Comics With Curtis

Thu, 05/03/2007 - 6:01pm by Bertha

Curtis Sullivan, owner of the Vault of Midnight will talk about what's new in the world of comics and graphic novels--and rave about his favorites!
It's happening Sunday, May 6"> 4:00-5:30 PM Downtown Library Board Room.
Actually Free Comic Book Day is set to be celebrated around the world on May 5, Saturday, so make your total week-end a comic one.

Free Comic Book Day!

Wed, 05/02/2007 - 4:45pm by Sancho Panza

Having missed out on Ben and Jerry’s Free Cone Day this year, I was super excited to learn of Free Comic Book Day, an annual (and international!) event that will take place on this Saturday, May 5 at Vault of Midnight comics on Main Street. Should you have a stroke of bad luck and miss out on the swag, conveniently, Curtis of the very same store will be holding an event the following day at the library, during which he will fill everyone in on what’s new in the world of comics and graphic novels. Yay!

9th Annual Garlic Mustard Weed-Out Day!

Wed, 05/02/2007 - 10:48am by lola

Looking for something to do this beautiful Saturday (May 5th)? Spend your day from 10-1 PM in the sun removing garlic mustard from Ann Arbor’s nature areas: Argo Park, Bird Hills, and Cedar Bend. A BBQ will follow at Island Park Pavilion after all that hard work from 1:30-5 PM, where the person who bags the most garlic mustard will win a prize! Bring a dish to pass or anything to grill. Burgers, buns, condiments and beverage provided.

Call 996-3266 or check the website for more information and where to meet.

Photo taken by Dr. John Meade, Rutgers

Hey Gamers

Fri, 04/27/2007 - 2:35pm by lola

I ran across this interesting news bite on the Tekuteku Angel Pocket Pedometer, a Tamagotchi-like device that interfaces with the Nintendo DS system. The game has small animals and humans that can only stay alive if you physically walk around. So if you sit on the couch too long, your animal gets a big belly! This game was created in Japan to address the country’s growing obesity problem. Do you think the game will motivate kids and parents to get off their rear and exercise? Would you play?

Be ready to be active for our next gaming events in May:
Mario Kart Tournament--May 25, DT/MPR, 6-8:30 PM
Nintendo Wii Sports--May 26, DT/MPR, 1-4 PM

Sancho's Scene: Community Events that Wander off the Path

Wed, 04/25/2007 - 10:33am by Sancho Panza

Last chance for Friends books until next fall! The Friends of the AADL will be holding their annual Big Spring Book Sale this weekend, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. This end of season event is packed with great deals and chances to rub elbows with your fellow Ann Arbor-ites while buying books half-price (Saturday), or filling a grocery bag with books and records for $4 (Sunday and Monday). So pack the car with sturdy canvas tote bags and head over to the Downtown Library’s lower level to participate in this welcome harbinger of spring!

Share and Listen to Birth Stories!

Sun, 04/22/2007 - 4:45pm by nosch

Do you love birth stories? Come to the downtown branch on Monday, April 23rd from 7 to 8:30, for the opportunity for people in the community to come together to share their stories of giving birth. You are welcome if you want to tell your story, or just listen to the incredible diversity of birth experiences. Bring your daughter, your mother, or your grandmother!

Run Spot Run

Fri, 04/20/2007 - 2:53pm by Debbie G.

But where, Spot, where? A public meeting to discuss a proposal for an off-leash dog park at Ward Park will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 7 p.m., at Ann Arbor Church of Christ. The Swift Run Off-Leash Park, a collaboration between the City of Ann Arbor & Washtenaw County is still under construction.

Storytime Scoop

Fri, 04/20/2007 - 7:36am by StoryLaura

Go wild at the last preschool storytime of the session at Downtown and Pittsfield with stories filled with jungle animals and jungle noises!

Tween Scence—Mark Crilley

Sun, 04/15/2007 - 4:33pm by lola

Are you a huge Akiko or Billy Clikk fan? See Mark Crilley in action on Wednesday, April 18 at the Downtown Library, 7-7:45 PM. He draws while taking about his cartooning and his books. Check out his website to learn more about him, and bring your Akiko books for Mark to sign!

Tween Scene—Cave Paintings

Sun, 04/15/2007 - 4:30pm by lola

After School is Cool! Wednesday, April 18, 4-5 PM in the Downtown Library Story Room Corner. Come after school and make cave paintings. We have tons of colored sand and lots of neat designs to fill in. Or make your own! Get back to your prehistoric roots and paint like the cavemen and cavewomen!