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

As a final segment of the America's Music series, Mark Clague, Associate Professor of Musicology and Director of Research at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, along with local filmmakers Sophia Kruz and Anna Prushinskaya, lead a screening and discussion of the just-released documentary "A Space for Music, A Seat For Everyone: 100 Years Of UMS performances In Hill Auditorium."

America's Music has been made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the Human Endeavor.

Friday May 10, 2013: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Tonight's concert, originally scheduled for March, is the final concert in the America's Music series and centers on Broadway and Tin Pan Alley.

Barbara Wisse's silky voice has been heard on stages throughout West Michigan and she was featured on Circle Theatre's "Tapestry, The Music of Carol King" CD. Pianist Mark Kahny is one of West Michigan's finest keyboard and vocal talents and was recently named West Michigan Jazz Society's 2012 Musician of the Year.

America's Music has been made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the Human Endeavor.

Back by popular demand, this Friday, May 10 at 9:30 and 10:30 am at the Downtown Library, KinderConcert will entertain and educate the littlest music appreciators. We’ll sway to the piano music of Kathryn Goodson, KinderConcertwe’ll dance with Gari Stein and we’ll bounce to the horn played by Kurt Civilette.

Saturday May 11, 2013: 1:00 pm to 4:00 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).

The deadline for submitting stories to the short story contest for Grades 3-5 is May 6th, so you still have time to put the finishing touches
on your story and submit to youngwrite@aadl.org or hand in your story to the Downtown Library (343 S. Fifth Avenue) Youth Desk.
Click here for the guidelines.

The top three winners will be chosen from each grade and every writer will receive a certificate of participation.
Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony held on Monday, June 3, 7-8 pm with guest author Shutta Crum.

"Love the writing, love the writing, love the writing . . . the rest will follow." Jane Yolen

On April 15, the Ann Arbor District Library will sponsor its first Short Story Writing Contest for 3rd - 5th Grades.
Entries will be accepted April 15 through May 6, and may either be emailed to youngwrite@aadl.org or brought to
the Downtown Library Youth Desk (343 S. Fifth Avenue). Contest guidelines are available at aadl.org/event/contests
and at any AADL information desk.

All writers will be invited to a Short Story Celebration on Monday, June 3 from 7-8 pm at the Downtown Library. The top
three stories from each grade will be recognized and each writer will receive a certificate of participation. Award-winning local author Shutta Crum will be the guest speaker.

If you have any questions please call 327-8301.
We are really looking forward to reading your stories!

beautyIf you missed them last time please join us at the Ann Arbor District Library's downtown location for a repeat performance of their wonderful production of Sleeping Beauty.

PuppetART’s production of Sleeping Beauty is a puppet ballet. The story is told through the movement of the puppets and wonderful classical music that accompanies the show.

Sleeping Beauty is a very old tale and it has been told many times in many ways. PuppetART’s version includes some new and interesting details. We all know that Sleeping Beauty has been cursed by a wicked fairy and is forced to sleep until she is awakened by a kiss from a Prince. Most versions focus upon the Princess’s story but this production sheds light on the story of the Prince as well. We find out how he knows of the sleeping Princess and why he feels destined to rescue her. You can relax and enjoy the show because this story, as all fairy tales, promises a very happy ending.

For all materials Sleeping Beauty available at the Ann Arbor District Library follow this link: Sleeping Beauty

The Detroit based theater, was founded in 1998 by a group of puppeteers and artists trained in the former Soviet Union. All members of the PuppetART troupe are masters of puppetry art theater. PuppetART offers a repertoire of eight productions, including one created for adult audiences. Performances feature hand, rod, shadow, floor tabletop and string or marionette puppets. All events at PuppetART combine a theater performance, a tour of the museum and a workshop in the studio. A visit to their downtown theater is a treat not to be missed!!

See you there!!!

Sunday May 5, 2013: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB

At this time of year when everyone is preparing to celebrate Mother's Day and Father's Day, it is important to create a time to honor the memories of parents who have died, whether the death was recent or in the past.

This workshop, presented by Arbor Hospice's Grief Support Services, will focus on ways to include our parents in the legacy we create in our own lives. Participants will share experiences and reflect on how their parent's death has influenced their lives.

Thursday, May 2 | 7:00-8:30 PM | Bird Hills Natural Area | All Ages

The Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation staff will lead a nature walk in one of Ann Arbor's most beloved parks, Bird Hills. Covering 147 acres, it is the largest park in Ann Arbor.

Learn about ecological restoration and responsible use of public lands. Opportunities for wildlife viewing are plentiful. If we’re lucky, we may get to view some early spring bloomers like trillium, jack-in-the pulpit, and more. Black, red, and fox squirrels, ground squirrels, deer, and butterflies are very common in Bird Hills. Dress comfortably to walk and enjoy nature.

We'll meet in the parking lot off Newport Road, just north of M-14. This event is for all ages.

Sunday May 5, 2013: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room

The Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, the Original, is calling young artists from Washtenaw County in 3rd - 8th grades to submit their artwork to be juried for the 2013 Kids' Art Fair (to be held at the Townie Street Party on the evening of Monday, July 15.).

You need to attend only one of these three drop-in sessions at Pittsfield Branch. Interested young artists should arrive with 4-6 samples of their original artwork and be prepared to show and discuss their art with Jurors. Artists will have ample opportunity to show and discuss their art work with Jurors.

Drop-in sessions will be held: Sunday, April 28 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm; Wednesday, May 1 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and Sunday, May 5 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm