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YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of March 1, 2021

What's Happening This Week

AADL presents March Monster Madness: Pageant Edition! Which monster will be crowned the fairest of them all? Vote on your favorite monsters and fill out your bracket here. The action starts March 1.

Wild Swan Theater leads an online creative workshop for kids, parents, and caregivers—Saturday (March 6) 2pm on AADL.TV. Explore dramatic play, improvisation, and storymaking!

March is Women's History Month! Celebrate with our Quote of the Day series featuring powerful words from important women throughout history.

Chocolate, cookies, cake, brownies, and more! Attend our Dessert Recipe Share via Zoom on Wednesday (March 3) at 7pm to swap recipes for sweet treats.

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Buffalo Soldiers Exhibit

In the Spirit of Bravery by Cynthia Ellis | An online exhibit of photos highlighting the Buffalo Soldiers Detroit stables and the volunteers who keep the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers alive.

It's All Write ends March 7

It's All Write!, the writing contest for students in grades 6-12 ends March 7. Submit your poems, short stories, and flash fiction at aadl.org/itsallwrite

Inspiring Stories for Young Innovators

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Monster Power
Judie Katschke

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Sadiq and the Desert Star
Siman Nuurali

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Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters
Andrea Beaty

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Zoey and Sassafras
Asia Citro

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Oscar Winning Soundtracks

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The Grand Budapest Hotel
Alexandre Desplat

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Black Panther Original Score
Ludwig Göransson

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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Dun Tan

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Brokeback Mountain
Gustavo Santaolalla

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What do Jay-Z, Dave Chappelle, and Alley Bar have in common? Ann Arbor's DJ Graffiti.

What do Jay-Z, Dave Chappelle, and Alley Bar have in common? Ann Arbor's DJ Graffiti.

A recent 33/13 book is dedicated to a cult Stax soul album recorded in Ypsilanti, 1973.

A recent 33/13 book is dedicated to a cult Stax soul album recorded in Ypsilanti, 1973.

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of February 22, 2021

What's Happening This Week

The Winter Game is the hottest thing this season! Solve riddles, learn obscure facts, earn points, and be DELIGHTED by a wide variety of indoor activities!

Westgate patrons—stop by Sweetwaters for a hot drink or tasty treat after you pick up your items. You can even order ahead with the Sweetwaters app!

AADL Jackbox game night—Thursday (Feb. 18) at 8pm! Join staff and friends for silly interactive games played via Zoom.

If you missed any of our Black History Month events, check out these discussions and videos for all ages! It's all at aadl.org/blackhistorymonth

SEE ALL OF THE AADL'S EVENTS THIS WEEK!

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Al Paca and Bobby Cat talk about Billie Holiday

Puppet pals Al Paca and Bobby Cat talk about jazz legend Billie Holiday––Thursday (Feb. 25) at 11am!

CSA Fair

The 2021 Washtenaw County CSA Fair is online—a partnership with Taste the Local Difference! Find information about local farms and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) options.

One of a Kind Artists

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Basquiat: The Unknown Notebooks
Jean-Michel Basquiat

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Henry Ossawa Tanner
Dewey Mosby

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Kara Walker
Kara Walker

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Proceed and Be Bold
Amos Kennedy

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If You Loved the Film "The White Tiger"

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How to get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia
Mohsin Hamid

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A People's History of Heaven
Mathangi Subramanian

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Open City
Teju Cole

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A Strangeness in my Mind
Orhan Pamuk

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Ann Arbor singer-songwriter Lily Talmers explores big questions through small details on her excellent debut album.

Ann Arbor singer-songwriter Lily Talmers explores big questions through small details on her excellent debut album.

Catch up with new music by Andrew WK, Nickie P, Aareus Jones, Chris DuPont, John Beltran, The Kelseys, Kat Steih, and more.

Catch up with new music by Andrew WK, Nickie P, Aareus Jones, Chris DuPont, John Beltran, The Kelseys, Kat Steih, and more.

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of February 15, 2021

What's Happening This Week

Join Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely for a special conversation about the 2021 Washtenaw Read, All American Boys––Tuesday (February 16) at 7pm. The authors discuss their writing process and the way the book's themes show up in their own lives.

The Friends of the AADL have a special February promotion in their online shop! Use promo code LOVEFRIENDS for a 14% discount on their selection of fiction, nonfiction, DVDs, and more!

Join us for a breakfast-themed recipe share Wednesday (February 17) at 7pm! We gather via Zoom to swap our favorite recipes. Email your recipes to recipes@aadl.org to recieve a post-event collection of recipes.

Each day during Black History Month we share a new quote from an influential Black American. Hand lettering brings the words of scientists, athletes, activists, artists, and writers to life!

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Discuss Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp A Butterfly

Join AADL staff and special guest Will Jones III for a discussion of Kendrick Lamar's album To Pimp A Butterfly––Thursday (February 18) at 6pm. Listen to the album and join the community discussion via Zoom.

Winter Cookie Decorating Contest

Enter AADL's Winter Cookie Decorating Contest by Monday, February 22! Prizes awarded for top tier cookies and most devastating failure. Click for all the contest details.

Crush the Cookie Decorating Contest

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America's Test Kitchen

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Who Stole the Cookies
Judith Moffat

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Cookies!
Lotta Nieminen

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Cookie Class
Jenny Keller

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History of Reconstruction

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Stony the Road
Henry Louis Gates Jr.

