library | Adults & Teens | Learn how to create Faux Stained Glass with permanent markers. Finishing techniques will be discussed. Registration required. | | More info | |  | | Every Tuesday 11am–7pmAll Dearborn Public Libraries | Drop in at any Dearborn Public Library and Get Crafty with us. Crafts provided will be of interest to everyone in the family, adults included! | | More info | |  | Book & Cook: Crepes
(Gluten Free) | Thursday, Aug. 18
6–7:30pmHenry Ford Centennial Library | Adults and Teens can learn to create Gluten-Free Dessert Crepes with fillings and toppings. Registration Required. | 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. | | More info |
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|  | | Saturday, August 27 | 2:30–4:00pmHenry Ford Centennial Library SparkLab | Teens and College-aged Adults can learn to create savory Main Dish Crepes with fillings and toppings. Space is limited and registration is required. | 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. | | More info |
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 | Commotion in the Ocean | Wednesday, Aug. 3
2–4:00pmHenry Ford Centennial Library | This program is filled with an Ocean of Possibilities! Self- guided ocean-themed activities and crafts will be available for children in grades K-5th. No registration required. Drop in any time from 2-4 pm! | | More info | |  | | August 1–14
Henry Ford Centennial Library | Pirates have scattered riddles around Youth Services! Figure out where each clue leads, and earn some treasure of your own at the end!
| | More info | |  | | Aug. 1–6 | 11am–5:30pmBryant Branch Library | Young children and their families are invited to explore an ocean of possibilities at Bryant Branch Library in our pirate ship dramatic play space. Participants will engage in the early literacy practices of: singing, writing, reading, playing, and talking.
| | More info | |  | | Wednesday, Aug. 17
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 | |  | | 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 |
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6–7pmHenry Ford Centennial Library | Teen | Do you love all things Anime and Manga? Join us to watch anime together, discuss manga, and engage in other related activities! | | More info | |  | Bad Art | Saturday, August 13
2:30–3:30pmHenry Ford Centennial Library | We're hosting an outdoor craft experience to answer one question: how BAD can you make your art? We'll be providing a variety of art supplies and displaying your creations in the library. Families are welcome; younger children may need assistance. Registration required. | | More info | |  | | June 20–August 14Henry Ford Centennial Library | Teen | Are you a master of riddles, word games, logic problems, and all things puzzle-esque? Stop by the Teen Zone every week and pick up our latest puzzle. Submit your answer by Sunday each week for a chance to win a prize. | | More info | |  | | Every Thursday
10:30am–11:30amHenry Ford Centennial Library | Join us for outdoor stories and fun! Families are invited for stories, songs, and rhymes outside in the west garden area. Please bring towels, blankets, or camp chairs for optimal comfort. | | More info | |  | | Wednesday, Aug. 10
2–3pmHenry Ford Centennial Library | Ages 5–12 | Discover what is possible when you look at a box and think "This is not a box." Get creative with STEAM tools and take home your design. | | More info |
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 | LEGO Club @ Esper Branch Library | Wednesday, August 24 | 2–4:00pmEsper Branch Library | Meeting Room (#114) | Come build with us! Young children will need adult supervision for safety. | | More info |
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