Do you know the story behind the real Santa? Back in the 4th century A.D., a man called Nicholas lived in the country of Greece. He gave up all his worldly possessions and devoted his life to helping the needy.
As a little girl, I remember listening to my great-great-great Aunt Mary, who was born at the end of the nineteenth century, tell stories of a world without cars, telephones, or TV. She lived through two World Wars, voted for the first time at 25 after marching for suffrage, and endured the Great Depression. What a life she lived, and the lessons she taught me were priceless! Now when I share her stories, she continues to live on.
Do you like to color with crayons, paint, or take pictures? These are just a few techniques you can use in quilt making. If you have ever gone to a quilt show or to a quilt shop, you have probably seen some of these techniques.
Come and join us for a morning of Trick-or-Treating in downtown Dearborn. Dress in your costume, and march with us up and down Main Street to visit the beauty shop, bank, firehouse, and other local businesses to see friendly faces and gather goodies. We can't wait to see you there boys and ghouls!
The best thing to eat with a cold glass of milk is a fresh-from-the-oven cookie. Get your baking mitts ready as we enter the holiday season by testing out your newest recipes during Cookie Month.
Hello boys and ghouls! Soon we'll be wearing our costumes, eating candy, and carving pumpkins for that special time of year, Halloween! Here's a few fun facts I bet you didn't know about Halloween...
Tired of waiting at the doctor’s office for your flu shot? Come to the Dearborn Branch on October 10th from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. for flu shots provided by the American Red Cross. While you’re here, pick up a book, movie, or magazine, and visit with neighbors! You’ll have fun and stay healthy!
Put on your pjs, and grab your blanky and teddy to join us at the Dearborn Branch on October 6th at 6 p.m., as we have a special bedtime storytime. We'll read stories, make crafts, and have lots of fun!