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Black Reconstruction in America
W.E.B. Du Bois

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Capitol Men
Philip Dray

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The Amazing Age of John Roy Lynch
Chris Barton

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Catching up with WSG Gallery's Blue, Winter Show & Something About the Light exhibits.

Catching up with WSG Gallery's Blue, Winter Show & Something About the Light exhibits.

Interview: EMU professor Christine Hume on Saturation Project, a lyric memoir in three essays.

Interview: EMU professor Christine Hume on Saturation Project, a lyric memoir in three essays.

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of February 8, 2021

What's Happening This Week

Puppet neighbors Al Paca and Bobby Cat celebrate Black History Month with an AADL.TV series about influential Black Americans throughout history! The first installment, featuring Carter G. Woodson, premieres Tuesday (Feb. 9) at 11am.

Explore local history through interviews with African American leaders and community members in the Living Oral History Project—presented by the African American Cultural & Historical Museum of Washtenaw County and AADL.

Get inspired by our Valentine's Day Countdown! Two weeks of crafts and activities designed to help you celebrate loved ones near and far.

Join AADL staff and community members for a live discussion of the 2021 Washtenaw Read, All American Boys. Attend the Zoom conversation Wednesday (February 10) at 7pm.

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Writing Contests (Write On! ends Feb 8)

AADL hosts writing contests for kids and teens! The last day to enter the Write On! contest (grades 3-5) is this Monday (Feb. 8). It's All Write! contestants (grades 6-12) have until Sunday (March 7) to enter.

Winter Cookie Contest

Enter our Winter Cookie Decorating Contest starting Monday (Feb. 8)! Prizes awarded for dazzling designs AND devastating disasters! Click for details.

Lunar New Year Traditions

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New Clothes for New Year's Day
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Nian the Chinese New Year Dragon
Virginia Loh-Hagan

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Chinese New Year Colors
Rich Lo

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Bringing in the New Year
Grace Lin

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Society Scandals for Bridgerton Fans

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A Duke, the Lady, and a Baby
Vanessa Riley

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My Fake Rake
Eva Leigh

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A Prince on Paper
Alyssa Cole

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The Sum of All Kisses
Julia Quinn

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Review: "Story Word Sound Sway" exhibit at Stamps Gallery featuring U-M alums.

Three vintage techno mixes by world-renonwn DJ Carlos Souffant from his days at WCBN-FM.

Three vintage techno mixes by world-renowned DJ Carlos Souffront from his days at WCBN.

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of February 1, 2021

What's Happening This Week

Celebrate Black History Month at AADL with events for all ages! See what's upcoming at aadl.org/blackhistorymonth

Ready, set, BAKE! Tuesday (February 2) at 3pm AADL staff show you how to play an RPG where you pretend to compete as a contestant on a baking show.

AADL staff discuss the 2021 Washtenaw Read, All American Boys—Wednesday (February 3) at 6pm. This prerecorded event premieres on AADL.TV.

Lucy reads the first chapter of The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta. This episode of First Chapter Friday airs on AADL.TV, Friday (February 5) at 4pm.

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Writing Contests (Write On! ends Feb 8)

February 8 is the last day kids in grades 3-5 can enter AADL's Write On! writing contest. Click for contest info and writing tips.

Valentine's Day Countdown

AADL presents a Valentine's Day Countdown––14 crafts and activities the first two weeks of February! Check back each day for a new video.

Check Out Some Poetry

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Change Sings
Amanda Gorman

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How the Water Holds Me
Tariq Luthun

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There are More Beautiful Things Than Beyonce
Morgan Parker

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Almost Home
Madison Kuhn

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Books for Black History Month

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Queenie
Candice Carty-Williams

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The Source of Self-Regard
Toni Morrison

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Heavy
Kiese Laymon

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12 Million Black Voices
Richard Wright

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Gabba gabba, we accept you, one of us: A history of The Ramones in Ann Arbor.

Gabba gabba, we accept you, one of us: A history of The Ramones in Ann Arbor.

Ypsi-produced YouTube comedy

Ypsi-produced YouTube comedy "Renting and Raving" delivers charm and low-brow laughs.

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of January 25, 2021

What's Happening This Week

Make your own mini menagerie with polymer clay—tt's 30 Days of Clay! AADL staff demonstrate how to make a new cute clay creature every day in January

Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz gives an interactive talk on how love can be a springboard for discussing race, racism, and injustice in schools. Attend the Love on Demand talk via Zoom––Monday (January 25) at 4pm

On Tuesday (January 26) AADL staff host a discussion of Ava DuVernay's 2014 film Selma. Join the Zoom conversation at 6pm

Local experts from Ann Arbor SCORE present Simple Steps to Starting Your Business––a detailed webinar for aspiring entrepreneurs. Wednesday (January 27) 6:30pm on AADL.TV

SEE ALL OF THE AADL'S EVENTS THIS WEEK!

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Movie Night - Shelf Service

Let AADL pick the films for your next movie night with Shelf Service! Request genres, themes, whatever, and AADL staff will choose DVDs or Blu-rays just for you.

The Saturday Show

Toby and Otto host The Saturday Show––Saturdays at 11am on AADL.TV! Tune in for an all-new season of songs, stories, recipes, and adventures of all kinds.

