Baby Barn Dance @ Pittsfield

Thu, 04/09/2009 - 11:41am by ryanikoglu

John Freeman will lead country dance calls and folk rhythms for families with young children at a Baby Barn Dance at the Pittsfield Branch on Saturday, April 18, 11 to 11:45am. Push back the coffee table, roll up the rugs, and Practice your do-si-do with the CDs Celebration of Country by Music For Little People, Old Texas Fiddle Tunes Played The Old Way, and Country Songs For Children.

National Library Week Event: Bats of the World

Tue, 04/07/2009 - 12:59pm by shannon riffe

Step into the world of bats on Thursday April 16, 2 to 3pm at the Downtown Library. We'll learn about sound waves, ecosystems, food webs, and conservation and see a variety of live bats!

National Library Week Concert: Candy Band

Tue, 04/07/2009 - 12:49pm by shannon riffe

They're back! Candy Band - the famous Detroit rock group comprised of four stay-at-home moms who were sick to death of “whiny music” for kids - will return to the Downtown Library on Tuesday April 14, 1 to 2pm to perform a live concert. You have never heard ‘The Alphabet Song’ or ‘It’s Your Birthday’ played like this! They were a smash when they appeared at AADL in September – do not miss them this time around!

Have Kids With Dental Needs?

Thu, 03/26/2009 - 11:49am by Beth Manuel

Washtenaw Children's Dental Clinic is sponsoring a Walk-In Clinic this Saturday March 28 from 8:00 a.m.- noon and 1:00 p.m.-4:00. Each child will have their most pressing dental needs assessed. To Be eligible: Ages preschool-18 years and eligible for the
Federal Hot Lunch Program. Only $5.00 per child. Located at Ann Arbor Open School.

Italian Festival!

Tue, 03/24/2009 - 6:17pm by StoryLaura

This Sunday, March 29th, we will have a true celebration of Italian culture at the Downtown Library from 2-3:30 pm. All ages are invited to join Francesco Cavallini for lovely mandolin and accordion music. Francesco’s student, the renowned Julian Pavone, or The World’s Youngest Drummer, as he is known throughout the nation, will also be joining us. Silvio’s Organic Pizza will provide a delicious taste and we will get all sticky making venetian carnival masks with feathers, sparkles and glue.

New & Improved: HelpNow by Brainfuse!

Mon, 03/23/2009 - 1:00am by Beth Manuel

AADL's access to on-line LIVE tutoring just got easier. The first page is oh-so simple to navigate. Visit AADL's newest LIVE homework help by clicking here: Brainfuse. This service is available from 2 pm-11 pm EVERY DAY of the week from home or from 2:00 PM at AADL sites till closing time. Core subject tutoring is offered for grades 3-12 and adult learners, too. There's also a writing lab and a 24/7 Help portal. It's quick, secure and FUN! You can brush up on your subjects before school starts!

Enchanted Spring, Fairies, Cicely Mary Barker & The Matthei Conservatory!

Thu, 03/12/2009 - 1:01pm by erin

We're all ready to get outside, but it's still a little too cold - so take your coat off and visit the Matthei Conservatory for the lovely, fun and springy Enchanted Spring Display celebrating Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies. Find fairies hidden in the conservatory, smell the hyacinth, dapple amongst the daffodils and other gorgeous spring bulbs all over the conservatory, and make a fairy sachet! Or make your own fairy container garden, and start some seeds for your own garden. This special display runs through March 31, for complete information on the display click here. And for complete details about the Matthei Conservatory including hours/location click here. On Wednesdays the Conservatory is open until 8:00 PM and admission is FREE! And don't forget that AADL has many of Cicely Mary Barker's Books Finally, make sure you visit the downtown library fairy door too!

Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Reads Event: Discover a Universe of Robots!

Mon, 03/02/2009 - 10:47pm by Cherie Lee

Have you ever seen a robot, made a robot, been a robot? If so, you might want to come see the Ypsilanti / Ann Arbor Area Robotics Club demonstrate the wonder of robots this Sunday, March 8th from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm in the Downtown Multi-Purpose room! Discover the Universe. Discover robots!

(And remember daylight savings time! Spring forward and see robots!)

Eat Your Books and Read Your Vegetables!

Sun, 02/22/2009 - 9:25am by StoryLaura

Join us at the Downtown Library on Friday, February 27th at 7:00 pm to sing along with Mr. Seley's popular songs for five year olds and up, such as “You’re So Wonderful (You Should Live In A Castle)”, “Best Friend (The Dog Song)”, and “Eat Your Books (And Read Your Vegetables)”.

Creature Teachers

Sun, 02/22/2009 - 8:40am by StoryLaura

Meet the creature teachers from Copper Leaf Crossing and a live alligator as well! On Thursday, February 26th at 2:00 pm five year olds and up should come early to the Downtown Library, since wildlife programs at the library attract kids like bees to honey!