Magic Squares Origami

Wed, 03/25/2009 - 1:59pm by shannon riffe

See all the things one little piece of paper can become in this hands-on Origami workshop at Malletts Creek Branch on Sunday, March 29, 1 to 2:30. Learn more about the ancient Japanese art of paper folding as instructors from Magic Squares will demonstrate this fine art, and then teach everyone how to create their own beautiful pieces.

An Introduction to Vegetable Gardening

Wed, 03/25/2009 - 12:48pm by shannon riffe

Spring is here, it's time to garden! Learn the basics of growing your own food at the Traverwood branch this Thursday, March 26, 7 to 8:30pm when Melissa Kesterson from Project Grow visits the library to share her knowledge on topics such as learning how to identify the proper site for a garden, preparing the soil, laying out the garden space and planning your garden for the season.

Italian Festival!

Tue, 03/24/2009 - 6:17pm by StoryLaura

This Sunday, March 29th, we will have a true celebration of Italian culture at the Downtown Library from 2-3:30 pm. All ages are invited to join Francesco Cavallini for lovely mandolin and accordion music. Francesco’s student, the renowned Julian Pavone, or The World’s Youngest Drummer, as he is known throughout the nation, will also be joining us. Silvio’s Organic Pizza will provide a delicious taste and we will get all sticky making venetian carnival masks with feathers, sparkles and glue.

The Detroit Observatory and the Victorian Space Race

Tue, 03/24/2009 - 10:40am by shannon riffe

How did the Detroit Observatory come to be? And why is it located in Ann Arbor and not Detroit? On Sunday, March 29, 2 to 3:30pm at the Pittsfield Branch, Karen Wright, Program Coordinator for the University of Michigan Detroit Observatory will discuss how the observatory was the centerpiece of President Henry Philip Tappan's efforts to transform the University of Michigan into one of the first research universities in the United States.

The Play Ground

Mon, 03/23/2009 - 3:13pm by Albert

Did you know that The Detroit Observatory may have been responsible for "launching the U-M on the path to greatness?" Henry Tappan, the first president of the university, thought that an astronomical observatory would help "change the wilderness into fruitful fields." It was finished in 1854 on a site that was then considered "way out in the country." On Sunday, Karen Wight, Project Coordinator of The Detroit Observatory, will bring us back to 19th Century Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan. March 29, Pittsfield Branch, 2pm.

Everyone Has To Eat

Fri, 03/20/2009 - 1:50pm by manz

Everyone Has To Eat is one of many
Open Space Technology (OST) events happening on the UM Campus this week. Local Food Summit members are eager to continue discussing local food matters in Washtenaw County. Everyone Has to Eat "is for anyone interested in discussing a wide range of topics related to local food production, consumption, preservation, sustainability, and justice.” The agenda for the meeting will be set by those participating. Bring ideas, questions, techniques, strategies, and answers. Bring your ears, wisdom, heart and mind for this important dialog.

Tuesday, March 24 | 6:30-10pm | 1024 Dana Bldg School of Natural Resources & Environment UM Central Campus

This weekend, try comic opera

Thu, 03/19/2009 - 2:41pm by annevm

Check out Albert Herring, which opens today at Mendelssohn Theatre. The music in this three-act comic chamber opera is by Benjamin Britten, one of England’s best known composers. The libretto is by Eric Crozier. The U-M production was wittily previewed last month by the director, U-M Professor Robert Swedberg, in an appearance at our Pittsfield branch.. Read a preview of the show at Mlive.

Learn More About Social Security

Thu, 03/19/2009 - 1:56pm by shannon riffe

Are you overwhelmed with the amount of information on the Social Security website? If so, register for the upcoming Social Security online workshop on Wednesday March, 25, 7 to 8:30 pm at Malletts Creek to learn how to confidently navigate the confusing terrain of Social Security programs. Make sure to come with questions for the Q&A session that will follow the hands-on workshop.

PreK Bits - STORYTIMES are Ba-a-ack !

Mon, 03/16/2009 - 2:24pm by ryanikoglu

Welcome BACK to PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES and BABY PLAYGROUPS @ the LIBRARIES this week. Look up Days and Branches to attend one near you. They are in the JUMP Brochure, and on the Library website.
Join us! "The more the Merrier", we always say.

Film Showing - "On the Line"

Mon, 03/16/2009 - 2:03pm by Bertha

Winner of the 2008 Silver Telly Award in the social issues category, On the Line, will be shown Downtown, 4th Floor Meeting Room (Grades 9-Adult) 6:30-8:30pm on March 19/Thursday.

The discussion to follow will be led by UM students and other local residents who have participated in protests at the School of the Americas.

Cosponsored by the Michigan Community Scholars Program and Michigan Television.