Adventurous Read Alouds

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Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom
Joan Holub & Suzanne Williams

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Mr. Penguin and the Lost Treasure
Alex Smith

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Rise of the Earth Dragon
Tracey West

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The Lost Stone
Jordan Quinn

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Love Lupin on Netflix? Download These Books Now!

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Arsène Lupin
Maurice Leblanc

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Confessions of Arsène Lupin
Maurice Leblanc

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The Hollow Needle
Maurice Leblanc

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Extraordinary Adventures
Marice Leblanc

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Ann Arbor's Same Eyes keep feeling fascination with '80s synth-pop on their debut album.

Ann Arbor's Same Eyes keep feeling fascination with '80s synth-pop on their debut album.

UMS's stage-film hybrid Some Old Black Men explores race and generational conflict, starring Wendell Pierce (The Wire).

UMS's stage-film hybrid Some Old Black Men explores race and generational conflict, starring Wendell Pierce (The Wire).

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of January 18, 2021

What's Happening This Week

Now accepting entries for AADL's writing contests for kids and teens! The It's All Write! (grades 6-12) and Write On! (grades 3-5) contests offer prizes in a number of categories.

Download or stream Carillon Lullabies, recorded by Tiffany Ng on the Charles Baird Carillon in Ann Arbor. Includes coloring pages with information about the carillon!

John Corey and Andy Rau present an AADL.TV tabletop games workshop on improvisation and collaborative storytelling—Friday (Jan. 22) at 7pm on AADL.TV.

Waiting for your copy of The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett? Jacob shares related books and movies you might enjoy While You're Waiting––watch Monday (Jan. 18) at 7pm on AADL.TV

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Board Games and Puzzles

It's true—we have board games and puzzles for checkout! Games like Ticket to Ride and Tokaido, and puzzles from 64 to 1,000 pieces!

The Saturday Show The Album

Stream or download The Saturday Show - The Album!––a selection of songs from AADL's beloved family variety show! A musical smorgasbord the whole family will love!

Great Movies about Good Food

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Eat Drink Man Woman
Ang Lee

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Ratatouille
Brad Bird, Jan Pinkava

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Soul Food
George Tillman Jr.

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Tampopo
Juzo Itami

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Honoring MLK

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The Radical King
Martin Luther King Jr.

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My Life, My Love, My Legacy
Corretta Scott King

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Selma
Ava DuVernay

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The Seminarian
Patrick Parr

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We found out where this photo was taken of the MC5 playing baseball in 1970.

We found out where this photo was taken of the MC5 playing baseball in 1970.

Michigan Art Gallery hosts an exhibition of paintings by late U-M prof Mignonette Yin Cheng.

Michigan Art Gallery hosts an exhibition of paintings by late U-M prof Mignonette Yin Cheng.

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of January 11, 2021

What's Happening This Week

Our January update includes information on the return of Shelf Service, when MeLCat resumes, improved AADL parking lot WiFi, and more!

Submissions for AADL's writing contests open January 11! Click to learn more about the It's All Write! (grades 6-12) and Write On! (grades 3-5) contests.

We've added BOARD GAMES and PUZZLES to the collection! Dozens available, including Codenames, Wingspan, Quirkle, Catan, and more.

Turtles and Pandas and Bunnies, OH MY! 30 Days of Clay: Mini Menagerie runs all month. A video each day showing you how to make your own cute clay creature creations.

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Most Requested 2020

Check out AADL's most requested items of 2020––books, movies, tools, art prints, and more!

Winter Game

The Winter Game has begun—click to see what it's all about! New badge drops daily at play.aadl.org!

Support Yourself, Support Others

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The Art of Gathering
Priya Parker

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Daring Greatly
Brene Brown

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The Art of Showing Up
Rachel Miller

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The Happiness Project
Gretchen Rubin

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True Crime Bestsellers

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I'll be Gone in the Dark
Michelle McNamara

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Adnan's Story
Rabia Chaudry

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Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
John Berendt

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In Cold Blood
Truman Capote

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A guide to the Ann Arbor Art Center's Art in Public Places mural project.

A guide to the Ann Arbor Art Center's Art in Public Places mural project.

New music from Washtenaw County artists Bradley Gurwin, Emilie Lin, Erik Miller Galow, Prole, Glockoma—plus, a Winter Games code.

New music from Washtenaw County artists Bradley Gurwin, Emilie Lin, Erik Miller Galow, Prole, Glockoma—plus, a Winter Game code.

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of January 4, 2021

What's Happening This Week

Hold on to your wool blankets––the Winter Game is coming to town! The game officially starts January 4 at play.aadl.org!

AADL staff lead a live online meeting showcasing the features of a Raspberry Pi and easy projects to get started. All experience levels welcome! Monday (Jan. 4) 6pm on Zoom.

Want to talk soup? Have a great soup recipe you'd like to share? Attend a Zoom meet-up to share and discuss your favorite soup recipes—Wednesday (Jan. 6) at 7pm.

First Chapter Friday highlights the 2021 Washtenaw Read—All American Boys. Friday (Jan. 8) 4pm on AADL.TV.

SEE ALL OF THE AADL'S EVENTS THIS WEEK!

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30 Days of Clay

AADL presents 30 Days of Clay: Mini Menagerie! Tune in for a new tiny clay project every single day in January––all you need is polymer clay to make your own menagerie.

