June 2015 - Ann Arbor District Library

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AADL
• Banner Moments:
The National Anthem
In American Life
Downtown Library
Multi-Purpose Room
June 14–August 30
Unless otherwise noted, events will take place in the Downtown Multi-Purpose Room.
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Traverwood Branch
Wednesdays, June 3, 10, 17 & 24, 6:00–7:30 pm &
Fridays, June 5, 12, 19 & 26, 1:00–2:30 pm
Malletts Creek Branch
all summer long!
English as a Second Language Conversation Groups
All skill levels and drop-ins are welcome! TOEFL preparation is also
available. Cosponsored by AADL and Washtenaw Literacy
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Downtown Library | Third Floor
June 14–July 14
• AIA Huron Valley Chapter
50th Anniversary Exhibit
Malletts Creek Branch
Through June 11
• Food of Love: Paintings
by the Painting Section of the
U-M Faculty Women’s Club
Malletts Creek Branch
June 16–July 30
HOURS AT ALL AADL LOCATIONS:
Sunday: Noon–6 pm
Monday: 10 am–9 pm
Tues - Fri: 9 am–9 pm Saturday: 9 am–6 pm
Downtown Library
343 S. Fifth Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Malletts Creek Branch
3090 E. Eisenhower Pkwy.
East of Stone School Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Pittsfield Branch
2359 Oak Valley Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
For more information: 734.327.4200 or aadl.org
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Thursday, June 4, 7:00–8:45 pm
Emerging Writers Workshop: Memoir
Workshop with Phoebe Gloeckner
Traverwood Branch • GRADE 6–ADULT
Phoebe Gloeckner is an Assoc. Professor, U-M
School of Art & Design, and a graphic novelist. Her
book, The Diary of a Teenage Girl, was praised as
“one of the most brutally honest, shocking, tender,
beautiful portrayals of growing up female in America.” It was also adapted
as a film that got rave reviews at the Sundance Film Festival and will be
released in theaters later this year. Phoebe will speak about the unique
challenge and experience of writing and publishing memoir.
Traverwood Branch
3333 Traverwood Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
West Branch
2503 Jackson Avenue
Westgate Shopping Ctr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Wednesday, June 3, 7:00–8:30 pm
FILM FESTIVAL DISCUSSION • Cinetopia with Russ Collins and
Martin Bandyke • Pittsfield Branch • Martin Bandyke, of Ann Arbor’s
107one, hosts a look at the Cinetopia International Film Festival with
Russ Collins, Cinetopia founder and Exec. Director/CEO of the Michigan
Theater. Find out how the Festival began, why it has grown enormously in
just four years, and future plans for it. Russ will discuss this year’s June 5–14
line-up of more than 100 films in ten venues.
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Tuesday, June 2, 7:30–9:00 pm
Memories of Tübingen • Malletts Creek Branch
Join us as residents from the Sister Cities of Tübingen
and Ann Arbor discuss the 50-year partnership and
reminisce about the visits between the cities. Speakers
include Ute Bechdorf, Carolyn Melchers, Josie
Parker, Marianne Rauer, Grace Shackman, and
Ingrid Sheldon. A reception for the visiting delegation
from Tübingen will follow the presentation.
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• New Art Prints from the
Pittsfield Branch
Mondays, June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 7:00–8:30 pm &
Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 7:00–8:30 pm
SUMMER
• Celebrating 50 Years
of Sister City Friendships
Mondays, June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 1:00–2:30 pm •
Saturday, June 6, 2:00–3:30 pm
Family Board Game Bash • Pittsfield Branch • 3 YEARS–ADULT
Play our giant floor games and board games, listen to music, and eat fun
snacks with your family and friends!
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Sunday, June 7, 2:00–3:30 pm
Polymer Clay Pinch Pots • Malletts Creek Branch • GRADE 6–ADULT
Make a small vessel perfect for tiny odds and ends.
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Thursday, June 11, 7:00–8:30 pm
Nature Walk @ Argo Nature Area • GRADE K–ADULT • Join staff
members of AADL and the City of Ann Arbor’s Natural Area Preservation
for an informative nature walk along the Huron River in this 22-acre
nature area. Learn about the native plants and animals and the diverse
natural features of Argo. Dress comfortably and appropriately for the
weather. Meet in the parking lot by Argo Canoe Livery, off Longshore Dr.
