Exhibit Opening Reception: Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World

Wed, 04/27/2011 - 12:31pm by hillary dorwart

Celebrate the opening of the Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World exhibit.

Learn about the life and accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin from Dr. Mark Higbee, Professor of History at Eastern Michigan University. Listen to music from the Plymouth Fife and Drum Corps and enjoy elegantly-themed refreshments.

Be among the first to see this outstanding exhibit. Held in conjunction with the Downtown Library May 4 - July 8 exhibit, Ben Franklin: In Search of a Better World.

Thursday, May 5, 2011: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Ben and Me Book Discussion

Tue, 04/26/2011 - 11:56am by kidlit

In conjunction with the big Ben Franklin display that's coming to AADL May 4 - July 8, we will be having a book discussion about the children's classic Ben and Me by Robert Lawson. This book tells the story of Ben Franklin from the viewpoint of the little mouse that lived in his house. An activity will follow the discussion. This is for students in grades 2 - 5.

This discussion will be on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room at the Downtown Library.

The library bought extra copies of this title so reserve yours today! For more books about Mr. Franklin, click here.