Sunday May 20, 2012: 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Bestselling author, screenwriter and playwright Delia Ephron makes a special appearance at the AADL to discuss her career as well as her delightful new novel "The Lion Is In." The event includes a book signing and books will be for sale.

Delia Ephron's screenwriting credits include the hit movies "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," "Bewitched," "You've Got Mail," "Hanging Up" (based on her novel), and "Michael." She was also the producer of the timeless comedy "Sleepless In Seattle."

Recently, Delia collaborated with her sister, Nora Ephron, on a play, "Love, Loss, and What I Wore," which just completed an acclaimed two year run off-Broadway and has been performed in cities around the world.

'The Lion Is In' is full of "smart, snappy dialogue" according to Booklist, and is the story of three women, who, one warm summer's night, go on the lam together.

Enjoy meeting this amazing author and learning about her life and work!

Join us for one or two games of the world's most popular pastime, chess or even stay the whole three hours.
All ages and abilities are welcome. Whether you're playing for the simple fun of it, bumping up your brain activity, or even striving to
increase your points in the chess ratings, Traverwood is the place to be Sunday, May 20, 1 - 4 pm.

Chess materials are available for checkout at all levels, including books, magazines,
or movies, like Searching for Bobby Fischer or Chess for Anyone.

Thursday May 24, 2012 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Due to unforeseen circumstances, author Terence Dickinson will be unable to attend this May event. He regretfully apologizes. The event has been cancelled for May, but will be re-scheduled for Fall 2012. We apologize for any inconvenience.

If you like assisting library staff with fun programs, OR if you like working behind the scenes packaging up Summer Game orders, then AADL has some work for you between June 20 and August 31.

What do you need to do? Stop by a branch, sign up, and take an application packet. NOTE: you MUST be age 14-18 AND be able to attend an orientation at the Downtown Library on 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 18.

Complete the application, information sheet, and permission slip. Return it to the branch no later than June 8. Library staff will contact the adult references you list and let you know if you are part of the summer AADL volunteer crew.

This summer’s game is for all ages but only you, our teens, will get to help on the inside. The numbers of volunteer slots are limited so stop by today and pick up an application!

Monday May 21, 2012: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Michigan Theater
603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor, MI. 48104 (map)

The Ann Arbor District Library is honored to host an evening with journalist Dan Rather as he discusses his new memoir "Rather Outspoken: My Life In The News" at the Michigan Theater. There is no charge to attend this special evening event, cosponsored by Michigan Radio.

You've seen him on the news reporting, now see him in-person as he discusses his memoir. Rather will highlight major stories from his decades of reporting and his reflections on the state of journalism today and what he sees for its future, as well as never-before-revealed personal observations and commentary. This event includes books for sale and a book signing.

Meet this broadcast legend outside of the television screen!

Tuesday May 22, 2012: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Watch and hear award-winning, Detroit-area musician Ara Topouzian brings the sounds of the Middle East to this concert as he performs on Armenian and Middle Eastern instruments, including the kanun (laptop harp) and the duduk (Armenian oboe). Visit the AADL to enjoy this concert - and learn the sounds of these neat instruments!

This event is for adults, teens and youth (grade K and up).

Wednesday May 23, 2012: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

There's a lot of information floating around on the Web - can it be saved from distinction and obscurity? Discover how digital information is preserved and archived when Jason Scott visits the AADL. Jason is the founder of the Archive Team, a loose collective of rogue archivists, programmers, writers and loudmouths dedicated to saving our digital heritage.

At this special event, Jason will discuss the Archive Team's efforts to preserve early Internet content from extinction. He will also screen and discuss a lost episode from his 2010 film Get Lamp: The Text Adventure Documentary.