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Friday, June 12
AADL SUMMER GAME 2015 BEGINS!
Adults, teens, and kids can sign up at play.aadl.org or
any AADL location and start earning points for reading, watching films,
writing reviews, attending Library events, and exploring your community!
Then, trade your points for Library logo gear at the online Summer
Game Shop and pick up your order at the AADL location of your
choice. That’s the Summer Game, and it’s all summer long!
Funding provided by the Friends of the AADL and the Marcy Westerman Fund
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ing new children’s music band is led by
world-renowned trombonist and front
man Vinny Nobile. They fuse tuba, drums,
accordion, and Vinny’s high-energy performance into organic acoustic-pop-Skazydeco-reggae fun for all! Presented by AADL
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mechanical wiz Chris Lashua, Cirque Mechanics shows are inspired by
steampunk culture. Instead of a post-apocalyptic world of steam-powered
machines, the contraptions are powered by people and pedals. The Q&A
with Chris precedes the 6 PM performance of Cirque Mechanics: The
Gantry Bike at Hill Auditorium Plaza as part of the A2 Summer Festival.
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Wednesday, June 17, 7:00–8:30 pm
3-D Printing Meetup • DT 4th Fl Meeting Room • Whether you
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Thursday, June 18, 7:00–9:30 pm
Nerd Nite Ann Arbor • LIVE, 102 S. 1ST ST. • Short pre-
ing, focusing on geometric shapes and boxes. Experienced paper folders
are encouraged to come and share their skills.
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Saturday, June 20, 11:00 am–6:00 pm &
Sunday, June 21, 12:30–6:00 pm
COMIC CONVENTION • Kids Read Comics 2015
DT LIBRARY • ALL AGES • AADL hosts the 7th Annual
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Sunday, June 21, 7:00–8:00 pm
CONCERT • Kids Rock @ TOP: MC Frontalot • Top of the Park
ALL AGES • He’s a proud nerd who takes the
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Monday, June 22, 7:00–8:30 pm
Recycled CD Suncatchers • DT 4th Fl Meeting Room • GRADE K–
ADULT • Decorate a recycled CD to make a beautiful sun catcher!
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Tuesday, June 23, 2:00–3:00 pm
ARTIST Q&A • Meet Magmanus • Hill Auditorium Plaza, 825 N.
University • Magmanus Company is a Swedish circus company founded
in 2009 by the Franco-Norwegian duo Manu Tiger and Magnus Bjoru.
Their vision is to spread happiness and create unexpected moments of connectivity among strangers. They’ve performed in 22 countries, including
at some of the top circus festivals in the world – and they’ll perform at the
Ann Arbor Summer Festival as part of their first North American tour! Meet
the duo before The Magmanus Show at 5 pm at Hill Auditorium Plaza.
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Tuesday, June 23, 7:00–8:45 pm
Geometric Origami 101 • Pittsfield Branch • GRADE 4–ADULT
Craft artist Beth Battey demonstrates the basics of Japanese paper fold-
Wednesday, June 24, 7:00–8:00 pm
Bottle Cap Pie Magnets • Pittsfield Branch • GRADE 6–ADULT
Make mini pie magnets using bottle caps, felt, and seed beads!
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Thursday, June 25, 2:00–3:00 pm
Hand-Carved Soap Boats • Pittsfield Branch • GRADE 4–ADULT
Learn some basic woodcarving techniques using bars of soap and sturdy
plastic cutlery. The result will be a buoyant soap boat complete with its
own sail, for the bath or the beach!
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Saturday, June 27, 10:00–11:30 am
Community Vinyasa Yoga • GRADE 6–ADULT • Certified yoga instruc-
tor Raina LaGrand of A2 Yoga and Amandla Energy Works, will teach the
basics of Vinyasa yoga, which integrates breath with movement. Dress
ready to work out and bring a mat if you have one! All levels welcome,
but you should be able to move comfortably from the floor to standing.
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Saturday, June 27, 1:00–2:00 pm
TEEN & ADULT CIRCUS CAMP • Acro-Balance • GRADE 8–ADULT
Acro-balance is the physical act of sharing weight and balancing
between two or more people. Members of A2 Aviary will cover the
fundamentals of this fun circus art form as participants work to improve
balance, strength, flexibility, communication, and body/mind awareness.
