Volume 3, Issue 1
January-February 2010
Library Matters
The official newsletter of the Dearborn Public Library
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Winter computer workshops
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Teen programs
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Movies we love
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Classics Revisited
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Staff Adventures
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The Favorites Project
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The Dearborn Public Library is participating in Everyone’s Reading, a community-wide reading program sponsored by public libraries in Oakland and Wayne counties, which promotes community dialogue through the shared experience of reading and discussing the same book. The Everyone’s Reading 2010 selection is Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow. Please join us by checking out a copy of this title and joining us for the programs listed in the Everyone’s Reading Programs & Special Events brochure available at all Dearborn Public Library locations and online at www.everyonesreading.info. Taking the Mystery Out of the Polygraph Test Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 7pm Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium You hear about lie detector tests all the time in police investigations, and in some instances a person applying for a job may even have to undergo a polygraph test. The term “polygraph” literally means “many writings” and the name refers to the manner in which selected physiologi-
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cal activities are simultaneously recorded. Lt. Neil S. Myres from the Investigative Division of the Dearborn Police Department will discuss current issues and technological advances in the fascinating field of Forensic Psychophysiology and polygraph testing. Let the Lawyers Do the Talking Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 7pm Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium It’s been said the lawyer with the best story wins the case. Nowhere is this more true than the pages of a novel. Mystery expert Willetta L. Heising will discuss some of her favorite legal mysteries and thrillers, including a few you may have missed over the years. Meet Author Scott Turow Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 7pm Cherry Hill Village in Canton Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 7pm Millennium Centre in Southfield Enter the lottery to win two
tickets to hear famed author Scott Turow speak about his life and prolific writing career. Signed copies of his book, Presumed Innocent, will be available for purchase. Drawing slips for the lottery are available for cardholders at any Dearborn Public Library location. The lottery will run from February 16 through March 26 and winners will be notified by April 1, 2010.
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Basic computer workshops will return this winter to the Henry Ford Centennial Library! The full schedule of workshops is included below. All meetings take place in the newly-renovated computer training room on HFCL’s first floor. The workshops are free of charge unless otherwise indicated. Registration for each class begins one week prior to the scheduled meeting date. Non-residents will be placed on a waitlist and notified two days before the class if there is space available. Interested patrons should contact the Adult Reference Desk at (313) 943-2330 to register for the workshops. If you have any questions about this program, please contact Jeff at (313) 9432017. BASIC COMPUTERS (No charge) Monday, January 25 6-8:30 Registration begins Jan. 19 Wednesday, February 3 4:30-7 Registration begins Jan. 27 Monday, April 5 6-8:30 Registration begins Mar. 29
Coming in 2010 – Due Date Reminders Due Date Reminders, a new library service being introduced in early 2010, will be available to patrons with e-mail addresses on file at the library. A reminder notice will arrive in your e-mail box, alerting you that the material you have checked out will be due within three days. This alert is a reminder to either return or renew the items to avoid paying fines. If you are interested in this new service, please check with a circulation staff member to make sure we have your e-mail address.
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INTERNET BASICS (No charge) Monday, February 1 6-8:30 Registration begins Jan. 25 Wednesday, February 10 4:30-7 Registration begins Feb. 3 Monday, April 12 6-8:30 Registration begins April 5 E-MAIL ESSENTIALS (No charge) Monday, February 8 6-8:30 Registration begins Feb. 1 Wednesday, February 17 4:30-7 Registration begins Feb. 10 Monday, April 19 6-8:30 Registration begins April 12
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INTRO TO MICROSOFT EXCEL ($25 charge) Basic computer skills required. Mondays, March 8 and 15 6-8:30 (both nights) Registration begins March 1 Wednesdays, March 10 and 17 4:30-7 (both nights) Registration begins March 3 INTRO TO MICROSOFT POWERPOINT ($25 charge) Basic computer skills required. Mondays, March 22 and 29 6-8:30 (both nights) Registration begins March 15
INTRO TO MICROSOFT WORD ($25 charge) Basic computer skills required. Mondays, February 22 and March 1 6-8:30 (both nights) Registration begins February 15 Wednesdays, February 24 and March 3 4:30-7 (both nights) Registration begins February 17
WHAT DOES “MISSING” MEAN? Use the handy primer below to refer to when searching for items on our library catalog from home or from within the library. The defined statuses are the most common ones you may encounter. As always, please do not hesitate to ask library staff if you cannot locate a particular item in the catalog or if your search did not yield any results – we are here to help you!
