Volume 8 Issue 4
July-August 2015
Library Matters
The official newsletter of the Dearborn Public Library dearbornlibrary.org THIS ISSUE’S QUOTE
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Summer means happy times and good sunshine. It means going to the beach, going to Disneyland, having fun. —Brian Wilson IN THIS ISSUE Michigan Activity Pass
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W I T H
This year’s summer reading program for children, teens and adults kicks off on June 15 and runs through August 26. There promises to be plenty of fun and interesting programs and activities for everyone! Be sure to check out the detailed schedules included in this
The adult program, “Escape the
issue for specific program and event
Ordinary,” will offer a variety of diverse
information.
The wrap-up party will
programming intended to broaden the
take place at HFCL on Wednesday,
horizons and experiences with a variety
August 26 from 6-8 pm.
of fun and relaxed activities. See page 3 for a full schedule of the adult activities
Adult Summer Reading programs
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Children’s / Teen Summer Reading programs
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The theme for the children’s program is “Every Hero Has a Story,” with superhero – themed programs and events throughout the summer. See page 4 for a detailed schedule. The teen program, “Unmasked,” will feature gaming, movies and other s u pe rh e ro
a nd
com ics - re la ted
activities that will take place on Tuesday evenings throughout the program.
See page 5 for a detailed
schedule of activities.
planned during summer reading!
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M I C H I G A N
A C T I V I T Y
P A S S E S
A V A I L A B L E
The Michigan Activity Pass offers cardholders
library, that is valid for one-time entry into any
at more than 400 participating Michigan
Michigan state park or recreation area and
libraries a one-day pass to explore – at no
more
cost – hundreds of Michigan’s state parks,
institutions, including many museums, for up to
historic
one week. View the full list of participants and
sites,
cultural
attractions,
campgrounds and recreation areas simply by visiting their local library or the Michigan
than
100
participating
cultural
print out your passes at: michiganactivitypass.info
Activity Pass website. The Michigan Activity Pass program is a new component for the third-year of MI Big Green Gym, a partnership between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, MRPA and the DNR that encourages Michigan residents to use the state’s parks and recreation facilities to increase physical
activity. The Michigan
Activity Pass enables library cardholders to print a pass, either from home or their local T E C H T I M E H E L P S E S S I O N S C O N T I N U E
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Patrons can drop by Henry Ford Centennial Library on
The Bellini Opera Theatre will perform selections
Fridays from 2-4 PM for some free Tech Time device
from Verdi’s La Traviata on Thursday, July 16 at
help.
7:00 pm in the Henry Ford Centennial Library
These sessions will take place in the first-floor
Auditorium. This performance is free and open
computer training room at HFCL. For these sessions,
to the public!
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 ebooks requires a valid
library card. This workshop is not
intended to help with repairing equipment.
The performance will feature Sherrie Grieve, soprano, as Violetta; Dino Valle, baritone, as Germont, with Martin Mandelbaum at the piano.
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This summer’s adult reading program offers a wide variety of experiences for adventurous readers! Check out the themes below for a schedule of events: ESCAPE THE ORDINARY: TRY IT! Get up and move with these trial lessons! No experience necessary Each lesson is FREE Registration is required Age 18+ Try it! Hip-Hop Tue. July 14, 7-8:30 p.m. Registration begins July 7 Try it! Salsa Tue. July 21, 7-8:30 p.m. Registration begins July 14 Try it! Tai Chi Wed. July 29, 7-8:30 p.m. Registration begins July 22 Try it! Belly Dance (Ladies only) Tue. August 4, 7-8:30 p.m. Registration begins July 28 All lessons will be held at Henry Ford Centennial Library. ESCAPE THE ORDINARY: SEE IT! Free Movies! Free Air-Conditioning! Free Fun! All films will be screened at Henry Ford Centennial Library. Wednesday, July 8, 7 p.m. JULIE & JULIA - Julia Child and Julie Powell are fearless, passionate women with a love of butter. T h o u g h separated by time and space, their lives become intertwined when young wife and blogger, Julie, challenges herself to cook all the recipes in Child’s famous first cookbook. PG-13; Runtime: 123 mins.
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Wednesday, August 19, 7 p.m. THE BEAUTY ACADEMY OF KABUL – A group of hairdressers travels to Kabul, Afghanistan to open an American-style school for beauticians. Some of their students are women who operated “underground” salons while the city was under strict Taliban rule. NR; Runtime: 74 mins. ESCAPE THE ORDINARY: READ IT! Summer Book Discussions @ Henry Ford Centennial Library Thursday, July 16, 7 p.m. Tracks: A woman’s solo trek across 1700 miles of Australian Outback by Robyn Davidson The true story of Robyn’s solo trek across the Australian desert with her dog and four cheeky camels. To borrow a copy of the book, check the library catalog or call Isabella at 313.943.2816. Monday, July 27, 7 p.m. Everybody’s Got Something by Robin Roberts Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts’ uplifting and compelling memoir of triumph over breast cancer and other p e r s o n a l tragedies. To borrow a copy of the book, check the library catalog or c al l Pa t t y at 313.943.2817.
ESCAPE THE ORDINARY: EAT IT! Save the cows (and the planet) - Eat Bugs! Wednesday, August 12 7 p.m. Henry Ford Centennial Library FREE Yes, there is a name for it — “entomophagy” or the practice of eating bugs. Julie Lesnik, Ph.D., assistant professor of anthropology at Wayne State University, will talk about the evolution of the human diet and how insects, especially crickets, are a valuable source of protein and should be cultivated for sustainable life on earth. Recipes will be provided. Samples will be served.
