Happy New Year to All Our Friends & Supporters

Kwanza Celebration & Marketplace

On Wednesday, December 30, we held our annual Kwanzaa Celebration.  The above video is a clip from the candle lighting ceremony.
The photos on the right show just some of the activities that took place during the celebration.  We want to extend our thanks to all who participated in this event as well as those who came out to be a part of the festivities.



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“Be Beautiful...
Young Woman”
CALL or TEXT Ms. G @ (313) 717-4033
Or sign-up in the Library

CLASSES START FOR
Brightmoor Young Women (14-18)
SATURDAY
JANUARY 16, 2010
12:00 – 3:00 PM
Redford Branch Public Library
21200 Grand River Ave., Detroit, MI 48219
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The Redford Readers Book Club

The Redford Readers have chosen "Of Mice and Men," by John Steinbeck as the January book selection. They will meet on Saturday, January 23, 2010 from 11:30 - 1 p.m. for the group discussion.

2nd Annual All Library's Book Club

All Detroit Public Library Book Clubs will read "Before I Forget," by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Redford Readers will head down to the Friends Auditorium at the Main Library on Saturday, February 27, 2010, at 2 p.m. They will have an opportunity to meet the author, Leonard Pitts Jr., with all the other book clubs within the Detroit Public Library System.* (Free parking for this event will be available in the staff lot off Putnam)

*Programming involving father/child bonding will be presented throughout the rest of the year in association with this read.

On March 27, the Redford Readers will gather at the Redford Branch Library to discuss this book from 11:30 - 1:00 p.m.

Redford Branch Library wants...YOU!!

We want to bring quality programming and activities to our branch for everyone.  However we can't do it alone.  What interests do you have?  You may be a match for what we are looking for.  We need:

• Gardeners
• Readers
• Storytellers
• Students to write book reviews for the blog
• Crafters
• Performers for upcoming events

Everyone can play a part in making the library a place where the community comes for knowledge and fun!  Call Dr Conja Wright 313-578-8000 or Fran Harris 313-537-0739 to volunteer.


Computer Classes

Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Saturday, January 9:  11am -1pm
Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
Saturday, January 23:  11am - 1pm
Learn PowerPoint basics; create impressive presentations