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Library LEGO Design Challenge Announced

February 18, 2011 By 1 Comment
Library Lego Contest

DEARBORN, Michigan. - If you enjoy building with LEGOs, then the Dearborn Public Library has an event for you – the LEGO Design Challenge. Entries are welcome from children, teens and adults, as well families and groups. Projects must be built at home and then brought to the Children’s Desk at the Henry Ford Centennial Library during the registration period February 24 – 25. There is a limit of one entry per person. In addition, a family or group may submit one entry. Entries must have been made by the exhibitor using LEGOs, Duplos, Mega Bloks or similar plastic blocks. … [Read more...]

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Dearborn Library Announces Addition of Mango Languages

September 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Mango Languages

Dearborn, Michigan — Dearborn Public Library now offers the Mango Languages online language-learning system. Mango is free for all library cardholders and offers a fast and convenient solution for the community’s increasing language-learning needs. Each lesson combines real life situations and audio from native speakers with simple, clear instructions. The courses are presented with an appreciation for cultural nuance and real-world application that integrates components of vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and culture. Users learn actual conversation, breaking down complex … [Read more...]

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Winners of Bookmark Contest Honored

June 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Bookmark Winners

Winners of the Dearborn Public Library 2010 Bookmark Contest were recently honored at a reception held at Henry Ford Centennial Library.  Local students honored for their bookmark designs were Nolan Shinske, Isabelle DeLucia, Grace Tylutki, Ava Dobos, and Yasmine Slimani, Amelia Senatore, Jacob Brink, Katharine Walters, Adam Roberts and Nada Khazaal.  (Photo credit - Marge Brink) Bookmark Winners Pictured are – (front row, from left): Nolan Shinske, Isabelle DeLucia, Grace Tylutki, Ava Dobos, and Yasmine Slimani. Middle row (from left): Amelia Senatore, Jacob Brink, Katharine … [Read more...]

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Dearborn Chamber of Commerce Opens New Office

September 30, 2009 By 1 Comment
Dearborn Public Library (Bryant Branch) - New office location for the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce (photo credit: Doug Vos)

The Dearborn Chamber of Commerce recently moved to a new office location in the old Bryant Branch library at 22100 Michigan Avenue in Dearborn. Previously the Chamber had been located on Michigan Avenue near Greenfield Road. The Chamber is hosting a grand opening "open house" celebration on Friday, October 2nd to commemorate the move to the new location.  The new office is located on the lower level of the library. Call the Dearborn Chamber office at 313-584-6100 for more information. … [Read more...]

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