Shelving Cart – Item was returned during the past 48 hours. If you do not find the item on the shelf, please check with library staff. If you are searching from your home computer, a request may be placed and you will be contacted when the item is ready for pick up.
Checked in – Item should be available and on the shelf. If you are searching from your home computer, you may place a request and we will contact you when the item is ready for pick up, usually within one or two business days.
Missing – Item is not checked out but was not found in the correct location when we last searched for it. Requests may be placed and you will be contacted when the item is ready for pick up. Often, as areas are straightened and tables cleared, items are returned to their proper shelving location within a few days.
Checked out – Item is currently checked out to another patron – requests may be placed and you will be contacted when the item is ready for pick up.
Transit – Item is between locations and on its way to the owning library. Requests may be placed and you will be contacted when the item is ready for pick up.
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Mother Goose Storytime / Ages
6-24 Months
Fridays, Jan. 8-Jan. 22 10:30am
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Fridays, Feb. 12-Feb. 26 10:30am
Henry Ford Centennial Tuesday, January 19 6:00pm
Snow branch
Tuesday, February 16 6:00pm
Snow branch
Tot Storytime / Ages 2-3 Wednesdays, Jan. 27-Feb. 24 10:35am
Snow branch
Storytime / Ages 2-5 Tuesdays, Jan. 12-Feb. 9 11:00am
Henry Ford Centennial
Tuesdays, Feb. 23-Mar. 30 11:00am
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Preschool Storytime / Ages 3-5 Tuesdays, Jan. 5-Feb. 9 2:00pm
Bryant branch
Wednesdays, Jan. 6-Feb. 10 10:45am
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Wednesdays, Jan.27-Feb. 24 1:30pm
Snow branch
Wednesdays, Jan. 6-Feb. 24 11:00am
Esper branch
Cozy up with Cocoa / Ages 5-12 Come to the library for stories, cocoa tasting, and a special craft with cocoa-infused paint. Tuesday, January 12 6:30-7:30pm Esper branch Caught in the Middle Club /
Ages 6-7
Too old for Storytime but not old enough for tween crafts? Join us for a special program just for you. The January program will feature Henry and Mudge, while the February program will showcase Amelia Bedelia. Wednesday, January 6 4:30pm
Henry Ford Centennial
Wednesday, February 3 4:30pm
Snow branch
Third Thursday Crafts / All Ages / Craft is available while supplies last. Turn a white paper bag into a snowman. Decorate it with fabric, markers, and stickers. Thursday, January 21 11:00am-7:00pm
Henry Ford Centennial
Come to the library to decorate an African mask for African American History Month. Thursday, February 18 11:00am-7:00pm
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National Po p c o rn Storytime / Family Event
wonders and the science behind his bubble magic. Monday, Jan. 25 7:00pm
Heartfelt Crafts / All Ages Day
Enjoy some popcorn and fruit punch while listening to winter time stories. Tuesday, January 19 6:00pm
Saturdays, Feb. 6 & 13 1:00pm
Bryant branch
Valentine Craft / All Ages Thursday, February 11 4:00-5:00pm
Henry Ford Centennial
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Anansi the Spider Storytime /
Monster Tween Craft / Ages 8-12 Be creative in the new year. Make your own monster from a variety of materials like fake fur, polar fleece and yarns. Make it a sculpture, make it a pillow, make it a monster. Some sewing involved. Saturday, January 2 3:00pm
Family Event
Have fun listening to stories about that funny trickster—Anansi the Spider. Wednesday, February 17 2:00pm
Henry Ford Centennial
One adult per child is recommended for this hands-on fun. Registration required. Registration begins two weeks prior to event.