Everyone will have the opportunity to try basing, flying, and spotting
each movement. This program will take the entire hour and will require
patience and focus.
stage in glasses, tie, and pocket protector to rap
about webcomics, computer games, blogs, and
Star Wars conventions! MC Frontalot coined the
phrase “nerdcore hip-hop” to describe his music
about geeky subject matter, and made it a subgenre of its own! Presented by AADL & the Ann Arbor
Summer Festival
Tuesday, June 23, 7:00–9:00 pm
FILM & DISCUSSION • Secret Film Screening • GRADE 9–ADULT
Fresh off the festival circuit, filmmaker Jason Z. and
Ann Arbor poet Molly Raynor share Jason’s compelling new documentary about an inner city community activist who inspired a citywide dialogue about
ending the fatal turf war in Richmond, CA, through
his dramatic recreation of Romeo and Juliet. Get a sneak peak of the film, but
shhhhh … it’s a secret! There’s a Q&A with Jason and Molly after the film.
Friday, June 19, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Kids Read Comics Pre-Conference • U-M Duderstadt Center,
2281 Bonisteel Blvd. • Librarians, educators, and cartoonists can partici-
Kids Read Comics Convention, featuring over 40 of
your favorite authors, including Kean Soo (Jellaby),
Tory Woollcott (Mirror Mind), Raina Telgemeier
(Smile, Sisters), Faith Erin Hicks (Adventures of
Superhero Girl), Rafael Rosado (Giants Beware!),
Ruth McNally Barshaw (Ellie McDoodle), and more! Kids, teens, and
adults can participate in over 25 cartooning workshops and creative
games. Kids can also vote in the third annual Kids’ Comics Awards, the
only comics awards chosen by kids. The winners will be announced
during a ceremony featuring puppets and super villains!
Tuesday, June 16, 7:00–8:30 pm
Grief 101: What To Expect When Grieving • Pittsfield Branch
Arbor Hospice’s Grief Support Services presents resources and information for coping with the loss of a loved one. Learn what’s normal during the grief process, strategies for coping, suggestions for self-care, and
about the support that is available to you.
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pate in panels and hands-on workshops at this special pre-conference. It’s
a warm-up to Kids Read Comics! Please register at kidsreadcomics.org.
and the Ann Arbor Summer Festival, this is the
first concert in Kids Rock @ TOP, a series of Sunday concerts at Top of the Park.
Tuesday, June 16, 3:00–4:00 pm
ARTIST Q&A • Meet the Cirque Mechanics • Hill Auditorium
Plaza, 825 N. University • Founded by BMX rider, acrobat, and
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sentations in a fun atmosphere. Show up, have a drink, and
learn about something weird! Doors open at 6:30 PM (No cover)
Saturday, June 13, 2:00–3:30 pm
Researching Your Home’s History
Sunday, June 14, 7:00–8:00 pm
Summer Game Kick-Off Concert @ TOP: The Trummytones
Top of the Park • ALL AGES • This excit-
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have a 3-D printer (bring it!) or you’re interested in learning about them,
come on down! There will be demonstrations of 3-D printing, and discussion of this rapidly advancing field.
Patrick McCauley, co-author of Historic Ann Arbor:
An Architectural Guide will walk you through his
own experience as a researcher. Along with the
research required for his book, McCauley spent years
uncovering his home’s history. He will share tips and
advice for those who are doing the same. The event
includes a book signing with books for sale.
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Sunday, June 28, 1:00–2:30 pm
Neutral Zone Poetry Workshop • GRADE 6–ADULT • Fiona and Alex
of the Neutral Zone present a workshop on writing free verse poetry!
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Sunday, June 28, 1:00–4:00 pm
All-Ages Mario Kart Tournament • DT 4th Fl Meeting Room
Bring the family for an afternoon of fun!
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Sunday, June 28, 7:00–8:00 pm
CONCERT • Kids Rock @ TOP: Alphabet Rockers • Top of the
Park • ALL AGES • It’s a cutting edge, educational show for everyone!
Sing about eating the rainbow, count and
spell with beatbox loops, laugh at Alphabet
Rockers skits, and celebrate your inner rock
star! The nostalgic beats combined with learning objectives make this production a favorite
with families everywhere. Presented by AADL &
the Ann Arbor Summer Festival