DEARBORN, Michigan – The Friends of the Library Dearborn will host a free program at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at the Henry Ford Centennial Library exploring the placement of 12,500 orphans from the East Coast in Michigan from 1854 to 1927. "The Orphan Train in Michigan" is presented by Al Eicher, research historian and television producer. His lecture … [Read more...]
Classics Revisited – Exploring Democracy at the Library
DEARBORN, Michigan – In the mid-1800s, a French political scientist named Alexis de Tocqueville came to the United States to appraise the meaning and functioning of democracy. This extraordinary book, written as a result of his visit, contains his comments and criticisms – many of which are still vital in today's world – and is a must-read for anyone … [Read more...]
Golden Age of Opera Presented at Centennial Library
DEARBORN, Michigan – Artists from the Bellini Opera Theatre will present The Golden Age of Opera in the Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 17. This free, one-hour presentation sponsored by the Friends of the Library-Dearborn (FOLD) is the first in a series of performances covering more than 300 years of opera. Featured … [Read more...]
Friends of the Library – Used Book and VHS Sale Today
DEARBORN, Michigan – The Friends of the Library -- Dearborn (FOLD) will feature incredible deals on VHS movies during its monthly sale 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7 in the rotunda of the Henry Ford Centennial Library. Regular movies will be available for five for $1 - yes 5 (five) regular videos for only $1.00; children’s video tapes will … [Read more...]