Soaring Stories

Tue, 01/27/2009 - 8:07pm by StoryLaura

If you like to listen to stories and watch graceful young dancers, then this program is for you! We are sure there might be a few audience members who feel like soaring along with the Ann Arbor Civic Ballet at the Downtown Library on Sunday, February 8th at 2:00 pm.

PreK Bits - Mukluks and Igloos

Tue, 01/27/2009 - 10:34am by ryanikoglu

Here are some very wintery books, influenced by Inuit culture, we're currently reading during Family Storytimes:
Building An Igloo clearly shows how to build an Inuit Igloo.
Make Your Own Inuksuk shows how to make markers for your territory (or garden).
Kumak's Fish and Kumak's House are fun-filled stories from Kumak's family in Alaska.
Berry Magic retells an old legend of how sweet berries came to the tundra to feed the people.
Eye Of The Needle tells a classic Inuit "Tall Tale" with fabulous illustrations by Terry Sloat.

Autism Study

Mon, 01/26/2009 - 4:26pm by sherlonya

The University of Michigan Autism and Communciation Disorder Center (UMAAC) is collaborating with researchers at the University of California Davis, and the University of Washington to evaluate the impact of intervening with toddlers age two and younger who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. This study seeks to determine if intensive early intervention can reduce the language impairments and social deficits associated with autism.

The intervention, the Early Start Denver Model, fuses developmental and relationship-based intervention techniques with applied behavior analysis teaching strategies. It focuses on using play and positive interactions to teach a developmental curriculum designed for each child based on current abilities and interests.

They are currently seeking families with children who are 12-24 months old and have been diagnosed with or are suspected of having autism and live within 1 hour of UMACC. Participating families will be randomized to either an in-home intervention group or a community services group. Families in the community services group will receive community services referrals and clinical support by phone, and offered free parent education classes. Families in the in-home intervention group will receive parent training and intervention provided by project staff 20 hours a week for two years. All participating families will receive free developmental assessments with written reports.

The Early Steps Study is one of two early intervention research studies currently underway at UMACC. Although the recruitment ages for the two studies overlap, openings may not be available in both projects at the same time. However, if openings are available, qualifying families may participate in either project. For additional information....

This study has approval from the University of Michigan Institutional Review Board.

Coffeehouse this Friday

Wed, 01/21/2009 - 9:53am by K.C.

Coffeehouses have been around since the 15th century. They have provided relaxation and diversion for people from Constantinople to New York.

Drop by our AXIS Coffeehouse on Friday night to enjoy some hot drinks along with poetry, monologues, or music.

AXIS Coffeehouse | Friday, January 16 | 6:30-8:00 PM | Malletts Creek

PreK Bits - Russian Stories

Tue, 01/20/2009 - 10:18am by ryanikoglu

"Ms Rachel" is doing stories from Russia this week.
Here are some to find in the folktales:
The Little Snow Girl;
Babushka;
Vasilissa The Beautiful;
Matreshka
Something From Nothing

AXIS Coffeehouse tonight

Fri, 01/16/2009 - 12:43pm by K.C.

Brrr !!! It’s cold out! Warm up with some cocoa, coffee, or tea and share poetry, monologues, or music.

AXIS Coffeehouse | Friday, January 16 | 6:00-8:30 PM | Malletts Creek

New eLibrary Elementary Goodies

Thu, 01/15/2009 - 4:38pm by StoryLaura

Does your child only want to play or learn on the computer? Check out the new Weekly Reader series at elibrary Elementary on our website. There are biographies and histories in graphic novel format. The illustrations will captivate and the stories will spark interest in subjects that are sometimes just beyond a child’s reach. While you are at the research page on our website, click on AADL Select Sites for Kids and see what the library has to offer. Then lure them away with hands-on science activities.

PreK Bits

Wed, 01/14/2009 - 12:40pm by ryanikoglu

Welcome back to Storytime Season!
Ms. Rachel, Ms. Sara and Ms. Betsy are doing gingerbread, brown buns, cakes, and Happy New Years this week.
You can repeat the recipes at home often with:
Gingerbread Boy by Paul Galdone. A Classic.
The Gingerbread Boy by Richard Egielski. An updated version.
The Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett. Lusciously illustrated.
and sing "Five Brown Buns in the Bakery Shop" with
CDs from some of our favorite performers:
Peter & Ellen Allard in Sing It! Say It!.
Sharon, Lois and Bram in Great Big Hits.
Tom Chapin in Great Big Fun For The Very Little One.

Parent Bits - Cyber-Safety

Tue, 01/13/2009 - 12:03pm by ryanikoglu

If you can find the time for gathering parent information, there are useful Parent Guides on raising Cyber-Safe Kids today. Help young people learn to use the Internet Safely and Responsibly. It is an essential skill for life.
Cyber-Safe Kids, Cyber-Savvy Teens;
Totally Wired: What Teens and Tweens are Really Doing Online;
Generation MySpace: Helping Your Teen Survive Online Adolescence;
Me, MySpace, And I: Parenting the Net Generation;
And The DVD Think Before You Click: Playing It Safe Online.

January 13 - ACT Plus Writing Test Tips with Kaplan Experts

Sun, 01/11/2009 - 8:12am by K.C.

You get just one shot at the Michigan Merit Exam (MME) in March. One of the MME components is the ACT Plus Writing Test. During the test you have 30 minutes to read a question and then think, organize, and write a short essay. Intimidating? Yes, but Kaplan instructors will provide you a road map for getting ready to write a dynamic response.

Tuesday, January 13 | 7:00-8:00 pm | Traverwood Branch