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Library Matters. Volume 6 Issue 4. The official newsletter of the Dearborn Public Library.
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Library Matters The official newsletter of the Dearborn Public Library
I N T H I S I S S U E
Learn4Life educational
programs 2
Children’s Programs 3
Teen Programming 4
Movies we love 5,9
Music We Love 6
Adult summer reading
programs 8
Summer Reading
Wrap-Up Party 9
July programs 10
July-August 2013 Volume 6 Issue 4
THIS ISSUE’S
QUOTE
You have to love a nation
that celebrates its
independence every July
4, not with a parade of
guns, tanks, and soldiers
who file by the White
House in a show of
strength and muscle, but
with family picnics where
kids throw Frisbees, the
potato salad gets iffy, and
the flies die from
happiness. You may
think you have overeaten,
but it is patriotism.
~Erma Bombeck
dearbornlibrary.org
L I B R A R Y A N N O U N C E S B I G R E A D P R O G R A M G R A N T
Do you hear the Call?
The Dearborn Public Library has received a
$10,000 grant from the National Endowment for
the Arts to host The Big Read in Dearborn. Now
we are partnering with several local institutions
and organizations to bring you The Big Read
Dearborn, featuring community-wide events
centered on Jack London’s classic novel, The Call
of the Wild. Our theme is “Call of the Wild:
EmBARKING on Discovery.” The adventure begins
with a kickoff at The Henry Ford (in the Anderson Theater) on Saturday,
March 8, 2014. Join the pack at www.bigreaddearborn.org.
The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in
partnership with Arts Midwest. The program is designed to revitalize the
role of literature in American culture and to encourage citizens to read for
pleasure and enlightenment.
S U M M E R R E A D I N G W R A P - U P P A R T Y O N A U G U S T 1 5
Join us for the SUMMER READING
2013 WRAP-UP PARTY on Thursday,
August 15, 2013 at the Henry Ford
Centennial Library from 6:00-8:00
PM.
Free family activities, refreshments
and fun and games will be on hand
to officially conclude this year’s
program. Bring the whole family
for a fun summer evening!
P a g e 2 L i b r a r y m a t t e r s
D E T R O I T Z O O D I S C O U N T S A V A I L A B L E F O R L I B R A R Y P A T R O N S
The Library Network has entered into a new
partnership with the Detroit Zoo on a program called
Tickets & More. Through the TLN Tickets & More
program, Dearborn library patrons can purchase
discounted admission tickets to the Detroit Zoo, save
on discounted memberships, and dining. You can
even purchase a pre-paid parking voucher!
A link to the discounted offers will be available on the
Youth Services page of the library website. Discounts
are updated at intervals throughout the year.
M I C H I G A N A C T I V I T Y P A S S A V A I L A B L E
The Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) program (formerly the
Museum Adventure Pass) is back for another year! The
Michigan Activity Pass program kicks off May 24 with
nearly 400 participating libraries statewide and nearly
50 participating cultural attractions.
The program remains free for library patrons. But
attractions now can name their offer versus having to
admit two to four people. They also can change their
offer during the year. Some are touting free general
admission, others have buy one admission, get one free
offers or discounts in the gift shop. There will be five
passes available per attraction per library each week.
The Detroit Institute of Arts is rejoining the program and
plans to offer four free general admissions per pass.
Check the library website for more information on this
program!
New and Free to Dearborn Public Library
cardholders! Learn4Life (formerly Ed2Go) offers a
wide range of highly interactive courses that you
can take entirely over the Internet. All of the
courses are free and led by expert instructors,
many of whom are nationally-known authors.
Courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin
every month.
Learn4Life can be found through the library
website dearbornlibrary.org and clicking on the
link for Learn4Life under “Online Services.” The
catalog of available classes along with other
information on the service can be found there.
Please call the library at (313) 943-2330 if you
have any further questions.
L E A R N 4 L I F E E D U C A T I O N A L C O U R S E S
N O W A V A I L A B L E
Basic computer workshops continue at the Henry
Ford Centennial Library with classes scheduled
through July. All sessions listed below take place in
the Computer Training Room at Henry Ford
Centennial Library and are free of charge.
