Saturday July 27, 2013: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

It's Double Dash on a GameCube -- one screen/team! Bring a cart-mate for competition, pizza, prizes!

This event is for teens (grade 6 and up) and adults.

Monday July 29, 2013: 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

Learn how to build applications using Google App Engine.

In this class we will discuss 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.

Tuesday July 30, 2013: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room

The Flying Aces Frisbee Team entertains with information, humor, athletic skills, amazing feats, tricks and just plain silliness! The show ends with an audience participation contest for autographed Flying Aces Frisbees!

This event is for youth (grade 3 and up), teens and adults.

Tuesday July 30, 2013: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB

Local crafter Beth Battey demonstrates the basics of the art of Japanese paper folding and how to make animals and geometric shapes.

Experienced paper folders are encouraged to join us to share your skills too! This event is for adults, teens and pre-teens (grade 4 and up).

Wednesday July 31, 2013: 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

Learn how to build applications using Google App Engine.

In this class, we will discuss the basics of websites, 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.

This class builds on the Building Web Applications with Python I class (offered on Monday, July 29), but it is not a strict prerequisite. 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.

Thursday August 1, 2013: 6:00 pm to 8:45 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room

Local crafter Beth Battey teaches experienced crocheters the Japanese art of making small crocheted toys. This project will take the entire time to complete.

This event is for Grade 6 to adult.

Thursday August 1, 2013: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

This 2012 documentary is the story of a chess team at an inner city junior high school that's won more national championships than any other in the U.S. The film follows the personal and team challenges the kids face.

This event is for Grade 6 to adult.

Saturday August 3, 2013: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

Bring a game you've developed or make a game using Scratch and GameMaker at this contest! We'll have two top prizes: best game created before the event and best game created during the event. Compete, have fun, win prizes!

This event is for Grade 6 to adult.

Sunday August 4, 2013: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

Learn how using freely available software and off-the-shelf parts! Seating limited, so arrive early.

This event is for Grade 6 to adult.

Wednesday August 7, 2013: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB

Use colorful old maps and decoupage techniques to create small, decorative keepsake boxes.

This event is for Grade 6 to adult.

Thursday August 8, 2013: 9:00 am to 8:30 pm

It's the 8th Annual LEGO Contest, this year held at Kensington Court, 610 Hilton Blvd., near Briarwood Mall. Get complete rules and guidelines at aadl.org or any AADL location!

9 AM - 3 PM: Drop-off objects at Kensington Court 3-6 PM: Doors are closed for judging 6-8 PM: Doors are open to the public for viewing 8 - 8:30 PM: Awards Ceremony, with prizes in six categories: Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12 & Adult.

All projects must go home with their creators that night.

Sunday August 11, 2013: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

AADL's Minecraft server is up and running!

We're hosting our own Minecraft server and we need you to help us build "Ann Arbor."

Join us IRL (in real life) or in-game to discuss the future of "Ann Arbor" and the server @AADL. It's a great way to meet people you've seen on the server and co-ordinate new builds.

This event is for adults and teens (grade 6 and up).

Wednesday August 14, 2013: 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Local crafter Beth Battey will lead this workshop for experienced crocheters. This project is intricate in nature and will take the entire time listed.

This event is for Grade 6 to adult.

Saturday August 17, 2013: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Illustrator Joe Foo unlocks the secrets of drawing accurate perspective, as the old masters did, to help improve your art.

This event is for Grade 6 to adult.

Monday August 19, 2013: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Learn how to be aware of stressors and their influence on our lives. We'll do yoga and meditation to release the stress so we can flow with the right voltage and deal with life's challenges without losing ourselves.

This event is for Grade 6 to adult.

Monday August 19, 2013: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB

Local crafter Dawn Henry demonstrates how to make trivets with wine corks. We have plenty of corks, but bring some of your own if you'd like!

This event is for Grade 6 to adult.

Tuesday August 20, 2013: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room

We'll make adorable hand-sewn hair clips and pins out of colorful felt and other embellishments.

This event is for Grade 6 to adult.

Saturday August 24, 2013: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

We'll have prizes for Super Smash Bros and Mario Kart Double Dash team and single player events, and new prizes for trivia, outrageous outfits and more! And of course, an elegant pizza dinner is included!

This event is for Grade 6 to adult.