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Bubbleman / Ages 5-12 Ron Loyd, master “bubblologist”, will amaze us with big bubbles, small bubbles and other bubble
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Bring a W.I.P. (work-in-progress) or learn how to begin this ancient craft. Some supplies will be available. Friday, January 29 2:00-3:30pm
Henry Ford Centennial Tuesday, February 16 2:00-3:30pm
Henry Ford Centennial Tween Valentine Boxes / Ages 8-12 Paint and decorate a heart shaped box to fill with valentine goodies. Saturday, February 6 3:00pm
Henry Ford Centennial
Young children will need adult assistance. Registration required. Registration begins two weeks prior to event
EVENTS
International Potluck / All Ages Imagine tastes, smells and sights from all around the world right in your own library! This is a family program, open to all ages. Anyone can bring in a special dish from their ethnic background; they can wear international style clothing, and give a little presentation on the food they are sharing. Children are encouraged to participate by making their own dish, but adults without children can certainly share with us also! Registration is required, and upon registration, please inform us what dish you will be bringing! (Books for all different types of world cuisine will be featured.) Saturday, January 16 2:00-4:00pm
Esper branch
National Puzzle Day / All Ages Come to Esper library during open library hours to honor puzzles of all shapes, sizes and forms. No registration. Thursday, January 28
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LEGO Design Challenge / Ages
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Build your own creation at home out of Lego's, Megablocks or other plastic bricks and bring it to the library during the entry dates. Join us for refreshments at the Awards Reception where all entries will receive an award. Pick up a flyer with rules and entry form at the library beginning January 11. Lego project entries with completed entry form accepted February 1-6.
Snow branch
Awards Reception February 13 2:00pm
Snow branch
Heartlight / All Ages A dream machine magic show presented by Carey Ann and Mister Ro. Tuesday, February 9 7:00pm
Bryant branch
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T e e n p r o g r a m s For the first time, HFCL is offering a number of programs exclusively for teens! Check out this winter’s offerings below and be sure to join us for a great time—for Teens Only! Knitting / Ages 8-17 Bring your W.I.P. (work-inprogress) or learn how to begin learning this ancient art. Some supplies will be available. No registration required. Friday, January 29 2:00-3:00 PM Henry Ford Centennial Library Wii & a Craft / Ages 13-17 Play Wii and make a craft while you wait your turn. No registration required.
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Valen-teens Date / Ages 13-17 Escort a friend to a movie and lunch at the library. Registration begins January 30.
Mardi Gras Celebration / Ages 5Come celebrate Mardi Gras at the library! Enjoy crafts, games, and special treats. Tuesday, February 16 6:00-7:00pm Presidents Day Quiz / All Ages Pick up the sheet from the desk to complete this quiz about different presidents of the United States. All completed and correct quizzes will receive a small prize. February 16—20
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Rock, Paper, Scissors / Ages 8 and
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Join us for this friendly tournament where we will crown Snow Library’s own RPS Champ. Tuesday, February 23 7:00pm
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Saturday, February 13 12:30 PM Henry Ford Centennial Library
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Since there have been endless numbers of best-of-the-decade lists surfacing over the past several weeks, I thought it would be an appropriate time to reflect back on some of my personal favorites from the past ten years. Here they are in order of preference (and all available for checkout at the library): 1. Winged Migration One of the most staggeringly beautiful films you will ever see, this 90-minute documentary about migrating birds changed the way I look at and appreciate the natural world around me, particularly the graceful sight of birds in flight. It’s not often a film affects such profound personal change, and for that it gets my top spot.
