Little Artists
Wednesdays in September, 4 - 6 pm
Students will be introduced to simple arts and crafts as
they also learn skills with needle art.
Fresh Air Project
Wednesdays, September 8, 15, and 29, 6 - 7:30 pm
Participants will become aware of support networks, acquire tools and strategies in
reference to smoking cessation.
All age smokers are welcome
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Create a Professional Resume
Saturday, September 11, 1 - 2:30 pm
Workshop presented by Preston Banks of Resume Solutions, LLC.
Please call the library to register for this special program
For Arts Sake presented by Ron Scarbough
Saturdays, beginning September 25, 11 - 1 pm
Basic color sketching, design and water color for the budding young artist
Grades 2 - 5
Program runs through October 30.
The name and work of visual artist Ronald Scarbough is well known in the Detroit area.
Ron, born in Detroit and the oldest of 11 children, started drawing in kindergarten. By the time he was in third grade, his teachers recommended that he take special art classes. His love for and interest in art grew, and he continued to develop his talent in high school. Ron attended Wayne State University’s Center for Creative Studies, where he started drawing children and decided that was what he liked best. However, he was drafted and served as a technical illustrator in the Air Force for 4 years. That was where he developed his fondness and respect for the pencil and cross-hatch technique.
After military service, Ron worked as a commercial artist but decided to devote his life to being a fine artist. He exhibited his art in many states, had numerous one-man shows and was part of group shows. Ron captured first place at the Tripoli International Art Fair where he presented one of his works to King Idres of Libya.
Although his work has hung in galleries, Ron prefers exhibiting at fairs and street festivals where he can meet the people and "show them, especially younger black kids, they can be artists." It was at an art fair in 1980 that he met OmniArts’ founder Bill Mobley, who hired him to take his art to the schools.
Ron has been profiled in magazine and newspaper articles and has appeared on local TV shows such as “Profiles in Black.” His prints can be found in numerous private residences and many Detroit schools. His original illustrations appear in books, one of which is called “Inside of Me.” Ron himself describes his pencil (sometimes ink) drawings as “Norman Rockwell type renderings with an ethnic mix.”
Information retrieved from www.omniarts.org
Redford Readers Book Club
This month's selection is Die for You by Lisa Unger
Come out on Saturday, September 25, from 11 - 1 pm and join in
the discussion.
Computer Classes
September 11 ~ Basic Computer Skills
September 25 ~ Microsoft Word - Introduction
Preregistration is not required for any of these classes
Please arrive 5 - 10 minutes prior to the beginning of class to ensure you have a place in the class.
Book Discussion
Monday, September 27, 6 - 7:30 pm
Discussion and review of banned children's books.
Teacher's Choice
Teach your students how to use the library for homework help by bringing them on a field trip. We offer several types of programs including "Library Lessons and Stories", "Research Basics", and training on select Detroit Public Library databases. For grades 1-8. Reservations required.
Calling All Book Clubs
We would like to support your book club. Please talk with us if you are looking for a comfortable meeting location, book swaps, or special events.
Community News
FOOD HELP IN MOTION
Are you having trouble putting food on the table?
Do you have a bridge card?
Well you can make an appointment to meet with
Bettie Cunningham @ the Redford Branch Library
You don't have to go to bed hungry
she will bring her mobile unit and "Make the Hook-up"
Call: 313 571-0300 Office
or email bcunningham@gcfb.org
A 5K Walk-A-Thon
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Rouge Park
(Corner of Joy Rd. and Spinoza)
9 am Registration/Story Telling
11 am Walk Begins
Free Books
Come out and support the
Dads Love 2 Read Program
Developing our youth into reading champions
To start a walk team call:
David Flanangan @ 313-465-2667
visit: http://www.urbanfitnessklub.org/
4th Annual Citywide Grant Drawing
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Doors open at 9 am, drawing begins at 3 pm
All entries must be submitted by 2pm
Riverview Ballroom
Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center
1 Washington Blvd
Downtown Detroit
Eligible Repairs: roof, furnace, electrical, plumbing, structural and building code violations
Grants up to $12,000 for low-income seniors, 65 and older or physically disabled persons 55 and older
Applicant must not have received a prior City of Detroit home repair grant
Seniors need not be present to be selected
$3 Million in HUD federal CDBG funds available
All seniors and their representatives must submit their entry forms into the drawing between 9 am and 2 pm
Various senior resource service providers and vendors will be on site to provide information, health related services and door prizes
Need more information? Contact:
Detroit Planning & Development Department
Housing Services Division
65 Cadillac Square, Suite 1700, Detroit, MI 48226
313-224-3461 313-628-2565
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