Upcoming Events at the Ann Arbor District Library
Ann Arbor Public Schools Student Art
Now through May 29, 2013 -- Downtown Library: Multi-purpose Room Exhibit, Lower Level Display Cases, 3rd Floor Exhibit & Youth Wall Exhibit
Each year, the Ann Arbor Public Schools come to the AADL to showcase the work of their students. Once again, the developing talents of students from across the city will be shown in the Downtown Library.
Both two-dimensional and three-dimensional art in many mediums will fill the display cases and cover the walls of our art display areas. Come and enjoy the wonderfully creative projects of the students of the Kindergarten through Grade 12 art classes.
A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words: Paintings By U-M Faculty Women's Club
Now through June 13, 2013 -- Malletts Creek Branch: Exhibits
This exhibit features the collected works of the Painting Section of the University of Michigan's Faculty Women's Club (FWC). The exhibit covers a large variety of styles and media. The members of FWC strive to enrich the cultural life of the Ann Arbor area by raising awareness of, and by encouraging active participation in, the visual arts.
The FWC is a cross-campus organization, offering members acquaintance and fellowship. Members have been "painting" together since 1929, creating award-winning pieces in a wide variety of media, and learning from one another at weekly gatherings in their homes. Sharing experiences with new media, critiquing one another's work, and encouraging exploration in artistic expression are the basic elements of their continuing study of the visual arts as a group. Shows of their works have been displayed for the past 44 years at venues in the greater Ann Arbor area, including art fairs, art galleries, banks, churches, and libraries.
eMedia
Tuesday May 21, 2013: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center
Learn how to enjoy eMedia at aadl.org. Download Audiobooks using Overdrive Media Console, eBooks using Adobe Digital Editions, and music MP3's from Magnatune. Listen to podcasts and browse Videos on Demand. If you have a library card, bring it with you. class handouts
Why It's OK (And Even Good) For Kids Not To Share With Author Heather Shumaker
Tuesday May 21, 2013: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Are you ready to reexamine long-standing ideas about parenting? Tired of being the referee? Eager for new ideas to help the kids resolve squabbles?
Heather Shumaker, the author of "It's OK Not to Share..And Other Renegade Rules For Raising Competent And Compassionate Kids" breaks down age-old parenting conventions and offers new ideas based on emerging neuroscience and child development. This event includes a book signing and books will be for sale.
Learn counter intuitive ideas about sharing, saying 'sorry,' coping with angry outbursts, rough play, social rejection, toy weapons and other topics. Be prepared to change your mind! Heather's presentation will lead you to confront deeply meaningful questions about parenting and communities in today's world.
Heather is a speaker, journalist, blogger and advocate for free play and no homework for young children. She's been featured on Fox & Friends TV, Huffington Post, New York Post, Parenting, Parents.com, USA Weekend, Wisconsin Public Radio and other media.
Applying for Jobs Online
Tuesday May 21, 2013: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center
Learn how to use online forms, job applications, and job sites like Pure Michigan Talent Connect. Basic computer and mouse experience is required. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times. class handouts
Preschool Storytimes
Wednesday May 22, 2013: 10:00 am to 10:30 am -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB
Join us for stories and songs for listeners age 2 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome.
Playgroups
Wednesday May 22, 2013: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
This is a time for babies up to 24 months and their grown-ups to gather and play. The Library will provide the space and a variety of toys.
Each playgroup includes 15 minutes of stories, rhymes and songs. Parents/guardians must remain with their children.
No older siblings, please.
Preschool Storytimes
Wednesday May 22, 2013: 11:00 am to 11:30 am -- Downtown Library: Youth Story Corner
Join us for stories and songs for listeners age 2 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome.
Circle K Homework Help
Wednesday May 22, 2013: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Youth Story Corner
Need help with homework? Students in grades K-12 can get homework help at AADL, provided by volunteers for the University of Michigan chapter of Circle K. No appointment necessary - just drop by!
This event is for grades K - 12.
Preschool Storytimes
Wednesday May 22, 2013: 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room
Join us for stories and songs for listeners age 2 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome.
Film: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Historical Perspective
Wednesday May 22, 2013: 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
AADL joins with The Performance Network Theatre for a special screening of the acclaimed documentary "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Historical Perspective." The film examines the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.- the subject for the Performance Network's May production of Katori Hall's new play "The Mountaintop."
In this award-winning documentary, writer/director Thomas Friedman takes a look Reverend King's ideas, actions, and influence on the fight to end racial segregation. A staunch advocate of peaceful resistance to injustice and racial violence, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood at the vortex of the U.S. civil rights movement of the 1960s. He became a national leader, and his death at the hands of an assassin in 1968 was grieved by both blacks and whites. Narrated by Arthur Berghardt, the 1993 film (which is not rated) includes rare archival footage, photographs, and interviews with King associates.
Performance Network staff will be on hand to provide an introduction to "The Mountaintop," which is having its Michigan Premiere at the Network through June 2. The critically-acclaimed play takes place on April 3, 1968, at Memphis' Lorraine Motel the night before King would be assassinated. For information or tickets to The Mountaintop, visit the Performance Network website at performancenetwork.org.
While the play takes place on one night the evening just before his death - this film night at the Library is an excellent way to find out more about the man and his life.
English as a Second Language Conversation Group
Wednesday May 22, 2013: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room
Washtenaw Literacy's ESL groups focus on speaking and listening skills for adults in an informal, relaxed setting. TOEFL preparation is also available.
Preschool Storytimes
Thursday May 23, 2013: 10:00 am to 10:30 am -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room
Join us for stories and songs for listeners age 2 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome.
Playgroups
Thursday May 23, 2013: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB
This is a time for babies up to 24 months and their grown-ups to gather and play. The Library will provide the space and a variety of toys.
Each playgroup includes 15 minutes of stories, rhymes and songs. Parents/guardians must remain with their children.
No older siblings, please.
Genealogy Research
Thursday May 23, 2013: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Training Center
Come learn about using online research tools available at AADL and beyond. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times. class handouts
Preschool Storytimes
Thursday May 23, 2013: 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Join us for stories and songs for listeners age 2 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome.
Preschool Storytimes
Friday May 24, 2013: 10:00 am to 10:30 am -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
Join us for stories and songs for listeners age 2 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome.
Playgroups
Friday May 24, 2013: 10:30 am to 11:30 am -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room
This is a time for babies up to 24 months and their grown-ups to gather and play. The Library will provide the space and a variety of toys.
Each playgroup includes 15 minutes of stories, rhymes and songs. Parents/guardians must remain with their children.
No older siblings, please.
English as a Second Language Conversation Group
Friday May 24, 2013: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB
Washtenaw Literacy's ESL groups focus on speaking and listening skills for adults in an informal, relaxed setting. TOEFL preparation is also available.
Introduction to Web Applications
Friday May 24, 2013: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center
Learn how to build applications using Google App Engine. Discusses the basics of web sites, web servers, and modern web applications. Following this discussion, we will learn how to build applications in Python using Google App Engine. By the end of the class, students will have built their first web application, and deployed it to Google's servers. Basic computer and mouse experience is required. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times. class handouts
