We know you are done with homework for the rest of the year (SQUEE!) but we wanted to remind you that the library is still open - sort of!  All Dearborn Public Libraries will be closed December 24 & 25 as well as December 31 & January 1.  Otherwise, regular library hours apply.

We have lots of programs to fill your free time.

Saturday, Dec. 21 (all ages) is "Let's Go To The Movies" Day with a craft at 1:30 pm and a movie in the auditorium at 2:00 pm.

Monday, Dec. 23 (all ages) is "Holiday Break Game Day" with gaming from 2:00-4:00 pm.

Thursday, Dec. 26 (all ages) is a Fairy Tea Party at 2:00 pm.  *REGISTRATION REQUIRED* Call 313-943-2345.

Friday, Dec. 27 (ages birth - Grade 12) is a Book Exchange from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm.  Bring in a gently used book for a brand new paperback.  Used books will be donated to FOLD.  One trade per person WITH A VALID DEARBORN PUBLIC LIBRARY CARD.  Please bring your library card with you when you come in to trade.

Monday, Dec. 30 (all ages) is a Snowflake Extravaganza Craft from 2:00-4:00 pm. 

Thursday, Jan. 2 (all ages) is a Pirate Party at 2:00 pm.  *REGISTRATION REQUIRED* Call 313-943-2345.

Friday, Jan. 3 (all ages) is a Paper Dolls Craft at 2:00-4:00 pm.

Come on in for fun!

Phineas and Ferb Fun

On Tuesday, kids of all ages gathered together to celebrate all things Phineas and Ferb!  It may not be summer vacation just yet, but since it's spring break, we had to answer the most important question: "Whatcha doin'?"


First up, we made marshmallow towers (just like Phineas and Ferb always start by building something):

Next up we made Perry the Platypus toys and Phineas/Ferb stick puppets:

We answered the question "Where's Perry?" and tried pinning his tail back on:

And then in true Candace fashion, we had our own version of "You are sooooo busted" by busting balloons:

All in all, everyone had a good time and hopefully for the rest of the break they'll be inspired to say: "I know what we're doing today."

Happy National Poetry Month!

Happy National Poetry Month!

To celebrate here in Youth Services, everyday we'll feature a Wordle created from the text of a poem.

What's a Wordle?  Well the easy answer is to take a look below.  A Wordle is a picture made from word, any words.  They're fun to make.  Try one of your own!

Today's poem comes from the book Hip Hop Speaks to Children. It's called Hip Hop Rules the World.   The author is Jacqueline Woodson.  Besides being a poet, Ms. Woodson has written several novels for all ages.




Looking for more poetry?  Come to any Dearborn Library and check out the Dewey Number 811.  Share your favorite poems with us.  If you do, we'll have something special for you.  Ask the librarian what her favorite poem is. 

Oh. yeah.  It's Spring Break!  Join us for activities all week.  Share a joke with us today and get a prize!

Stop by tomorrow for another poem!

3rd Annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Wild animals are back in the library!  This year we had cats, dogs, bears, tigers, birds, a wolverine, a turtle, a monkey, a cupcake, a superhero, and even a Pro-wrestler!

After reading The Baby That Roared and Dinosaur Vs. Bedtime, we tucked the animals in nice and snug for the night.

As usual, the animals refused to sleep.  There are far too many adventures to be had in the library at night!

Bear Party!

Cousins playing.

Run, Cupcake, run!

Sweet little chick.

Thirsty.

Old bear and young bear.

Making a surprise copy.

Mr. Jake shows this pup the ropes in the Circulation Department.

Emily Gravett is a favorite of this little monkey!

This little guy loves Emily Gravett, too!

Another surprise from the copy machine!

Wolfy climbs high!

Finally, a book about a moose!

Watching the sun come up.

iCarly marathon!

Spider-man helps this giant bear climb up the stacks.

Cupcake needs some new frosting ideas since some of our guests got a little hungry.

Chef Blue checking out new recipes.

John Cena reading up on his nemesis, CM Punk.

Owl and KooKoo Bird flying high.

They watched the sun rise and made a wish in the wishing pool.

This year had a record TWENTY-FIVE stuffies spend the night!  Thank you for visiting us and making our program a huge success!  We had so much fun!

For more program information, visit dearbornlibrary.org and click 'Children's Programs.'  We have lots of fun things planned for March and April!

Seek and you shall find...

This week is Children's Book Week, and we're celebrating with an exciting event.  During the week of May 7-11, we've hidden 'Golden Tickets' in fifty of our children's library books at the Henry Ford Centennial Library.  If you find one, check out the book and bring the ticket to the HFCL Children's Help Desk to get a prize.  You never know where you'll find one!  Look in all picture books, easy readers, *J, J, non-fiction, and graphic novels.  Don't forget to check the NEW shelves, too!

If you find one, you have until May 18th to redeem your ticket.  Find one before someone else does!

Happy Hunting!

2nd Annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover

The stuffed animals were at it again last night in the library!

Thirteen stuffed animals spent the night in the library!  First we tucked them into bed.

Then we said goodnight.  Did the animals sleep, though?

They had such a fun time and want to thank you for letting them spend the night!