Come join us for a presentation on the contributions of the Islamic Civilization on the modern world. The presentation will be given by Wayne State University Associate Professor Saeed Khan. Light refreshments will be provided.
The Golden Age of Islam
Thursday, April 25, 2024
7:00-8:30 pm
Caroline Kennedy Library
Are you fascinated by Arabic calligraphy and want to learn how to make a piece of art yourself? Now is your chance! Artist Haneen Alhusban will teach the class. Registration is required at the Circulation Desk, by phone at 313-791-3800 or by email at dhreference@gmail.com. Space is limited. (Now open to all ages, but children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Revised 4-16-24.)
Arabic Calligraphy Class
Saturday, April 27, 2024
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Caroline Kennedy Library
Forgotten Detroit
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
6:30 - 7:45 pm
John F. Kennedy, Jr. Library
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
@Caroline Kennedy Library (Across the street from City Hall.)
Thursday, April 18 • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday, April 19 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday, April 20 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thousands of books will be available at bargain prices. There will be adult fiction/nonfiction, children, young adult, DVDs and music CDs. All proceeds from the Friends of the Library Used Book Sale support library services, programs and collections. Saturday is “Bag Day,” when you can fill a plastic bag for $3 or a paper bag for $5. (The Friends will provide the bags!) Cash & Checks only!
Come along with us as we visit different haunted locations in Michigan with Shetan Noir, author and researcher of the paranormal. Hear stories of personal experiences and the ghosts associated with some Michigan locations. For adults 18 years and older.
Haunted Michigan
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
6:30 - 7:45 pm
John F. Kennedy, Jr. Library
Do you need something notarized? The John F. Kennedy, Jr. Library can help free of charge! Please call ahead at 313-791-6050 to make an appointment to ensure that a Notary Public is available. You must have a valid driver’s license, state ID or passport. Documents must be signed in front of the Notary and they cannot provide legal advice.
The Dearborn Heights Library has free at home Covid tests available at both branches. They were provided by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Supplies are limited. Therefore, we can only provide one two pack of tests per person.
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.
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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!
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