Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Things Heat Up at the Redford Branch in May, 2013

Happy Mother's Day!




Redford Branch News



CCS (College for Creative Studies)
 Art for Middle School Students
Saturdays, May 4, 11, 18, 10:30 am -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.       
Middle school students

Redford Book Club
A Woman Like Me


Saturday, May 18, 11:30 am -1:00 pm     
This month’s book:  A Woman Like Me, by Bettye LaVette
Adults






Preschool Story Time
Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30 – 11:00 am
 Preschoolers

CASOE Theater                
Wednesdays, May 1, 8, and 15. 22 & 29, 6:00-7:00 p.m.                                                                  
Saturdays, May 4, 11, 18, & 25, 1:00-3:00 p.m.      
Teens & Young Adults

Knit & Crochet club       
Mondays, May 6, 13, 20, 5:30 - 7:30         
Bring your own projects, join in the fun.               
                                               
Sewing
Saturday, May 4, 2:00 - 4:00   
Adults & Teens

Scrapbook    
Saturday, May 4, 12:00 - 5:00     
Bring your scrapbook projects and
meet other scrapbook enthusiasts    Teens
Adults

Toastmasters    
Wednesday, May 1, 15  6:30 - 8:00           
Toastmasters fosters confidence and the
 ability to communicate, persuade and lead
Adults

Ma’at
Study of ancient African culture and history
Saturday, May 4, 1:00 – 5:00
Adults & families

Detroit Family History Research
Group researching family histories
Saturday, May 18, 11:00 – 1:30
Adults



Math Tutor        
Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 5:30 - 7:00      
Algebra, Geometry, Trig, & Precalc
Teens - Adults

Motor City 4H Robotics
Saturdays, May 11, 18    3:00 - 5:00           
Club for children, ages 6-12, interested in
 learning about and building robots
Ages 6 - 12

Glorfierz Youth               
Wednesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 4:00 - 7:00      
Children and youth empowerment group.
Youth 8-18

                                                                                                                                                               
Teacher's Choice "Weekdays by Appointment"                                              
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.
Adults  



Become a Literacy Tutor                                                              
Share the joy of reading with someone by becoming a volunteer tutor. 
For more information, go to www.Detroit-Reads.org or call (313)481-1362.          
                                               

Computer Classes@Redford                                                      

Introduction to Microsoft Word
Saturday, May 11, 11:00 - 1:00    



Under Development
Redford Friends are looking to develop and host, "Music Under the Stars."  This will be an opportunity for budding artists/vocalists to share their talent and inspiration with our community one night a week during the summer months.  Interested????  Call Fran Harris 313-537-0739.
All types of family friendly entertainment welcome, individuals or groups.



School Lunch Program
Redford Branch Library will host a school lunch program this summer.  We are looking for a few good people to help us with lunch distribution.  Lunches will be served Monday through Friday days a week from noon to 1:30 pm.
We need folks who can serve one day a week or more.  Whatever time you can donate we can use the help.  Contact Fran Harris 313-537-0739.  More details to follow.











Community News

Charles H. Wright Museum Logo
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 East Warren Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48201

Charter One Free Family Second Sunday
Sun, May 12  1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Wright Museum - Detroit
Open House
Bring the whole family to Rejoice, Relive & Reconnect at The Wright Museum with free admission every second Sunday of the month courtesy of Charter One Bank!  Enjoy the many exhibits on display as well as engaging programming for the entire family.
This event is free and open to the public.  For more information please call (313) 494-5800.  Free Family Second Sundays are supported by the Charter One Foundation.



Don Barden Foundation Interactive Story Time
Sun, May 12  2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Orientation Theater - Detroit



Doorway to Freedom: Detroit and the Underground Railroad at the Detroit Historical Museum


Feb 1, 2013 to May 31, 2013


As part of five new, permanent exhibits at the Detroit Historical Museum, Doorway to Freedom: Detroit and the Underground Railroad gives visitors the opportunity to learn about Detroit's role during a pivotal time in American history. Through this exhibit, you can better understand the importance of the city and how it connects to black history.

Free

Detroit Historical Museum
5401 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI

313-833-1805




What You Won't Do for Love, stage play in Detroit

What You Won't Do for Love, stage play in Detroit


May 25, 2013
3:00 pm until 5:00 pm


"What You Won't Do for Love" is a dramedy about separated parents trying to raise a healthy, well-adjusted son in spite of their different life styles and the pain of their past.
Full of humor, good music, and life lessons, this production is a great outing for the entire family, featuring recording artist Paul Johnson, Jr., film actor Greg Alford, and introducing Ms. Keisha Shelton.

$15

The International Institute
111 E. Kirby at John R.
Detroit, MI
313-727-1011



Making It To The Finish Line
501c3 Non-profit Organization
Annual Prom Dress Give Away
(Dresses are brand new with price tags on them)
9 years providing this service for 
Young ladies who are graduating seniors
in the Metropolitan Detroit Area
Must bring proof they are a graduating senior
and school ID
Are invited to come to 
Our Special Moments Clothes Closet
Saturday, May 4, 2013
10 am - 12:30 pm
EARS Financial Showplace
2140 Holbrook, Hamtramck, MI 48212
(formerly UAW Local 235)
1-1/2 blocks east of I-75
(313)460-0596
On a first come basis
Visit our website for
more information on our organization
www.mittfl.org





2013 GOLIGHlLY AGRISCIENCE
PLANT SALE
Saturday, May 18: 9 AM-3 PM
Sunday, May 19: 12 PM-3 PM
@THE BELLE ISLE GREENHOUSES
PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE GOLIGHTLY CAREER AND
TECHNICAL CENTER. AGRISCIENCE PROGRAM
Further Information
313.378.3841
or
313.331.7760
Plant Sale Volunteers receive discounts on purchases. Call today to learn more!
http://golightlyctcagriscience.webs. com/
Sponsored By: The Golightly Agriscience Advisory Board, a 501 c3 organization




47th Annual Flower Day 
Sunday, May 19th - 7 AM to 5 PM

Attended by more than 150,000 people annually, Flower Day at the Eastern Market is one of the largest flower shows in the country. Members of the Metro Detroit Flower Growers Association (MDFGA), and hundreds of flower growers from Michigan, Canada and neighboring states fill the market with their colorful array offerings. Over 15-acres of the highest quality annuals, perennials, foliage, shrubbery, trees, exotics, tropical plants, flats, hanging baskets and more will be available for purchase.

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