Sunday June 2, 2013: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm -- Taste of Ann Arbor Library Booth
 (map)

Visit the library booth at Taste of Ann Arbor as the Ann Arbor District Library spreads the word about the Summer Program! There will be hoolahoops, sidewalk art and festive summer play!

This event is for all ages.

Sunday June 16, 2013: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm -- Top of the Park
 (map)

Kids Rock@Top Concerts return!! Kick off the 2013 AADL Summer Game at this family-friendly concert with Ice Cream Vendors on the Rackham stage!

Chicago's unique musical institution-Ice Cream Vendors-are not just a musical duo but a mysterious life force! Sign up for the AADL Summer Game at the concert, and be one of the leaders for great summer game prizes. Ice Cream Vendors are made up of longtime pals Jon Kostal and Greg Barnett, plus seven other great players. Songs about beta data, bacon men, and sharing eyeglasses will have you smiling and geeking out right alongside them!

This event is the first in the Kids Rock Series@TOP - a Sunday series of concerts at Top of the Park, presented by AADL and the Ann Arbor Summer Festival.

Sunday June 23, 2013: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm -- Top of the Park
 (map)

Kids Rock@Top Concerts continue!! Do not miss this family-friendly concert with The Candy Band on the Rackham stage!

The Candy Band is a punk rock band designed specifically to appeal to children. It is composed of four Detroit area moms who were tired of what they deemed wimpy music for kids. They took a stand, and in 2003 formed The Candy Band, playing punk covers of nursery rhymes, movie themes and other children's favorites, along with original tunes. With influences like the Ramones and Iggy Pop, they quickly attracted attention from the Wall Street Journal, New York Post, The Times, Blender Magazine, XM Radio, Woman's Day, USA Today, People Magazine, the CBS Early Show, and the NBC Today Show. Their first album, Candy Band, was released in 2003. It was followed by More Candy in 2004, Lollipunk in 2005, Calling All Kids in 2007, and High Five in 2010.

So, fill up your sippy cup, fasten your seatbelts and put your fists in the air - Candy Band wants to rock your world!

This event is the second in the Kids Rock Series@TOP - a Sunday series of concerts at Top of the Park, presented by AADL and the Summer Festival.

Tuesday June 25, 2013: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room

What's more fun than a Mad Hatter Hat? Construct a crazy and colorful one of your own!

This event is for preschool - grade 5.

Thursday June 27, 2013: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room

Jennifer will share some tips to improve your game, then you can try your skill against other players!

This event is for adults, teens and pre-teens (grade 4 and up).

Friday June 28, 2013: 9:45 pm to 11:45 pm -- Top of the Park
 (map)

Become a Superhero!

Created by Spanish arts collective Wildbytes, Superhero is an interactive projection mapping experience in which participants are transformed into superheroes using Kinect cameras and customized software.

A digital art exhibition at Top of the Park over multiple nights (Friday June 28 - Sunday, June 30 - 9:45 - 11:45 pm), festival-goers will be able to fly over the historic facade of the Burton Memorial Tower while enjoying a number of super powers, which they can control with natural gestures. These powers included throwing light balls, becoming gigantic or tiny, and, of course, flying.

Wildbytes is an art and technology studio based in Madrid and New York. Their work is focused on creating engaging, interactive experiences that are often displayed as large-scale projections in public events. Producing new technology in the process, the main goal of Wildbytes' projects is to create immersive experiences that trigger emotion through participation. Wildbytes' interdisciplinary work has been exhibited in institutions around the world including Ars Electronica (Austria), FILE (International Festival of Electronic Language).

This event is for all ages.

Saturday June 29, 2013: 9:45 pm to 11:45 pm -- Top of the Park
 (map)

Become a Superhero!

Created by Spanish arts collective Wildbytes, Superhero is an interactive projection mapping experience in which participants are transformed into superheroes using Kinect cameras and customized software.

A digital art exhibition at Top of the Park over multiple nights (Friday June 28 - Sunday, June 30 - 9:45 - 11:45 pm), festival-goers will be able to fly over the historic facade of the Burton Memorial Tower while enjoying a number of super powers, which they can control with natural gestures. These powers included throwing light balls, becoming gigantic or tiny, and, of course, flying.

