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Mace Windu's purple lightsaber

by annevm

If you're turning 13 and love Star Wars, it makes sense that you would want a purple lightsaber for your birthday. My son got one--over my initial objection that he already had way too many lightsabers of other colors. Now I know what's behind Mace Windu's purple light saber, and also that this hue of magic weapon may actually have been a personal request from actor Samuel Jackson, when he agreed to play Mace Windu in the films. (I got that from Wikipedia, which quoted an interview on The Late Show with David Letterman.) Yes, of course: who wants to wage galactic battle, and not have your lightsaber clearly identifiable among other Jedi?

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Teen Volunteers Needed at AADL

by K.C.

AADL needs teen volunteers to help sign up summer reading participants June 12-26. Interested? You need to:

-be in grades 6-12 in the fall,
-attend training Friday, June 12, 2:00-3:00 p.m.,
-work both weeks (June 12-June 26).

Stop by the branch (West, Malletts Creek, Pittsfield, or Traverwood) at which you are interested in helping. Go to the reference desk, sign up, and take forms to complete. Return completed forms by Friday, June 5.

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Try an ACT or SAT Test using Learning Express Library

by K.C.

Is the ACT or SAT in your future? Learn how to access Learning Express Library which offers a wide variety of practice tests including the ACT and SAT. Take a practice test, and then find out how you did.

Information about Brainfuse, an online chat homework and skill development help, will also be available. Brainfuse has added a test center with SAT tests available.

Saturday, May 9 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Pittsfield Branch - Computer Training Center

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Kid Bits - May Day

by ryanikoglu

With May Day and Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, you can read about why these days are special in the following books for kids:
Rainbow Tulip
On The Morn Of MayFest
Miss Flora McFlimsey's May Day
Cinco de Mayo
The Perfect Pinata = La Pinata Perfecta

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"Wimpy Kid" - the books, the BOCDs, the movie

by annevm

Recently a teacher asked about Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Well, these books are hugely popular, and clever, and seem to appeal to "reluctant readers." Millions have been sold, and for particularly reluctant readers, they're on BOCD. If you know someone who's into this series, maybe someone slight but brave on stage, The Washington Post reports there's an audition for kids age 10-13 to play main character Greg Heffley. Learn more here.

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PreK Bits - Rabbits and Leopards

by ryanikoglu

There are surprises for Leopard and Rabbit this week in Ms. Rachel's Storytime. You can find the stories she tells and more as follows.
Who's In Rabbit's House was written by Verna Aardema and illustrated by the Leo & Diane Dillon.
Rabbit Ears has a DVD version with more African stories.
Leopard's Drum was written and illustrated by Jessica Souhami.
Anansi And The Moss-Covered Rock was written by Erik Kimmel and illustrated by Janet Stevens.
You can find plenty of African Folklore in the Library Catalog too.

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Kid Craft - Mini Pinatas

by ryanikoglu

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It's May !!!
It's time to celebrate May Day and Cinco de Mayo and Springtime !
Come to Malletts Creek Branch on Saturday, May 2, between 1:00-2:30pm.
We will make "Dulce Senoritas".
A "Dulce Senorita" is a Guatamalan party decoration that hides sweet treats inside.

This Craft is for kids in grades k-5. Kids in grades k-2 may require individual attention. Kids will decorate a paper cone with colored paper, and hide the sweets inside to take home.

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Healthy Food for Healthy Kids

by battlem

How can you make healthy meals for the family without busting your budget? Are there snacks out there that are nutritious for the kids that they will actually eat? Staff of the Washtenaw County Extension Services Food and Nutrition Program will be at the Malletts Creek Branch on Saturday, April 25 from 10-11:30am to answer these questions and more!

Busy families will learn quick and easy ways to make balanced and nutritious food choices that are actually tasty, using all of the food groups. Proteins, carbohydrates, and fats all play a key role in keeping our bodies healthy and active. A food demonstration will also show just how quick and easy it can be. Join us for Food for Families: Keep your Kids on the Right Nutritional Track!

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Shazam! Draw your own superhero!

by K.C.

Like Superheroes? Like to draw? If the answer’s yes, then join in the fun this Sunday when comic artist Jerzy Drozd will offer tips to help you draw the ultimate superhero.

How to Draw Superheroes | 1-3 PM | Sun., April 26 | Downtown Library | Gr. 4-Adults

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PreKBits - BarnYard Banter

by ryanikoglu

Ms.Rachel is doing FARM theme this week. You can read her stories or try some others.
Golly Gump Swallowed A Fly is out of print, but you can find I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly at the Library.
The Three Little Pigs classic by Paul Galdone; Another version by James Marshall; and a DVD version by Rabbit Ears Storybook Classics Three Little Pigs.
There's A Cow In The Cabbage Patch where all the animals are in the wrong homes on the farm until ... dinner time!
Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! wants to get the rabbits out of the garden.
or pick your own farm story from the Catalog list.