Writing & Publishing
Michigan Author Jerry Dennis: A Daybreak Handbook
Monday January 26, 2015: 7:00pm to
8:30pm
Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
Lectures & Panel Discussions
Sustainable Landscaping with Landscaping Expert Drew Lathin
Tuesday March 24, 2015: 7:00pm to
8:30pm
Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
Performers
Local Music: Timothy Monger
Friday January 30, 2015: 7:00pm to
8:00pm
Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
Public Event
Nature Walk @ Barton Nature Area
Thursday May 7, 2015: 7:00pm to
8:30pm
Barton Nature Area
Adults, Teens And Youth (Grade K And Up).
Blog Post
Join us for a nature walk at Mary Beth Doyle Park Thursday evening!
by eapearce
Some of you Summer Gamers might be familiar with Mary Beth Doyle Park after earning the Park Explorer badge that took you there! This final installment in our summer nature walk series is an opportunity to revisit this lovely wetland area, or see it for the first time if you've never visited before. The nature walk will take place this Thursday, September 4, from 7:00 to 8:30pm. The approximately 80-acre park has a long, unpaved trail that runs along Mallets Creek, which we will be exploring. The creek and surrounding ponds and wetland make for great wildlife viewing. A representative from Ann Arbor's Natural Area Preservation will lead the hike and provide interesting information as we explore the area.
We will meet in the parking area off of Packard Road. You can also park at the Mallets Creek branch of the AADL and walk half a mile east along Packard to the entrance of the park. Bring water and dress comfortably. Arrive a few minutes early to make sure that you don't miss the group before we set out on the walk!
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Now Available at AADL: Instant Streaming of 'The Michigan Beer Film' and Podcast of Ann Arbor Brewing History
by SaraP
Michigan craft beer has taken off in recent years, developing hoards of dedicated followers and providing some truly amazing beers to our local communities. In fact, the Michigan beer scene is experiencing rapid growth and what better way to explore this fascinating (and fun) local craft industry than with The Michigan Beer Film?! Produced by Rhino Media, a Kalamazoo based visual media production company with lots of talent, The Michigan Beer Film is a top-notch documentary about the beer that our great state is crafting and the people behind it.
AADL is proud to be partnering with Rhino Media to make this film available through instant stream directly from our catalog! Just click on this link or search the catalog, sign in to your library account (linked to your AADL library card), and – voila! – watch the movie. Watch it instantly online without worrying about setting up apps, or going through a third party. Easy!
And if that’s not enough, check out this podcast interview with local beer historian and author of “Ann Arbor Beer” David Bardallis. He discusses the history of brewing in Ann Arbor for a fresh and entertaining perspective on our town’s important role in the making of Michigan beer.
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Bat Festival: Stellaluna author is coming!
by annevm
Mark your calendars for Sept. 27, when the 13th annual Great Lakes Bat Festival will happen 10 am - 5 pm at Washtenaw Community College. This festival is presented by the Organization for Bat Conservation and Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. Among authors and speakers will be Janell Cannon, who wrote and illustrated the classic picture book Stellaluna. The festival offers families a chance to learn about the fascinating world of bats. Check it out!
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Happy 313rd Birthday, Detroit!
by manz
Another year, another birthday for the D. But this year’s celebration stands out because it’s the 313rd birthday for a city with area code 313! That number rings loud and clear in Detroit and surrounding cities. 313 is worn with pride on shirts and tattoos across town.
To get more of your fill of this dynamic, struggling and recovering city, check out some of the newer books in our collection regarding Detroit food, travel, art, recreation, and more:
Detroit food: coney dogs to farmers markets
Lost Detroit: stories behind the Motor City's majestic ruins
Belle Isle to 8 Mile : an insider's guide to Detroit
Detroit country music: mountaineers, cowboys, and rockabillies
Built in Detroit: a story of the UAW, a company, and a gangster
Detroit City is the place to be: the afterlife of an American metropolis
Best bike rides Detroit and Ann Arbor: great recreational rides in Southeast Michigan
For more titles, be sure to check out the rest of the book titles in our collection. There are so many good ones!
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July is National Parks and Recreation Month
by yugure
Have you been enjoying visiting Ann Arbor's many parks to get the Park Explorer badges offered in our Summer Reading Game? I sure hope so, and this is a great time to do it - July is National Parks and Recreation Month!
Even if you're not playing along with the SRG, you can still have lots of fun at the parks around the town, county, and state. If you like taking long walks or hikes, don't miss Five-Star Trails: Ann Arbor and Detroit, which gives you some good trails to try like the Gallup Park Loop and several in the Pinckney State Park. More into cycling? Try Washtenaw County Bike Rides or Best Bike Rides Detroit and Ann Arbor, the latter of which includes road, bike path, and trail routes. Can't get enough of the outdoors? Want to spend DAYS and DAYS out in nature and never have to look at a computer screen or the back bumper of the guy in front of you in a traffic jam? Check out Michigan's Best Campgrounds and REALLY get to know your state's parks!
Those of you who'd prefer to stay indoors, now would be a good time to give the hilarious NBC comedy Parks and Recreation a try!
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Summer Food and Fun: Cobblestone Farm Market
by annevm
If you’re looking for something fun and healthy to do this summer, check out Cobblestone Farm Market, open Tuesdays 4-7 pm. To see the events calendar, click here. The market is in Buhr Park, 2751 Packard Road, off Packard near where Packard meets Eisenhower.