Join service and housing providers from across the community as they discuss the current state of
homelessness in Washtenaw County, the innovative partnerships that have been created to address the need, and the next steps needed to end homelessness in our community.

The Ann Arbor VA Medical Center is hosting the Homeless Veterans Stand Down & Resource Fair on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 8:00am to 4:00pm at the medical center auditorium. The Washtenaw Stand Down is a community-based initiative designed to connect Washtenaw homeless veterans with the resources needed to begin rebuilding their lives. The resource fair will provide health assistance, clothes, blankets, personal hygiene supplies, housing assistance, refreshments, snacks, VA benefits enrollment, job assistance, and much more.

Join us at the Malletts Creek Branch this and every Saturday afternoon at 1:00. Native Spanish speakers will tell stories and lead songs in Spanish. Participants do not need to understand Spanish to enjoy this event!

Wednesday, February 8: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

Come to the class and learn how you can enjoy eMedia @ AADL!
- Download digital library books using the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services
- Download music with Magnatune
- Listen to AADL Podcasts
- Watch AADL Video on Demand

Optional: Bring your reading device, such as the Nook, iPad, iPhone, Kindle, Kindle Fire, or Kobo.

Registration is not required. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here for the complete schedule.

See you in class!

Wednesday, February 7, Workantile will be offering a two hour design/manufacture how-to for 3D Printing. You'll be able to see how it works, learn how, and walk out with your own design in the same night! The class will be taught by David Erik Nelson, author of Snip, Burn, Solder, Shred: Seriously Geeky Stuff to Make With Your Kids, and the world-traveling Maker vagabonds Bilal and Alex. The group will be making iPhone cases, belt buckles, jewelry--or whatever else you can design together. Just bring an idea and a laptop and you're all set.
Interested? More information can be found here.
or by emailing Dave at dave@davidericknelson.com
Happy Making!

Thursday February 9, 2012: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

This second in a series of four monthly discussions co-sponsored by the City of Ann Arbor, centers on "Land Use and Access" and includes discussion on infrastructure, transportation, built environment, public spaces, and land use.

Each of the four monthly sessions will examine past successes and challenges, discuss possible future priorities and feature a think tank of local stakeholders (UM faculty, representatives from community organizations, city commissioners, City of Ann Arbor staff and the public). The ensuing discussions will help guide the city's sustainability planning efforts.

It is so thrilling when a performer you have admired for years, hits the stage in Ann Arbor and you feel like you can share him with your favorite friends. Willy Claflin is an award-winning author, balladeer and storyteller. Not only will he teach us his hilarious voice techniques on Saturday, February 18 at 10 am at the Downtown Library, but he’ll entertain on Saturday evening for adults and Sunday afternoon for children at The Ark as part of their 25th annual Storytelling Festival.

Tuesday February 7, 2012: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room

Planning for college can be stressful without the right tools and resources. College planners charge hefty fees with no promises, magazines publish arbitrary rankings, and Wall Street just says "save a bundle."

Local college counselor John Boshoven, named one of the "Counselors Who Change Lives" in 2010, leads this panel consisting of educators, a career counselor, and a financial planner - all parents with a track record of helping their own children successfully navigate the college experience. Join them for straight talk, no fee, valuable tips, a little humor, and the opportunity to get your college planning questions answered.