Volume 7 Issue 3 May-June 2014 Library Matters The official newsletter of the Dearborn Public Library dearbornlibrary.org THIS ISSUE’S SUMMER READING PROGRAM BEGINS QUOTE I N J U N E Rest is not idleness, School is nearly out and this year’s and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees summer reading program is just on a summer's day, around the corner! This year’s listening to the murmur science-themed programs for of the water, or watching the clouds children, teens and adults will offer float across the sky, is something fun and interesting for by no means a waste of time. everyone. Programs will run from June 16—August 1. John Lubbock Kids and teens have a diverse array I N T H I S ISSUE of activities to choose from, inc luding themed outdoor Social Security workshop 2 storytimes, cool crafts, movies and fun opportunities to hang out and Computer Workshops 2 meet new people. May Children’s / Teen 3 Programs For adults, the popular Lunch and Children’s / Teen Summer Reading 4-5 Learn presentations will return. programming Bring a lunch and enjoy a Big Read programs 6-7 presentation on a wide variety of topics. The complete Lunch and Learn schedule will be available on the library website and at the Adult Services desk by June 15. online and track your reading and Turn to pages 4-5 for a complete event hours throughout the list of children’s and teen summer program. We hope to see reading programs and for important everyone often as we look forward instructions on how to register to another great summer! P a g e 2 Library matters C L A S S I C S SOCIAL SECURITY PLANNING R E V I S I T E D WORKSHOP AT HFCL CONCLUDES IN MAY Join us on Tuesday, May 13 from The book discussion group 6:30-8:30 pm in room M30 at the “Classics Revisited” concludes Henry Ford Centennial Library for a May 21 at the Henry Ford workshop on Social Security and Medicare Planning presented by Centennial Library, 16301 Tony LaJeunesse. Michigan Ave, with a discussion of Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Targeted primarily towards “baby health costs including long-term Woolf. boomers,” the workshop will care. A workbook will be provided. explore major decision factors, Advance registration is required. “Classics Revisited” will be on such as when to apply for benefits and when it does not make sense, There is a $30 fee for the hiatus through the summer and estimating your benefits, workshop; payments can be made will resume in the fall with a coordinating strategies with your in cash or check payable to Friends new 2014-2015 schedule. spouse, and how to minimize of the Library Dearborn. Inquire at taxes. Explore Medicare health care the Adult Reference Desk to costs and planning for higher register. SUMMER COMPUTER WORKSHOPS AT HFCL Basic computer workshops resume this summer at Intro to E-Mail Friday, June 6 the Henry Ford Centennial Library with classes 10 AM—12 PM Registration: May 30-June 4 scheduled through July. All sessions listed below take place in the Computer Training Room at Henry Basic Computers Friday, June 13 Ford Centennial Library and are free of charge. 10 AM—12 PM Registration: June 6-11 Interested patrons can visit or call the Reference Desk at (313) 943-2330 to register during the Internet Basics Friday, June 20 appropriate registration dates listed below. 10 AM—12 PM Registration: Jun. 13-18 Basic Computer Workshops Intro to Microsoft Excel Friday, June 27 10 AM—12 PM Registration: June 20-25 Intro to Microsoft Excel Saturday, May 17 10 AM—12 PM Registration: May 10-15 Basic Computers Wednesday, May 21 2 PM-4 PM Registration: May 14-19 Intro to Microsoft Word Saturday, May 31 10 AM—12 PM Registration: May 23-May 29 Volume 7, issue 3 P a g e 3 MAY CHILDREN’S / TEEN PROGRAMS All programming listed below Preschool Storytime (Ages 3-5 MAY TEEN EVENTS will take place at the Henry years) MAY TEEN EVENTS Ford Centennial Library Join us for fun stories, fingerplays, and a craft. Muslim Voices for Teens (Ages 14- 17) Participants arriving more than 5 Caregivers must remain in the minutes after the scheduled program library. Space is limited. May 13, 4-6 p.m. time will not be admitted. Due to Registration required. A reading and discussion series for space limitations, strollers may not Thursdays, May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2 teens, 14-17 years old, about what be allowed inside the program room p.m. Registration begins April 24. it means to be a young Muslim in or the auditorium. Children must be America. There will be food, fun, & the required age on or before the Do You Hear the