Come learn about a new technique for your health and well-being
by DavidQ
On Wednesday, September 9th at 7 pm at the Pittsfield Branch, we will host a program lead by local resident Michelle Obrecht about the Alexander Technique, a set of practices for improving health and well-being. I had never heard of the technique, so I asked Michelle to provide a description, and she wrote:
"The Alexander Technique is a 100-year old process of postural re-education designed to promote self-awareness and enhance well-being. Most of us are completely unaware of the many unconscious habits we have that result in spinal compression and restricted breathing. Alexander Technique provides a specific formula that helps us shed self-defeating postural habits and replace them with habits of elongation and expansion. Most people think of posture as something rigid and held; on the contrary, Alexander work teaches that good posture is simply an attunement with the balance that nature has
intrinsically provided us."
When I asked her what equipment she will need, she said "I'll just need a straight-backed chair."
It sounds interesting and like something we can do in our own homes. Come check it out!
Local Author Jacqui Robbins to Visit Library
by kidlit
Join us Thursday night, September 3, 2009 at the Pittsfield Branch when local author Jacqui Robbins visits to present her new book Two of a Kind. This picture book is a school story about finding your place in the crowd.
The story is perfect for every elementary school student about to start the new school year.
This title, as well as the author's first book, The New Girl . . . And Me will be on sale at the program, courtesy of Nicola's Books. Ms. Robbins will be signing books. Books signed by the author make great gifts for the upcoming holidays.
Dancing Babies!
by StoryLaura
If you are a member of the AADL storytime crowd then you know Betsy Beckerman and Sara Melton Keller. We have been bouncing to their wonderful songs for years, so why not get up and dance along? I can’t wait for circle dances, marches, and other baby moves at Dancing Babies on Wednesday, August 12 at 7:00 pm at the Pittsfield Branch!
Laughter Blast!
by StoryLaura
Last winter our friends Badria Jazairi and Phil Walker offered us such a good time with laughter yoga that we invited them back for more! Friday, August 7th at the Pittsfield Branch at 7:00 pm, 9 year olds and up are invited for creative play and movement! Adults and teens are very welcome!
Book Bingo!
by kidlit
Kids in grades K - 5 are invited to join us at the Pittsfield Branch on Thursday, July 30 from 2 - 3:30 for an afternoon of bingo. Prizes will be books, generously donated by the Friends of the Ann Arbor District Library. Each child can win one book. There will be other smaller prizes for any subsequent wins. Parents should plan on staying with the youngest players.
Ben Spitzer - Juggler and Comedian
by kidlit
Ben Spitzer, juggler and comedian, will return to Ann Arbor on Tuesday, July 28th for two shows to liven up your summer. He'll be at the Pittsfield Branch at 2:00 p.m. and the Downtown Library at 7:00 p.m. Join us for this fun event!
To learn how to juggle yourself, go here.
Truck Stuck author Sallie Wolf comes to Ann Arbor!
by kidlit
Calling all preschoolers who love those big noisy vehicles. Come to the Pittsfield Branch on Thursday, July 23rd at 2:00 to meet Sallie Wolf, author of the picture book Truck Stuck. See what happens when a big red truck causes a traffic jam by getting stuck under a bridge. How can it be unstuck?
Yankee Air Museum's Randy Hotten: "How Detroit Saved the World: World War II and the Willow Run Story”
by cecile
Wednesday July 8, 2009: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room
The Yankee Air Museum's Randy Hotten shares his extensive research on the Willow Run Bomber Plant. He is the Director of Flight Operations at the Yankee Air Museum as well as a Board Member and Committee Chair of the Long-Range Planning Committee. He also flies as a pilot with the Yankee Air Museum in the C-47 and the B-17.
Randy will cover the world and national events leading up to the decision to involve the auto industry in the construction of airplanes for WWII and ultimately to build the Willow Run Bomber Plant. He is a retired US Navy Captain, who served as Pilot in P-3 Orion aircraft flying Anti-Submarine Patrols during the Cold War.
He will also discuss the history and future of the Yankee Air Museum and the Thunder Over Michigan Air Show featuring the awe-inspiring
US Navy Blue Angels, at the Willow Run Airport July 18-19th.
Advance tickets available at Thunder Tickets.
Solar S'mores: Science at its most delicious!
by RayaPapaya
Make a solar s'more oven using a cardboard pizza box, some aluminum foil, and a few other basic materials. If the weather permits, we will go outside, test the oven, then eat some delicious s'mores (no campfire required)! This is science at its most delicious.
Thursday July 2, 2009 | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | Pittsfield Branch | Grade 4 thru Adult
Cool Scrapbooking
by Bertha
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Bring your collected content from that memorable event, and we'll provide the paper and extras to pull it all together on the page.
Wednesday, July 1 | 2:00-3:00 PM | Pittsfield | Grades 4-8