The Redford Township District Library offers summer reading programs for children, teens, and adults. The Summer Reading program will be available to residents of all ages! The program begins on Monday, June 14, and ends on Tuesday, August 24. Participants receive an information packet with simple instructions. With the goal of encouraging children (and adults!) to read each day.
For more information on Summer Reading challenges, prizes, programs, and more visit our website.
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Summer Food Program
Once again, the library will be hosting the Free Summer Food Program on Mondays and Wednesdays. This is a free program that provides free breakfast and lunch for children 18 years of age and under! The Summer Food Program will start on Monday, June 21st, and end on August 25th. Visit our website for more information.
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TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten
Now introducing TALK! TALK messages suggest activities for little ones to learn through exploration and discovery to help you make sure your child gets a head start on school readiness. It’s easy to sign up by texting TALK to 75547.
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Friends of the Library Book Store
The Friends of the Library mini "self-service" book store has moved to the first floor of the library. Browse through books for all ages! Open during business hours.
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Join us each month for a new food truck and some delicious food.
The Los Dos Amigwill be parked in the library's parking lot from
12:00 - 3:00 pm on Friday, July 9th.
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Animal Magic
Saturday, July 10 from 11:00 - 12:00 PM
Bring your blanket and join us on the lawn outside of our front doors for a magic show featuring live animals!
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Bike Rodeo
Saturday, July 17 from 11:00 - 12:30 PM
Bring your bike to the library parking lot for a day of bicycle fun! With help from Town N Country Bikes in Livonia, children will learn about bike safety, be provided bike tune-ups, and get to participate in various fun challenges! Attendees will be entered into a drawing to win a new bicycle helmet. Snacks and refreshments will be available. Sign up here!
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Explore Ancient Egypt
Thursday, July 22 from 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Learn about King Tut, pyramids, mummies, and more while seeing real artifacts via Zoom. Learn how to make your own hieroglyphics on papyrus at home. Sign up here.
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Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt
June 20 - August 31
June 20 - August 31, some local businesses will have these summer reading flyers displayed in their shops! Keep track of the flyers you've seen around town!
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Teen Craft Kits
All month long
Pick up a craft kit to complete at home. One per person.
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Virtual Teen Trivia
Tuesdays in July from 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Join us every Tuesday in July for friendly competition and awesome prizes! Sign up here.
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Tales and Tails Photo Contest
Submissions are due by July 31st
Do you have a great photo of your pet, a deer in your backyard, a butterfly, snow monkeys at the zoo? Enter it in our Tails and Tales Photo Contest. Submit a picture with a caption on our website or tag us on social media! Prizes for best picture and most clever caption.
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Redford Recreational Readers
Wednesday, July 21st from 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Join our book discussion for adults! Redford Recreational Readers meets on the second Wednesday of the month.
This month we will read "The Talented Miss Farwell" by Emily Gray Tedrowe. Check out a copy or call us to put one on hold for you! Head to our website to learn more.
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Future Reads Book Discussion Group
Tuesday, July 20th from 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Do you love to read Speculative Fiction? The Redford Township Library is forming a book discussion group just for you! We will discuss SciFi, Horror, Fantasy, Dystopian, and more.
This month we will read "The Martian" by Andy Weir. Check out a copy or call us to put one on hold for you! Sign up here.
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Resume Essentials
Wednesday, July 28th from 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Need help with your resume? Not sure how to navigate the online application process and still engage with local recruiters? Resume Essentials can help! Join us on July 28th in person for an informative session.
A certified professional resume writer from Schoolcraft College will show participants how to build a targeted resume that strategically “sells” skills, education/training, and experience to employers. Discover what employers are looking for in a resume and cover letter. All participants are invited to follow up with the presenter after the event – free of charge.
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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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Freegal
Freegal offers over 15 million songs to be streamed and downloaded. Create your own playlists, listen to channels, stream full albums, or simply download your music
(and keep it!).
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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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Creativebug
Experience the joy of making
with over 1000 award-winning
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Ancestry Library Edition
ProQuest is providing temporary remote access to the Ancestry.com database through June 30, 2021.
It will continue to be available in-library only after that time.
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CALL OR VISIT
(313) 531-5960
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