Interested patrons can visit or call the Reference
Desk at (313) 943-2330 to register during the
appropriate registration dates listed below.
Basic Computer Workshops
Working With Digital Pictures Friday, July 12
2 PM—4 PM Registration: July 5-10
Intro to Microsoft Word Friday, July 19
2 PM—4 PM Registration: July 12-17
Intro to Microsoft Excel Friday, July 26
2 PM—4 PM Registration: July 19-24
S U M M E R C O M P U T E R W O R K S H O P S C O N C L U D E
A T H F C L
P a g e 3
per child is recommended.
Space is limited. Registration
required.
Fridays, 9:30 a.m. or 10:45
a.m.—July 12, 19, 26.
Registration begins June 28.
CRAFTS
Wednesday Crafts (All Ages):
Dig crafting? Make and take
something new each week.
Younger children may need
adult assistance. Available
while supplies last. No
registration.
Wednesdays, 11 a.m.—4:30
p.m.
June 26 – Bead Inchworm
July 3 – Yarn Wrap Snakes
July 10 – Burrowing Pet
Pop-up
July 17 – Meerkats
July 24 – Treasure & Treasure
Map
July 31 – Odds & Ends Scrap
Craft
Tuesday Branch Crafts (All
Ages): New this year—Esper &
Bryant branch have drop in
crafts! Younger children may
All programming listed below will take place at the Henry
Ford Centennial Library, except as noted!
Participants arriving more than 5
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. Residents
and cardho lders a re g ive n
p re ference . Ind iv iduals with
disabilities who require special
accommodations, auxiliary aids, or
services to attend or participate in
these programs should contact their
local library or TDD 313-943-2193.
Reasonable advance notice is
required. Registration must be made
by phone or in person at any
Dearborn Public Library location.
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.
No registration.
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m, July 11,
18, 25; August 1
Mother Goose Storytime (Ages
6-24 months): Babies &
toddlers are invited to their
first literature experiences
along with songs, fingerplays,
& movement. One caregiver
J U L Y - A U G U S T C H I L D R E N ’ S S U M M E R R E A D P R O G R A M S
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need adult assistance. Available
while supplies last. No
Registration.
Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m.
July 2 – Shape Snakes
July 9 – Hedgehogs
July 16 – Beach Bucket
July 23 – Dinosaur Finger
Puppet
July 30 – Odds & Ends Scrap
Craft
Tween + Crafts (Grade 4+):
Tweens and older can excavate
their creativity. No younger
siblings allowed. Space is
limited. Registration Required.
Wednesdays, 2 p.m.
July 3 – Tie Dye. Registration
begins June 26 (You must bring
your own item to tie dye. Wear
old clothes.)
July 10 – Make Your Own
Mummy. Registration begins
July 3
July 17 – Bottle Cap/Can Tab
Jewelry. Registration begins July
10
July 24 – Embossed Metal
Treasure Box. Registration
begins July 17
July 31 – Mosaic Garden Stones.
Registration begins July 24 Cont’d on next page...
C H I L D R E N ’ S S U M M E R R E A D I N G P R O G R A M S , c o n t ’ d
P a g e 4 L i b r a r y m a t t e r s
EVENTS
Let’s Go to the Movies, Summer Edition (All
Ages): Beat the heat and dig into a great
movie. No strollers please. No registration,
but space is limited. Mondays, 2 p.m.
July 1 – Atlantis: the Lost Empire (2001,
PG, 95 min)
July 8 – Gnomeo and Juliet (2011, G, 84
min)
July 15 – Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009, PG, 87
min)
July 22 – Tale of Despereaux (2008, G, 93
min)
TEEN TIME (Grades 6-12):
Hang out, meet new peeps, and have fun. No
younger siblings or parents.
July 9 – Crafternoon, 2 p.m.
July 16 – Karaoke/RockBand, 2 p.m.
July 23 – Mustache Bash, 2 p.m.
July 30 – Classic Teen Movie, 2 p.m.
J U L Y T E E N S U M M E R R E A D P R O G R A M M I N G
July 29 – City of Ember (2008, PG, 90 min.)
Dinosaur Dig (All Ages): Join us for a
dino-riffic celebration of all things Jurassic
(or Cretaceous or Triassic). We’ll have a
craft, games, and fossilize some objects for
future generations to dig up.
