She Loved Baseball: The Effa Manley Story by Audrey Vernick

Thu, 03/17/2011 - 12:34pm by Tahira

Effa Manley is an unsung hero of baseball. From the first time she saw Babe Ruth swing she fell in love with the game. She later went on to own a team in the Negro Leagues, and fought to have Negro League players inducted into the hall of fame. She Loved Baseball by Audrey Vernick is an uplifting book about a woman who dedicated her life to baseball.

La'Ron Williams This Saturday!

Wed, 03/16/2011 - 2:42pm by StoryLaura

You know you are going to laugh, sing and learn something new when our old friend La'Ron returns for more stories, beats and fun on "> Saturday, March 19th at the Downtown Library at 2:00 pm. La'Ron is one of Ann Arbor's treasures even as he travels the country sharing his unique tales. Children grades K and up are invited to this classy, cozy event!

Family Time at the Ann Arbor Film Festival

Thu, 03/10/2011 - 1:06pm by hillary dorwart

Looking for some family fun at the Ann Arbor Film Festival? We have a discount code set up for the AADL community to receive $2 off advance online tickets for the Safe As Milk (Ages 6+) program for Saturday, March 26 at 11:15am at the Michigan Theater. Order advance tickets and use the discount code AAFF49AADL.

This program features short films exploring the sensory side of cinema and engaging audience-goers of all generations.

Families will also get a sneak preview of a handful of FestiFools puppets before the show.

The Sound That Jazz Makes by Carole Boston Weatherford

Thu, 03/10/2011 - 9:44am by Tahira

Carole Boston Weatherford’s The Sound That Jazz Makes takes readers from African drums to Ragtime and Rap in this tribute to the history of African-American music. The poetic verse tugs at the heart as the pain and joy of a people are rhythmically woven together. Eric Velasquez’s illustrations highlight the delicate nuances of facial expressions.

Recipe for Fun!

Thu, 03/03/2011 - 7:19pm by StoryLaura

Combine a dash of Winnie the Pooh with a sprinkle of graceful young dancers from the Ann Arbor Civic Ballet and you have a delicious treat for your little ones on Sunday, March 13th at 2 pm at the Pittsfield Branch. Wear your tutus and join in for the finale!

Hands-On Manga Workshop With Visiting Manga Artists Konohana Sakuya!

Thu, 03/03/2011 - 4:34pm by erin

Thursday March 10, 2011: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room

Join us for an amazing hands-on evening with two visiting Japanese Manga artists! Konohana Sakuya is the alias of the working partnership between two comic artists, Kohei Nishino and Tsugumi Nishino. Since August 2004, the duo has had its latest work, "The Lights," serialized in the monthly version of the Shonen Jump magazine.

Learn how to make your own manga comic and ask questions about the real world of manga in Japan!

My Uncle Martin’s Big Heart by Angela Farris Watkins, PhD

Wed, 03/02/2011 - 6:16pm by Tahira

Angela Farris Watkins shares her loving memories of her famous uncle Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in, My Uncle Martin’s Big Heart. Through his laughter and hugs readers will see how big the heart of the famous civil rights leader really was. Eric’s Velasquez’s illustrations highlight the warm relationship between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his family.

Downtown Homework Help & Tutoring on a Break this week!

Wed, 03/02/2011 - 12:51pm by erin

Due to the fact that the University of Michigan is on a break this week there will be no Circle K Drop-In tutoring tonight from 4-8 PM and no Alpha Epsilon Delta Tutoring this Sunday March 6 from 3:00-5:00 PM. Tutoring will resume on Monday March 7 at 4:00 PM at the Downtown Library Youth Corner. For more information about this FREE service and to access and use our online Homework product Brainfuse click here.

Hands on Learning to Save Water

Tue, 03/01/2011 - 11:41am by StoryLaura

Dive into our most precious resource at the How We Use Water workshop on March 12 at Malletts Creek at 10 am and Downtown at 2 pm. This is a great opportunity to explore, with the UM Exhibit Museum of Natural History, and learn all about the ways we need and use H20!

Rings On Her Fingers and Bells On Her Toes

Mon, 02/28/2011 - 11:16am by StoryLaura

The last time we had Mother Goose to the library we had a big crowd of happy listeners for tiny tales and rhymes. Trudy Bulkley, a longtime favorite at Ann Arbor’s Kerrytown, will grace us with her gander in tow on Wednesday, March 8th at 10 am in the Downtown Youth Department Story Corner.