Don’t Miss!

Join us this week at Henry Ford Centennial Library for two no-regristration events.  Drop in and have fun with the family!

Wednesday, June 29.  10:30am.  Storytime.  Ages 2-6. 

Weather permitting we’ll meet by the fountain for storytime.  Join us for stories and rhymes celebrating '”One World, Many Stories.  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.

Wednesday, June 29.  11:00am – 7:00pm.  Native American Stick Game Craft.  All Ages.

We’ll be creating a fun Native American game this week.  Younger children will need adult assistance.  One craft per child. 

Summer Reading Program Kick-Off

Henry Ford Centennial Library is buzzing with excitement this week as we kick-off the Summer Reading Program! 

This week we have something special planned everyday.  Take a look!

Monday, June 13          Game Day     3:00-6:00pm

Ages 6-12.  There’s no reason to be board this summer.  Go old school or new school with board games and Wii to kick off the Summer Reading Program

Tuesday, June 14          Animal Magic with Mark Rosenthal     7:00pm  

All ages.  Join us for a fascinating program featuring a variety of animals, both rare and endangered, from almost every continent!  It’s sure to be a wild time!

Wednesday, June 15     Odds and Ends Craft     11:00am – 7:00pm

All ages.  Drop in and have fun creating with your family.  Younger children will need adult assistance.  While supplies last.

Thursday, June 16          Book Bingo     3:00pm and 6:00pm

Ages 6-12.  Feeling lucky?  Join us for Book Bingo!  Get a Bingo with favorite books and characters and win a book to help with your summer reading goals!  Registration must be made by phone or in person at any Dearborn Public Library.  Registration begins June 2nd.

Friday, June 17                Preschool Yoga     2:00pm

Ages 2-6.  Join Beth Vessels of Sweet Pea Yoga for some stretchy story fun.  Registration must be made by phone or in person at any Dearborn Public Library.  Registration begins June 3rd.

For more information about crafts and events, visit any Dearborn Public Library.  All programs and crafts take place at Henry Ford Centennial Library  Happy Reading!

Here Comes Summer!

Summer is here and it's time to read!

The Dearborn Public Library has tons of fun in store for you this Summer.  Sign up for the Summer Reading Program and get ready to read.

Here’s how it works:

• Sign up at any Dearborn Public Library Branch and get your booklet or folder.  The Children’s Program is for ages birth to 12.
• Starting Tuesday, June 14th, you can return the first book you read this summer and get a free paperback.  Return your books to the Children’s Help Desk to pick out your free book and fill out a drawing slip that enters you to win a weekly prize.  Don’t stop there, though!  For every book you read, you get an extra drawing slip that enters you to win the weekly prize.  Books must be returned to the Help Desk to receive free books and drawing slips.  Return books to the Children’s Help Desk at Henry Ford Centennial Library, and the Main Help Desk at the Branch Libraries.
• For every activity you finish from your booklet, you will also get a drawing slip that enters you to win the weekly prize.  Bring your booklet with completed activities to the Children’s Help Desk to get stamped and fill out your drawing slip. 

The Summer Reading Programs runs from June 12 – August 5.  Check the Dearborn Public Library Homepage for more fun activities this summer.  Join us for the Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party on Thursday, August 18th for more fun and prizes! 

Get Caught Listening!

June is Audiobook Month and you’re in luck.  The library has loads of audiobooks just right for you.  What’s an audiobook, you ask?  It’s a book you can listen to while you’re in the car, doing chores, taking a walk, lounging on the beach, or getting ready for bed.  They are also great when you’re looking for that Diary of a Wimpy Kid book that’s been checked out for months.  If you can’t read it with your eyes, read it with your ears!

Did you know we had these titles on audiobook?

And coming soon:

We also have downloadable audiobooks for your mp3 player.  Visit the Dearborn Public Library and get caught listening this summer!