Public Event
A Visit From Chillers Author Johnathan Rand
Sunday October 26, 2014: 2:00pm to
3:00pm
Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
Grades 2 - 5
Blog Post
AADL at the Earth Day Festival this Sunday
by eapearce
Come visit the Ann Arbor District Library table at the 43rd Annual Ann Arbor Area Earth Day Festival this Sunday, April 27th from 12:00 to 4:00pm! Coordinated by the Environmental Education Network of Washtenaw and hosted at the Leslie Science and Nature Center, the Earth Day Festival is a fun-filled afternoon of exploration, activities and education for all ages. Over 40 local environmental, governmental and nonprofit organizations will have tables at the festival covering a wide range of topics including live animal demonstrations, sustainable agriculture, environmental quality testing and more. There will also be local food vendors at the festival.The AADL table will have a number of our science tools available for people to try out, including our portable digital microscope.
Admission to the festival is free, and the festival is a zero waste event. Lots of recycling bins will be available and patrons are encouraged to bring their own refillable water bottles. You can read more about the festival here
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The 3rd-5th Grade Short Story Challenge 2014 has officially begun!
by krayla
Look! It's a bird... it's a plane... no wait, it's a SHORT STORY SUPERHERO participating in the second annual 3rd-5th Grade Short Story Challenge!
Do you have the grit to become a Short Story Superhero? Astound all your friends and teachers... they'll never see it coming! Vanquish the winter blues with powerful prose and punchy plot!
Here's how to become a Short Story Superhero:
1) Write a story of up to 5 pages (double-spaced) or 1000 words
2) Type it in a Word document, with the story title on top
3) Attach the file to an email and include your personal information OR print it out with an information cover sheet (what information, you ask? check out the guidelines)
4) Send it to youngwrite@aadl.org or bring it to the Youth Desk at the Downtown branch by Monday, May 5!
Use your x-ray vision on our Jump! brochure to keep an eye out for the final celebration featuring guest author Lisa Wheeler, on June 3!
Please e-mail youngwrite@aadl.org or call the Youth Desk at 734-327-8301 with any questions, and happy (super) writing!
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Join us for Chesstastic at Traverwood Sunday, April 13!
by eapearce
The monthly Chesstastic program will be occurring this Sunday, April 13 from 1:00 to 4:00pm at the Traverwood branch of the AADL. Chesstastic is a great way to meet new people, hone your chess skills, and learn more about the game from talented players. All ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged to drop in! Chess sets are provided.
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Sign Language for Infants and Toddlers
by prlhw
Saturday March 29 | 11:00 am to 11:45 am | Malletts Creek Branch
Event is intended for hearing babies ages 6 months - 2 years and their families (No older siblings, please)
Kathy Brady, Certified Instructor at Signing Smart in Ann Arbor, will be teaching families how to incorporate American Sign Language (ASL) into daily interactions with hearing infants and toddlers, ages 6 months to 2 years. ASL is commonly and successfully used to help babies speak their mind and better communicate their needs and wants. Kathy will teach common, everyday ASL signs through songs and play, making signing easy, fun, and successful!
Public Event
Kids Concert with Little Miss Ann
Thursday June 26, 2014: 11:00am to
12:00pm
Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
Ages 2-6
Public Event
Chesstastic
Sunday March 16, 2014: 1:00pm to
4:00pm
Traverwood Branch: Program Room
Grade K To Adult
Public Event
LEGO Connection
Sunday September 7, 2014: 1:00pm to
2:30pm
Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Grades K-5 With An Adult.
Public Event
Learn, Build and Play with LEGO
Sunday October 12, 2014: 1:00pm to
2:30pm
Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
Grades K-5 With An Adult
Crafts
Lucky Flying Fish!
Sunday June 8, 2014: 2:00pm to
3:30pm
Traverwood Branch: Program Room
Grades K-5