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Youth Holiday DVDs

by calmesa

The AADL has some great new and classic youth holiday DVDs that are perfect for kids and for the whole family! Check out Disney's Prep and Landing. It's a story about some high tech elves who make sure that all of the houses are ready for Santa's visit on Christmas Eve. One of the elves doesn't get promoted to the head of the Naughty List and instead, ends up working with a newbie elf. How will things turn out in the end? You'll have to check it out or get on the hold list to find out!

We also have Disney's Beauty & The Beast: Enchanted Christmas which tells another classic Beauty & The Beast tale in a special edition holiday DVD!

AADL also has Maccabees: The Story Of Hanukkah, which is an animated youth DVD that goes back in time to the second century BC and details the origins of Hanukkah. Or, take a peek at the newer Sesame Street DVD, Shalom Sesame. Chanukah, The Missing Menorah, which depicts all of the Muppet friends searching for a missing menorah in hopes to find it in time for Chanukah.

If you and your family are interested in learning about different holidays around the world, check out Elmo's World. Happy Holidays. In this special edition of Elmo's World, Elmo is getting ready to celebrate Christmas, but instead he ends up learning all about Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas and more!

Or, if you are hoping for a classic, we have A Charlie Brown Christmas on DVD and on Blu-ray too!

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Next Week In Booklists

by jaegerla

Notable Dates for the Week of December 13 to December 19

December 13 The 193rd birthday of Mary Todd Lincoln.

December 14 Monkey Day

December 15 Zamenhof Day

December 16 Underdog Day

December 17 The celebration of Saturnalia runs from for a week from December 17 to December 23.

December 18 New Jersey Day

December 19 93rd birthday of Professor Longhair.

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by jaegerla

Notable Dates for the Week of December 6 to December 12

December 6 St. Nicholas Day

December 7 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

December 8 20th Anniversary of the Dissolution of the USSR.

December 9 International Anti-Corruption Day

December 10 A total lunar eclipse and a cold full moon on the same night.

December 11 National Tango Day

December 12 Poinsettia Day

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Encore Theatre: It's a Wonderful Life

by annevm

Encore Musical Theatre Company presents It's a Wonderful Life through Dec. 23 at 3126 Broad Street, Dexter. Jon Huffman, co-author of Club Morocco, directs this professional company in a revival of his and Encore founder Dan Cooney's adaptation of the beloved Frank Capra Christmas film about a good man tested by bad fortune. Performance and ticket information is here.

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Holiday Toy and Food Distribution

by monkk

The Peace Neighborhood Center is getting ready for their annual Holiday Toy and Food Drive. If you need some extra help this holiday season, registration for assistance for Washtenaw County residents begins on December 1st and closes on December 15th. To register, call 734-662-3564 Monday through Friday, 10am to 2pm. Distribution dates are December 20th through December 23rd by appointment.

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White Christmas Sing-a-Long

by karaelise

Do you like old movies? Do you sing along with musicals in your living room? Well, if you have been bitten by the holiday spirit bug, and answered “yes” to the previous two questions, then the Michigan Theater has the event for you! On Sunday, November 27th, at 4:00 p.m., the Michigan Theater will have the event, “Irving Berlin’s Sing-a-Long White Christmas.” Yes, you can sing along with Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen in the pernially popular 1954 musical, “ White Christmas,” with music by Irving Berlin. Lyrics will be provided on the big screen, and good bags will be provided too! If you were wondering what to do after the turkey and Black Friday shopping madness, you have found your answer.

Cost is $15 for adults
$12 for children, students (with i.d.), seniors, and U.S. veterans
$10 for Michigan Theater Members

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Youth Thanksgiving DVDs

by calmesa

Remember the good old fashioned, Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, which was originally broadcasted in 1973? Re-live the magic and check out this DVD to watch with your family for this year's Thanksgiving! The library also has the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving in Blu-Ray format. If you are looking for fun, yet informational DVDs that teach children about the first Thanksgiving, we have those too. Take a look at Rabbit Ears : Squanto & The First Thanksgiving. This DVD tells the story of Pawtuxet Indian who was captured and then escaped and returned to his childhood home. He then helped the Pilgrims establish the colony of Plymouth. Or, check out William Bradford : First Thanksgiving if you and your children want to learn more about the history of the first Thanksgiving. If you are feeling like you just want to warm up to a children's holiday favorite, check out Winnie The Pooh: Seasons of Giving, which includes "A Winnie The Pooh Thanksgiving."

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The Week After Next In Booklists

by jaegerla

The situation:
You have completed a weekly blog a week earlier than it should be posted, and you will not be at work the next week to post it on time.

The solution:
Post the blog a week early.

Notable Dates for the Week of November 29 to December 5

November 29 Electronic Greetings Day (or Anti-Electronic Greetings Day)

November 30 Regina Mundi Day

December 1 Rosa Parks Day

December 2 National Mutt Day

December 3 Earmuff Day

December 4 National Cookie Day

December 5 International Ninja Day

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by jaegerla

Notable Dates for the Week of November 22 to November 28

November 22 Tell some Alaskan jokes on Alascattalo Day.

November 23 Fibonacci Day and Doctor Who Day.

November 24 Thanksgiving is celebrated on the same day as D.B. Cooper Day.

November 25 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Day.

November 26 Al Hijra: The First day of the Islamic New Year is celebrated.

November 27 Bruce Lee was born on this day 71 years ago.

November 28 Red Planet Day

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by jaegerla

Notable Dates for the Week of November 8 to November 14

November 8 Remember to Vote on Election Day.

November 9 Dia de los Natitas (Day of the Skulls) is celebrated in Bolivia.

November 10 Neil Gaiman’s 51st Birthday

November 11 Singles Day is celebrated in China.

November 12 Celebrate National Gaming Day @ Your Library.

November 13 International Tongue Twister Day.

November 14 World Diabetes Day