2. Mulholland Drive David Lynch’s masterpiece, a bizarre concoction about a perky actress trying to help her amnesiac friend discover her true identity in a nightmarish modern-day Los Angeles. Switched identities and strange dream-logic culminate in what is essentially an incredibly sad, tragic story about dreams of fame gone terribly bad. Darkly funny, terrifying and utterly brilliant. 3. In the Mood for Love With breathtaking cinematography and music, Wong Kar-Wai’s tale of the unrequited love between Mrs. Chan and Mr. Chow lures you in with its romantic, seductive imagery and then breaks your heart at the end with its elliptic, did-they-ordidn’t-they finale.
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documents Bauby’s spirit and resolve as he “composes” a memoir of his experience. The film is also technically amazing as it switches between Bauby’s point-of-view and his dreamlike memories.
4. Once Speaking of unrequited love, this tiny Irish film about a talented street-singer and a musicallyinclined flower salesgirl meeting on the streets of Dublin and making beautiful music together was incredibly sweet and moving for me. In one of my favorite scenes of the decade, the couple sit down for an impromptu duet in a music store, introducing us to their Oscarwinning song, the lovely “Falling Slowly.” 5. The Pianist Roman Polanski’s drama about a Jewish classical pianist’s harrowing survival during World War II was impeccably acted and shot, with unforgettably powerful images. 6. Spirited Away Hayao Miyazaki’s great animated film, about a little girl named Chihiro who becomes lost and trapped in a mystical world of gods and spirits, has boundless creativity and imagination that left me both dazzled and moved. 7. Grizzly Man Directed by the great Werner Herzog, this documentary attempts to find meaning in the life and death of Timothy Treadwell, who lived alone with grizzly bears in the Alaskan wilderness. Filled with Treadwell’s amazing wildlife footage, the film is alternately funny, brutal, inspiring and tragic. 8. The Diving Bell and the Butterfly The true story of Jean-Dominique Bauby who suffers a major stroke that leaves him fully aware yet paralyzed with the exception of his left eye. Sounds great, right? Give it a chance: the film is incredibly uplifting and moving as it
9. The Departed Martin Scorsese finally won an Academy Award for directing this insanely entertaining crime story. It’s one of those movies where you can’t help yourself but sit down and watch whenever you come across it on cable. Incredibly violent and profane but brilliantly written, acted and edited with a sly sense of humor.
10. Let the Right One In Forget Twilight; this Swedish horror film is the real deal as far as vampire love is concerned. Oscar is a bullied adolescent who strikes up a friendship with the 12-year-old girl next door, who just happens to drink blood and only come out at night. This is pure storytelling at its best, patiently allowing the story to set up and build to incredibly satisfying resolutions. Plus it contains what might be the best single shot I’ve seen in some time; you’ll know it when you see it. The second ten: There Will Be Blood, Amelie (utterly charming), Requiem for a Dream (an unforgettable nightmare), Memento, Casino Royale (might be my favorite Bond film), Pan’s Labyrinth, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Clint Eastwood’s Letters from Iwo Jima and Mystic River and the funniest film of the decade, Bad Santa. — Jeff Lelek
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The free book discussion group “Classics Revisited” will be offered through the winter and spring 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 January through May, from 6-7:30 p.m. in the third floor training room of the library (16301 Michigan Avenue). Multiple copies of each work are available for checkout at all four library branches.
The Blockbusters Monday evening free movie program continues at Henry Ford Centennial Library. Both old classics and new favorites are shown every Monday night (excluding holidays) in the HFCL auditorium. There is no charge for admittance. Films begin at 7 PM. Schedules are available at the Reference Desk of any Dearborn public library.
To maximize the experience of the discussion group, it is recommended that those who want to participate complete the book to be discussed before the group’s meeting on that book. If you're interested, reserve your copy today!
