Crafts
Preschool ArtStart
Monday August 31, 2015: 10:00am to
10:30am
Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Ages 2-5, Siblings Welcome
Crafts
Preschool ArtStart
Monday August 3, 2015: 10:00am to
10:30am
Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Ages 2-5, Siblings Welcome
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Chesstastic this Sunday, December 14, 1-4pm at Traverwood!
by eapearce
Join us this Sunday at our Traverwood location for a relaxing and challenging afternoon of chess--one of the world's most popular games! Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome! Drop in at any point over the course of the afternoon. Chess sets are provided.
Crafts
Preschool ArtStart
Monday June 29, 2015: 10:00am to
10:30am
Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Ages 2-5, Siblings Welcome
Blog Post
JUMP CUTS: Video Shorts of Rhymes, Songs and Stories Performed by Library Storytellers!
by erin
Did you know that the team of talented librarians and storytellers who entertain, inspire and educate hundreds and hundreds of babies, toddlers, parents and families at our Baby Playgroups and Preschool Storytimes perform thirteen storytimes, at four locations, every week, all year round?
We now have fun, short and entertaining videos of our staff performing rhymes, songs and short stories! Each video is just a short sample from a Baby Playgroup or Preschool Storytime. Seasoned attendees will enjoy being able to practice their favorite parts at home and newbies will appreciate the sneak peak at what AADL has to offer.
Check out Miss Rachel and musician, Sara, performing their Preschool Storytime “Hello, Hello” song. Story Laura presents several bits of her Baby Playgroups with A Tisket, A Tasket, Bell Horses with musician, Sara, Peek-a-Boo and her short Teddy Bear story. We’ll be releasing more videos as we can. Let us know what you think!
Public Event
Family Board Game Bash
Saturday June 6, 2015: 2:00pm to
3:30pm
Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Adults, Teens, And Children Age 3 And Up.
Blog Post
NEW Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book: The Long Haul!
by krayla
Can't get enough of Greg Heffley and the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series? Well you're in luck! Jeff Kinney just released his newest addition to the series, "The Long Haul," yesterday! This time Greg is definitely in for some eye-rolling and groans: he's going on a family road trip. That's right, he's stuck with Rodrick, Manny, Mom and Dad inside a car for what seems like eternity, and that can only mean one thing: this hilarious journey is sure to keep you laughing!
More good news! The official series website has a free excerpt for you to read, or you can read ALL OF IT by checking it out from AADL!
Even MORE good news! If you want to celebrate this awesome book series, join us at the Pittsfield Branch this Saturday (11/8) at 1pm for a Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book Release Party! We'll have crafts, games and prizes for the whole family!
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Book Fun at AADL!
by krayla
Can't get enough of your favorite books? Have fun with other book-lovers and the Library's most popular characters in the months of November and December! The Ann Arbor District Library will host a variety of fun book-related events that will appeal to the whole family:
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book Release Party- Saturday, November 8, 1-2pm at Pittsfield
Play the cheesy bean bag toss for prizes, hunt around the Pittsfield branch in a scavenger hunt, and do "Wimpy" crafts!
Check out the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series here.
*NEW* Story and Craft Time: Junie B. Jones- Sunday, November 23, 1-2pm at Malletts Creek
Listen to part of the famous book series and use your creative flair to make some sassy sunglasses!
Check out the Junie B. Jones series here.
Pete the Cat Fanmail- Monday, December 22, 2-3:30 at Traverwood
Write a letter to children's author Eric Litwin or illustrator James Dean and make a Pete the Cat puppet!
Check out the Pete the Cat series here.
For even more events for kids and families, check out our Jump events page. See you there!
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Halloween Events at the AADL!
by eapearce
We love Halloween at the AADL, and we have lots of fun events planned for other Halloween lovers, too! On Tuesday evening, October 28, adults and teens can make decorative Halloween wreaths at the Pittsfield branch of the library. On Wednesday, October 29, we’ll be celebrating Dia de los Muertos by making Day of the Dead Shrinky Dink skull charms at the Mallets Creek location. And, on Halloween itself, we have tons of activities for little ones. In the morning, at both 9:30 and 10:30, there will be a special, first-ever Halloween-themed puppet show at the downtown library! Preschoolers will definitely enjoy the Halloween storytime that morning, also taking place at the downtown library and featuring, music, finger plays, and holiday stories. Kids can come in their costumes for treats here at the library, and then join up with the Treat Parade! The library has partnered with the Main Street Association and we’re a stop on this year’s parade! For more information about any of our Halloween events, you can call or ask at any of the AADL locations. Happy Halloween!
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Chillers Author Johnathan Rand to visit AADL!
by manz
Join us Sunday, October 26 from 2-3pm downtown for a visit from local author Johnathan Rand! Rand is the author of the popular children’s chapter book series Michigan Chillers and American Chillers, with titles such as Poltergeists Of Petoskey, Dinosaurs Destroy Detroit and Great Lakes Ghost Ship.
He will talk about how he became a writer and how reading and writing are necessary in life. Books will be will for sale and he’ll be signing books after the event! Come give him a high five and ask him why he writes the books he does.
If you head up north, I recommend a visit to Chillermania! in Indian River. It’s the world headquarters for Rand’s books and a spookyish book store chock full of Rand’s books! It’s a feast for the eyes. I walked in this past spring and had a ton of fun.