It's All Write! and Write On writing contests

AADL hosts writing contests for kids and teens—beginning January 11! Enter the It's All Write! (grades 6-12) and Write On! (grades 3-5) contests for the chance to win prizes. Click for details.

Washtenaw Read Readalikes for Teens & Adults

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I am Alfonso Jones
Tony Medina

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The Hate U Give
Angie Thomas

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An American Marriage
Tayari Jones

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The 57 Bus
Dashka Slater

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Biographies for Young Readers

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Life in Motion
Misty Copeland

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Hidden Figures
Margot Lee Shetterly

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Inside of a Dog
Alexandra Horowitz

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The Untold History of the U.S.
Oliver Stone

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Ann Arbor poet Molly Spencer covers chronic illness, domestic life, and nature in her new book Hinge.

Ann Arbor poet Molly Spencer covers chronic illness, domestic life, and nature in her new book Hinge.

Iggy Pop released the pandemic-themed song

Iggy Pop released the pandemic-themed song "Dirty Little Virus" (for better or worse).

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of December 28, 2020

What's Happening This Week

For the 13th year in a row, AADL earned five stars in Library Journal's annual ratings of public libraries across the nation!

Join AADL staff for Fiber Arts Social Hour, Tuesday (Dec. 29) at 4pm. Bring your work-in-progress to this community crafting time––held via Zoom.

Need to read something RIGHT NOW? We have a wide selection of downloads you can get instantly.

Stream BBC documentaries right from the catalog! Watch programs like Blue Planet, Nature's Great Events, Frozen Planet, Life, and more.

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30 Days of Clay

AADL presents 30 Days of Clay: Mini Menagerie! A new tiny clay project every day in January––all you need is polymer clay to make your own menagerie.

Winter Game 2021

Hold on to your hot cocoa––the Winter Game is coming to town! The game starts January 4!

Washtenaw Reads Readalikes for Kids

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A Good Kind of Trouble
Lisa Moore Ramée

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A is for Activist
Innosanto Nagara

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Let's Talk About Race
Julius Lester

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Skin Again
Bell Hooks

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Branch Out into Woodcraft

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Slingshots and Key Hooks
Geoffrey Fisher

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Spoon
Barn the Spoon

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The Woodcarver's Dozen
Celina Muire

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Woodcraft
Woodcraft

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All the books, music, movies, TV, podcasts & more than got the AADL staff through 2020

All the books, music, movies, TV, podcasts & more than got the AADL staff through 2020

Discover dozens of 2020 music releases by Washtenaw County-associated artists in our Friday Five series

Discover dozens of 2020 music releases by Washtenaw County-associated artists in our Friday Five series

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of December 21, 2020

What's Happening This Week

The 2021 Washtenaw Read is All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely—"A book that represents two voices in a national conversation that must continue beyond its pages." Learn more at wread.org.

We’ve introduced six new artists into our art print collection. Multiple prints for you to check out and take home—see them all here!

In their 26th episode of the year, the Crafty Chatters share their favorite cozy crafts. Premieres Wednesday (Dec. 23) at 3pm on AADL.TV.

Watch AADL staff discuss Raoul Peck's 2016 film, I Am Not Your Negro in a prerecorded AADL.TV conversation––Monday (Dec. 21) at 4pm.

SEE ALL OF THE AADL'S EVENTS THIS WEEK!

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AADL holiday hours: closed December 24 & 25, closing at 6pm on December 31, and closed January 1

AADL locations will be closed for a few days during the holidays. Click for full details.

Contactless locker pickup available at Westgate, Malletts Creek, Pittsfield, and Traverwood Branches.

In addition to contactless lobby pickup, patrons can request contactless pickup from lockers outside Westgate, Malletts Creek, Pittsfield, and Traverwood Branches. Details here!

Growing Up in Graphic Novels

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El Deafo
Cece Bell

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Drama
Raina Telgemeier

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New Kid
Jerry Craft

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Stargazing
Jen Wang

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Short Stories on CD

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A Manual for Cleaning Women
Lucia Berlin

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Dear Life
Alice Munro

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Nocturnes
Kazuo Ishiguro

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What is not Yours is not Yours
Helen Oyeyemi

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AADL Staff Picks 2020: Books, Film, TV, Music, and More!

AADL Staff Picks 2020: Books, Film, TV, Music, and More!

Raqs Media Collective's

Raqs Media Collective's "The Pandemic Circle" explores how artists create during quarantine.

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of December 14, 2020

What's Happening This Week

AADL has resumed contactless pickup! Lobbies now open for pickup noon to 8pm daily at all five locations, or try outdoor locker pickup at Malletts Creek, Traverwood, Pittsfield, and now Westgate. Fast and easy! Click to learn more.

AADL staff moderate a community discussion of Jacqueline Woodson's The Other Side––Wednesday (Dec. 16) 6pm via Zoom

Access Ancestry Library Edition from home using your AADL card. Search census reports, immigration records, local newspaper archives, and more.

Listen to the Martin Bandyke Under Covers podcast for in-depth interviews with musicians, writers, and artists! Find it at aadl.org/undercovers or wherever you get your podcasts.

