Volume 9 Issue 3
May-June 2016
Library Matters
The official newsletter of the Dearborn Public Library dearbornlibrary.org
S U M M E R R E A D I N G K I C K S O F F I N
THIS ISSUE’S QUOTE “Books are the bees which carry the quickening pollen from one to another mind.” -James Russell Lowell
P R O G R A M J U N E
This year’s summer reading program for children, teens and adults kicks off on Monday, June 20 from 11:00 a.m.—NOON and runs through the month of August. There promises to be plenty of interesting programs, fun and activities for everyone! Each event will relate to the theme, Exercise your mind, READ!.
IN THIS ISSUE
Dreaming Dreams Book
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Summer Reading
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Check back at the library or at dearbornlibrary.org in early June for a full schedule Cooking Matters & Classics Revisited
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Gale Courses
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of the planned activities during summer reading.
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The Library will offer free wireless access beginning May 1st. Authentication with a library card number and PIN will no longer be required. Wi-Fi is enabled during library open hours. To access the Internet, simply launch your web browser and accept the Wi-Fi User Terms & Conditions. The Library’s home page will appear, and you may begin surfing immediately.
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Dreaming Dreams No Mortal Ever Dared to Dream Before When is the book coming out? We hope in the next month or so. How can I get a copy? Once the book is available, copies can be purchased from Createspace.com or Amazon.com. We anticipate the cost will be $20 per copy. Any proceeds will go towards funding future Big Reads in Dearborn. We will also be adding copies to the library collection, so with a library card, you can check out a copy for free. How is the book organized? We have over 150 authors in the collection, and the book is about 440 pages long. The book contains an introduction, and eight chapters with author bios, acknowledgements and an author index at the end.
Visit bigreaddearborn.org for updates
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REGISTRATION
Starts June 17
Using your library card: 1. Click the correct program link from the library website. 2. Enter library card number and PIN. (It is best if each participant has their own library card. If you would like to use a single card for all family members, please see below.) 3. Verify the information provided, complete the form and submit.
Join us for the Summer Reading Kickoff on Monday, June 20 from 11am-NOON. A visit from the Creature Conservancy will bring exotic animals including a sloth, boa constrictor, Macaw, and more to celebrate this year’s summer reading.
Come hang with us from
11amNOON.
Using a single card for multiple family members: 1. Click the correct program for the card holder. (For a parent, register for the Adult Reading program, etc.) 2. Verify the information provided, complete the form and submit. 3. Click “Add a Family Member” button. 4. Fill in form and click submit.
LOGGING HOURS & EVENTS
Using your own card: 1. Click the correct program link from the library website. 2. Enter your library card number and PIN. 3. Click “Add/View Log” button. 4. Enter number of hours read or events attended. (REQUIRED) 5. Choose hours or event attendance. (REQUIRED) 6. OPTIONAL – fill in the rest of the form by adding the title of book/event and a review. You may share these reviews with other patrons and they will appear on the program homepage. 7. Click Save.
For more help, please contact library staff.
No registration required Henry Ford Centennial Library FREE
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R E V I S I T E D
The free book discussion group “Classics Revisited” continues at the Henry Ford Centennial Library.
All sessions are open to the public and no registration is required. Sessions take place on the third Wednesday of each month from September through May, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Ford Collection Room(2nd floor). Information on each book and its author is available Another round of Cooking Matters classes will take place
through the Literature Resource Center database via
Mondays, 11 a.m.—1 p.m., June 6—July 18 (skipping July
the Online Resources page on the library’s website,
4 since we’re closed).
dearbornlibrary.org.
The Cooking Matters workshop sessions are presented
After May, Classics Revisited will be taking a break
by trained culinary and nutrition instructors, and include
until the fall.
hands-on presentations on the link between nutrition and health, the affordability of healthy eating, being self-sufficient in the kitchen and general nutritional principles.
Beaumont (formerly Oakwood) is proud to offer Cooking Matters workshops FREE of charge in room 30 at the Henry Ford Centennial Library.
Space is limited, register today for this workshop by visiting oakwood.org/classes or calling 800.543.WELL. For more information on Cooking Matters please contact caira.prince@beaumont.org or call 313.586.5351.
May 18 Ham on Rye by Charles Bukowski
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Patrons can drop by Henry Ford Centennial Library on Fridays from 2-4 PM for some free Tech Time device help. These sessions take place in the first-floor computer training room at HFCL. For these sessions, please bring USB and/or power cables for your device. Apple device users may need their Apple account credentials. Kindle device users may need their Amazon account credentials. Help with e-books requires a valid library card. This workshop is not intended to help with repairing equipment.
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The Friends of the Library-Dearborn (FOLD) will continue their used book and media sales in 2016. Proceeds from these sales help provide programming and other assistance to the Dearborn Public Libraries. The dates of the sales are: May 4 June 1 July 6 No sale August & September October 5 November 2 December 7 All sales take place 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM.
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Adults learning English are welcome to drop in at the Henry Ford Centennial Library to practice speaking, learn vocabulary, and meet new people. Tuesdays 1:00-3:00 PM Thursdays 6:00-8:00 PM
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Six-week online courses are taught by college instructors and experts in the field, ensuring a high-quality, high-impact educational experience for all ages. Gale Courses are tied to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ fastest-growing occupations and include: Courses to support business professionals, such as business law, human resources, management, manufacturing,
and marketing Computer and technology courses that suit skill levels from beginner to advanced Courses in parenting, the arts, hobbies A multitude of health and wellness offerings
Starting from our website, dearbornlibrary.org, select “Gale Courses” from the “Resources” tab.
Gale Courses are FREE with your Dearborn Public Library card. Taught by professionals and experts in the field Something for everyone!
Browse & enroll from a wide range of subject specific areas.
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The Dearborn Public Library is proud to partner with the University of Michigan-Dearborn in hosting Emily St. John Mandel, author of Station Eleven, this year’s Great Michigan Read!
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L I B R A R Y A D M I N I S T R A T I O N A N D I N F O R M A T I O N
DIRECTOR Maryanne Bartles DEPUTY DIRECTOR
L I B R A R Y
H O U R S
Summer Library Hours will begin Tuesday, May 31 and continue through Labor Day. HFCL and branch libraries (Bryant and Esper) will be open Monday-Friday and closed on weekends. Henry Ford Centennial Library
Julie Schaefer
16301 Michigan Ave. (313) 943-2330
LIBRARY COMMISSION
Mon-Thurs
9:30-8:30
Friday
9:30-5:30
Marcel Pultorak, Chair Ali H. Dagher, Vice-Chair Dr. Ryan Lazar, Secretary-Treasurer Barth Bucciarelli Jihan Ajami Jawad Michelle Jawad Arrwa Mogalli
Bryant and Esper Branch Libraries Monday Wednesday Friday
12:30-8:30 10:30-5:30
Tuesday
12:30-8:30
Thursday 12:30-5:30
12:30-5:30 (beginning June 3)
The library will be closed on the following holidays: Sunday, May 29 Monday, May 30 www.dearbornlibrary.org
David L. Schlaff Nancy Zakar
VISION STATEMENT “The Dearborn Public Library fosters the spirit of exploration, the joy of reading, and the pursuit of knowledge for all ages and cultures starting with the very young.”
MISSION STATEMENT “The Dearborn Public Library provides a broad range of effective, courteous, quality services and a balanced collection of materials for the educational, informational and recreational needs of the community.”
Library Matters May-June 2016 Layout, writing and editing by Nicole Lane