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Submitted by muffy on Sat, 04/26/2008 - 8:32am.
If your book group has trouble getting enough copies for every member to read, the discussion is lackluster from time to time, or you're hard pressed for time reading the book--let alone researching author information and books reviews: The AADL's new service Book Clubs To Go is the answer.
In each of our attractively packaged Book Clubs to Go kits you will find:
* 10 copies of the book (many literary award winners and some in large print format)
* Book reviews and an author biography
* A list of thoughtful discussion questions (Believe me, our staff labored over these so you don't have to!)
* A list of "read alikes"
* and some helpful Book Group Tips to revive, revamp and revitalize any book group.
The kits circulate for 6 weeks and may be picked up at all library locations. Holds should be placed by a representative of the group.
Submitted by tonyabreu on Sun, 12/09/2007 - 9:58pm.
Dreams from My Father by "Barack Obama", is one of the best audiobook memoirs about race and exploration of one's identity and family history I have ever listened to. Obama's father (Barack Obama Sr.) was black from Kenya and his mother (Stanley Ann Dunham) was white from Kansas. His descriptions of the struggle to figure out who he is and who his relatives are, are compelling. The whole scenario regarding racial concerns is very informative; it exposes the world to this reality and at the same time teaches us to be more considerate. I really enjoyed listening to such a wonderful Audio Biography of a smart, well-intentioned and accomplished man; as well as, the interesting Memoirs of his past, present and future life in the great land of freedom and opportunities--USA.
Submitted by tonyabreu on Fri, 11/30/2007 - 7:02pm.
A psychological thriller about "Mr. Earl Brooks" (Kevin Costner) who received a “Man of the Year” award and seems like a nice enough guy, except sometimes he becomes possessed by his psychotic alter ego "Marshall" (William Hurt) and goes on bloody murderous rampages. Hot on his trail is a sexy police detective "Tracy Atwood" (Demi Moore) who develops an unusual bond with the slippery, split-personality serial killer. Watch (Mr. Brooks) Trailer.
Submitted by tonyabreu on Sat, 11/24/2007 - 1:47pm.
Submitted by tonyabreu on Sat, 11/24/2007 - 12:26pm.
Submitted by detra on Mon, 09/17/2007 - 7:52pm.
Graduation is the third installment in Kanye West's "education" series. This CD is fresh and innovative (and even somewhat eclectic). If you like hip-hop music, you will love Graduation. In my opinion, it is the best hip-hop CD of 2007!
Music
Music CDs are available at all locations, with genres ranging from classical and world music to jazz and pop. Music preview stations are also available at the Pittsfield and Malletts Creek locations, while the Downtown branch has an extensive collection of sheet music located on the third floor.
Search our catalog to find music cds and place requests, and read the Audio Blog to find out about interesting titles in our collection.
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Foreign Language
To serve the growing diversity of our local community, the library offers a collection of foreign language books for members of the community looking for pleasure reading in their native languages. Chinese (both Simplified and Traditional), Spanish, Russian, Korean, Hindi, Japanese, Telegu, Hebrew, Italian, and Arabic are just a few of the languages that can be found at all AADL locations. The library also carries magazines, newspapers, and DVDs in many of the languages spoken by Ann Arborites. These materials are also useful for ambitious language students attempting to improve their skills.
ESL & Literacy
The library holds a growing collection of materials to support both Adult Literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL) learners. These collections can be found at our Pittsfield Branch, our Malletts Creek Branch, on the third floor of the Downtown Branch of the library, and soon at the new Northeast Branch. The collections are conveniently placed near study space suitable for people working alone or in small groups. The materials in the Basic Reading collection cover a variety of topics including citizenship, work skills, reading, writing, the United States – even basic mathematics. Books, DVDs, language-learning courses on CD or cassette, an ESL Read-along series, learner’s dictionaries, and materials meant to be used by tutors are part of this collection as well.
Maps & Pamphlets
Planning a trip? Don’t forget to check out the numerous city, county, state, domestic, and international maps available from the Library. They may be borrowed for up to 4 weeks.
This Library's pamphlet collection covers a wide variety of subjects (wages, abortion, camping in Michigan, to name a few) from a multitude of organizations. All pamphlets may be checked out for 4 weeks.
Submitted by erin on Sat, 01/27/2007 - 10:40am.
Stumped for ideas? Don't know if your idea will fly? Join us for an informational open house! Librarians will be on hand to assist you with our collections, show you resources you didn't know we had, and offer guidance on what's on the web that would be helpful. Dan Ezekiel and Maureen Michael, AAPS Science Teachers, will be on hand to talk about your project and give advice. See you on Monday, Jan. 29 from 6:30-8:30 at the Downtown Library in the Youth Department.
Pamphlets
This Library collection covers a wide variety of subjects (wages, abortion, camping in Michigan, to name a few) from a multitude of organizations. All pamphlets may be checked out for 4 weeks.
Maps
Planning a trip? Don’t forget to check out the numerous city, county, state, and international maps available from the Library. Circulating maps are available on the Second Floor of the Downtown Library. They may be borrowed for up to 4 weeks.
Youth Kits
Kits consist of a book and the book on cassette or compact disc. Kids can look and listen or look, listen and read all at once. There are 1022 youth kits available throughout the AADL system. They may be borrowed for 4 weeks.
Audio CDs and Cassettes
The 23,000 items in this collection include music, self-help, plays, poetry, language instruction, and humor - and 22,000 of these are on CD. There are about 2000 items in AADL’s youth audio CD collection and 250 youth music cassettes. CDs may be borrowed for 2 weeks, cassettes for 4 weeks.
Search our catalog to find music cds and place requests, and read the Audio Blog to find out about interesting titles in our collection.
browse new music cds
browse all cds
browse all cassettes
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