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From the AADL Archives

The Ann Arbor Daily News Building at Night

The Ann Arbor Daily News building at night. Photo by Eck Stanger | December 1939

Singers in Nickels Arcade

Seasonal serenade in Nickels Arcade. Photo by Colleen Fitzgerald | December 1990

Best Cookbooks of 2020

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East
Meera Sodha

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In Bibi's Kitchen
Hawa Hassan

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Modern Comfort Food
Ina Garten

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Snacking Cakes
Yossy Arefi

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Historical Family Sagas

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Some Luck
Jane Smiley

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A Short History of Women
Kate Walbert

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Pachinko
Min Jin Lee

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Homegoing
Yaa Gyasi

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Nadim Azzam's new YouTube show

Nadim Azzam's new YouTube show "Whip Jams" cruises with Michigan musicians

The discography of Ann Arbor post-punk legends Laughing Hyenas comes to Bandcamp

The discography of Ann Arbor post-punk legends Laughing Hyenas comes to Bandcamp

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of December 7, 2020

What's Happening This Week

Join AADL staff for an interview with Ken Fischer about his new book, Everybody In, Nobody Out: Inspiring Community at Michigan's University Musical Society. Catch the interview on AADL.TV Tuesday (Dec. 8) at 7pm.

Head to AADL.TV Friday (Dec. 11) at 4pm for First Chapter Friday, a program featuring book recommendations for middle grade readers!

AADL staff host a community discussion of W.E.B. Du Bois's book The Souls of Black Folk—Wednesday (Dec. 9) at 6pm on Zoom.

The Geminids Meteor Shower is coming soon. Learn how to take a photograph of the night sky and hopefully capture a meteor! Friday (Dec. 11) 6pm on AADL.TV.

SEE ALL OF THE AADL'S EVENTS THIS WEEK!

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AADL Archives

Go down the rabbit hole of local history at aadl.org/oldnews. Discover digitized newspaper clippings, photographs, special collections, and more local ephemera!

Tiny Expo's Winter Showcase

Check out Tiny Expo's Winter Showcase, an online collection of handmade goods from local makers, artisans, and crafters. Shop at TinyExpo.com

Download Cozy Winter Stories

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Blue Corn Soup
Caroline Stutson

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Snow Globe Wishes
Erin Dealey

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Winter, Winter, Cold and Snow
Sharon Gibson Palermo

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Bundle Up
Jennifer Gordon Sattler

History on Stage

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The Mountaintop
Katori Hall

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Hold These Truths
Jeanne Sakata

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Together Tonight
Norman Corwin

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The Rivalry
Norman Corwin

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“No, not even for a picture”: Re-examining the Native Midwest and Tribes’ Relations to the History of Photography

“No, not even for a picture”: Re-examining the Native Midwest and Tribes’ Relations to the History of Photography

Ann Arbor's Evan Haywood directed a music video for Jamaica's Israel Voice

Ann Arbor's Evan Haywood directed a music video for Jamaica's Israel Voice

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of November 30, 2020

What's Happening This Week

The AADL resumes contactless service at all five of its locations beginning Wednesday (Dec. 9) at noon. Click for details.

Check out the thousands of classes and tutorials in the Creativebug database––all available with your Library card!

La'Ron Williams' musical story hour––filmed in August as part of the Not Too Close Concert series. Williams blends traditional and contemporary stories that kids of all ages will love and learn from.

AADL-GT presents Stay-at-Home Smash Round 3! Click here to register for this Super Smash Bros. tournament. Gameplay starts Saturday (Dec. 5) at 3pm.

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Join AADL staff and community for a discussion of Peter Kunhardt's King in the Wilderness––a documentary about the last three years of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. The conversation is held via Zoom Wednesday (December 2) at 6pm.

Join AADL staff and the community for a discussion of Peter Kunhardt's King in the Wilderness––a documentary about the last three years of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. The conversation is held via Zoom, Wednesday (Dec. 2) at 6pm.

In Episode 5 of The Gayest Generation, Carol E. Anderson talks about her childhood in the '70s and building longterm relationships. Listen at aadl.org/podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

In Episode 5 of The Gayest Generation, Carol E. Anderson talks about her childhood in the '70s and building longterm relationships. Listen at aadl.org/podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

Dance Party!

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Download Cozy Knit and Crochet Patterns

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Recent releases by Iggy & The Stooges, The Ridiculous Trio, Kelly Moran, Tunde Olaniran, Ione Sanders & Kate Ziebart

Recent releases by Iggy & The Stooges, The Ridiculous Trio, Kelly Moran, Tunde Olaniran, Ione Sanders & Kate Ziebart

U-M's School of Music, Theatre & Dance offers a

U-M's School of Music, Theatre & Dance offers a "Grand Night" of virtual choirs.⠀

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of November 23, 2020

What's Happening This Week

Due to positive COVID tests, all AADL Locations will be closed for at least 2 weeks starting Nov. 15. Click for more details.

The Library's publishing imprint, Fifth Avenue Press, has helped local authors publish dozens of books since 2017. Download and read them all now!

The Library's Black Lives Matter Discussion Series continues with ongoing community discussions on books, films, music, and more. See what's coming up.

Martin Bandyke interviews former University Musical Society president Ken Fischer on the Martin Bandyke Undercovers podcast! Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Tiny Expo's Winter Showcase features more than 35 local artists, crafters, and makers. Check them out online at TinyExpo.com.

Tiny Expo's Winter Showcase features more than 35 local artists, crafters, and makers. Check them out online at TinyExpo.com.

