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Important Catalog News!
by Beth Manuel
There’s a new way to find foreign language materials at AADL. Let’s start by calling them World Languages. If you are looking for materials in Arabic, you would go to Advanced Search and click on call number & enter World-Ara. There's a new collection, too: Youth Lang-Learn. Wait! There’s more! The Basic Reading and ESL collections are now called Language Learning or Lang-Learn for short. You can even look for Lang-Learn Fiction with Reading Levels for adults. We look forward to searches becoming easier for you and everyone as we tweak our catalog and roll out a new one.
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826michigan for adults!
by monkk
Did you know that for the first time ever, 826michigan is offering writing workshops for adults? Isn't that awesome!? The 826michigan 2009 adult workshop series is called How To Write Like I Do. Meet real-life writers, pick up a few of their trade secrets, and spend some time practicing your own writing with other local writers. The cost of the workshops includes coffee and Zingerman's treats and will help support 826michigan's free literacy programs for local kids. You can register here.
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826michigan Summer Workshops
by monkk
Registration for 826michigan's summer workshops is now open! Workshops are on a variety of subjects, including screenwriting, correspondence, poetry, puppetry, and more! There's even drop-in writing time for all ages. 826michigan's workshops are very popular- they fill up quickly so be sure to get your registration in early. Workshops are age specific, and each student can register for two workshops in the summer. Write on!
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July Computer Classes
by Stewart
The July computer class schedule is available! July classes not offered in June:
Introduction to Google Documents - Introduction to Firefox Add-Ons - World Wide Web Tools - File Management - iPod Fever
Register online, call 734-327-4555 or visit any AADL location to register. See you in class!
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Job Searching?
by monkk
Over 40? Give Jobs 4.0 a shot.
Also be sure to keep your eye on job postings on the Michigan Talent Bank website. You can search more than 15,000 new job openings monthly and post your resume so more than 40,000 employers can find it. You can also find information on local job fairs. The range of employers is diverse so the site is useful whether you are looking for your first career or a new career. You’ll be well on your way to getting the job you want!
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Computer Classes on Saturday, June 20th
by Stewart
Join us this Saturday, June 20th for free computer classes at the library!
Facebook 101: Malletts Creek 10 am - 12 pm
Craigslist: Traverwood 1 pm - 3 pm
Click here to learn more about the computer classes offered in June.
Register online, call 734-327-4555 or visit any AADL location to register.
See you in class!
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Motion Monday
by sherlonya
We've all heard time after time that childhood obesity is on the rise. The next sentence or paragraph usually says something about exercise, maybe outdoor activities. Scholastic Parent & Child Magazine published one of these articles in their June/July issue. In this article they suggest bringing inside toys to the playground, planting a garden, turning a hike into a scavenger hunt or having a back yard dance party as suggestions for fun ways to introduce or add more exercise. You can see the article here. If you're looking for more local suggestions, ArborWiki is worth a look. Have fun!
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Summer Reading = up, stress = down.
by sherlonya
Library summer reading programs evolved from studies that show that students who do not read during the summer lose some of the gains that they made during the previous academic year.
Translation: children who read during the summer do better in school in the fall.
But what does reading do for adults? A newer study states that reading can help reduce stress. According to the study, “Subjects only needed to read, silently, for six minutes to slow down the heart rate and ease tension in the muscles.”
Reading is not the only way. Other activities were shown, during this study to reduce stress.
Listening to music reduced the levels by 61 per cent, taking a walk by 42 percent.
Playing video games brought them down by 21 per cent from their highest level but still left the volunteers with heart rates above their starting point.
I wonder what happens if you put them all together. What if you walk to your local AADL branch and participate in one of the gaming events or peruse a magazine while you’re there, then walk home?
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First Time Camper Program
by sherlonya
Have you been meaning to give camping a try? If so, the “First Time Camper” Program might be for you. This program, sponsored by Gander Mountain, aims to provide an opportunity for new campers to experience both campers and the outdoors. Equipment, instructions, gear and information are provided at an economic rate.
In order to help new campers prepare for their experience, each group receives a welcome kit that outlines what to expect, pack and wear. After check-in, DNR staff help participants through the process of setting up camp and settling in.
For more information about the program, including a list of participating parks and recreation areas click here.
Happy camping!
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Summer Reading Program 2009: Local Motion
by sherlonya
Summer reading time is here!
This year the theme for AADL’s summer reading program is Local Motion. All summer long we will offer a variety of programs around this theme including nature walks, jump roping, dancing, and rock climbing. Whether you’re hoping to learn more about health topics and being active or would like to participate as an audience member, there is something here for you.
All ages are invited to play the summer reading game (June 12-August 14). You can even register online. The youth game includes incentive stamps and prizes along the way to reading or listening to 10 books. Teens have many choices of activities to complete the game and become eligible for a prize drawing. Adults, yes, there is something for you too.
Join us at for our Summer Reading Kick-off concert at The Ark! Local act, Gemini, will get kids moving to rousing music from around the world. Families will have the opportunity to register for the summer reading program at this concert. We hope to see you there Tuesday, June 16, 6:30-8:30 PM.
The popular Lego Contest, Graffiti Art Contest and Manga Drawing Contest are back this year, and this year's details are available now.
At the end of the day, we hope you have fun this summer, and we want to be a part of that fun! We hope to see you this summer.