September 30th, 20220DEARBORN — Tensions over calls to remove a number of books in Dearborn Public Schools libraries continued this week, with the city’s mayor chiming in and receiving both praise and anger over his comments. (An interview with Mayor Hammoud appears below.)
The school district restricted access to seven books after demands from some...
September 29th, 20220DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Library is planning a month-long celebration to honor the milestone anniversary of 100 years of service to the community. Activities are planned at all three libraries during the entire the month of October, the city said in a press release.
To cap of the month, a final open house will be held at the...
September 27th, 20220DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Library is now offering weekly ELL (English language learners) Conversation Circles with updated days and times for the fall-winter season, Sept. 27 – Dec. 13, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
English language learners will have the opportunity to practice speaking English in real-life situations, learn...
September 13th, 20220DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Library will host Dearborn resident Mariya Fogarasi for a virtual Zoom presentation on Tuesday, September 20 at 6:30 p.m., to share her family’s travel experiences through the Middle East with the help of stories and pictures.
Fogarasi and her family lived overseas for many years and traveled...
June 29th, 20220DEARBORN – The city of Dearborn says several of its buildings will be closed the weekend of July 1 in observance of the Independence Day holiday on Monday, July 4.
The Dearborn Administrative Center (DAC) and the 19th District Court will be closed on Monday, July 4.
All three locations of the Dearborn Public Library — the...
June 19th, 20220DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Library is kicking off its annual Summer Reading Challenge on June 20 and will run through August 14.
The Summer Reading Challenge is designed to engage and inspire people with programs, activities and reading. The program also provides incentives and activities for entertainment and personal growth...
March 15th, 20220DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Library is launching a series of “Life Skills” programs to help demonstrate how to perform basic skills.
The first installment will be held online on Wednesday, March 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. This installment is “How to Fix a Leaky Faucet” and library staff will demonstrate how to use one...
November 18th, 20210DEARBORN — The city of Dearborn is reminding residents that trash, recycling and curbside waste pickup will be interrupted due to Thanksgiving and that most city buildings will be closed for the Thursday, Nov. 25 holiday.
Trash, recycling and curbside waste collection will be delayed by one day for the Thursday and Friday trash...
October 27th, 20210DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Library is hosting a free, online discussion regarding income and dividends.
The discussion will help teach individuals how to supplement their income with dividend-paying stocks.
“Supplement Your Income with Dividends” will be offered online through Zoom on Tuesday, Nov. 9 from 6:30 p.m. until...
May 26th, 20210DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Library is hosting a virtual program about the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC).
The event will take place on Wednesday, June 2 at 7 p.m. via Zoom.
In 2018, Michigan voters approved the creation of the MICRC, whose mission is to lead Michigan’s redistricting process...
January 23rd, 20210DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Library is hosting a “Read Woke Challenge” until Feb. 20 to encourage community members to read “woke” books.
The challenge was originally created by Cicely Lewis, a school librarian in Georgia.
The goal is to engage the community in thoughtful dialogue surrounding the themes and topics...
May 20th, 20190DEARBORN – The Henry Ford Centennial Library (HFCL) will temporarily close to the public starting May 20 through the fall for a major renovation project.
In order to serve residents during the closure, library hours at both the Bryant Branch Library and the Esper Branch Library will be extended beginning June 1.
The extended...
February 16th, 20190DEARBORN — Providing services to residents since 1969, the Dearborn Public Library successfully increased its circulation numbers as it also promoted its many resources during its lively campaign to reach a half million checkouts in 2018.
More than 498,220 materials were checked out, which include traditional library materials such...
December 10th, 20180DEARBORN - The Dearborn Library Commission has once again approved temporary safety guidelines in effect during the busy study period between January 7 and January 18.
The library Commission has come up with this decision in order to accommodate busy parents and make the Dearborn Public Library a welcoming environment for all who...
October 7th, 20180DEARBORN — On Tuesday, October 16, the Henry Ford Centennial Library (HFCL) will hold a free workshop for all Dearborn business owners and those interested in starting their own business. The program will be held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
The program is in the auditorium and will be run by Andra Roussel from Reference USA, the premier...
June 23rd, 20180DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Library (DPL) launched its annual summer reading program with its kickoff event hosted in the Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium on June 18.
The all-ages Summer Reading Kickoff was an amusing event of storytelling, music and hands-on fun that put on an entertaining show for everybody in the...