No registration but space and supplies are
limited.
Tuesday, July 9, 3 p.m.
L A S T B O O K S A L E U N T I L O C T O B E R O N J U L Y 3
Hurry in to HFCL on July 3 for the last FOLD book sale until
October! This end-of-the-season sale runs from 9:30 AM until
6:00 PM on the first floor of the library. Get there early for the
best selection, including many 25– and 50-cent items!
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M O V I E S W E L O V E
E s s a y s b y l i b r a r y s t a f f o n t h e i r f a v o r i t e f i l m s
Die Hard (1988)
Directed by: John McTiernan
Witnessing the film Die Hard
resulted in one of the most
m e m o r a b l e m o v i e - g o i n g
experiences of my life. I was
thirteen years old and immeasura-
bly excited about being taken by
my father to an R-rated movie. We
went to the theatres at Fairlane
Mall, and quite the raucous crowd
had assembled for this particular
screening. By the time it was
over, much of the audience was
on their feet, shouting, cheering
and high-fiving. It was an
incredible scene, similar to one I
had witnessed two years earlier at
the same theatre during a
screening of Aliens. I was again
amazed at the ability of a movie
to stir such intense emotions
within an audience.
Of course, there was a reason for
how this film had played the
audience as well as it did: it is very
skillfully written, shot, edited and
scored for maximum effect. But
most important was the
performance of Bruce Willis as
John McClane, who brought an
Everyman quality to this new
action hero unseen in most ‘80s
genre films where Stallone and
Schwarzenegger were unstoppable
Supermen mowing down hundreds
of bad guys while barely breaking
a sweat and never at a loss for a
good one-liner. (Not that McClane
doesn’t have his share of quips
that have become part of the
cultural lexicon, including one
particular line that is not
reproducible in a family library
newsletter, but I’m sure you know
what I’m talking about and if you
don’t, well, you’ll know it when you
hear it.) I would also be remiss if I
didn’t mention Alan Rickman’s
contribution as the vile but slick
Hans Gruber, truly one of the great
screen villains.
Die Hard has earned the status of
modern classic not only by
standing the test of time (it still
plays great today) but also judging
by the way it continues to influence
action films to this day. It seems
hard for me to believe that this
movie, which I loved back when I
was thirteen and still love today, is
turning twenty-five years old this
year. But it is reassuring to know
that some things are just as good
today as you remember them
being so many years ago.
— Jeff Lelek
Die Hard will have a special 25th
anniversary screening on Monday,
July 15 as part of the Monday night
Blockbusters movie series. The
film was released twenty-five years
ago to the day, July 15, 1988.
L i b r a r y m a t t e r s
School’s Out With
Alice Cooper
By Sarah Kalmoni
When I think of finishing
school and getting ready
for the summer, the first
CD I pull out to listen to is Alice Cooper’s School’s Out
album. “School’s Out” is one of my favorite songs about
having fun in the summer time. Alice Cooper is a
musician that has been making music for decades. Born
Vincent Damon Furnier in 1948, Alice Cooper hails from
Detroit, Michigan. Cooper moved to Arizona when he was
a kid and started his first band, The Earwigs, in 1964. The
Earwigs were later renamed as The Spiders, and even
used a giant spider as a backdrop when they performed
live. The band was heavily inspired by The Beatles, The
Rolling Stones, The Yard Birds and The Kinks.
The Spiders released their first single, “Why Don’t You
Love Me” in 1965, and released “Don’t Blow Your Mind”
which became a local #1 hit in 1966. After graduating
high school, they began touring in the Los Angeles area.
Furnier felt it was time for a new stage name. After
having a session with an Ouija board, the name "Alice
Cooper" was chosen because it sounded harmless and
natural, in humorous contrast to the band's image and
music. According to Wikipedia, Cooper later stated that
the name change was one of his most important and
successful career moves.
