Volume 4 Issue 5
September-October 2011
Library Matters
The official newsletter of the Dearborn Public Library
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They are the books, the arts, the academes, That show, contain and nourish all the world. — William Shakespeare Love’s Labour’s Lost
IN THIS ISSUE
Classics Revisited 2011-12
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Author luncheon
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Children‟s Programs
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Blockbusters, Jr. event
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Edgar Allen Poe lecture
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Computer Workshops
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The 2011 Summer Reading program closed out the season on August 18 after dodging some initially uncooperative weather. A strong late-afternoon thunderstorm delayed the proceedings, but nothing could dampen the spirits of those who attended and celebrated another summer of fun and reading. Thanks to Kristy Chase for the pictures!
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C L A S S I C S R E V I S I T E D S C H E D U L E A N N O U N C E D F O R 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2 The free book discussion group “Classics Revisited” returns this fall at the Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave. 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 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. in the Ford Collection Room. Multiple copies of each work are available for checkout at all library branches. If interested, reserve your copy today! Further information on each book and its author is also available through the Literature Resource Center database via the Online Resources page on the library’s website, dearbornlibrary.org. The schedule of readings is as follows: Fall 2011 Sept 21: Hiroshima (1946), by John Hersey Oct 19: Frankenstein (1818), by Mary Shelley Nov 16: The Jungle (1906), by Upton Sinclair Dec 21: Death Comes for the Archbishop (1927), by Willa Cather
Winter/Spring 2012 Jan 18: Tale of Two Cities (1859), by Charles Dickens Feb 15: Beloved (1987), by Toni Morrison Mar 21: The Dollmaker (1954), by Harriette Arnow Apr 18: Gilgamesh (c. 1600 B.C.1000 B.C.) May 16: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884), by Mark Twain Sponsored by the Friends of the Library—Dearborn
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The Dearborn Public Library Foundation will host the 2nd Annual Children’s Author Luncheon on Saturday, September 17, 2011 from Noon to 2 pm. Ruth Barshaw, author of the popular Ellie McDoodle series, will be the guest author. The event will be at Park Place Banquet Hall (23400 Park Street, Dearborn 48124). Tickets are now available at the Dearborn Public Library. Tickets are $22 for adults and $17 for children 12 and under. F O O D F O R F I N E S R E C A P
The Dearborn Public Libraries held it‟s second Food for Fines event August 1-12, 2011. For each non-perishable food item, patrons could have their fines reduced by $1.00 (some restrictions applied). Once again, this was a very successful event. The libraries collected 36 boxes of food (approximately 720 items) and will donate the items to the Dearb orn Fir efi ght er Bur n Drive. Thanks to all who donated— we had some donations from patrons who didn‟t even have current fines.
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All programming listed below will take place at the Henry Ford Centennial Library Participants arriving more than 5 minutes after the scheduled program time will not be admitted. Due to space limitations, strollers may not be allowed inside the program room or the auditorium. Children must be the required age on or before the first date of the program. Residents and cardholders are given preference. Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services to attend or participate in these programs should contact their local library or TDD 313-9432193. Reasonable advance notice is required.
STORYTIMES Mother Goose Storytime / Ages 624 Months Babies and toddlers are invited to their first literature experiences along with songs, fingerplays, and movement. One caregiver per child is recommended. Space is limited. Registration must be made by phone or in person at any Dearborn Public Library.
*Oct. 28 session will be a dress-up program. Children (and adults) are welcome to come in costume for some cute Halloween fun. Tot Time / Ages 2-3 Years Children with a caregiver are invited for stories, songs and fun. Space is limited. Registration begins Aug. 25th. Registration must be made by phone or in person at any Dearborn Public Library.
Pajama Storytime / Ages 2-6 Join us for an evening of bedtime stories, songs, and rhymes. Pajamas are encouraged! Caregivers must remain in the library. Space is limited. Registration must be made by phone or in person at any Dearborn Public Library. Thursday, September 22 @ 6:00 pm Registration begins Sept. 8th
Thursdays @ 10:30 am Sept. 8, 15, 29 & Oct. 6, 13, 27*
Thursday, October 20 @ 6:00 pm Registration begins Oct. 6th
Preschool Storytime / Ages 3-5 Years
Halloween Storytime / Ages 3-5
Join us for fun stories, fingerplays, and a craft. Caregivers must remain in the library. Space is limited. Registration begins Aug. 25th. Registration must be made by phone or in person at any Dearborn Public Library. Thursdays @ 2:00 pm Sept. 8, 15, 29 & Oct. 6, 13, 27* *Oct. 27 session will be a dress-up program. Children (and adults) are welcome to come in costume for some cute Halloween fun.
Join us for some mildly scary stories, a craft and costume parade. Caregivers must remain in the library. Space is limited. Registration must be made by phone or in person at any Dearborn Public Library. Saturday, October 29 @ 11:00 am Registration begins Oct. 15th
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Fridays, Sept. 9 — 30 @ 10:30 am Registration begins Aug. 26th
Tween Mini-Memory Album Craft / Ages 8-12 Years (no younger siblings) Are you already starting to stack up some school year memories? Great pics of friends & family? Join us and make a decorative album that’s all about you for you! Space is limited. Registration must be made by phone or in person at any Dearborn Public Library.