The Ann Arbor Music & Performance Server (AAMPS) has hundreds of albums worth of local music from locally-based artists and labels.

The Ann Arbor Music & Performance Server (AAMPS) has hundreds of albums from locally-based artists and labels available for download or streaming!

In Case You Missed it on AADL.TV

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Natural Dyes
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Painterly Monoprints
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Interview with A2 poet Jihyun Yun about her prize-winning book

Interview with A2 poet Jihyun Yun about her prize-winning book "Some Are Always Hungry."

Sarah Rose Sharp uses needlework and sewing for diaristic art at the U-M Humanities Gallery.

Sarah Rose Sharp uses needlework and sewing for diaristic art at the U-M Humanities Gallery.

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of November 16, 2020

What's Happening This Week

Tiny Expo's Winter Showcase is online––featuring handcrafted home goods, toys, ceramics, and more! Check out more than 35 artists, crafters, and makers at TinyExpo.com.

Brainfuse offers homework help for kindergartners through college students. Live tutoring seven days a week in a variety of subjects is just a click away.

Warm up with a recording of a live performance by La'Ron Williams at the Not Too Close Concert series in August at West Park | Sunday (Nov 22) at noon on AADL.TV

Don't miss the latest episode of The Gayest Generation podcast––featuring Washtenaw County drag legend, Maxi Chanel. Wherever you get your podcasts or at aadl.org/podcasts.

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NaNoWriMo 2020

November is National Novel Writing Month! Join one of our write-in events to keep you motivated in your NaNoWriMo project.

The Cooking Gene by Michael Twitty

Join AADL staff for a discussion of Michael Twitty's book The Cooking Gene: A Journey Through African-American Culinary History in the Old South––Wednesday (Nov 18) at 6pm via Zoom

Memoirs Good Enough to Eat

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Modern Romances to Sweep you off your Feet

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Listen to Joni Mitchell live at Ann Arbor's Canterbury House in 1967.

Listen to Joni Mitchell live at Ann Arbor's Canterbury House in 1967.

University Productions announces a virtual season of theater in December.

University Productions announces a virtual season of theater in December.

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of November 9, 2020

What's Happening This Week

Hundreds of crayon drawings, catchy synth, and a chorus you'll hum for weeks—it's our contactless pickup video! Click now and turn your volume way up!

Ann Arbor Art Center instructor Tricia Hampo demonstrates two easy printmaking techniques | Tuesday (Nov. 10) 5pm on AADL.TV

Join AADL staff and the community for a discussion of Brittney Cooper's book Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower | Wednesday (Nov. 11) 6pm via Zoom

Polish your resume to help it stand out with the AADL's resume workshop | Wednesday (Nov. 11) 7pm on AADL.TV

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AADL-GT Round 2

AADL-GT presents Stay-at-Home Smash––a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament! Sign up and play from the comfort of your own home. The action starts Saturday (Nov. 14) at 3pm.

Bookable Zoom Meeting Rooms

Book a Zoom Meeting Room today through the AADL! Two or more attendees can book a room for up to two hours! Perfect for book clubs, birthday parties, and catching up with family and friends.

Women Rule the Stage

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Download Now from Sleeping Bear Press

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At the Marsh in the Meadow
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MC5 plays softball & Wayne Kramer re-records the band's

MC5 plays softball & Wayne Kramer re-records the band's "The American Ruse."

Ki5 loops his voice to produce sunny songs in perfect harmony.

Ki5 loops his voice to produce sunny songs in perfect harmony.

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of November 2, 2020

What's Happening This Week

The African American Cultural and Historical Museum and the AADL present Phase 7 of the Living Oral History Project | Sunday (Nov. 8) 2pm on Zoom

Summer Game orders are being packaged through November! Stay tuned for notifications when your prizes are ready, then schedule a pickup.

What's your favorite classic? What book moved you the most? Biblio Files poses a single book-related question to AADL staff members who give their answers each episode. Check out episode 9 | Thursday (Nov. 5) 6pm on AADL.TV

Author Libby Copeland discusses her research on the cultural phenomenon of home DNA testing and the way its ubiquity has impacted American life | Monday (Nov. 2) 7pm on AADL.TV

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Book a Zoom meeting room today for two or more attendees for up to two hours. Perfect for social hang outs, book clubs, birthday parties, and more!

Book a Zoom meeting room for two or more attendees for up to two hours. Perfect for social hang outs, meetings, book clubs, birthday parties, and more!

Get instant access to the New York Times online with your AADL library card! Read regular newspaper content in three languages and experience innovative multimedia journalism.

Get instant access to The New York Times online with your AADL card! Read regular newspaper content in three languages and experience innovative multimedia journalism.

Scents and Sensibility

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Work Out at Home

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U-M Prof. Stephen Rush debuted a new choral work in the U.P.'s Quincy Mine.

U-M Prof. Stephen Rush debuted a new choral work in the U.P.'s Quincy Mine.

Ben Willis and Dr. Pete Larson discuss a new animated video for the Cytotoxic Nyatiti Band.

Ben Willis and Dr. Pete Larson discuss a new animated video for the Cytotoxic Nyatiti Band.

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of October 26, 2020

What's Happening This Week

The AADL storytellers present a Halloween puppet show with stories, songs, and fun for the whole family | Saturday (October 31) 10am on AADL.TV

Our daily countdown of Halloween videos comes to an end this week. Get caught up and see what's to come—from arts & crafts to recipes and spooky activities for the whole family.

