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.

Saturday May 25, 2013: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Here's your chance to learn how scientists provide explanations about the world and universe! The Ann Arbor Science & Skeptics present their second annual Scientists Fair at AADL.

Scientists from the University of Michigan and other local institutions will explain the scientific concepts of the Big Bang theory, particle physics, climate change, nuclear power, and exploring Mars.

This event will acquaint you with scientific knowledge and how that knowledge is obtained. The researchers can answer your questions and tell you about their research!

This event is for adults and teens (grade 9 and up).

Sunday May 26, 2013: 1:00 pm to 1:40 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Dancer, teacher, and author Morgan Grubola leads a dance session based on her book, "Tiny Toes: A Creative Movement Class for Young Children."

This event is for ages 5 years and younger.

Sunday May 26, 2013: 3:00 pm to 5:00 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.

Tuesday May 28, 2013: 10:00 am to 10:30 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.

Tuesday May 28, 2013: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

Types of digital cameras, the basics of digital photography. Optional: Bring your digital camera. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times. class handouts

Tuesday May 28, 2013: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Join the Purple Rose Theatre Company for a concert reading of "Miles & Ellie" by Don Zolidis. This new comedy, written by the author of last season's "White Buffalo," will have its world premiere production at the Purple Rose this summer.

Miles and Ellie are two American teenagers in love when a youthful misunderstanding breaks them apart. Flash forward 20 years and a divorced and disenchanted Ellie has come home to lick her wounds. There isn't much time to mope, however, when she learns that Miles is still in town and still carrying a torch for her. Is it possible to get a second chance at your first love? This charming and funny world premiere by Don Zolidis (which does contain some adult language and content)will make you wonder "what if?"

Purple Rose Artistic Director Guy Sanville will lead an audience talk-back session after the reading. Come see the cast in action, then stay and offer your opinions. Purple Rose wants to know what YOU have to say about this new play!

Tuesday May 28, 2013: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

Learn options for managing your digital photos on your computer and online and watch demonstrations of Flickr, Picasa, Dropbox, Shutterfly and Snapfish.

Wednesday May 29, 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.

Wednesday May 29, 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.

Wednesday May 29, 2013: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

T.J. Smith, of the local web design firm Boxcar Studio, presents a lecture and demo on do-it-yourself websites using third-party commercial and open source solutions, including WordPress and Squarespace. These sites make creating and maintaining a website very straightforward, even for the novice.

Sunday June 2, 2013: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Downtown Library: 4th Floor Meeting Room

Cartoonist and teaching illustrator Joe Foo will discuss the creative process of building characters out of abstract forms and never setting limits on your creations. Joe is the creator of "Desmond's Comic". He also is working on a series of books and videos that will teach kids the joy of drawing.

Join the Forum to get fresh ideas for your next comics and network with other cartoonists. Drawing supplies will be provided, so drop in.

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

Sunday June 2, 2013: 3:00 pm to 5:00 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.

Monday June 3, 2013: 10:30 am to 11:30 am -- Downtown Library: Youth Story Corner

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.

Monday June 3, 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.

Monday June 3, 2013: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Local youth author Shutta Crum is the guest speaker as the Library honors the winners of the first AADL short story contest for 3rd - 5th graders.

Shutta will discuss the art of writing and present the awards to the winners.

Tuesday June 4, 2013: 10:00 am to 10:30 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.

Tuesday June 4, 2013: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Celebrate 30 years of the Ann Arbor Summer Festival when the Ann Arbor District Library launches the Online Summer Festival Archive (available on the aadl.org website after this event - at aasf.aadl.org).

In addition to a demonstration of the online archive, this event will include reflections on the 30th Anniversary by current and past Summer Festival staff and board members including: Robb Woulfe, Executive & Artistic Director; Amy Nesbitt, Associate Director & General Manager; Susan Pollay and Jamie Mistry. Light refreshments will also be served.

Delve into Ann Arbor's fascinating history as AADL unveils this new digital local history archive which will include digitized programs from the Festival's history, as well as posters, postcards and brochures. It will also include over 1000 photographs from the Festival's history; as well as articles from the Ann Arbor News.

Wednesday June 5, 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.

Wednesday June 5, 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.