G r e e n b a g d r a w i n g w i n n e r s
The schedule of readings for the winter and spring is as follows:
The following are the winners of the December 1 Green Bag drawing at each library branch. Congrats to all!
January 20— The Aeneid by Virgil
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February 17— Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
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March 17— Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut
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April 21— The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran May 19— Mansfield Park by Jane Austen To learn more about a book or its author, visit the Literature Resource Center available at www.dearbornlibrary.org. For more information about the book discussion group series, call library staff members Henry Fischer or Jeff Lelek at 313.943.2017.
K r o g e r c a r d r e w a r d s b e n e f i t l i b r a r y Patrons are encouraged to sign up their Kroger reward card to benefit the Dearborn Library Foundation. Simply pick up a Library Foundation bookmark from any Dearborn Public Library building and submit it to
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the customer service desk at your local Kroger store. Patrons can also register their card for this purpose online at: www.krogercommunityrewards.com
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Submitted by: Veronica Susalla Our October vacation took us to the Pocono Mountains. Being huge fans of The Office, we spent an entire day in Scranton and though they don’t film the show there, many references are made to the City. (top) We had dinner at Cooper’s, which they recreated perfectly. (middle) We spent a good portion of another day hiking in the Ricketts Glen State Park. We hiked the Falls Trail where there are 22 named waterfalls, the tallest of which is the 94 foot tall Ganoga Falls. (bottom) The trail was absolutely breathtaking in more ways than one. The 3.2 miles took us nearly 3 hours and as the signs advised at the beginning of the trail, you really did need to be in good physical condition, wearing sturdy hiking boots for this strenuous hike. There were many treacherous, slick spots, but it was just incredibly beautiful and the fall colors were amazing. The final full day of our trip, we were rewarded (?) with about 3 inches of snow, so we spent the day just bumming around and treated ourselves to a dinner at Emeril’s Chop House in Bethlehem. That was an amazing meal.
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The regular monthly book sales sponsored by the Friends of the Library Dearborn (FOLD) continue through the winter. The sales will continue to take place in the lobby of the Henry Ford Centennial Library from 9:30-6 on the following dates: January—NO SALE Wednesday, February 3 Wednesday, March 3
N e w b o o k c l u b k i t s Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow – An Everyone’s Reading 2010 selection. Considered by many, to be this famous author’s best work. New York Times calls it a spellbinding tale of suspense that is relentless. Full of surprises and plot twists. Push by Sapphire - Now the m a j o r m ot i o n p i c t u r e PRECIOUS. A devastating, profane story that is also filled with faith, hope and redemption. Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer - Foer emerged as one of the most original writers of his generation with his best selling debut novel, Everything Is Illuminated. Now, with humor, tenderness, and awe, he confronts the traumas of our recent history.
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“The Favorites Project” appears bi-monthly in each issue of Library Matters, celebrating recommendations by library staff of some of their favorite things, along with some honorable mentions. This month’s topic is “Favorite movies”; a new topic will appear in each issue.
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Favorite movie(s)...a very tough category. My favorite movie changes much more often than my favorite book. Movies I loved as a kid quite often haven't stood up over the years (Sorry, I can't stand the character of Snow White in Disney's movie) except for the Vincent Price/ Edgar Allen Poe movies. Deliciously scary as a kid, wonderfully nostalgic for me as an adult. I have to say I love any Vincent Price horror film. Unlike the “slasher pics” of today, Vincent Price movies played with your mind. They didn't need to be loud and flashy. They didn't need to show you all of the gore to give you chills. Hmm...my oldest son is probably ready to watch these now. (Actually, he's older than I was when I first started watching them.) I think I need to check some out.