Learn birdwatching basics—like identification tips and useful tools—from naturalists at the Leslie Science & Nature Center | Wednesday (October 28) 7pm on AADL.TV

Join AADL staff and other community members for a discussion of Harriet Jacobs' book, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl | Wednesday (October 28) 6pm via Zoom

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AADL Printout Pickup

Need to print something but don't have access to a printer? We can help! Visit aadl.org/printing to learn more and get printing.

Fifth Avenue Press

Fifth Avenue Press is the Library's own publishing imprint. You can download and read every Fifth Avenue Press book instantly from our catalog—no limits and no wait! Click to check out the titles available.

Books on Code for Kids

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My First Coding Book
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Gabi's If/Then Garden
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Tales to Scare Your Socks Off

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Certain Dark Things
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The Graveyard Apartment
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Hadriana in all my Dreams
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We Cast a Shadow
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Watch a U-M professor's shortened version of Puccini's opera La bohème.

Watch a U-M professor's shortened version of Puccini's opera La bohème.

Check out the full concert video of Nirvana playing The Blind Pig in 1990.

Check out the full concert video of Nirvana playing The Blind Pig in 1990.

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of October 19, 2020

What's Happening This Week

Miss browsing the shelves? We'll do it for you! Tell us about what you're looking for and we'll pull a selection of available titles together for contactless pickup.

The Michigan Community Scholars Program hosts a panel discussion about criminal justice in Washtenaw County | Tuesday (October 20) at 7pm via Zoom

Learn how to make your own dyes out of plants and other natural objects! AADL staff take you through the process | Wednesday (October 21) 7pm on AADL.TV

Join AADL staff and community members for a discussion of Raoul Peck's 2016 film, I Am Not Your Negro | Wednesday (October 21) 6pm via Zoom

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AADL GT Season 1 Stay at Home Smash

AADL-GT presents the Stay at Home Season Opener! We're kicking things off with Super Smash Brothers Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch––click for details to watch or join!

Presenting Alfred Hitchcock Presents

On Presenting Alfred Hitchcock Presents #26, your host Al examines the Whodunit episode of the original television series. Click to listen or download.

Scary Movies to Watch with the Lights On

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Babadook
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The Conjuring
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Finding Mindful Moments

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The Lost Art of Good Conversation
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Catching up with exhibits at UMMA, Stamps, Michigan Art Gallery, WSG Gallery, A2 Art Center, Gutman Gallery, A2 Women Artists & Riverside Arts.

Catching up with exhibits at UMMA, Stamps, Michigan Art Gallery, WSG Gallery, A2 Art Center, Gutman Gallery, A2 Women Artists, and Riverside Arts Center.

Ann Arbor cartoonist Dave Coverly celebrates the 25th anniversary of his daily newspaper strip Speed Bump.

Ann Arbor cartoonist Dave Coverly celebrates the 25th anniversary of his daily newspaper strip Speed Bump.

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of October 12, 2020

What's Happening This Week

The AADL is pleased to announce several new and expanded additions to our COVID-19 Public Services. Click for details!

Loren and Library staffers introduce you to three bike rides around Ann Arbor, suitable for a wide range of rider preferences. Let's ride! | Thursday (October 15) 7pm on AADL.TV

Leslie Science & Nature Center presents Radical Raptors! Learn about birds of prey, including what makes them great hunters | Saturday (October 17) 1pm on AADL.TV

The Crafty Chatters are joined by a special guest to discuss medieval dye plants! | Wednesday (October 14) 3pm on AADL.TV

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Halloween 2020 at AADL

Celebrate Halloween season with AADL! Your hub for all things spooky––recipes, crafts, games, and more—is aadl.org/halloween. Click to visit!

The Gayest Generation Episode 3

Episode 3 of The Gayest Generation is here! Listen to our conversation with Bob Enszer and Rick Farrand where we discuss being a closeted parent, finding love later in life, and more.

Noticing Nature

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A Small Porch
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Forest Primeval
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Bright Dead Things
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Immersive Family Sagas

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The Turner House
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The Namesake
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Commonwealth
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WSG Gallery opens show at Ann Arbor Art Center and continues with new virtual exhibits.

WSG Gallery opens show at Ann Arbor Art Center and continues with new virtual exhibits.

New music, videos, and concerts by more than 15 Washtenaw-area artists.

New music, videos, and concerts by more than 15 Washtenaw-area artists.

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of October 5, 2020

What's Happening This Week

Visit Mandali: India and the World, an online exhibit featuring 10 artists using their work to explore connection in different ways. Click to enter the exhibit, learn about the artists and view their work!

Five poets with Michigan connections share their work addressing mental health struggles, reckonings, and triumphs | Wednesday (October 7) 7pm on AADL.TV

A community conversation on Solange's A Seat at the Table. Join us on Thursday (October 8) 6pm via Zoom.

Borrowing from other Michigan Libraries via MeLCat resumes October 5! Thanks for your patience!

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Halloween at AADL

This Halloween, the AADL presents FOUR CONTESTS, a Halloween Special, and so much more! Click for details.

VISIONS 2020

VISIONS 2020 features online presentations on technology and services for the blind, visually impaired, and physically disabled. Find the full schedule at aadl.org/visions!