Call? Storytimes prizes! Registration must be done first date of the program. Residents (All Ages) Children with a in person at the Adult Reference and cardholders are given Desk. preference. Individuals with caregiver are invited for stories, disabilities who require special songs, and fun. The focus will be accommodations, auxiliary aids, or on dogs, wolves, & the wild. A Big Read with a Teen Orientation services to attend or participate in Read Dearborn event! No (Grades 7-12) these programs should contact their registration, but space is limited. Thursday, May 22, 6 p.m. —OR— local library or TDD 313-943-2193. Tuesday, May 13, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 2 p.m. Reasonable advance notice is required. Registration must be made New this summer—we’re looking for by phone or in person at any CRAFTS teen volunteers to read with Dearborn Public Library location. younger children to help build on Third Thursday Crafts (All ages) reading skills, while fighting the STORYTIMES / Drop-in craft. Younger children summer slide. It’s a new way to may need adult assistance. No earn summer volunteering hours. PRESCHOOL registration. Crafts available while Plus it looks great on resumes and supplies last. college applications! Please bring a Mother Goose Storytime (Ages 6- signed volunteer application to the 23 months) Babies and toddlers Thursday, May 15, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. orientation session. Applications are invited to their first literature Wild shadow puppets - Create a are available through the library’s experiences along with songs, set of shadow puppets and tell website: dearbornlibrary.org fingerplays, and movement. One your own story! c a r e g i v e r p e r c h i l d i s R e g i s t r a t i o n i s r e q u i r e d . recommended. Space is limited. Registration begins May 1. Please Registration required. EVENTS register for only ONE orientation session. Fridays, May 9, 23, 30, 9:45 a.m. TMNT Time (All Ages) OR 10:45 a.m. Registration begins Saturday, May 24, 2:30-3:30 p.m. April 25. Calling all “heroes in a half shell” for some reptilian ninja crafts. No Tot Time (Ages 2-3 years) registration, but supplies are Children with a caregiver are limited. invited for stories, songs, and fun. Space is limited. Registration The Big Read Dearborn Wrap-up required. Party Thursdays, May 8, 15, 22, 29, Saturday, May 17, 2-4 p.m., 10:30 a.m. Registration begins Henry Ford Centennial Library April 24. Celebrate the conclusion of The Big Read Dearborn at this special party including real sled dogs, gold panning, an old-time photo booth, and more! P a g e 4 Library matters SUMMER READING CHILDREN’S AND TEEN PROGRAMMING We have a variety of activities July 9 – Shrink This: From big to CRAFTS small we’ll shrink it all. Registration and events this summer to keep you busy! For more begins July 2. Tuesday Branch Crafts (All Ages): July 16 – Bottle It: Fill ‘em up with details about individual Esper & Bryant branch have drop in interesting things. Registration be- programs, call 313-943-2345 crafts. Younger children may need gins July 9. or visit our events calendar at adult assistance. Available while July 23 – Spin It: Make a home- supplies last. No Registration. dearbornlibrary.org grown spirograph. Registration be- Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m. gins July 16. June 17 – Paper Rockets July 30 – Into Space: Make your A l s o c h e c k o u t t h e June 24 – Observation Journals instructions on the next page own galaxy shirt. Registration be- July 1 – Solar System gins July 23. for how to register and log July 8 – Paper Volcanoes (You must bring your own black/ your summer reading activity July 15 – Robots dark colored shirt for this craft. hours. July 22 – Rain Cloud Wear old clothes). July 29 – Odds & Ends Scrap Craft STORYTIMES Wednesday Drop-in Crafts (All EVENTS Ages): Make and take something Mother Goose Storytime (Ages 6- new each week. Younger children Mad Science of Detroit (All Ages)— 24 months): Babies & toddlers are may need adult assistance. Wednesday, June 18, 4 p.m. OR 7 invited to their first literature Available while supplies last. p.m. : No registration. experiences along with songs, No Registration. fingerplays, and movement. One Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Marshmallow Madness (All Ages)— caregiver per child is recommend- June 18 – Rockets ed. Space is limited. June 25 – Mad Scientists Monday, June 23, 2 p.m. : Registra- Registration required. July 2 – Solar System Spinner tion begins June 9. Fridays, 10 a.m.—June 13, 20, 27.