Thanks to Public Art Workz, Motor City Blight Busters and the students from the University of Michigan, our library was given a much needed clean up on Saturday, March 28.
Public Art Workz and Motor City Blight Busters teamed up with Detroit Partnership to bring over a thousand students from the University of Michigan to clean, repair and paint in the Lahser/Grand River area. In fact, some of the hard working students helped us to clean the grounds around the library. The photos you see are of students working hard to give back to our community.
These clean-up projects fall in line with the current Mayor’s initiative for community involvement to work with the City in an effort to improve Detroit’s look and feel 365 days a year. (Click on photos for a larger view)
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On Thursday, March 26, 2009, teachers from the C. R. Smith Pre-K Academy met with parents and students to create a bridge and support system that includes assistance with educational issues and more.
This effort is a part of the Great Start Readiness Program (GRSP).
“The Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), previously known as The Michigan School Readiness Program (MSRP), provides formula driven state aid funds to public school districts and public school academies only. The purpose of the funding is to provide preschool programs for four-year-old children who may be "at risk" of school failure. All programs must provide strong family involvement and parent education components as well as preschool education.” (Information taken from the Michigan.gov website)
The Pre-K teachers chose to hold the sessions at the library to create a relaxed atmosphere for the parents. In addition, the teachers provide suggested reading material to the parents for their children. (Click on a photo for a larger view)
For information about the school or the program:
C. R. Smith Pre-K Academy
Old Redford Academy Elementary School
17195 Redford Ave.
Detroit, MI 48219
313-532-7510
Website: http://www.oldredford.com/
Author Nights
The Friends of the Redford Branch Library, will host “How to Write Your Memoir and Preserve Your Family History,” A Workshop for the Memoir or Family History Writer. Dorothy Jackson Kimble, legendary author of A Mighty Long Way: A Memoir, will be the presenter on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Light refreshment served.
You are requested to bring pen and paper for note taking. You may purchase the author’s books at this workshop. (Memoir - $10.00)
Dorothy is a current member of The Called and Ready Writers, and a former member of The Detroit Black Writers Guild. She has self-published three books, and is currently working on a fourth book.
For more information contact:
Sue Nairn Librarian @ 313-578-8000
kson Kimble (Author) @313.532.3624
Teresa “Teki” Kimble (Facilitator) @313.341.0179
Submitted by:
Teresa “Teki” Kimble, Workshop Facilitator
313.341.0179 ewf_308_tk@peoplepc.com
ELS at Redford Branch!
That's right, Early Learning Stations (ELS) are now available at our library. The computer stations offer programs for math, reading, science and much more.
The stations are for children under the age of 12 and are not connected to the Internet or printers. Bring your little ones to the library and introduce them to the colorful keyboards and give them an opportunity to learn to use a mouse.
HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW??
by ANDREL "FAYE" HUGHES
MASTER GARDENER
Hello My Gardener Friends:
For many gardeners (especially myself), growing plants from seed is the "essence" of gardening. It means taking care of a plant through all of its stages of growth, and one of the most rewarding ways to produce vegetables, herbs, annuals, and perennials.
There is nothing quite as soothing for the winter-weary gardener as gently tucking seeds into a seed-starting mix. But seed starting indoors can be tricky. So, here are some tips for getting the best and fastest seed germination:
- Use only seed starting mix (potting soil and/or dirt are too heavy). Use only clean containers; they may be flats, pots, clear plastic salad containers, styrofoam egg cartons, seed starting cells and peat pots. I personally prefer seed starting cells and peat pots. If you use peat pots, when you are ready to transplant outdoors, you can plant the pot along with the plant. This is a good choice for vegetables that do not transplant well, such as cucumbers. Whatever you use, it must have drainage holes.
- Fill the container with the seed starting mix, press it into the container firmly and moisten. (You can use the fine mist of water from a spray bottle.)
- If using pots or cells, always plant two to four seeds in the middle. In flats, make shallow furrows and sprinkle seeds gingerly in the furrows. Barely cover the seeds with seed starting mixture. Lightly mist the surface with water.
- Prepare markers for each of the vegetables (use permanent marker pen on wooden or plastic markers) and label as you plant.
