Library Matters the Official Newsletter of the Dearborn Public Library
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Volume 7 Issue 4 July-August 2014 Library Matters The official newsletter of the Dearborn Public Library dearbornlibrary.org THIS ISSUE’S SUMMER READING WRAPS UP IN QUOTE AUGUST "Books, to the reading It’s summertime and this year’s child, are so much summer reading program is in full more than books— swing! This year’s science-themed they are dreams and programs for children, teens and knowledge, they are a adults offer something fun and future, and a past." interesting for everyone. Programs will run from June 16—August 1, — Esther Meynell with the Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party officially closing things out on Wednesday, August 6 at 6:00 PM I N T H I S ISSUE at HFCL. Lunch and Learn programs 2 Kids and teens have a diverse array Children’s / Teen of activities to choose from, 3-4 Summer Reading inc luding themed outdoor DFCU Financial 4 storytimes, cool crafts, movies and seminars fun opportunities to hang out and Cooking Matters 5 meet new people. Check out a full workshops list of programs on pages 3-4. Drop-In Tech Help 6 For adults, the popular Lunch and Learn presentations continue throughout July. Bring a lunch and enjoy a presentation on a wide variety of topics. The complete 2014! Turn to page 4 for Lunch and Learn schedule is instructions on how to register available on page 2. online and track your reading and event hours throughout the It’s still not too late to register and program. participate in summer reading P a g e 2 Library matters SUMMER LUNCH AND LEARN PROGRAM AT HFCL Science. It’s everywhere. From the suds in our dish Science of Growing a Rain Garden detergent to the gravity that keeps us from floating Dearborn Garden Club off into space. It is also the theme of our 2014 Wednesday, July 23, Noon — 1 p.m. adult summer reading program. Join us as we Jane Geisler will guide you through dabble in some scientific notions that are not only the steps to planning and fun, but might prove to be quite useful. developing a rain garden. Each week on the date listed, a “scientific” program Science of the Milky Way will be held from Noon to 1 p.m. in Room 30 on the Wayne State University Planetarium Mezzanine of Henry Ford Centennial Library. Since Wednesday, July 30, Noon — 1 p.m. it’s lunchtime, you are welcome to bring your brown Rachael Merritt, host of the “Science bag lunch. Please note the final event is at 7 p.m. Under the Dome” program, will teach us about the summer night sky and These events are free and open to the public. our place in space. Registration is not required. Participants at each noontime program will be entered in a drawing to Science of Fear win a free “Literary Elements” insulated cup and a Josh Malerman, Michigan author Barnes & Noble gift card. Thursday, August 7 @ 7 p.m. This Ferndale resident just published his first book As an added bonus, if you register on-line for the with Harper Collins. Josh’s debut novel, “Bird Box,” 2014 adult summer reading program, attendance is described as an “edge-of-your-seat horror thriller at these events will count toward your weekly with the exquisite terror of classic Stephen King.” reading goals and the chance to win more prizes. The author will present a white-knuckled reading. Simply sign-in and complete the attendance log. Books will be available for purchase. This event is recommended for mature audiences. Science of Cleaning Green A2 Green Clean Wednesday, July 9, Noon — 1 p.m. KristiAnn Keith will share her expertise for keeping your home clean and germ free with green and sustainable products. Science of Alternative Energy Sierra Club (Southeast Michigan Group) Wednesday, July 16, Noon — 1 p.m. Jerry Hasspacher takes you on a tour of renewable energy and current green initiatives for the careful use of our environment. Volume 7, issue 4 P a g e 3 SUMMER READING CHILDREN’S AND TEEN PROGRAMMING We have a variety of activities CRAFTS (You must bring your own black/ and events this summer to dark colored shirt for this craft. Wear old clothes). keep you busy! For more Tuesday Branch Crafts (All Ages): details about individual Esper & Bryant branch have drop in programs, call 313-943-2345 crafts. Younger children may need EVENTS or visit our events calendar at adult assistance. Available while supplies last. No Registration. dearbornlibrary.org Fly Away (All Ages)—Monday, July 7, Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m. 2-4 