DEARBORN — Dearborn’s public libraries are offering upcoming programs for children.

• Preschool Storytime – Children can join us for fingerplays, stories, songs and a simple craft. For ages three through five. Registration is required. Choose from these dates, times and locations:  Tuesdays through May 6 at 2 p.m. or Wednesdays through May 7 at 10:45 a.m. at Bryant Branch Library; or Tuesdays through April 29 at 1:30 p.m. at Esper Branch Library; or Wednesdays from April 9 through May 7 at 1:30 p.m. at Snow Branch Library.

• Tot Time – Registration is required. Children with a caregiver are invited for stories, songs and fun. For ages two and three. Snow Branch Library. Wednesdays from April 9 through May 7 at 10:35 a.m.

• Play Dates – Make new friends, or meet with old ones, in this unstructured time to enjoy educational toys and music in our program room. No registration is required. For ages six months through 24 months. Esper Branch Library. Wednesdays through April 30 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

• Mother Goose Story Time – Rhymes, stories and playtime for the youngest ones (ages six months through 24 months). One adult per child is recommended for this hands-on-fun.  Henry Ford Centennial Library. Friday, April 4, 10:30 a.m.

• Story Time – Children with a caregiver can join us for fingerplays, stories, songs and a simple craft.  For ages two through four. No registration is required. Tuesday, April 1, 11 a.m. Henry Ford Centennial Library.

• Pocket Poem Challenge – April 1 through April 30. Snow Branch Library. For ages five through 12. Pick up a “pocket poem” at the library to take home and learn by heart. On your next visit (by April 30), recite your poem to the librarian at the desk and receive a reward.

• Poetry Play – For ages eight through 12. Henry Ford Centennial Library. Saturday, April 5, 3 p.m.  April is National Poetry Month.  Celebrate at the library by making visual poetry. Try your hand at creating an “I Spy” type poem or a “concrete poem,” which takes the shape of the object it describes.

• What Do You See? – For all ages, April 14-19. Henry Ford Centennial Library. How well do you know your library? Celebrate National Library Week and the Henry Ford Centennial Library with a photo puzzle. Come in any time that week to pick up a puzzle sheet. Complete the puzzle and turn it in by April 19.  Winners will be drawn from correct entries. Keep those eyes peeled and you might be a puzzle champ!

• Magic Show – For all ages. Registration is required and begins April 1. Event takes place Tuesday, April 15, at 6 p.m. Esper Branch Library.  Come and see the great Jason Hudy perform amazing magic tricks. Doors will close when the performance begins.

• National Library Week Bookmark –  For all ages. Drop in and make a bookmark to commemorate National Library Week. Henry Ford Centennial Library. Wednesday, April 16, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Third Thursday Craft – For all ages. Henry Ford Centennial Library. Thursday, April 17, anytime from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Have you heard the buzz? Bees are big at the library. Make a beeline to Children’s Services to craft a buzzing bee. Younger children will need adult assistance.

• Poetry Café – For ages six through 12. Registration is required and begins April 5. The event is Saturday, April 19, at 3 p.m. Henry Ford Centennial Library. Students in grades first through sixth are welcome to this annual event marking National Poetry Month. Bring some favorite or original age-appropriate poetry to read aloud. Refreshments will be served.

• T-shirt Tote Bag – For ages eight through 12. Registration is required and begins April 8. The event is Tuesday, April 22, at 6:30 p.m. Snow Branch Library. Celebrate Earth Day with this earth-friendly project. Recycle an old t-shirt and create a reusable tote bag. Participants will bring their own t-shirt; we will supply the sewing machine and instructions.

• Hello Truck! – For all ages. Wednesday, April 30, at noon. Snow Branch Library. Children can climb aboard and enjoy a visit with several big trucks parked at the library. Bring your camera, rain or shine.

For more information about any of the following programs, visit www.dearbornlibrary.org, or call or visit one of Dearborn’s public libraries.

Please note library policy. Program registration may be made by phone or in person. Those arriving more than 10 minutes after the scheduled program time may not be admitted. Child must be the required age on or before the first date of the program. Residents and cardholders are given preference.

Henry Ford Centennial Library 16301 Michigan Avenue, 313.943.2345.

Bryant Branch Library 22100 Michigan Avenue, 313.943.4091.

Esper Branch Library 12929 W. Warren Avenue, 313.943.4096.

Snow Branch Library 23950 Princeton Street, 313.274.1780.

Non-residents, without library cards, will be placed on a waiting list and contacted only if a vacancy occurs. Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services to attend or participate in these programs should contact their local library or (TDD 943.2193.) Reasonable advance notice is required.