Playoga!

Mon, 12/07/2009 - 4:35pm by StoryLaura

Ok. Winter has finally arrived, but that’s no reason to curl up on the couch all day. It’s time for yoga and play. Victoria Forman-Duranona is involved in the local Yoga scene and has offered fun yoga programs for children at our library over the years. We are happy that Victoria is returning on December 19th at 10:00 am at the Pittsfield Branch to play, tell stories and help us channel all that pre-holiday energy!

iPhone!

Mon, 12/07/2009 - 3:18pm by Stewart

Curious about the iPhone? Want to learn more about your iPhone? Come to see a demonstration and and learn more about iPhone models, apps, and features.

iPhone: Thursday December 10, 2009: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Third Floor Training Center

Registration is required. Register online, visit any AADL location, or call 734-327-4555.

See you in class!

Download Digital and Audio Books!

Fri, 12/04/2009 - 5:24pm by Stewart

Going on a trip this holiday season? Learn how to take along a digital or audio book for free..., no fines or late fees! Come to Ebook at the downtown library Monday night to learn how to download digital content.

Monday December 7, 2009: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Downtown Library: 3rd Floor Training Center

Registration is required. Register online, visit any AADL location, or call 734-327-4555.

See you in class!

Snowy Blowy Not-So-Showy

Fri, 12/04/2009 - 2:56pm by StoryLaura

Waiting for Winter, Anna’s Wish and Carl’s Snowy Afternoon are my three picks for a classy, quiet lap-read with just a little touch of winter magic. For a rowdier experience, you can join us at the Downtown Library Tuesday 10 am storytime on December 8th for Rabbit’s Gift and How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You?

Wrap It Up!

Wed, 12/02/2009 - 2:31pm by Bertha

Create gift tags and wrap using special stamps, paper and ribbons. Get inspired by checking out, Encyclopedia of Greeting Card Tools & Techniques, or Cool Rubber Stamp Art.

Saturday, December 12 | 1:00-2:30pm | Traverwood | Grades 4-Adult

Web 2.0 Meet Jazz. Jazz, Web 2.0

Tue, 12/01/2009 - 6:55pm by andersone

The University of Michigan - Flint's Jazz Ensemble is holding a unique concert this season, blending the smooth sounds of jazz with the social media site Twitter.

Audience participants who bring a laptop or other wireless device (iPhone, perhaps), will be able to join a Twitter conversation with Flint Faculty and each other.

The concert will be held December 9th at 7:30 PM at the University Theater. For More Details.

A wise, humorous story for families

Tue, 12/01/2009 - 6:01pm by annevm

Eastern Michigan University Theatre presents The Prince, the Wolf and the Firebird Dec. 4-12 at EMU's Quirk Theatre. Described as a funny and fast-paced adventure, the play is based on a a classic Russian folktale, as it tells the story of a young prince's quest to keep a promise to the magical Firebird. Run time is about 90 minutes plus intermission, so the play is recommended for ages 6 and up. Tickets are $7-$15 and can be ordered here.

Need Help Using AnnArbor.com?

Mon, 11/30/2009 - 7:00pm by monkk

AnnArbor.com will host a training session to help you learn how to navigate the Internet to find news, focusing on how to use AnnArbor.com, at the downtown branch on Friday. The session will run from 11am to noon in the third floor computer lab. Space is limited; reserve your spot by emailing community@annarbor.com or calling 734-623-2570. If you are part of a group or organization that would benefit from having a presentation about AnnArbor.com, their staff would be happy to work with you. Quick individual tours on how to use the website are also available on a walk-in basis at the AnnArbor.com community space from 9am to 5:30pm daily at 301 E. Liberty St in downtown Ann Arbor.

A Country Called Amreeka

Mon, 11/30/2009 - 3:24pm by Beth Manuel

Join us Saturday December 12 at 1:00 at our Pittsfield Branch when Alia Malek is here to read from her new book A Country Called Amreeka. Ms. Malek weaves stories of the Arab-American experience into the larger fabric of America in ways that give insight as to what it is like to be an Arab-American today. This event includes a book signing & her book will be for sale, too.

The Original Green Machines: Electric Trolleys of Washtenaw County

Mon, 11/30/2009 - 12:43pm by Debbie G.

In the 1890s, electric mass transportation flourished in Washtenaw County, yet suddenly became extinct after only a few decades. What made this mode of transportation so popular and why did it die so quickly? Find out when authors H. Mark Hildebrandt and Martha Churchill join us to discuss their new book, 'Electric Trolleys of Washtenaw County' on Wed. Dec. 2nd, 7 p.m., at the Downtown Library. This event will include a book signing and books will be on sale courtesy of Nicola's Books.