After changing the band’s name, Alice Cooper also
changed his trademark look. He wore women’s ragged
clothes and makeup, which sparked public debate and
made news headlines at the time. In his autobiography,
Alice Cooper, Golf Monster, he reveals that film inspired
his new image : "In the movie What Ever Happened To
Baby Jane?, Bette Davis wears disgusting caked makeup
smeared on her face and underneath her eyes, with deep,
dark, black eyeliner. Another movie the band watched
over and over was Barbarella. "When I saw Anita
Pallenberg playing the Great Tyrant in that movie in 1968,
wearing long black leather gloves with switchblades
coming out of them, I thought, 'That's what Alice should
look like.' That, and a little bit of Emma Peel from The
Avengers." While playing more gigs, Alice Cooper was
introduced to Frank Zappa, who was looking for weird
acts to sign to his record label, Straight Records. Zappa
asked the band to meet at 7 o’clock. They thought their
meeting was at 7 o’clock in the morning. Ironically, Zappa
actually meant 7 o’clock in the evening. Zappa was so
impressed that Cooper and his band were ready to rock so
early in the morning, that he signed them to a three
album deal.
After securing the
record deal, Cooper
also developed the
“shock rock” reputa-
tion. “Shock Rock” is
a musical genre
where the performer uses theatrical props with elements
of horror to shock audiences. After receiving publicity
with a famous incident known as the Chicken incident,
Cooper continued working on his next album and
modifying his live performances. Their first two albums,
Pretties For You and Easy Action were commercial
failures, but that didn’t discourage Cooper from making
new music. The next albums Love It To Death and Killer
became hits for Cooper. “I’m Eighteen” is one of those
classic songs that all of us can relate to, especially when
you’re about to graduate high school. In the summer of
1972, School’s Out was released and the album’s title
song, “School’s Out”, reached the Top 10 in the USA and
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#1 in UK. The album reached #2 in the US and sold over 1
million copies. Wikipedia notes, “with Cooper's on-stage
character completely replaced with brattiness and
machismo, the band solidified their success with
subsequent tours in the United States and Europe, and
won over devoted fans in droves while at the same time
horrifying parents and outraging the social
establishment.”
After the successful releases of their albums and hit
singles, the band continued an exhausting tour schedule.
Billion Dollar Babies was released in 1973, which became
the band’s most successful album, reaching #1 in the US
and the UK. Their 1973 tour set a new record of sales,
beating The Rolling Stones, and brought theatrical rock to
higher levels. Many special effects were used and the
highlight of the show featured the use of a guillotine. The
Alice Cooper band had reached its greatest point;
however, behind the scenes, the constant touring and
recording was taking its toll on the band. For Alice Cooper,
keeping up with the stage character coaxed him to begin
drinking heavily. By 1974, the band began disagreeing
frequently and tensions were driving them apart.
According to Wikipedia, in 1975, Alice Cooper returned as
a solo project with the release of Welcome To My
Nightmare, one of Cooper’s best albums. It centered on
one subject, mostly about a boy named Steven in a big
nightmare. Vincent Price provided his voice in a narration
for “The Black Widow”, which later inspired him to do the
same for Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”. Cooper’s creativity
didn’t stop there. He released Alice Cooper Goes To Hell,
which featured “I Never Cry”, which was a #12 hit. It’s one
of my personal favorite songs by Cooper, because when
you strip away the costume and the makeup, you’re left
with pure Alice Cooper. You can hear him singing from his
heart, and this song was a creative outlet that showcased
his talent. Cooper continued drinking a lot and needed
help desperately to kick the habit. He checked himself
into a hospital for treatment. His rehab experience
inspired the autobiographical album, From The Inside,
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which truly captured his struggles to overcome his
alcoholism and his effort in trying to stay sober. Over the
next few years, he continued releasing albums, but in
1983, Cooper was hospitalized again for alcoholism. He
relocated back to Phoenix to save his marriage and
receive the support of his family and friends. Cooper also
found solace through playing golf as a solution to fighting
alcohol addiction. At this point in his life, Cooper finally
was clean for good, and continued to make music along
the way.
After reaching his
50th year in the music
business, Cooper
hasn’t shown any
signs of slowing down,
and to the delight of
his fans, continues to
tour today. In 2004,
he started his radio show, Nights With Alice Cooper.
