Are you turning 65? Do you have questions about Medicare? Medicare expert, Mardena Willis, will be on hand to answer your questions and show you what changes in Medicare are occurring. Certain individuals with both Medicare and Medicaid may be eligible for new benefits such as vision, hearing, dental, transportation and groceries.
Medicare Today
Saturday, October 19
12:00-2:00 pm
John F. Kennedy, Jr. Library
The Dearborn Heights Library has bins for donations to the Dearborn Heights Community Panty's Winter Coat Drive that runs from October 9-20. Both library branches are drop off locations. They are only accepting gently used coats, boots, gloves, hats, scarves and NEW socks. For more info, contact deabornheightscommunitypantyr@gmail.com.
DHCP Winter Coat Drive
October 9 - 20
Dearborn Heights Library
Come join our new Adult Graphic Novel Book Club. We’ll meet every third Thursday of the month from 6:00-7:00 pm at the John F. Kennedy, Jr. Library. Copies of each graphic novel will be available at the library one month prior to the discussion. Open to adults 18 years and older.
Adult Graphic Novel Book Club
3rd Thursday of the Month
6:00-7:00 pm
John F. Kennedy, Jr. Library
October 17, 2024
Batman: Year One
November 21, 2024
Planet Hulk
December 19, 2024
Batman/ TMNT
A complete list of graphic novels can be found under our Adult Programming or Book Clubs pages of our website.
Cleaning out your attic or garage and have unwanted, in good working condition, Christmas trees and/or decorations you would like to get rid of? Consider donating them to the John F. Kennedy, Jr. Library for our Open House Holiday Tree Village. We are looking for 10-20 usable trees as well as enough decorations to fully decorate them. These trees will be raffled off at our Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 5. We will also donate a few trees to families in need.
Donate Unwanted Christmas Decorations
Deadline: Saturday,, November 16
John F. Kennedy, Jr. Library
Come to our newest Toddler Story Time on Saturdays! There will be simple stories, crafts and play activities for little ones and their caregivers. This program is designed for children aged 2 or 3, but all ages are welcome.
Saturday Toddler Story Time
10:30 am
October 5 - November 23
(No program on 10/12)
Caroline Kennedy Library
We are looking for 10-20 families or businesses who would like to adopt a tree to decorate for our Holiday Tree Village at our Open House on Thursday, December 5 at the John F. Kennedy, Jr. Library. Don’t celebrate Christmas? No problem! There are no theme requirements. The three most creative trees will win a Barnes & Noble gift card. Fell in love with the tree you decorated and want to keep it? You may request to keep it and pick it up after the Open House.
Adopt a Christmas Tree to Decorate
Monday, November 18 - Wednesday, December 4
John F. Kennedy, Jr. Library
Join us for a fun, non-scary puppet show. Children are encouraged to dress in their Halloween costumes as they watch the Boo Brothers perform silly acts including a vampire sing-along. Everyone is welcome, but children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Presented by Rob Papineau of Pippin Puppets.
Pippen Puppets: The Boo Brothers
Wednesday, October 16
6:30-7:30 pm
John F. Kennedy, Jr. Library
Come join us for an afternoon of spooky crafting! We will be making spiders and spider webs. All ages are welcome, but children ages 12 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Supplies are limited, so come early! Refreshments will be provided.
Spider Spooky Crafting
Wednesday, October 23
4:00-5:00 pm
Caroline Kennedy Library
Bring your family for a morning of fun with Arabic stories and crafts! This program is geared for children aged 2 to 5 and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome. Stories will be read in Arabic.
Arabic Family Story Time
Every Other Wednesday, 11-00 am- 12:00 pm
November 6 & 20
December 4 & 18
Caroline Kennedy Library
The Dearborn Heights Library is collecting food donations for the Fish & Loaves Food Drive at both library branches until Friday, October 18, 2024. Hosted by the Rotary of Dearborn Heights, Southgate, Taylor and Woodhaven-Brownstown. Please consider donating non-perishable items and canned goods: soup, cereal, canned fruit and vegetables, pasta, peanut butter, etc.
Fish & Loaves Food Drive
Ends October 18
Dearborn Heights Library
The Heights Highlights is our quarterly print newsletter that lists all of our upcoming events for a three month period. Use the link below to download a copy for yourself or you can pick up a print copy at either library.
Download a copy of the newsletter
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No internet? No problem!
Check out a mobile hotspot from Dearborn Heights Libraries to stay connected wherever you go. Our hotspots use T-Mobile's cellular network to provide on-the-go Wi-Fi internet access for up to 10 devices.
For more information, check out our mobile hotspot policy page or talk to a member of our staff on your next visit to the library.
Discover hundreds of Michigan's cultural destinations and natural attractions with your Michigan library card. We've partnered with Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) to provide our patrons with free or discounted admission (or other exclusive offers) to hundreds of Michigan State and Metro parks, campgrounds, museums, trails, cultural destinations, and more. Use the link below to access MAP and view a list of destinations.
Michigan Activity Pass
As a member of The Library Network, the Dearborn Heights Library is able to offer discounted tickets to our patrons to the Detroit Zoo at the best value! Just follow the link below to print out discounted tickets and other Detroit Zoo discounts in minutes.
Detroit Zoo
Need to print something?
Check out our SmartAlec-powered wireless printing service! Just enter your library card number and PIN to log in to the site, then upload your documents to SmartAlec. Then you can visit any TLN member library's copy room and print out your document just as if you'd sent it from one of our own computers. It's easy!
Talk to a library staff member if you have any questions!