Fridays, Oct. 14 — 28* @ 10:30 am Registration begins Sept. 30th
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S e p t e m b e r - o c t o b e r c h i l d r e n ’ s p r o g r a m m i n g , c o n t ’ d Third Thursday Crafts / All Ages / Drop-in Craft Younger children may need adult assistance. Crafts are available while supplies last. Sit back and enjoy these late summer evenings. Join us and make a firefly to light up your night. Thursday, September 15th 11:00 am — 7:00 pm Halloween is coming! Join us and make a spooky & fun Halloweenthemed craft. Thursday, October 20th 11:00 am — 7:00 pm
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EVENTS Book Bingo / Ages 6-12 Feeling lucky? Join us for Book Bingo Night! Get a Bingo with favorite books & characters and win a book. Don’t forget to check out a few books on your way out! Space is limited. Registration must be made by phone or in person at any Dearborn Public Library. Wednesday, September 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm Registration begins Aug. 24th
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Book Swap ! Bring in your older favorites any time during the week and swap them for some new ones. Please only bring in books that are in good condition and age appropriate.
Ste phe n Rachman, Ph.D., Professor of English at Michigan State University will present a lecture entitled “Edgar Allan Poe's „Al Aaraaf’: From the Arabesque to the Grotesque” in the Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium on Thursday, October 27, 2011, from 7-8 pm. The event is free and open to the public. No advance registration is required. When Poe first published his major collection of his writings he entitled it Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque. While the grotesque aspects of his work (his macabre and gothic imagination) are widely known, much less is known about his use and interest in the arabesque. Using Poe's early poem “Al Aaraaf” as a focal point, this lecture will explore Poe's interest in Arab and Islamic literature, his orientalism, and its connections to his more famous works.
October 17th — 22nd
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Join us on Monday, October 24 for the first of a new series of films entitled “Blockbusters, Jr.” that will screen as part of the current Monday night Blockbusters schedule. The series encourages adult parents or caregivers to introduce young people to older films by sharing a classic movie with their children. “Blockbusters Jr.” will consist of classics of various genres that are child-appropriate for ages 6 and up. These special screenings will include popcorn and punch refreshment in the lobby along with free giveaways at the door. A craft related to the film will take place before the film, as well. The film begins at 7 PM in the Henry Ford Centennial Library auditorium. It is free and open to the public. The drop-in craft will be available from 5:30-6:30 PM. Although the event is focused on adults and their children, of course all are welcome to attend. Please see the fall Blockbuster schedule available at all Dearborn libraries for more information on this event and the rest of the fall series of Monday night films.
The first “Blockbusters, Jr.” screening on October 24 will star the above iconic Universal creature in a classic horror film from 1954!
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Need help with your new laptop? Want to download to your new e-reader but can't figure out how? Interested in getting in on this "Facebook" thing everyone's talking about? Bring your questions, and our experienced staff will help you figure out the answers! You can bring in your own small device - don't forget your power cord - or use a computer at the library. This workshop is for assisting with how-to questions, it is not for computer or device repair. Our first Tech Time program will take place on September 15 from 5:30-8 PM in the HFCL Computer Lab on the first floor. It is free and no registration is necessary, just show up with your questions!
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As many of our patrons may already know, Snow Branch Library has closed effective September 2. The drop-box will remain open to accept returns through end of day on Friday, September 30. Staff will be working a few hours in the mornings (MondayFriday) to ONLY process returns, shelve materials, run the hold pull list to fill requests from other libraries and box items to be returned to other branches. They will not answer calls from the public and we will change the phone message to direct patrons to call HFCL for any questions about materials, holds, or any other issue. Once again, we would like to especially thank all the patrons who called Snow their “home” library and supported it throughout the years.
Check our website for information on future technology workshops as our schedule permits.
M U S E U M A D V E N T U R E P A S S P R O G R A M C O N C L U D E S The popular Museum Adventure Pass program is ending effective September 23, 2011. The program has run for four years and has been available at all Dearborn Libraries since its inception. Patrons enjoyed finding passes to area museums and cultural centers and then “checking out” the pass in exchange for free admissions to the institution. Hundreds of patrons took advantage of this program over the years. However, the funding for Year 5
could not be arranged through the sponsors and the program will cease in the format that exists now. The good news is that the program will be back, but in a new format for the Summer of 2012 for the fifth and final year. The new MAP program will be an online program. The website at www.detroitadventurepass.org will enable patrons to access information about the program, to ask questions, and to print tickets for free or discount admission to area cultural attractions.
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The regular monthly book sales sponsored by the Friends of the Library Dearborn (FOLD) will be held on the following upcoming dates: September— NO SALE Wednesday, October 5 Wednesday, November 2 The sales will continue to take place in the lobby of the Henry Ford Centennial Library from 9:30 AM to 6 PM.
