Spring Special Events

All Special events are free and require registration.  You can register in person @ the Children's Desk or by phone at 313-531-5960, ext. 105.  Preschoolers attending any programs must be accompanied by an adult.

Bookmark Contest
National Library Week April 13 - 19
During the month of April, the Children's Department is sponsoring a bookmark contest for children 3 - 11.  Pick up a blank bookmark, add your creative design, then drop it off at the Children's Desk anytime between April 1st and April 30th.  A winner will be announced in May.

Wayne County Bike Safety & Security Education Program
Saturday, April 26 @ 11 am
Mike Boynton will be presenting tips on basic bike safety and will hand out a limited number of free bike locks.  This program is for the whole family.

Children's Book Week
May 12 - 18, 2008
Native American Dancers - Tuesday, May 13 @ 7 pm
The whole family is invited to explore Native American culture and dance with Reg Pettibone, in this preview of our Saddle Up & Read Summer Reading Program.

Exploring American Sign Language
Wednesday, May 28 @ 7 pm
Jamie DeWitt will provide an overview of American Sign Language and the deaf community.  Learn some simple signs and bring the whole family.

Children's Knitting and Crocheting
Saturday, May 31 @ 11 am - 12:30 pm
Drop in for some needle fun for ages 8 and up.  Registration is not required for this program only.

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Early Literacy Center Opens
The Children's Department has begun an initiative to promote Early Literacy.  Along with our storytimes, Summer Reading Programs and Special Events, we will be targeting birth through preschool age children and parents with hands on activities and information on the tables near the crayon castle.

Part of this initiative is the addition of TumbleBooks to our website.  TumbleBooks are e-books for e-kids, where children can listen and read along with favorite children's books, take a quiz or play book-based puzzles and games.  Look for the TumbleBooks logo at our website www.redfordlibrary.org.

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Redford Readers Book Group

For ages 9-12 yr olds. Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 pm.
April 8 Whales on Stilts by M.T. Anderson