Celebrate the Fourth of July Craft Program

As America gets ready to celebrate its birthday with a long holiday weekend, come and make some party decorations suitable for the occasion. Come to the Pittsfield Branch on Friday, July 1 at 2:00 p.m. for a craft program. We'll be making lots of red, white and blue things. This is for preschoolers through fifth graders. All supplies will be provided.

For some materials on this holiday, click here.

This weekend the Found Footage Festival will be shown at the Michigan Theater. The film is a collection of short and delightfully strange video clips that have been gleaned from garage sales, Goodwill stores, family collections, and any other place imaginable. Hosts Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher will be showcasing new footage including but not limited to: the worst morning cartoons ever recorded, footage from a suburban Heavy metal festival, and cameos made by movie stars in fitness videos. The Found Footage Festival will play at 9:15 pm on Saturday, November 21st. If the voyeuristic aspect of Found Footage appeals to you, you might also enjoy the works of Ann Arbor’s own Found Magazine.

chess

Plan to play a few games this Sunday, November 8 at the Traverwood Branch, from 1:00-4:00 PM. Chess sets will be provided and of course, players of all ages and abilities are welcome.
“I don't believe in psychology. I believe in good moves”
(Bobby Fischer)

Thinking of joining the many individuals who have tried online dating? Join us on Tuesday, November 10 at the Pittsfield Branch from 7:00 to 8:30 pm for a lighthearted discussion of The Perils, Pitfalls, Perks and Pleasures of Online Dating.

Ann Arbor resident Cheryl Blackwell will reflect (and expound) on her observations and experiences with online dating. Topics will include the differences in several popular dating sites, online etiquette, and what really happens on first dates. Plan to attend if you are considering joining the world of online dating, are just curious, or want to know if your online experiences were unique (they probably weren’t). For more information on this event, contact the Library at 327-4200. The Pittsfield Branch is located at 2359 Oak Valley Drive in Ann Arbor.

The AADL owns several intriguing non-fiction books on online dating, including I Love You, Let's Meet and Why Mr. Right Can't Find You, or try the fiction book, Love @ First Site.

On Thursday evening, Nov. 5th, Gregory Kalemkerian, M.D. from the University of Michigan Health System will be giving an interactive, educational presentation featuring a descriptive slide show, discussion, and Q & A on the subject of women and lung cancer risks. The event will take place at the Ypsilanti District Library on 5577 Whittaker Road. The event is free and is presented by the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. To register call 734-998-7071 or go to www.mcancer.org/outreach. For more literature on this subject, see Lung Cancer: What you Need to Know -- Now and Lung Cancer: Myths, Facts, Choices -- and Hope from the AADL, or visit UM's lung cancer resource website.

Job Hunter

Need to brush up your interviewing skills? Wonder what your prospective employer might ask? The experts from Manpower will discuss the do's, the don'ts and the strategies for successful job interviews. Learn how to prepare, how to interact and how to follow-up with savvy and style.

Join us Tue 09/29 10:00 am - 11:00 am at the Downtown Library in the aadlfreespace room on the third floor. No registration necessary.

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Microsoft Word Draw: Explore the drawing toolbar
Thursday October 8, 2009: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Training Center

Microsoft Word Insert: Learn about inserting tables, footnotes, hyperlinks and more into word documents
Tuesday October 20, 2009: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Training Center

Registration is required. Register online, visit any AADL location, or call 734-327-4555.

Job Hunter

If creating a resume and learning how to e-mail it to a prospective employer is on your To-Do list, join us Tuesday, September 15th and Wednesday, September 16th for a resume workshop with the experts from MichiganWorks! and the Ann Arbor District Library.

At the first session you'll learn how to create an online resume at MichiganWorks! and all about the employment services they offer. In the second session you'll learn how to create a resume and a free e-mail account with universal access.

Please note: You must be registered for the first session to attend the second session. Register Online or by calling 327-4555.

locker makeover

Create cool stuff to organize and fix up your locker!
Keep pictures and reminders up front and center with a batch of marble magnets or personalize envelopes to keep schedules at hand.

Drop by Traverwood, Saturday 19, from 2:00-4:00 PM, for grades 4 - 8.

paws in the park

Attention dog owners and dog lovers: this Saturday and Sunday (8/22 and 8/23) from 9am to 5pm at Heritage Park, in Canton, bring your pup to Paws in the Park, a new event featuring the Purina Incredible Dog Team from America's Got Talent 4, Ultimate Air Dog, Rock n' Roll K9's, and much more. Be sure to check out the entire weekend schedule for more exciting events. This dog owner is especially looking forward to the Best Trick Contest and the Wiener Race, but maybe a bit unsure about the Best Kisser Contest. Can't make it this weekend? Check out Agility Training and Enjoying Dog Agility from the AADL for more information on training your dog for performing agility events.