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watch over and over again is Paths of Glory, starring Kirk Douglas and directed by Stanley Kubrick. The title comes from a Thomas Gray poem. The line reads: “The paths of glory lead but to the grave.” This film deals with the senselessness of war. And my favorite movies to watch around the holidays are It’s a Wonderful Life and Scrooged. -Henry Fischer I always enjoy The Sound of Music. It has a little bit of everything in there romance, music, suspense. A truly entertaining family movie that stands the test of time. Along the same lines, Christmas Story is included in the honorable mentions list as a classic pick and a more recent favorite pick is Up. — Julie Schaefer
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There are a few Billy Wilder movies on my all-time favorites list, but none of them top The Apartment, winner of five Academy Awards including Best Picture. Like all great films, The Apartment withstands the test of time. It evokes the same bittersweet insights and feelings with each repeat viewing. That’s why at my house, we watch it every year on New Year’s Eve. This seems appropriate because the film is set during the holiday season. Stars Shirley MacLaine and Jack Lemmon are most appealing as beleaguered employees at the same corporate behemoth attempting to survive alienation and exploitation. Shot in glorious black and white, 1950s New York looks stunning. Equal parts comedy and drama with a heavy dose of cynicism, The Apartment is ultimately life-affirming. — Antonia Oakley
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For a movie to make my favorites list, it generally has to be something I can watch over and over. I really like The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, starring Catherine Deneuve. This is a gem. It has haunting music, which was written for the film. What is most interesting about it is that the entire dialog is sung, but it isn’t a musical. It is one of a kind. Another movie I can
My favorite movie is The Godfather. The cinematography, acting, dialogue, everything about it is captivating. Anytime my husband and I run across it on TV, we must watch for a few minutes, despite the cuts and commercials. We even named our cat Luca, after the faithful capo of Don Corleone, Luca Brasi. Another favorite is Little Shop of Horrors from 1986 starring Rick Moranis. His powerful, emotional singing makes the movie for me. Finally, two lesserknown favorites are Gallipoli and Breaker Morant, two Australian films, b o t h c a r ry i n g v e ry p r o f ou n d messages. — Laura Litterio
My all-time favorite movie is Casablanca, starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. I could watch this every day and never get tired of it. The legendary script, one of the finest ever written, contains some of the most memorable movie lines in history. Ingrid Bergman is beyond beautiful in luscious black-and-white, Bogie is tough and vulnerable, plus a showcase of amazing supporting actors (Claude Rains, Peter Lorre) bring the film to immensely enjoyable life. My next five favorites are Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, Coppola’s Apocalypse Now, Polanski’s Chinatown, Kazan’s On the Waterfront and Woody Allen’s Manhattan. — Jeff Lelek
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DIRECTOR Maryanne Bartles
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The Dearborn Public Libraries will be open during regular hours through January and February with the exception of the holiday observances noted below when all buildings will be closed: Henry Ford Centennial Library
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
16301 Michigan Ave. (313) 943-2330
Julie Schaefer
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LIBRARY COMMISSION
Branch Libraries (Bryant, Esper, Snow)
CHAIRMAN Marcel Pultorak
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VICE-CHAIR
Fri & Sun — CLOSED
Nancy Zakar
The library will be closed Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) and Monday, February 15 (President’s Day)
SECRETARY-TREASURER
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Jihan Ajami Jawad 2 0 0 9 l i b r a r y d o n a t i o n s
Candyce Abbatt Rachel Fawaz David L. Schlaff Sally Smith
The Dearborn Public Library would like to sincerely thank the following patrons for their generous donations to the library during the past year.
Antonia Straley
Anthony and Margaret Wade
Robert Taub
Thomas and Susan Saroglia (in memory of Bea McCray)
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.”
James and Joan Lesinski
Kathleen Monahan
Through donations such as these we are able to continue our mission of providing the best possible library service to the citizens of Dearborn.
Did you know ?
All monetary gifts to public libraries are eligible for a Michigan Income Tax credit of 50% in addition to the Federal Income Tax deduction for charitable contributions.
Library Matters January—February 2010 Layout, writing and editing by Jeff Lelek with staff contributions as credited