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Welcome to another season of summer reading at Dearborn Public Library! Below is the full schedule of our children’s and teen programming along with important instructions for how to register for programs as well as logging your reading hours online.
STORYTIMES Storytime (Ages 2-6): Weather permitting we’ll meet by the fountain for storytime. Join us for stories, songs, & rhymes. All family members are welcome, but storytime is geared for children, 2-6 years old. In the event of rain, storytime will be held indoors. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.—July 9, 16, 23 & 30 ; August 6 & 13. No registration. Mother Goose Storytime (Ages 6-23 months): Babies & toddlers are invited to their first literature experiences along with songs, fingerplays, & movement. One caregiver per child is recommended. Space is limited. Registration required. Fridays, 10 a.m.— July 10 & 17. Registration begins June 26. Fridays, 10 a.m.—August 14 & 21. Registration begins July 31.
CRAFTS Tuesday Branch Crafts (All Ages): Esper & Bryant Branch have drop in crafts! Younger children may need adult assistance. Available while supplies last. No Registration.
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Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m. July 7 – Everyday Hero Letters July 14 – Superhero Masks July 21 – Create Your Hero Logo July 28 – Design a Hero August 4 – Superhero Snowflakes August 11 – Superhero Shields August 18 - Odds & Ends Scrap Craft Wednesday Drop-in Crafts (All Ages): Make and take something new each week. Younger children may need adult assistance. Available while supplies last. No Registration. Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. July 1 – Superhero Puzzles July 8 – Everyday Hero Hats July 15 – Superhero Masks July 22 – Superhero Bracelets July 29 – Defender Shields August 5 – Minecraft SelfPortraits August 12 – Superhero Finger Puppets August 19 – Odds & Ends Scrap Craft
TWEEN + CRAFTS (Grade 4+)
Some crafts will be messy, dress appropriately. Some crafts will be outside, weather permitting. NO YOUNGER SIBLINGS. Space is limited. Registration required. Registration begins 1 week in advance of program.
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Wednesdays, 2 p.m. July 1 – Avengers Assemble July 8 – By Odin’s Beard, I Need a Magnet July 15 – Attack of the Shrink-o-Matic July 22 – Perler Me This, Batman July 29 – Every Hero Needs to Accessorize August 5 – Every Hero Needs to Accessorize 2 August 12 – With Great Power Comes a Great Coffee Mug August 19 – Great Caesar’s Ghost! Use a Coaster! (Make it Here)
EVENTS For more details about individual programs, call 313-943-2345 or visit our events calendar at dearbornlibrary.org Superhero Bingo (Ages 3+) Monday, July 6, 2 p.m. OR 3 p.m.—Play for prizes. No registration. Lego Club (Ages 4+) Monday, July 13, 11 a.m.— No registration. Meet an Everyday Hero (All Ages) Monday, July 20, 10:30 a.m.—No registration.
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Button Making (All Ages) Monday, July 27, 2 p.m.— Registration begins July 13. Lego Club (Ages 4+) Monday, August 3, 11 a.m.—No registration. Design a Cape (All Ages) Monday, August 10, 2 p.m.— Registration begins July 27. Grow a Groot (All Ages) Monday, August 17, 2 p.m.— Registration begins August 3. Read with a Teen (Grades K4) Thursdays, June 25 ; July 9 & 23 ; August 6 & 20, 6 p.m.—Read with a teen buddy. No registration.
TEEN EVENTS Hang out, meet new peeps, and have fun every Tuesday during the Summer Reading Program. No younger siblings or parents. No registration required. July 7, 6 p.m. : Teen Gaming July 14, 6 p.m. : Superhero Bracelets & Masks July 21, 6 p.m. : Superhero Fandoms July 28, 6 p.m. : DC vs. Marvel August 4, 6 p.m. : Superhero Training August 11, 5:30 p.m. : Superhero Movie- “Dark Knight” (PG-13, 152 min, 2008) August 18, 6 p.m. : Superhero Sundaes
Program registration may be made by phone, online, or in person. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. on the date listed. Participants arriving more than five 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. 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.
REGISTRATION AND READING LOG INSTRUCTIONS Registering (starts June 15, 2015) 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. 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 read/events attended 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 attend-ed. (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. REMEMBER TO LOG OFF WHEN FINISHED!
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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
L I B R A R Y
H O U R S
DIRECTOR
The libraries are now open for summer hours according to the schedule below. Please note holiday closures.
Maryanne Bartles
Henry Ford Centennial Library
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
16301 Michigan Ave. (313) 943-2330
Julie Schaefer
LIBRARY COMMISSION
Mon-Thurs
9:30-8:30
Friday
9:30-5:30
Saturday
CLOSED
Sunday
CLOSED
CHAIR Marcel Pultorak VICE-CHAIR
Bryant and Esper Branch Libraries Monday Wednesday
12:30-8:30 10:30-5:30
Tuesday
Thursday 12:30-5:30
Nancy Zakar
Friday 12:30-5:30
SECRETARY-TREASURER
Saturday CLOSED
Jihan Ajami Jawad Ali H. Dagher
Sunday
12:30-8:30
CLOSED
The library will be closed on the following holidays:
Ryan Lazar
Friday, July 3 for Independence Day
David L. Schlaff
www.dearbornlibrary.org
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 July-August 2015 Layout, writing and editing by Jeff Lelek with staff contributions as credited