MakeItHappenOn Display at the Downtown Library Lower Level Display Cases, July 20 – August 30.

Summers in Ann Arbor are so awesome that we invited the public to share snapshots of what makes it happen for them in the Make It Happen In Ann Arbor Photo Contest. This contest was for youth (preschool and up), teens and adults who were all encouraged to show their favorite summer in Ann Arbor photo! This special contest was one of many summer events centering on the Summer Reading program theme – Make It Happen.

graffitiAll of the entries in the 8th Annual Teen Graffiti Art Contest are now on display at the Downtown Library Multi-Purpose Room and Third Floor Exhibit Area through August 30.

During the 2010 Art Fair, teens from across the area gathered in the Downtown Library’s parking lot to try their hand at the art of Graffiti. Each artist was given a 4' x 4' canvas and a variety of colors of spray paint. Come see the end result, on display through the end of the summer.

Music From Found Sounds

Curtis Glatter is a musician who specializes in improvization, composition, and making music from found sounds. Learn about his process and tools, how to make music from junk, and get your chance to try out some of the techniques. Curtis will be at the Downtown Library on Sat., Aug. 7, 1 -3 PM, to demonstrate to all ages how he makes music from junk.

Curtis has just let me know if you bring your laptop to the event there will be time after the program for some one-on-one instruction.
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Heat and humidity didn't prevent 28 painters participating in the Teen Graffiti Contest this year! The exhibit of all prints will be on display at the Downtown Library beginning July 27th and running through August 31st. An interesting array of styles and subjects, with everything from planets, landscapes, and free form, to a 'heart of pi'. Thanks to Curtis Sullivan, from the Vault of Midnight for judging this year!

1st Place - Andy Wu - title: Eclipse
2nd Place - Mina & Nika Hirzel - title: Snowstorm Zilla
3rd Place - Jacob Saalberg - title: Street Battle (Unseen)
Honorable Mention - Lillian Xie - title: Heart
Honorable Mention - Patrick Wan - title: 'PAT'

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Celebrate Art Fair and paint a masterpiece at the Downtown Library staff parking lot from 11 AM to 1 PM on Friday, July 23. We'll provide the paint, supplies, canvases and easels. Your canvases are 3 feet X 3 feet in size. Check out the art work from previous years. Three winners will receive gift certificates for art supplies from Michigan Book and Supply. Look here for techniques for creating your painting. Curtis Sullivan, the owner of Ann Arbor's Vault of Midnight will be judging this year. This contest is for grades 6-12.

For townies summertime is often the best time in Ann Arbor! Enter to win our special photo contest with images of your favorite things that "Make It Happen" for you in Ann Arbor during the summer. Kids, teens and adults are invited to enter our contest. See the complete rules and guidelines here. Photos will be displayed in the Downtown Library lower-level in the glass display cases. The award ceremony and reception are on Wednesday, July 28 from 7:00-8:00 PM. Winners will receive gift cards to Target.jump roping silouhette

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If it's summer it must be time for our annual contests! This year is our 5th annual Lego Contest & we're inviting ADULTS in on the fun!! We're also pleased to announce our Make It Happen in Ann Arbor Photo Contest! Use your leisurely summer time to focus your creativity and take a chance on winning! In order to enter either contest participants must read and follow the rules and guidelines.

Children, teens and adults are invited to enter the 5th Annual Lego Contest & the Make It Happen Photo Contest. Winners of both contests will receive gift cards to Target. Once again the Lego contest will take place at Weber's Inn (3050 Jackson Ave) on Thursday, August 5. The Make It Happen Photo Contest Award's Ceremony will be on Wednesday, July 28 @ the Downtown Library. For complete rules & submission guidelines for the Lego contest click here. For the Make It Happen photo contest rules & guidelines click here.

estateplanning Due to circumstances beyond our control, the event entitled 'Estate Planning, Wills And Trusts For People With Disabilities' scheduled for Monday, June 14 at Malletts Creek has been cancelled.

There's plenty of construction action at the Downtown Library this summer. If you can make it into storytime, on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, we'll head to the fourth floor after stories for a peek at the big dig from way up high!

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Join us for All About Hip Hop on Tuesday, June 22 at 7 PM at the Downtown Library. Neutral Zone's studio manager and hip hop artist Carlos Garcia leads a hip hop session for beginners or those who want to learn some new moves! Take a look at the artistry behind the dancing and check out Planet B-boy or The Freshest Kids.

Tuesday, June 22 | 7-8 PM | Downtown Multi-Purpose Room | Grades 9 - Adult