Summer Reading 2023
Summer Reading 2023: All Together Now, runs
June 20 - August 23. Summer Reading is an initiative that aims to promote reading and literacy to children, teens, and adults. Reading logs will be available online at rtdl.org/summerreading or in person.
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Summer Food Program
Once again, the library will be hosting the Free Summer Food Program. Free lunch for children 18 years of age and under. The Summer Food Program will start on Tuesday, June 20th, and end on August 11th. Monday – Friday from 12:30-1:30 PM (no service on 7/3 and 7/4). Learn more here.
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Photography Exhibit - All Ages
We are hosting an all ages Photography Exhibit!
All summer long, submit your digital or film photos here to be exhibited at the library. If you have physical prints, you may drop them off at the youth or adult reference desk. Submissions open June 1st and close August 1st. Participants will be entered into a drawing to win a prize! Kids and teens will have a chance to win a Polaroid digital point and shoot camera and adults will be entered to win Tigers tickets! Learn more here.
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Science Heros: Saving the Earth Together!
Monday, July 10 at 2:00 PM
A team of heroes must work together to stop a super polluter from destroying Earth! Kids from the audience will help to conduct science experiments that bring this adventure to life! Sign up here.
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Dr. Doolittle Puppet Show Welcome Party
Thursday, July 20 from 4:00-5:15 PM
| Have fun hanging out with Dottie, Dr. Doolittle's bumbling, new assistant, as she shares stories with all of the magical, talking animals. This fun, interactive show combines puppets with music and comedy. Ages 4-10 and their families. Learn more here. | | |
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Meet the Instruments with RSO
Saturday, July 15 at 2:00 PM
| Try a new instrument and learn how they work together as an orchestra during this exciting program! Learn more here. | | |
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Butterfly Release!
Thursday, July 27 at 2:00 PM
| Join us to release an array of Michigan Native butterflies. One butterfly per family, space is limited. Sign up here! | | |
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Teen Hangs
Every Wednesday at 5:00 PM
NEW! Teens 12-18 are invited to our weekly Teen Hang! We'll play games, make art, watch anime, geek out about our interests, try new and unique snacks...and more! Each week will have optional activities available based on the themes listed below. Learn more here!
July 5: AniManga
July 12: Board Games
July 19: Art
July 26: STEM Play
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Dungeons and Dragons for Middle Schoolers
Saturday, July 22 at 12:00 PM
Middle schoolers (grades 5-8) are welcome to join us for an afternoon of adventuring as we tackle a one-off challenge in the Dungeons and Dragons world using pre-made characters. Sign up here!
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Android Basics
Thursday, July 6 at 1:00 PM
Learn to use your smart phone. This class is designed for mature and recent Android users! We will cover cell phone topics, such as: the photo app, texting, navigating, apps, contacts, e-mail, camera, App store, settings, and the Internet. Sign up here!
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River Rouge Clean Up
Tuesday, July 25 at 6:00 PM
Join us at Claude Allison rain garden for a clean up with Friends of the Rouge! Sign up here.
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Monday, July 31 from 12:00-6:00 PM
We are partnering with the Red Cross to host a blood drive! The Red Cross will be passing out exclusive Shark Week t-shirts upon arrival, supplies are limited. Sign up for your desired time slot here.
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Consumer Reports
Product reviews and ratings
on cars, appliances, electronics, and more. Click here for
more information.
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ComicsPlus
Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No holds, no wait lists, no borrowing limits. Great for all ages!
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Libby, by Overdrive
With a Redford Library card, Redford residents can download and access eBooks and audiobooks using a computer, eBook reader, or compatible mobile device.
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Hoopla
Hoopla allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later.
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Kanopy
Kanopy is a video streaming service that provides instant access to thousands of critically acclaimed movies, documentaries, and kids’ favorites. Kanopy is available for free with your library card and can be accessed via desktop and SmartTV apps such as Roku, Apple TV, and Fire Stick.
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New York Times
The original, quality journalism of The New York Times helps you make sense of this moment. With a Redford library card, you can access The New York Times in the library, at home, or on the go! Access the database here.
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