Everyone's Reading

Everyone's Reading 2010 February 15 – April 28, 2010 Everyone’s Reading is a community wide reading program sponsored by Metro Detroit public libraries in Oakland and Wayne counties. Everyone’s reading promotes community dialogue through the shared experience of reading and discussing the same book. Additional programming, related to issues and topics in the selected book, is offered to enhance the reading experience. This year’s Everyone’s Reading selection is Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow. Please join us by checking out a copy of the book and participating in our upcoming programs. You may also enter our drawing for tickets to the author appearance to hear Scott Turow speak about his life and his award winning work.

Taking the Mystery Out of the Polygraph Test -- HFCL Auditorium Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 7:00 pm You hear about lie detector tests all the time in police investigations, and in some instances a person applying for a job may even have to undergo a polygraph test. The term “polygraph” literally means “many writings” and the name refers to the manner in which selected physiological activities are simultaneously recorded. Lt. Neil S. Myres from the Investigative Division of the Dearborn Police Department will discuss current issues and technological advances in the fascinating field of Forensic Psychophysiology and polygraph testing.

Upcoming Events

Tot Storytime -- Snow Branch Library Wednesdays, March 10--31, 10:35am Wednesdays, April 13-20, 10:35am Ages 2-3 Registration begins: Wednesday, February 24

Mother Goose Storytime -- HFCL Children's Fridays, March 12-26, 10:30am Fridays, April 16-30, 10:30am Ages 6-24 mos. Registration begins: Friday, February 26 Rhymes,stories, and playtime for the youngest ones. One adult per child is recommended for this hands-on fun. Registration is required.

Mother Goose Storytime -- Snow Branch Library Tuesday, March 16, 6:00pm Tuesday, April 20, 6:00pm 6-24 months Rhymes, stories, and playtime for the youngest ones. One adult per child is recommended for this hands-on fun.

COLLEGE PREP: Get the Dough and Go! -- HFCL Auditorium Saturday, March 13, 2:00pm Registration begins: February 27 Students and their parents who are overwhelmed with applications and financial aid are invited to this FREE seminar by Kaplan. Master the paperwork for college entry. The program will be approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Registration required.

Wii Game Day -- Esper Branch Library Saturday, March 13, 2:30--3:30pm Ages 6-12 Registration begins: Saturday, February 27 Come to the library and have fun with our Wii console, playing popular games.

Journal/Diary Craft -- Esper Branch Library Tuesday, March 16, 6:00-7:00pm Ages 6-12 Registration begins: Tuesday, March 2 In honor of Reading Month, create your very own journal or diary, ala Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

Drop-In Bookmark Contest Workshop -- Snow Branch Library Monday, March 15, 6:00-7:30pm Grades 1-5 No Registration Necessary Calling all artists! Come armed with your ideas and we'll supply the materials for you to create an original 8-1/2" x 2" black and white design to submit to the Dearborn Public Library's Annual Bookmark Contest. Contestants must be Dearborn residents or attend a Dearborn school. Limit one entry per child.

Clover Contest -- Esper Branch Library Entire Month of March. All Ages No Registration Necessary Clovers will be all over the entire library. Guess/count them and the closest one will win a prize. All month, all ages, no registration.

March is Youth Art Month -- HFCL Children's All Ages Bring in your art work or your hand made craft to display in the library. Entries will be accepted Monday, March 1 -- March 6. Work will be on display Monday, March 8--Wednesday, March 31.

Pennies for Peace -- Esper Branch Library March and April 2010 The Pennies for Peace program is designed not only to help foster literacy abroad but also to educate U.S. students about the world. A penny by itself may not seem like much, but thousands of pennies are building schools and teaching children to read in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Pennies will be collected during the months of March and April at the Esper Branch Library in order to promote reading, literacy, and peace.

Preschool Storytime -- Esper Branch Library Wednesdays, March 3--April 28, 11:30am Ages 3-5 Registration begins: Wednesday, February 17 Registration required. Please note: No program held on April 7.

Storytime -- HFCL Children's Tuesdays, February 23--March 30, 11:00 Ages 2-5 Children with a caregiver are invited for stories, songs, and a craft.