p.m. : No registration. While July 1 – Solar System supplies last. A l s o c h e c k o u t t h e July 8 – Paper Volcanoes instructions on the next page July 15 – Robots Mad Scientists (Grades K-6)— for how to register and log July 22 – Rain Cloud Monday, July 14, 11 a.m. : Things your summer reading activity July 29 – Odds & Ends Scrap Craft will get messy, dress hours. Wednesday Drop-in Crafts (All appropriately. No registration. Ages): Make and take something STORYTIMES new each week. Younger children Firetruck Visit (All Ages)—Monday, may need adult assistance. July 21, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. : No Mother Goose Storytime (Ages 6- Available while supplies last. registration. In case of emergency, 24 months): Babies & toddlers are No Registration. rain date is Tuesday, July 22. invited to their first literature Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. experiences along with songs, July 2 – Solar System Spinner Sweet Science (Grades K-6)— fingerplays, and movement. One July 9 – Volcanoes Monday, July 28, 2 p.m. : caregiver per child is recommend- July 16 – X-ray Hands ed. Space is limited. July 23 – Rain Cloud Registration begins July 14. Registration required. July 30 – Odds & Ends Scrap Craft The Doc Is In (Ages 3-5)—Tuesday, Fridays, 10 a.m.—July 11, 18, 25. July 29, 10:30 a.m. : Registration Registration begins June 27. Tween + Crafts (Grade 4+): Some begins July 15. crafts will be messy, dress Storytime (Ages 2-6): appropriately. Some crafts will be Weather permitting, we’ll meet by TEEN TIME outside, weather permitting. NO TEEN TIME the fountain for storytime. Join us YOUNGER SIBLINGS. Space is for stories, songs, & rhymes. All Hang out, meet new peeps, family members are welcome, but limited. Registration required. and have fun every Tuesday storytime is geared for children, Wednesdays, 2 p.m. during the Summer Reading 2-6 years old. In the event of rain, Program at 6 p.m. No younger storytime will be held indoors. July 2 – Blast Off: Make things that siblings or parents. No Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.—July 10, go zoom. Registration begins June registration required. 17, 24, 31. 25. No registration. July 9 – Shrink This: From big to June 17 – Galaxy small we’ll shrink it all. Registration begins July 2. June 24 – Crafty July 16 – Bottle It: Fill ‘em up with July 1 – Gaming July 8 – Fandoms interesting things. Registration begins July 9. July 15 – Steampunk July 23 – Spin It: Make a home- July 22 – Squishy grown spirograph. Registration July 29 – Chocolate begins July 16. July 30 – Into Space: Make your BONUS: Thursday, July 31— own galaxy shirt. Registration End With a Bang! begins July 23. continued on next page... P a g e 4 Library matters SUMMER READING CHILDREN’S AND TEEN PROGRAMMING,cont’d SUMMER MOVIES INSTRUCTIONS for SUMMER READING REGISTRATION AND LOGGING HOURS READ/EVENTS ATTENDED Let’s Go to the Movies (All Registering (starts June 1, 2014) Ages): Beat the heat and Using your library card: watch a great movie. 1. Click the correct program link from the library website. No registration, but space is 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.) limited. No strollers please. 3. Verify the information provided, complete the form and submit. Fridays, 2 p.m. 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 July 4 – NO MOVIE; library program, etc.) 2. Verify the information provided, complete the form and submit. closed for July 4th 3. Click “Add a Family Member” button. July 11 – Up (2009, PG, 96 4. Fill in form and click submit. min) Logging hours read/events attended Using your own card: July 18 – Eyewitness-Water: 1. Click the correct program link from the library website. Pond & River, Oceans, Fish 2. Enter your library card number and PIN. 3. Click “Add/View Log” button. (NR, 105 min) 4. Enter number of hours read or events attended. (REQUIRED) July 25 – Meet the Robinsons 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 (2007, G, 95 min) share these reviews with other patrons and they will appear on the program homepage. August 1 – Eyewitness- 7. Click Save. Animals: Mammals, Birds, REMEMBER TO LOG OFF Reptiles, & Insects (NR, 140 WHEN FINISHED! min.) Managing Family Members on a single card. 1. Click the correct program link from the library website. 2. Enter your library card number and PIN. 3. Choose the family member to manage from the drop down menu. 4. Click “Manage” button. 5. Click “Add/View Log” button. 6. Enter number of hours read or events attended.