TweenSpace: Mad Bowling

Tuesday October 14, 2008: 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room

Getting strikes and spares will be that much sweeter playing our wacky version of bowling. Gutter pros welcome!

Revolution Hero for All Ages

Friday October 17, 2008: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Dance away at Dance Dance Revolution on DDR pads or play your heart out on Guitar Hero! Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each tournament.

Toddler Biting & Conflict Resolution

Saturday October 18, 2008: 10:00 am to 10:45 am -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room

Why do infants and toddlers continue to bite, no matter how much we discourage them? Teething? Sensory exploration? Frustration? Early Childhood Consultant Kathy Sims presents this program to parents and caregivers. Bring the children (infants up to 2 years old) to play in our play area while Kathy discusses how to deal with biting and other issues of conflict.

PL2: Public Library Pokémon League

Sunday October 19, 2008: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Bring your Nintendo DS and copy of Pokémon Diamond or Pearl and join our Pokémon League. The top three finalists will be awarded prizes.

Go!

Sunday October 19, 2008: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room

Learn to play the boardgame Go or test your skills against enthusiasts from the Ann Arbor Go Club. Also known as Baduk or Weiqi, Go is an ancient strategy board game that originated in China and is now played around the world.

TweenSpace: Building Expo

Tuesday October 21, 2008: 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room

Recycle items like balloons and CDs to make a giant creation.

Concert: Beverly Meyer - The Music Lady!

Thursday October 23, 2008: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB

Join The Music Lady for music, movement, smiles and laughter! This lively evening will include plenty of interaction for parents and children with many familiar songs as well as catchy originals.

Beverly Meyer, The Music Lady, has been performing for children and families since 1996. Her past experiences have led her to fronting for Top 40 Cover bands in the 1980’s, teaching preschool, studying Music Performance and Music Therapy, and obtaining a degree in Child Development, as well as creating several "Music Lady" cd’s.

Community Sing Alongs

Sunday October 26, 2008: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB

Join talented musicians Betsy Beckerman and Sara Melton Keller for a good, old-fashioned community sing along!

Weird Science Halloween Party

Sunday October 26, 2008: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room

Join us for wacky experiments, an alien autopsy, and spooky snacks!

TweenSpace: Ahoy Mate!

Tuesday October 28, 2008: 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room

Make your own pirate attire and treasure map. Then, attempt a treasure hunt!

Halloween Party

Friday October 31, 2008: 9:30 am to 10:00 am -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Come for stories, songs and trick or treats before Main Street’s Treat Parade at 11:00 am. For more information on the Treat Parade go to mainstreetannarbor.org

This program will be repeated on Fri., Oct. 31 from 10:30 – 11 am.

Halloween Party

Friday October 31, 2008: 10:30 am to 11:00 am -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Come for stories, songs and trick or treats before Main Street’s Treat Parade at 11:00 am.

For more information on the Treat Parade go to mainstreetannarbor.org