Adding to his list of accomplishments, he was also
inducted into the Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 2011. In
conclusion, Alice Cooper is another musician who made
his mark on rock history. As with any artist, he had high
points and low points in his life, both professionally and
personally. I think through a great deal of patience,
determination and perseverance, Alice Cooper came out
strong, and in the end, was able to survive and tell his
story through his songs. His music touched a lot of
topics, some unconventional, but in my opinion, if you
listen to his music and not take it too seriously, you would
enjoy it, and even laugh at some of his lyrics. And being
from Michigan, Alice Cooper is another one of those
talented artists to be proud of. Check out of one of Alice
Cooper’s CDs or his autobiography today at any one of
our locations!
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Cooper
A D U L T S U M M E R R E A D I N G “ B R O W N B A G L U N C H ” P R O G R A M S R U N T H R O U G H J U L Y
P a g e 8 L i b r a r y m a t t e r s
Welcome to your summer of brown bag inspirations!
Feel like your life is in a rut? We invite you to break out of it and unearth your hidden desires to try
something different! The 2013 adult summer reading program at Dearborn Public Library features
some “groundbreaking” accomplishments by people who got out of the rut.
Each week on the date listed, the program will be held from Noon to 1 p.m. in Room 30 on the
Mezzanine of Henry Ford Centennial Library. Since it’s lunchtime, you are welcome to bring your
brown bag lunch.
These events are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Participants at each
program will be entered in a drawing to win a free “Groundbreaking Reads” lunch tote and a gift
card. Come. Eat. Be Inspired!
What’s it really like to be in the Peace Corps? Judy Torres, Recruiter, and RPCV, Dominican Republic 2007-2009
Wednesday, July 10, Noon — 1 p.m.
Six hours from the nearest city and no running water. Hot in the winter and hotter in the
summer. Electricity, sometimes. Yet she’s still smiling. Why is that?
Against the Odds Angel Mechling, University of Michigan—Dearborn
Wednesday, July 17, Noon — 1 p.m.
She was an abused child raised in the foster care system. Against the odds, she became
the first person in her family to graduate high school and attend college. In 2012 she was
named a “Difference Maker” at U of M. Now the mother of six and soon to receive her
degree, she desires to encourage women of all backgrounds to find their sense of self
despite any obstacles.
How to Start Your Own Business Lister Worth, Detroit SCORE
Wednesday, July 24, Noon — 1 p.m.
Every business starts out as an idea. What’s yours and how do you make it a reality? Come
and learn the first steps to becoming your own boss.
Random House Published My Book! Lori Nelson Spielman, First Time Michigan Author
Wednesday, July 31, Noon — 1 p.m.
She has a husband and a cat, and is a teacher for homebound inner-city students. She
likes to run, loves to read, but writing is her passion. Her first book has just been
published. How did she do it? Note: Copies of Lori’s book, “The Life List” will be available for
purchase at the event. It is set to be released on July 2. She will be happy to sign it for you.
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M O V I E S W E L O V E
E s s a y s b y l i b r a r y s t a f f o n t h e i r f a v o r i t e f i l m s
Manhunter (1986)
By Jason Stanley
Manhunter is a crime thriller
that evokes terror and
suspense via subtle tone
and atmosphere. Based on
the novel Red Dragon by
Thomas Harris, the film was
directed by Michael Mann
(Miami Vice, Heat) and fea-
tures a top-notch cast that
includes William Petersen,
Brian Cox, Dennis Farina, Joan Allen and Tom Noonan.
It also introduced the evil Dr. Hannibal Lector to the
cinematic world, five years before the character would
become a pop culture icon, thanks in part to Anthony
Hopkins’ Academy Award-winning take on the part in
The Silence of the Lambs.
Petersen stars as Will Graham, an FBI consultant who
is called back from retirement to help authorities nab
a serial killer dubbed “The Tooth Fairy” by the press.
Graham has a special talent: a strong sense of
empathy, which allows him to view the crime from the
point of view of the killer as well as the victim. With
certain elements of the crime scene leaving him
stumped, Graham has no choice but to seek help from
an undesirable source: Dr. Hannibal Lector (Cox), the
last man Graham captured. Can Graham catch the
Tooth Fairy before he strikes again? Can Dr. Lector be
trusted to truly help Graham?