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Basic computer workshops will return this fall to the Henry Ford Centennial Library! See the full schedule of workshops below. All meetings take place in the computer training room on HFCL‟s first floor, with the exception of the October 22 demonstration seminar, which will take place in the auditorium. The workshops are free of charge unless otherwise indicated. Registration for each session begins one week prior to the scheduled meeting date. Interested patrons should contact the Adult Reference Desk at (313) 943-2330 to register for the workshops. COMPUTER BASICS Wednesday, September 14 1-3:30 PM Registration begins Sept. 7 Monday, September 26 5:30-8:00 PM Registration begins Sept. 19 Tuesday, November 1 5-7:30 PM Registration begins October 25 INTERNET BASICS Monday, September 19 5:30-8:00 PM Registration begins Sept. 12 Thursday, November 3 5-7:30 PM Registration begins October 27
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INTRODUCTION TO E-MAIL Wednesday, September 21 5:30-8 PM Registration begins Sept. 14 Monday, October 17 5:30-8 PM Registration begins October 10 Tuesday, November 8 5-7:30 PM Registration begins November 1 INTRO TO MICROSOFT WORD $15 fee Monday and Wednesday, October 3 and 5 5:30-8 PM Registration begins September 26 Tuesday and Thursday, November 15 and 17 5-7:30 PM Registration begins November 8
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Monday, October 10 5:30-8 PM Registration begins October 3 Thursday, November 10 5-7:30 PM Registration begins November 3 SPECIAL DEMONSTRATION SEMINAR “HELP! I HAVE A COMPUTER AND DON‟T KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT!” Saturday, October 22 10 AM—12 PM HFCL Auditorium Cost: $25 includes a 100-page book Registration begins October 15 Join us for a demonstration of basic computer use for those new to using computers!
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Rebecca Binno Savage of the Detroit Area Art Deco Society will present a lecture on “Art Deco in Detroit” at the Henry Ford Centennial Library auditorium on Tuesday, October 18 from 7 PM—8 PM. The event will be an excellent opportunity to learn about the architectural character of our city, past and present. There is no charge for this event.
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Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) Directed by: Woody Allen Full of warmth, humor and insight into the human condition, Hannah and Her Sisters is one of Woody Allen‟s best films. It begins and ends with the annual Thanksgiving celebrations of an upper-class New York family, and in that year between holiday feasts, Hannah and her sisters will become entangled in numerous romantic complications: Hannah‟s husband (Michael Caine) secretly lusts for her aimless sister Lee (Barbara Hershey); Lee finds herself reconsidering her committed relationship with an older man (Max von Sydow); and wild third sister Holly (Dianne Wiest) re-kindles a relationship with Hannah‟s ex-husband, the hypochondriac Mickey (Woody Allen), who is having his own struggle with mortality. That‟s a lot of story, but Allen juggles it all effortlessly; the film is almost novelistic in its structure, with individual “chapters” introduced by sublime title cards, such as “God, she‟s beautiful” and “...nobody, not even the rain, has such small hands.” And of course, this being a Woody Allen film, it‟s marked by some terrific music, most notably two songs performed by Harry James, “You Made Me Love You” and “I‟ve Heard that Song Before.” Hannah was deservedly nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won three: Best Supporting Actor for Michael Caine, Best Supporting Actress for Dianne Wiest, and Best Original Screenplay for Allen. The film celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. —Jeff Lelek Hannah and Her Sisters will screen Thanksgiving week, Monday, November 21, as part of the free Monday night Blockbusters film series.
T H E G R E A T L I B R A R Y B L A C K O U T O F 2 0 1 1 During the week of August 22, the library experienced a complete electrical blackout that lasted for four days. Apparently, the underground power line failed the weekend prior. Library staff spent hours in darkness and limited sun lighting over the course of those four days, circulating materials and processing holds and deliveries as best they could. Branch libraries extended their hours to accommodate displaced patrons. All in all, the library team pulled together well in an unusual circumstance.
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The offending section of power line
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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
B U I L D I N G
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DIRECTOR
The libraries are now open regular hours according to the schedule below.
Maryanne Bartles
Henry Ford Centennial Library
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
16301 Michigan Ave. (313) 943-2330 Mon-Thurs
Julie Schaefer
CHAIR Marcel Pultorak VICE-CHAIR Nancy Zakar
Friday
9:30-5:30
Saturday
9:30-5:30
Sunday
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9:30-8:30
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Branch Libraries Monday Wednesday
12:30-8:30 10:30-5:30
Tuesday
12:30-8:30
Thursday 12:30-5:30
Friday CLOSED Saturday 12:30-5:30 Sunday
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SECRETARY-TREASURER Jihan Ajami Jawad
www.dearbornlibrary.org
Candyce Abbatt Ryan Lazar David L. Schlaff Sally Smith Antonia Straley Robert Taub
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 September-October 2011 Layout, writing and editing by Jeff Lelek with staff contributions as credited