Now through July 21, 2013 -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room Exhibit and 3rd Floor Exhibit

2013 marks the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation's 50th anniversary. Since 1963, AAACF has awarded more than $30 million in grants and scholarships that have helped hundreds of organizations change thousands of lives.

To celebrate "50 Years of Good," the Community Foundation will be sharing with the wider community "50 years, 50 stories" -- a collection of stories that are intended to shine a light on all the good work AAACF has supported over the last 50 years, including the many nonprofits and donors who have made this work possible. A large selection of the stories will be on display in this exhibit, including story texts and photos. "50 Years of Good" is a representation of all that our local community foundation does to enrich the quality of life in our region.

Now through July 21, 2013 -- Downtown Library: Lower Level Display Cases

Since October 2011, Imagine Community has worked, through creativity and skill sharing, to promote friendship and cooperation between homed and homeless people. One of the organization's current main activities is facilitating weekly arts and crafts, music, and creative writing programs at the local homeless shelter, the Delonis Center. The artistic program brings out individual brilliance and talent and also encourages people to come out of isolation and join together in meaningful activities.

This exhibit showcases the artwork created by the participants of these programs and includes paintings, drawings, collages, sculptures, woodwork, greeting cards, jewelry, knitting projects, bags, and decorated poems. One of the most prolific artists in the community is Liz Trusty. Her optimistic vision permeates the collection.

Imagine Community aims to increase the visibility of homeless people as creative, productive and resourceful individuals who, in spite of the hardships they are currently experiencing, have much to contribute to the Ann Arbor community as a whole. This art work is our collective effort to imagine a more just, understanding and beautiful world. The purpose of the exhibit is to inspire, empower, educate and strengthen communal ties.

Now through July 30, 2013 -- Malletts Creek Branch: Exhibits

Sunanda Mallick is originally from India (Kolkata) and came to the US in 1970. She studied fine arts at the American Academy of Art in Chicago, and has a degree in advertising design from the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit. She retired from advertising in 2003 and pursued her love of painting.

Sunanda's love of nature, birds and animals inspires her art. She experiments with texture in her paintings, using molding paste, gesso, rice paper, and different objects. Sunanda is a member of VAAL (Visual Arts Association of Livonia), FAF (Farmington Art Foundation), Northville Art Center and DSWPS (Detroit Society of Women Painters & Sculptors).

Wednesday June 19, 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.

Wednesday June 19, 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 19, 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.

Wednesday June 19, 2013: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room

Like to see things fly? With a few household items, we'll make a small catapult.

This event is for grades K-5.

Wednesday June 19, 2013: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

Use a Mac computer with OS X Leopard; learn the basics of the finder, the dock, dashboard, widgets and applications. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times. class handouts

Wednesday June 19, 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.

Wednesday June 19, 2013: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

Sort and filter data and use absolute references, the IF function, conditional formatting, cell and object linking and charts. This class requires knowledge of Excel basics. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Classrooms will open 15 minutes before the class start times. class handouts

Wednesday June 19, 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.

Thursday June 20, 2013: 10:00 am to 10:45 am -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

It's not all rock 'n roll! The largest, "coolest" yet most misunderstood section of the band and orchestra is deciphered in this program. Through interactive demonstrations and performances, you will be introduced to over 30 percussion instruments and how they work in the musical world. Come away with both an increased music vocabulary and an appreciation of what goes into making music with percussion!

Percussion duo Musica Batteria (percussionists Lynn Koch and Kristen Tait) entertains, educates, and fascinates audiences with a dynamic repertoire.

This event is for grades K - 5.

Thursday June 20, 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.

Thursday June 20, 2013: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

Join Kathleen McCollum, a Business Systems Analyst from the University of Michigan Human Resources office, to learn how to search and apply for jobs at the University of Michigan.

Thursday June 20, 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.

Thursday June 20, 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.

Friday June 21, 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.

Friday June 21, 2013: 10:00 am to 11:00 am -- Downtown Library: Youth Story Corner

Have you wondered what apps out there for your baby to use, or be soothed by with your iPad? Bring your baby and explore our baby-proofed iPads. We'll start with some rhymes and music and you will have time to play with an iPad with your baby.

This event is for parents, caregivers and infants & toddlers from birth to 24 months.

Friday June 21, 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.

Friday June 21, 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.