Wildbytes is an art and technology studio based in Madrid and New York. Their work is focused on creating engaging, interactive experiences that are often displayed as large-scale projections in public events. Producing new technology in the process, the main goal of Wildbytes' projects is to create immersive experiences that trigger emotion through participation. Wildbytes' interdisciplinary work has been exhibited in institutions around the world including Ars Electronica (Austria), FILE (International Festival of Electronic Language).

This event is for all ages.

Sunday June 30, 2013: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm -- Top of the Park
 (map)

Kids Rock@Top Concerts continue!! Do not miss this final family-friendly concert in the series with The Not-Its! on the Rackham stage!

Seattle kindie rock band The Not-Its! took the children's music world by storm with their award-winning debut album, We Are The Not-Its! Featuring lead vocals by Sarah Shannon (of lauded '90s indie-pop band Velocity Girl), The Not-Its! combine crunchy guitars with smooth, four-part harmonies, all nestled within "fantastic danceable pop gems about gettin' fancy, birthday parties, bath time, and intergalactic play dates."

Their high-energy performance makes the ENTIRE family want to dance along and jump up and down. They have created a movement - a family connection that brings out the kid power in all of us.... The Not-Its! Nation!!

This event is presented by AADL and the Ann Arbor Summer Festival, and is also the last in the Kids Rock Series@TOP - a Sunday series of concerts at Top of the Park, presented by AADL and the Summer Festival.

This event is for all ages.

Sunday June 30, 2013: 9:45 pm to 11:45 pm -- Top of the Park
 (map)

Become a Superhero!

Created by Spanish arts collective Wildbytes, Superhero is an interactive projection mapping experience in which participants are transformed into superheroes using Kinect cameras and customized software.

A digital art exhibition at Top of the Park over multiple nights (Friday June 28 - Sunday, June 30 - 9:45 - 11:45 pm), festival-goers will be able to fly over the historic facade of the Burton Memorial Tower while enjoying a number of super powers, which they can control with natural gestures. These powers included throwing light balls, becoming gigantic or tiny, and, of course, flying.

Wildbytes is an art and technology studio based in Madrid and New York. Their work is focused on creating engaging, interactive experiences that are often displayed as large-scale projections in public events. Producing new technology in the process, the main goal of Wildbytes' projects is to create immersive experiences that trigger emotion through participation. Wildbytes' interdisciplinary work has been exhibited in institutions around the world including Ars Electronica (Austria), FILE (International Festival of Electronic Language).

This event is for all ages.

Wednesday July 3, 2013: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room

Celebrate our nation's birthday by making decorations for your Fourth of July celebration.

This even is for Preschool - Grade 5.

Tuesday July 9, 2013: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Experience how cultures around the world created and performed with puppets at this one-of-a-kind show! Presented by a master puppeteer who was invited to study puppeteering with the Jim Henson Company, this event is filled hilarious puppet skits with audience participation. Learn about puppets from India, Africa, Indonesia, and Japan!

This even for Grades K-5.

Tuesday July 16, 2013: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room

Nationally acclaimed children's entertainer Chris The Magician creates a constant stream of giggles, guffaws, and smiles with a barrage of wacky, wild, and amazing magic tricks.

For all ages.

Tuesday July 16, 2013: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room

Nationally acclaimed children's entertainer Chris The Magician creates a constant stream of giggles, guffaws, and smiles with a barrage of wacky, wild, and amazing magic tricks.

For all ages.

Thursday July 18, 2013: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Looking to improve your game? Michigan's Junior chess champ Atulya Shetty will share some tips, then you can try your skill against other players!

Tuesday July 23, 2013: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room

Join us around the "campfire." Hear stories, sing songs, do sand painting, and try your hand at making ice cream in a bag. For all ages.

Tuesday August 6, 2013: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room

Travel to a galaxy far, far away as you sew your own Yoda doll from felt. Note: We will be using real sewing needles. Parents/caregivers should assist younger participants.

This event is for children between ages of 2-5 years, accompanied by an adult.

Tuesday August 13, 2013: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room

Have you ever made a suncatcher? They make beautiful decorations!

This event is for Preschool - Grade 5.