September 8th was proclaimed
International Literacy Day by UNESCO (United Nations
Education, Scientific, Cultural Organization), November
17, 1965. The day was first celebrated in 1966. The
aim of International Literacy Day is to highlight the
importance of literacy to individuals, communities and
societies.
The Detroit Public Library
and its partners invite you to join the world community
in celebrating literacy awareness,September 7-13, 2008.
The work of improving our literacy rate
is critical to improving our lives.
Everyone can help. There are many opportunities
for you to get involved and volunteer today. For more
information, call 313 833-4042.
Literacy Awareness Sunday
Sunday, September 7 - City-Wide
International Literacy Day Program
Monday, September 8, 5:00 p.m.
Reception; 6:00 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Dick Gregory
Main
Library
Elmwood Park Read-Aloud for Detroit
Reads!
Listen to "Nightjohn" by Gary Paulsen. Refreshments
will be provided.
Monday, September 8, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 9, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 10, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 11, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 13, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Elmwood Park Branch
Literacy Week Celebration
- Preschool Kindergarten Story Time
Tuesday, September 9, 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Redford Branch
Words & Music Performance
Tuesday, September 9, Noon
Skillman
Branch
Storytime/Reading Marathon @ Children's
Library
Tuesday, September 9 - Noon - 8 p.m.
Volunteer to Read at 313 833-1490!
Main Library*
African American Book Club
Tuesday, September 9, 6:00 p.m.
Sherwood
Forest Branch
Read-to-Me Book Club
Wednesday, September 10, 10:15 a.m.
Chase Branch
Literacy Awareness Humanities Lecture
with Dr. Daphne Ntiri
Wednesday, September 10, 12:30 p.m.
Room 2339 Faculty Administration Building (FAB)
Wayne
State University
Evening Back-To-School Family Story Hour
Wednesday, September 10, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Littlle ones, bring your favorite stuffed toy to snuggle
with @ the library.
Hubbard Branch
Reading Marathon & Film Screening
Thursday, September 11 - 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Community Readers & Films with literacy focus.
Main Library* - Popular Library and Friends Auditorium
Kids Scrabble Club
Thursday, September 11, 6:00 p.m.
Chase Branch
Preschool Story Time @ Children's Library
Friday, September 12 - 10:15 a.m.
Main
Library* – Old Browsing
Teens Hyped for Literacy
Friday, September 12 - 6:00 p.m.
System-wide Read: "Nightjohn" by Gary Paulsen
Book Discussion & Film Screening
Main Library* - H.Y.P.E. Center
Family Story Time
Saturday, September 13 - 2:00 p.m.
Main Library*
– Children's Library
Don't Lose the Reading Bug!
Saturday, September 13 - 3:00 p.m.
Back-to-School Celebration with games & prizes.
Chase Branch
3K - WALK FOR LITERACY
Saturday, September 13 - 7:30 a.m.**
Detroit International RiverWalk,
Rivard Street @ the river.
Register Today! 313 833-4042
**Walk begins @ 9 a.m.
Registration: 7:30 a.m. – 9:00
a.m. Walk Day September 13th
Detroit International RiverWalk