Mental Health Memoirs

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A Kind of Mirraculas Paradise
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I'm Telling the Truth, but I'm Lying
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The Body Papers
Grace Talusan

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Heavy
Kiese Laymon

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Quick Cooking for Busy Nights

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The Art of Simple Food
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Food 52: A New Way to Dinner
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A Modern Way to Cook
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The New Indian Slow Cooker
Neela Paniz

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Athletic Mic League returns after a 15-year hiatus to confirm its status as Ann Arbor's Playground Legends.

Athletic Mic League returns after a 15-year hiatus to confirm its status as Ann Arbor's Playground Legends

Burnout Society

Burnout Society Film Club's 8 Ball Movie Night and the Introvert Movie Night offer group viewings of cult flicks

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of September 28, 2020

What's Happening This Week

VISIONS 2020 is entirely online this year, featuring what's new in technology for the blind, visually impaired, and physically disabled. Check aadl.org/visions beginning on October 7 for videos and demonstrations of the latest products and services.

Experts discuss AI, fake news, and misinformation in Friday Night AI | Friday (October 2) 7pm live on Zoom

Technology safety and media expert Gus Andrews discusses staying safe and mentally well online | Tuesday (September 29) 7pm on AADL.TV

Join a community discussion of Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi. | Thursday (October 1) 1pm via Zoom

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Mandali: India and the World online exhibit runs Oct.1 to Nov. 12

Mandali: India and the World, a digital exhibit curated by Mia Risberg, features 10 artists and their distinct, yet interconnected, work. The exhibit begins October 1.

Access AADL genealogy databases

The AADL offers instant access to a number of genealogy databases to all cardholders. Census records, draft cards, ship passenger lists, family trees, and billions of other historical documents dating back centuries.

Compelling Teen Stories

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All American Boys
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Piecing Me Together
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The Sun is Also a Star
Nicola Yoon

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True Stories in Comics

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The Lives of Sacco and Vanzetti
Rick Geary

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Persepolis
Marjane Satrapi

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Brazen
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Rasa Festival shifts online but still offers a month of arts & culture from India.

Rasa Festival shifts online but still offers a month of arts & culture from India.

New music from Matthew Dear, U-M Symphony Orchestra, The Kelseys, Nature Meets Nurture & more.

New music from Matthew Dear, U-M Symphony Orchestra, The Kelseys, Nature Meets Nurture & more.

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of September 21, 2020

What's Happening This Week

AADL cardholders can now get instant access to The New York Times online! Click for details.

Each week, three AADL staffers answer one question about books. It's Biblio Files! Thursday (September 24) at 6pm on AADL.TV

Access thousands of award-winning videos—from painting, crafting, knitting, and sewing—on-demand through Creativebug. Click for details.

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Author Event: Elaine Weiss

Elaine Weiss joins us to talk about voting, the women's suffrage movement, and voter suppression impacting us today. | Tuesday (September 22) 7pm on AADL.TV

Black Lives Matter Discussion Series: A Seat at the Table by Solange

AADL discusses Solange's award-winning album, A Seat at the Table. All are invited to join the conversation | Thursday (September 24) 4pm via Zoom

National Hispanic Heritage Month

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Inventing Latinos
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The Affairs of the Falcóns
Melissa Rivero

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News of a Kidnapping
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Things We Lost in the Fire
Mariana Enriquez

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Listen to Mystery Stories

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The Trespasser
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A Great Reckoning
Louise Penny

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When the Thrill is Gone
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Top Secret Twenty-One
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Former UMS president Ken Fischer on collaboration and connectivity in his book

Former UMS president Ken Fischer on collaboration and connectivity in his book "Everybody In, Nobody Out."

Two local theater festivals are coming to a living room near you.

Two local theater festivals are coming to a living room near you.

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of September 14, 2020

What's Happening This Week

Bright Nights Community Forum––learn theories and practices important in the healing processes of racial trauma for Black families, clinicians, and researchers. | Tuesday (September 15) 7pm on AADL.TV

Community partners screen Suppressed 2020: The Fight to Vote, followed by a panel discussion on fighting voter suppression in Michigan | Thursday (September 17) 7pm on AADL.TV

Join AADL staff and community for a discussion of I Can't Date Jesus by Michael Arceneaux | Wednesday (September 16) 6pm via Zoom

The second episode of The Gayest Generation podcast is here, featuring Randy Hasso! Click to listen, or find it where you get your podcasts.

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UM Library and AADL collaborate on a Mail Art Project

Send in your Mail Art by September 30! Art should fit on a 4x6 postcard. Click for all the details.

RPG FEST: GM Tips to Run a Great Game

RPG Fest: Experienced GM Phill Camerion shares tips for running a great game | Saturday (September 19) 3pm on AADL.TV

Science DVDs for Kids

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World of Invention
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The Magic School Bus
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Podcasters Write Too!

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Sawbones
Sydnee & Justin McElroy

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On Intersectionality
Kimberlé Crenshaw

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Everything's Trash, but it's Okay
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Alice Isn't Dead
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Hear and read about Towner's terrific power-pop LP

Hear and read about Towner's terrific power-pop LP "This Is Entertainment."

Pioneer High's Jeff Kass contemplates the working life in his book

Pioneer High's Jeff Kass contemplates the working life in his book "Teacher/Pizza Guy."