Library News
Meet Another Service Provider @ the Redford Branch
This is Tauheeda Hajj our branch clerk. Tauheeda stated she loves the branch, her coworkers and the customers. Just another example of the smiling faces you'll see when you stop in and visit our library.
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.
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
The Friends of Redford Branch are working to make the front of our library a traffic stopper. We want to remind everyone, that Detroit can be a beautiful place to live and visit. This is just the beginning. It takes a little effort on all our parts to bring that statement to reality.
There will be much more to see next year.
If you would like to volunteer with our garden efforts for the fall or next year, please contact Dr. Conja Wright @ 313-481-1833.
Genesis Tutoring Services
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
September 4, 6, 10, 11, 13, 17, 18, 20, 24, 25 and 27
4 - 5:30 pm
Tutoring for students K - 12 in all subject areas.
We're Having a Book Signing
Saturday
September 8
3 - 5 pm
Author: Keysha Fletcher; will be on hand to sign copies of her book, "A Queen Lives".
Adults
Top Teens
Saturdays
September 8 & 22
2:30 - 5:30 pm
Service organization to develop youth leadership skills. Satisfies high school civic service credits.
Teens
Toastmasters
Wednesdays
September 5 & 19
6:30 - 7:45 pm
Develop speaking and leadership skills
Adults
Knit & Crochet Club
Mondays
September 10, 17 & 24
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Bring your own projects and join the fun
Hatha Yoga
Mondays
September 10, 17 & 24
6 - 7:30 pm
Beginner yoga, bring a mat or beach towel, water, hand towel and belt/strap
Adults
Attention!!!!
Homeschooling Families:
What: TechSwaggers
--Requirements:
* Student(s) must own a Detroit Public Library card
* Students must be between ages 6 -18 years old
* Parent(s) attendance is mandatory
* Consistent punctuality and attendance is mandatory for all.
For questions please contact Rasheedah at raskew_math@hotmail.com
Sessions will be held in the Redford Branch Teen Center
When: Thursday, September 13, 2012 from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm ORIENTATION
Thursday, September 27, 2012 from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Thursday, October 25, 2012 from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Thursday, November 8, 2012 from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Thursday, November 29, 2012 from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Thursday, December 6, 2012 from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Thursday, December 20, 2012 from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Why:
Vision: To education urban youth with the ability to integrate and navigate digital media in today’s society.
The library seeks to support the learning relationship between parents and child(ren) in order to invest in both as individuals and a community.
Business Workshop
Wednesday
September 19
6 - 7:30 pm
Learn weekly up to date topics designed for today's businesses; network with other entrepreneurs, business owners and potential customers.
Adults
Maat - African Studies for FamiliesSaturday
September 15
1 - 4 pm
An historic look at Ancient African facts reflected in current events with today's issues and concerns.
General Audience
Strategic Builders, Inc.
Wednesday
September 19
4 - 7 pm
Beautiful Careers: assessment and development program
Ages 15 - 18
Stitch-In-Time Sewing Group
Saturday
September 22
3 - 5 pm
Hand and machine stitching projects planned based on skills and desire.
Families 8 years and up
Scrapbooking
Saturday
September 22
Noon - 5 pm
Informal group creating memorable scrapbook pages
Adults
CCS (College for Creative Studies) Art for Middle School Students
Saturday
September 29
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 programs.
Redford Book Club
September 29
11:30 - 1 pm
This month's book selection is "Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger.
Pick up your copy at our circulation desk today!
Community News
Home Heating Credit
DTE Energy and Accounting Aid Society
are teaming up to make sure you file your Home Heating Credit by the September 30 deadline.
The Home Heating Credit can help you pay your heating bills.
Call today to see if you are eligible and to make an appointment for free help.
313.651.1015
Home Energy Consultation
Need to lower your energy bill? We’re here to help.DTE Energy’s Home Energy Consultation program can help you save energy and take control of your energy costs – at no cost to you.
We’re all looking for ways to make life more affordable. One way is by reducing the amount of energy we use, which can lower our utility bills.
You can make simple changes in your home and DTE Energy can help. Our energy consultants will visit your home and conduct a FREE energy usage assessment that will evaluate the energy efficiency of your home. They will discuss with you energy savings recommendations and ways that you can lower your energy costs even more.
While our consultants are in your home, they’ll install the following products:
 | ENERGY STAR® compact fluorescent light bulbs |
 | Water-saving faucet aerators for kitchen and bath |
 | Water-saving showerheads |
 | Water heater pipe wrap |
It’s the little things that add up to big energy savings, so schedule a Home Energy Consultation online today or call us today at 866.796.0512.
Click here to see Jazz Festival Schedule
It's Coming....
Detroit Design Festival (“DDF”) will take place on Wednesday, September 19th - Sunday, September 23rd. DDF is powered by Design in Detroit, an online platform that allows individuals and institutions across Southeast Michigan to engage, connect and partner with Detroit’s creative, entrepreneurial community to encourage social-economic change in the city of Detroit.
Presented by the Detroit Creative Corridor Center (“DC3”), DDF is a community curated and supported design festival developed to showcase the talents and abilities of Detroit’s creative communities.
DDF will be Concentrated in Detroit’s Creative Corridor, as well as several other Detroit neighborhoods. Official Design Happenings will include studio tours, panel and roundtable discussions, lectures, product and fashion shows, product launches, retail happenings and design battles to name a few.
The DC3 established DDF to connect creatives with one another, expose them to new markets and consumers, and expose Detroit’s creative talent and collective design aesthetic to national and global audiences.
Do you want to know more??? Click http://detroitdesignfestival.com/
311 East Grand River | Detroit, MI | 313-965-8430
The Arts League of Michigan (ALM) is a center that develops, promotes, presents and preserves the African and African American cultural arts traditions within our multicultural community. Over the years, ALM has offered a wide array of programs, services and activities for both artists and audiences.
The development of the Carr Center is the next step in the evolution of the organization and moves to establish it and ALM as major participants in the cultural life of our community and the nation. Named in honor of Virgil H. Carr, past Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Arts League of Michigan, this facility will be recognized as the premier center for African and African American cultural arts programs and activities in the nation.
UPCOMING EXHIBITS
SEPTEMBER 4- SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT FROM CONSUL OF MEXICO
Opening Reception: September 16, 2012
OCTOBER 5- NOVEMBER 9
"Great American Artists"
Opening Reception: October 12, 2012 | 6pm-9pm
NOVEMBER 8- JANUARY 3, 2013
"True Inspiration: Works of Darold Gholston and Hubert Massey"
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