Saturday February 11, 2012: 10:00 am to 10:30 am -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB

AADL staff will read aloud stories that the whole family can enjoy together.

Saturday February 11, 2012: 10:00 am to 11:00 am -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Germs, parasites and allergies, oh my!

The UM Exhibit Museum of Natural History will help us look at what things make us sick and how our body protects itself. This event is for youth (grades K - 5) with a parent or caregiver. It will be repeated at 2:00 pm at the Traverwood Branch.

Saturday February 11, 2012: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room

Join us to make awesome Valentine's Day cards and flowers for your special someone!

This Valentine's Day, you can also send a card to patients at the Veterans Hospital and C.S. Mott Children's Hospital! Make (at home or at this workshop) or buy a Valentine's Day card, fill it out, and drop it off at any AADL location from February 5 - 11. You can specify which hospital or let AADL staff decide. We will make sure it arrives safely!

Please avoid glitter and leave the envelope unsealed. Because many of the patients at these hospitals are long term, please do not include any messages about getting well or feeling better.

Thank you for making this Valentine's Day a little better for children and veterans!

Saturday February 11, 2012: 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB

Native Spanish speakers will tell stories and lead songs in Spanish for all levels of Spanish speakers. Even those with no prior Spanish knowledge.

Saturday February 11, 2012: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room

Germs, parasites and allergies, oh my!

The UM Exhibit Museum of Natural History will help us look at what things make us sick and how our body protects itself. This event is for youth (grades K - 5) with a parent or caregiver.

Sunday February 12, 2012: 1:00 pm to 1:40 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room

Aron Kaufman, percussionist and teacher at Hebrew Day School, presents a program of music and movement.

Sunday February 12, 2012: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Celebrate Scandinavian culture through music, crafts, and traditional treats for the whole family!

Friday February 17, 2012: 9:30 am to 10:00 am -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Learn about the oboe from Timothy Michling and about the piano from Kathryn Goodson. Then hear a story from Gari Stein and dance to the music of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra!

Friday February 17, 2012: 10:30 am to 11:00 am -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Learn about the oboe from Timothy Michling and about the piano from Kathryn Goodson. Then hear a story from Gari Stein and dance to the music of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra!

Saturday February 18, 2012: 10:00 am to 10:30 am -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB

AADL staff will read aloud stories that the whole family can enjoy together.

Saturday February 18, 2012: 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB

Native Spanish speakers will tell stories and lead songs in Spanish for all levels of Spanish speakers. Even those with no prior Spanish knowledge.

Sunday February 19, 2012: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB

Join us for one of the world's most popular games with players of all ages and abilities! Chess sets are provided. Challenge old friends and meet new ones.

NOTE: THIS MONTH'S CHESSTASTIC IS AT MALLETTS CREEK BRANCH

Tuesday February 21, 2012: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB

Join the party! Come to the Library to make masks, beads and noisemakers to celebrate Mardi Gras 2012!

Thursday February 23, 2012: 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

The well-loved family band, Gratitude Steel Band, has toured Europe, the West Indies, Canada, the U.S. - - and now comes to the Downtown Library with a special concert during Black History Month. Enjoy the steel drum sound in an interactive musical event featuring favorite songs from around the world!!

The Gratitude Steel Band has released nine CDs of varied styles with steel drums, tablas, guitar, percussion, and singing. They create different musical adventures with fun, action, and audience participation! Do not miss the fun!

This event is for preschool to grade 5.

Saturday February 25, 2012: 10:00 am to 10:30 am -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB

AADL staff will read aloud stories that the whole family can enjoy together.

Saturday February 25, 2012: 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB

Native Spanish speakers will tell stories and lead songs in Spanish for all levels of Spanish speakers. Even those with no prior Spanish knowledge.

Sunday February 26, 2012: 1:00 pm to 1:40 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room

Join Monica Higman, teacher with First Steps Washtenaw, for a program of music and movement.

Sunday February 26, 2012: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Got to catch them all? Train them well and battle against the other trainers. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers.

Trainers will need to bring a DS, a Pokemon game (No Black or White, sorry) with Pokemon under level 30 for qualifying rounds.

Saturday March 3, 2012: 10:00 am to 10:30 am -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB

Join us for this all-ages story sharing event. Library staff will read aloud 30 minutes worth of stories that the whole family can enjoy together.

Saturday March 3, 2012: 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB

Native Spanish speakers will tell stories and lead songs in Spanish for all levels of Spanish speakers. Even those with no prior Spanish knowledge.