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
Come to our Small Business Saturday Artisan Fair! It will feature handmade goods, art, antiques, collectibles and more. Start your holiday shopping early!
Small Business Saturday Artisan Fair
Saturday, October 5
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
John F. Kennedy, Jr. 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
Join us for stories in the youth area of the John F. Kennedy, Jr. Library. Our stories are geared for children aged 2 to 4, but all ages are welcome.
2nd & 4th Tuesday of the Month
10:30 - 11:00 am
August 13 - December 10
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
The Friends need volunteers to help with their Used Book Sale. Volunteers are needed from Monday, October 7 through Sunday, October 13. Volunteers will prep, work the sale and clean up. The sign-up sheets are now available at the Caroline Kennedy Library. You may sign up by phone at 313-791-3800 or at the Caroline Kennedy Library Circulation Desk.
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
To subscribe to our monthly eNewsletter, select the link below to receive an email each month with our upcoming events and other library news.
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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!