Manhunter is a thriller that captures Mann’s talent for
delivering a succinct thriller through stylish
presentation. The emphasis is on mood with regards
to the film’s style, as lighting, music and performances
all make contributions. Petersen’s Graham exudes an
everyday man struggling to move forward from his
turbulent past, yet keep his job from infiltrating his life
again. While Hopkins’ take on Lector emphasized the
“bogeyman” angle of such a character, Cox’s take is
more grounded and subtle, which allows him to be
taunting in a more disturbing way than being
stereotypically creepy. The creepiness factor is left to
the capable hands of Tom Noonan as Francis
Dolarhyde, the “Tooth Fairy.”
Not all the elements of the film are home runs.
According to an interview on the DVD supplement,
Petersen admitted that the producers decided to
change the title from Red Dragon to Manhunter
because “they didn’t want the film to be confused with
a martial arts film,” a title that Brian Cox, in the same
supplement, dismissed as “cheesy.” Since the film
was no longer called Red Dragon, it required removal
of the Tooth Fairy’s motivation, which was the obses-
sion with a William Blake painting “The Great Red
Dragon and the Woman Clothed in Sun.” Lastly, some
of the fashions and aesthetic stylings, particularly the
music, might be considered dated by some viewers.
Despite its age and surface-only shortcomings,
Manhunter remains an excellent thriller that unnerves
the viewer with its mood, characterizations and
storytelling. Its contribution to the thriller genre and
film itself is important, with its introduction of
Hannibal Lector to the film world and the first work to
be noticed of one of the most talented directors in
recent memory. For a succinct, atmospheric thriller,
Manhunter definitely delivers the goods.
P a g e 1 0 L i b r a r y m a t t e r s
B E L L I N I O P E R A A T H F C L
Join baritone Dino Valle and friends from the Bellini Opera
Theatre for a lecture and performance series of Bel Canto,
Italian classics and Neopolitan songs. Celebrating “2013:The
Year of Celebrating Italian Culture in the U.S.” The
presentations will continue throughout the rest of the year on
the following Thursday dates: July 11, August 22, October 17,
November 21 and December 19. All events are free of charge
and will take place at 7:00 PM in the auditorium of the Henry
Ford Centennial Library.
H E N R Y F O R D L E C T U R E O N J U L Y 1 0
Mike Skinner, a renowned Henry Ford historian, will present the lecture
“Henry Ford: His Life and Work” on Wednesday, July 10 at 7:00 PM in the
Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium. The lecture, sponsored by the
Friends of the Library-Dearborn, is open to the public and free of charge.
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Join us for the presentation “A Thousand Letters Home:
One WW II Soldier’s Story of War, Love and Life” on
Wednesday, July 24 at 6:30 PM in the Henry Ford
Centennial Library Auditorium.
A Thousand Letters Home is a book comprised of
poignant letters, photographs and documents from one
soldier at war. Author Teresa Irish presents these
stories gathered from her father’s army trunk in a
moving and historic story of life and loss, hope and
perseverance, faith and true love.
Mike Skinner
Library Matters July-August 2013
Layout, writing and editing by Jeff Lelek
with staff contributions as credited
The libraries are now open for regular hours according to the
schedule below. Please note holiday closures and summer
hours June-August.
Henry Ford Centennial Library
16301 Michigan Ave. (313) 943-2330
Mon-Thurs 9:30-8:30
Friday 9:30-5:30
Saturday 9:30-5:30 (closed June-August)
Sunday 1-5 (closed June-August)
Branch Libraries
Monday 12:30-8:30 Tuesday 12:30-8:30
Wednesday 10:30-5:30 Thursday 12:30-5:30
Friday CLOSED (open 12:30-5:30 June-August)
Saturday 12:30-5:30 (closed June-August)
Sunday CLOSED
The library will be closed on the following holidays:
July 4 for Independence Day
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L I B R A R Y H O U R S
DIRECTOR
Maryanne Bartles
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Julie Schaefer
LIBRARY COMMISSION
CHAIR
Marcel Pultorak
VICE-CHAIR
Nancy Zakar
SECRETARY-TREASURER
Jihan Ajami Jawad
Ryan Lazar
David L. Schlaff
Sally Smith
Antonia Straley
Robert Taub
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.”
P a g e 1 1 L i b r a r y m a t t e r s