April

Library Activities

Future Foundations
April 2 - 30 Every Monday through Thursday
Mondays and Wednesdays - 3:30 - 7:30 pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays - 2:30 - 5:45 pm
Tutoring is available for Elementary, Middle, and High School students. Students must be enrolled in a Detroit Public School which is classed as "At Risk."

Detroit Math Tutor:  Part of the Solution
Wednesdays, April 4, 11, 18 and 25
6 - 7:30 pm
Help with Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus  (NO CHARGE)
Contact them at:  detroitmathtutor@gmail.com
Ask to be added to their mailing list.

Toastmasters
Wednesdays, April 4 and 25
6:30 - 8 pm
Toastmasters fosters confidence, the ability to communicate, persuade and lead.


Michigan Opera Theatre presents...
FOOTSTEPS TO FREEDOM
A journey of African American History told through music, dance, and spoken word
Monday, April 9
1 - 2 pm
Footsteps to Freedom chronicles the history of Black Americans and the African-American experience. Students will learn about the rich legacy and many contributions of Afro-Americans in today’s society, grown out of the sounds, songs, rituals, music, dance, spoken word, and rhythms of ancient Kemet, now known as Africa.

Prior to being led into slavery, African kings, queens, and pharaohs were rulers of great African nations and ruled highly developed societies for centuries, long before other cultures even came into civilized existence. Footsteps to Freedom features a variety of musical, literary, and dance styles, taking audiences of all ages on an entertaining, enlightening, and inspiring historical journey from what was once perceived as “strange and savage” to a celebration of the perpetual quest for freedom.
America is known for being a “melting pot” of different cultures and ethnicities. The arrival of black slaves, brought from Africa to America, contributed to that melting pot society in a profound way, and helped define the United States of America. Through prose, poetry, song, music, and dance, this educational outreach program from the Michigan Opera Theatre Touring Company illustrates how the spirit of Black Americans, handed down throughout the generations from Africa to America, has woven itself into every aspect of American life.
 experience. Students will learn about the rich legacy and many contributions of Afro-Americans in today’s society, grown out of the sounds, songs, rituals, music, dance, spoken word, and rhythms of ancient Kemet, now known as Africa.

Celebrating Month of the Young Child
Each April, Michigan's communities celebrates the Month of the Young Child.  MOYC 2012 focuses our attention on children's development.
Come join us at the Redford Branch  April 9 - 12, 2012 as we celebrate the Month of the Young Child.


Monday, April 9, from 1 - 1:45 pm
Michigan Opera Theatre - Physical Development with Dance
Elementary school age and up

Tuesday, April 10, from 10 - Noon
A visit from Ronald McDonald and a Purple Ribbon Craft

Wednesday, April 11, from 12:30 - 2 pm
Diversity craft

Thursday, April 12, from 2 - 4 pm
Storytelling, social development, "All About Me" craft
All ages welcome

Want more information about Month of the Young Child ?
Call  517-351-4183 or 800-336-6424
Or visit www.MiAEYC.org

College for Creative Studies
Art for Middle School Students
Saturdays
April 14, 21 and 28
10:30 - 1 pm
For middle school students with a serious interest in art and strong family support.  This workshop helps students prepare their personal art portfolio and encourages them to apply to Detroit's quality high school art program.

Spring Crafts and a Movie
Tuesday and Thursday
April 10 and 12
Noon -  3 pm
Paper crafts and  juvenile movies selected from our collection.

Hollywood Golf

Saturdays
April 14, 21 and 28
10 - 1pm
Hollywood's goal is to expose young people to educational opportunities through the sport of golf. Emphasis is on golf, citizenship and good living.
Young people ages 4 -23




Ma'at African Studies
Saturday, Call the library for the date
1 - 3 pm
Study ancient African History and culture
Adults






Scrapbooking
Saturday, Call the library for the date
12:30 - 5 pm

Stitch-In-Time
Saturdays
April 14 & 28
1 - 4 pm
Calling all who sew, from beginners to advanced skills
Teens and Adults


Knit & Crochet
Mondays, Call the library for the dates
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Bring your own projects, join in the fun
Adults/ teens if interested

Effective Business Tips
Wednesday, April 25
6 - 7:30 pm
Learn weekly up-to-date topics designed for today's businesses; network with other entrepreneurs, business owners and potential customers.

A Special Community Screening of...
13 in the Hole: A Story of Detroit's 48217
Wednesday, April 25
5:30 - 745 pm
This documentary, which is still very much a work in progress, was produced as part of the inaugural Detroit Future Media workshops by Patrick Geans Ali, Dr. Angie Allen, Dr. Conja Wright and Rhonda Anderson of the Detroit Sierra Club’s Environmental Justice Office. It takes a look at how residents on the blocks intersecting Pleasant and Leibold streets were affected by Marathon’s daily shipping of over 3,000,000 gallons of waste water from the tar sands refining process through the public water main running under Pleasant Street and to Detroit’s Waste Water Treatment facility.
Information taken from the Michigan Citizen, click on the link to read the entire article.                      http://michigancitizen.com/in-the-hole-p11008-77.htm








Redford Readers Book Club
Saturday, April 28
11:30 - 1 pm
This month's book is The Other Wes Moore:  One Name, Two Fates by Wes Moore
Take a moment to hear from the author himself in the video on the right.
Then stop by the circulation desk to pick up your copy and join us on April 28