Computer Workshops

Intro to PowerPoint Mondays, March 22&29 (Registration begins Mar. 15), 6 - 8:30 PM Workshops are $25 per person. Registration is required, so please visit or call the Henry Ford Centennial Library Adult Reference Desk at 313-943-2330 to register. Dearborn residents and library card holders will receive preferential registration; nonresidents will be placed on a waitlist and will be notified shortly before the workshop date if any seats are still available. Please specify workshop name and date. See "More Info" below for a complete schedule. These classes are made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Library-Dearborn.

Intro To Excel Mondays, March 8&15 (Registration: March 1), 6 - 8:30 PM Wednesdays, March 10&17 (Registration: March 3), 4:30 - 7 PM Workshops are $25 per person. Registration is required, so please visit or call the Henry Ford Centennial Library Adult Reference Desk at 313-943-2330 to register. Dearborn residents and library card holders will receive preferential registration; nonresidents will be placed on a waitlist and will be notified shortly before the workshop date if any seats are still available. Please specify workshop name and date. See "More Info" below for a complete schedule. These classes are made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Library-Dearborn.

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Library Matters

Newsletter Check out the latest library news along with staff reviews, recommendations and essays about some of their favorite books, music and movies in the Library Matters newsletter. You can read the latest issue online, or subscribe to it via e-mail through our Book Letters service. Links to both are available on the homepage under Online Services.

Grand Opening of the Family Restroom at HFCL!

Dearborn Public Library is proud to present the newly remodeled Family restroom located in Youth Services at Henry Ford Centennial Library. This ADA accessible restroom now features a baby changing area, automatic hand dryer, toddler restraint seat and beautiful tile work including Pewabic Accent tiles. The color scheme and design of the new restroom echoes the Enchanted Forest theme of the Youth Area. Come on in and see for yourself.

Save $$$ with Downloadable Audio!

Why pay for books when you can use the library? And why pay for overdue fees when you can use Downloadable Audio books. Downloadable audio either expires automatically or never expires. Never worry about damaging material again. Just go to the Digital Catalog and Download Center for the latest best-sellers, classics works, and many other selections. Our downloadables can be read or listened to right from your home computer or transferred to a portable device. Some titles can even be burned to compact discs depending on the digital rights. Visit the Digital Catalog and Download Center today.

Kroger Community Rewards Want to help the Dearborn Public Library Foundation by shopping at Kroger? Now you can by registering your Kroger Plus card and making purchases at Kroger. Register online by going to krogercommunityrewards.com. After registering for an account you will need the Dearborn Public Library Foundation's NPO number, which is 84564.

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Gale Legal Forms Looking for a landlord tenant agreement? Searching for tax forms? Preparing a bill of sale for automobiles or even real estate forms? Save money and time by using this FREE database available to all Dearborn Library users (at home users must have their library card number and PIN). Gale Legal Forms is quick, easy, and powerful. Simply locate the form that is needed on the site, download the specific form, complete it online, and then save or print it. All information provided is held in absolute privacy. Start your search HERE for all kinds of forms including bankruptcy filing, contracts, divorce, employment, power of attorney, and name changes. There are even sample letters to cover dozens of situations such as requests to remove names from marketing lists or requests for identity protection to credit agencies. Take a look at what is available - you won't know what you have been missing until you try it. It's all right here!

Tax Forms

The Henry Ford Centennial Library has received many of the popular Federal tax forms. We have also received the State of Michigan and City of Detroit tax forms. Reproducible forms are available for the IRS, State of Michigan and the City of Detroit. Below are links to various Tax websites. Not all cities and states have 2009 forms available as of yet; however, many Federal, the State of Michigan, and the City of Detroit 2009 forms are currently available online: Federal Forms and Publications State of Michigan City of Detroit Other Michigan Cities Other States

The Dearborn Public Library presents... "Classics Revisited" Join us for discussion of a literary classic! Third Wednesday of each month (September - May), 6:00 - 7:30 pm @ Henry Ford Centennial Library Check our catalog or bring that old dog-eared copy from home! Sessions are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Click HERE for a list of titles. Watch this bit from CDTV for more information: DEARBORN LIBRARIES CHECK 'EM OUT!

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