- Cover the containers with clear plastic, or bags to permit light but retain moisture. Keep in a warm place (some suggest the top of the refrigerator), keep the soil moist but not soggy and check daily for signs of sprouting. Remove any covering as soon as seedlings appear.
- Place in the sunniest window (south) or under fluorescent lights. Young plants will need between 10 and 16 hours of light each day.
Next month, I will offer tips on how to transplant seedlings and create raised beds.
Love and Peace …Andrel
The Worth Reading Book Club
Our book club will hold its next book discussion on Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 4 - 5:30 p.m. in the library. The book for April is "Seen it All and Done the Rest," by Pearl Cleage.
The book is set in southwest Atlanta and introduces some new characters, including Josephine Evans, an actress at home on the stages of the world, but confused at the changes in her hometown, and Greer Woodruff, who is running out of patience and time, not necessarily in that order, as she tries to finalize her last big deal. It also catches up with some old friends from West End, the neighborhood that was the setting for my last three novels, including Zora Evans, Abbie Allen Browning, Peachy Nolan and Aretha Hargrove.
For more details or suggestions contact:
Teresa “Teki” Kimble, Book Club Facilitator
313.341.0179 ewf_308_tk@peoplepc.com
Upcoming Events!!!
Coming in May, the Family Reading Club will read Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Dinosaur Bones, by David Adler.
Students in the 3, 4 and 5 grades with a parent or guardian can come together on May 6, 13 and 27 from 6 - 7 p.m. to read this book.
Certificates will be given for those who attend every session.
Here is a peek at what Cam and Eric are up to:
Something is very wrong at the museum. When Cam and Eric go on a field trip with their class, Cam discovers that some bones are missing from the skeleton of the Coelophysis dinosaur. Will Cam be able to use her photographic memory to remember who sneaked the bones past the museum guards and then catch the thief?
Detroit Pistons: You Can Win a $2,500 Schloarship!
The Piston-Palace Foundations, Detroit Free Press Gift of Reading Program and IBM are giving away more than $500,00 in scholarships, grants and technology leave behinds this season as a part of a season-long Read to Achieve Tour. The Pistons will revisit all 19 previously renovated Live, Learn and Play Centers, plus two newly renovated sites.
At each location, a $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student and the Redford Branch Library is one of the locations.
Once the winning student has provided proof of registration at a University, College or Vocational School, the Detroit Free Press Gift of Reading will transfer $2,500 to the student's account.
On Wednesdays April 8 and 22 at 5 - 7 p.m. an essay writing workshop will be offered to assist in starting and completing entry essays.
In conjuction with the essay awards Project Celebrity Read, Monique Baker McCormick and the Detroit Shock will present a reading by one of the Shock Players to promote literacy and the summer reading programs.
Contest Guidelines:
Write a short story or essay that is no longer than 2,000 words about what sportsmanship means to you. Please include your name, age, grade, address and phone number when submitting your work. The deadline for submissions is at the close (6 p.m.) of the library's business day on Saturday, May 2, 2009.
As a part of the partnership between the Detroit Pistons and IBM KidSmart Early Learning Program the Redford Library will be gifted with a computer designed for children ages 3 to 7. As part of the program, IBM donates Young Explorers - computers equipped with early learning educational software from Riverdeep and The Learning Company, and housed in colorful children's desk furniture
Juneteenth Celebration and Marketplace
The Friends are hosting a Juneteenth Celebration and Marketplace on Friday, June 19, 2009 from 11-5 p.m. in the Redford Branch Library parking lot.
We are looking for vendors who would like to purchase a table for $25 to sell their products. We are also looking for performers who would like to entertain during the hours of the marketplace.
Stop by the library for an application or you may contact Fran Harris at 313-537-0739 to have an application faxed or email her at potterclay@att.net to have one sent via email.
Look for our registration table to sign up for the Summer Reading Program 2009.
Calling All Gardeners!!!!
Would you like to meet other people who are interested in gardening?Are you curious about how to start or maintain a garden?
Then join us on Saturday, May 2 from 1-3 p.m. at the Redford Branch Library. Bring your questions, share your knowledge or just come have fun with people who have similar interests.
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