Holiday Scavenger Hunt

Over 20 kids ran wild in the main branch as members of the Teen Advisory Board hosted the Holiday Scavenger Hunt on Wednesday, December 19. They learned about features and special departments of the Library while they collected stickers, leading to a visit with Santa Claus and a prize.

The kids and parents started in the Children's Department where they got the list of Scavenger Hunt questions.

1. Where is the largest globe in the Library?

The kids come to the globe in the corner of Old Browsing (where the videos and some children's books are), and get the sticker from Santa's helper.

2. Find the statue of Tom Thumb.

Back to the Children's Library to get the sticker from another helper.

3. Find the see-through star globe.

Up to History and Travel to find the globe that shows the stars. And another of Santa's helpers.

4. Go to the Internet Lab. What to you need to get on a computer?

Santa's tallest helper makes sure that the kids know they need a library card to use a computer.

5. Where does the escalator take you?

The kids go up the escalator and down the stairs to get their stickers.

6. Who is the artist for the mural on the third floor called "Man's Mobility"?

Santa's helper in Adam Strom hall tells kids that the artist is John S. Coppin.

7. Where is the E. Azalia Hackley Collection? What does it contain?

Santa's helper gives the history of the collection, established in 1943 to serve as the nucleus for a special black music collection. It was later expanded to include dance, drama, and other performing arts.

8. Where are Shakespeare's books located?

Here the kids had to go to the shelves with the portrait of Shakespeare to get their sticker.

9. Where is the Career and Information Center located?

Back down to the first floor, beyond the Sociology and Economics department, where the kids find another of Santa's helpers.

10. Where is Santa?

And finally back to Old Browsing for a visit with Santa and a choice of prizes.

The teens on the Teen Advisory Board had fun handing out stickers and talking to the kids. The kids had a great time running through the library and following clues.

Teen Readers' Theatre presents "A Christmas Carol"

On December 4, the cast and crew of the DPL Teen Readers' Theatre presented their customized version of "A Christmas Carol" in the Friends' Auditorium.

The story opens in Scrooge's office. Scrooge complains about all the nonsense about Christmas, while poor Bob Crowley works away. A charity lady asks for a donation from Scrooge, and is sent on her way (rudely).

After refusing his niece's invitation to Christmas dinner, Scrooge goes home and falls asleep in front of the TV.


The ghost of Marley, Scrooge's dead partner, offers Scrooge one last chance to redeem himself.

The Ghost of Christmas Past makes a dramatic entrance, and shows Scrooge how he felt about Christmas when he was a boy.

The Ghost of Christmas Present shows Scrooge scenes of people enjoying the holidays, including the Crowley family (in the poor neighborhood of Farmington Hills).

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come tells Scrooge what could happen if he doesn't change his attitude.

Scrooge buys a turkey for the Crowleys, and gift cards for everyone.

Backstage