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YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of May 17, 2021

What's Happening This Week

Read digital editions of your favorite magazines with your Library card! AADL cardholders can now use the Libby app to read magazines like Outside, Wired, The New Yorker, and more, through on their phone, tablet, or computer. Click to learn more.

Not sure what to get next? Try Shelf Service! No request too vague! No search too general! Funny kids books? Movies with great soundtracks? Obscure graphic novels? Give us anywhere to start and we'll put together a bag of Library stuff just for you. Click for details.

Getting your hands dirty in a garden this year? Grab a shovel and a banana peel and learn all about backyard composting on AADL.TV. Watch now!

Richard Rothstein's The Color of Law is a groundbreaking history of segregation and the modern American metropolis . Watch AADL staff discuss the book, share what they learned, and talk through its themes. Click to watch any time.

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Culinary Historians of Ann Arbor

The Culinary Historians of Ann Arbor are back! Oswald Rivera discusses Puerto Rican Cuisine in America. Live discussion Sunday (May 16) at 4pm on Zoom, then available to watch on-demand on AADL.TV. .

It's All Write Awards

We received so many great submissions for the 2021 It's All Write! Teen Writing Contest and it's time to announce the winners! Catch the awards ceremony on Sunday (May 23) at 1pm with special guest, author Jeff Kass.

Eat with the Seasons

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Preserving by the Pint
Marisa McClellan

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Handmade Gatherings
Ashley English

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Vegetarian for a New Generation
Liana Krissoff

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Rom-Com Favorites

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Bend it like Beckham
Gurinder Chadha

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The Big Sick
Michael Showalter

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Love & Basketball
Gina Prince-Bythewood

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Crazy Rich Asians
Jon M. Chu

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IS/LAND's

IS/LAND's "Lost Constellation (Pt. I + II)" dance-performance video explores individuality and interconnectivity.

U-M Dept. of Theatre & Drama's

U-M Dept. of Theatre & Drama's "Romeo and Juliet" reflects the play's pandemic-informed origins.

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of May 10, 2021

What's Happening This Week

Have you been following our Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Quote of the Day series? A new video every day in May features AAPI comedians, creatives, and leaders. Click to get inspired.

Watch this recorded discussion between AADL staff and community members, talking about the book Invisible No More: Police Violence Against Black Women and Women of Color by Andrea Ritchie.

Looking for a new twist on game night? AADL's Taste of RPGs introduces you to a variety of role-playing games, including a fun-filled baking show, a goblin quest, and a small-town mystery. Watch now!

Suggest a book for the 2022 Washtenaw Read! We're looking for fiction titles you think would foster conversation in our community. Click and make your suggestions!

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Request Games and Puzzles

We've got games and puzzles galore! Click to browse options for all ages and levels of competitiveness.

Martin Bandyke Under Covers

Listen to a new episode of Martin Bandyke Under Covers! Martin interviews Michael Hurtt, co-author of Mind Over Matter: The Myths and Mysteries of Detroit’s Fortune Records.

Fantastic Stories on CD

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Black Leopard Red Wolf
Marlon James

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The Name of the Wind
Patrick Rothfuss

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The Night Circus
Erin Morgenstern

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Empire of Ivory
Naomi Novik

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Graphic Novels Coming to the Screen

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Paper Girls
Brian K. Vaughan

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The Eternals
Marvel

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The Sandman
Neil Gaiman

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Gene Luen Yang

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Riverside Arts Center's

Riverside Arts Center's "Present: An Online Exhibit" offers an egalitarian collection of creativity.

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Highlights from "Please Stand By: The 2021 Stamps School Senior Exhibition."

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of May 3, 2021

What's Happening This Week

We interview Sheela Lal and Fatema Haque, the moderators of The Unerased Book Club, which is a project of Rising Voices of Asian American Families, building community through Asian American literature. Watch it now!

Aaryn Ebner of the US Bone and Joint Initiative hosts Experts in Arthritis on Wednesday (May 5) at 7pm. Join via Zoom to learn about managing arthritis pain through nutrition and activity.

This month's Exploring the Mind features Dr. Sara McClelland and her work studying gender and sexual health in those with chronic illness. This talk is presented in partnership with the University of Michigan Department of Psychology. Watch now!

Have you ever tried making blackout poetry? Get inspired by 30 videos created by AADL staff who show you their take on blackout poems.

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AAPI Quote of the Day

Our latest Quote of the Day series celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which takes place in May. AADL staff illustrate words from AAPI luminaries, activists, entertainers, and more.

Suggest a title for the 2022 Washtenaw Read

Read a good book lately? Suggest it for our next Wastenaw Read! We're looking for fiction titles that will foster engaging dialogue in the community for our 2022 Read.

Growing Up Asian American

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Patron Saints of Nothing
Randy Ribay

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The Leavers
Lisa Ko

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American Panda
Gloria Chao

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Academy Award Best Picture Winners

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In the Heat of the Night
Norman Jewison

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All About Eve
Joseph L. Mankiewicz

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Amadeus
Miloš Forman

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Moonlight
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Catch up with more than 150 local music releases featured in our weekly Friday Five column.

Catch up with more than 150 local music releases featured in our weekly Friday Five column.

Take a peek at The Weese Collection: Chinese Ceramics at UMMA

Take a peek at "The Weese Collection: Chinese Ceramics at UMMA".

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of April 26, 2021

What's Happening This Week

Author and artist Tim Fielder discusses his new book, Infinitum: An Afrofuturist Tale. He talks about how he created the graphic novel, what it takes to get picked up by a major publisher, and more.

Malletts Creek Branch will be closed for electrical work from Monday, April 26 through Wednesday, April 28. Contactless lobby pickups resume Thursday, April 29. Thanks for your patience!

Episode #32 of Presenting Alfred Hitchcock Presents is out now; The Baby Sitter. Each episode is a deep dive into the anthology series Alfred Hitchcock Presents, plus all things Hitch. Download or stream now.

Celebrate the young writers of AADL's Write On and read the winning short stories submitted to us by talented third, fourth, and fifth graders. And stay tuned for our teen writing contest awards announcement on May 23!

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Culinary Historians BBQ

WATCH NOW: Adrian Miller talks about Black Smoke, his new book chronicling the Black barbecuers and restauranteurs who helped develop this cornerstone of American foodways. In partnership with the Culinary Historians of Ann Arbor.

Playing in the Dark Discussion

AADL staff and community members discuss Toni Morrison's book Playing in the Dark: Whiteness and the Literary Imagination on Thursday (April 29) at 6pm on Zoom.

Satire & Humor from Chinese Authors

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The Wangs vs. the World
Jade Chang

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Interior Chinatown
Charles Yu

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Lenin's Kisses
Yan Lianke

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The Noodle Maker
Jian Ma

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Sing-alongs for Kids and Families

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Frozen
Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck

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There's a Party in my City!
Yo Gabba Gabba

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The Greatest Showman
Michael Gracey

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Sesame Street

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Crazy Wisdom marks National Poetry Month with a reading and open mic.

Crazy Wisdom marks National Poetry Month with a reading and open mic.

WSG Gallery's latest exhibits explore nature and the world—with and without people.

WSG Gallery's latest exhibits explore nature and the world, with and without people.

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of April 19, 2021

What's Happening This Week

April is National Poetry Month! Our Blackout Poetry series gives you a little taste of poetry each day.

Creativebug offers thousands of classes on a variety of crafty topics, from sewing, knitting, painting, scrapbooking, hand lettering, and more! Get instant access with your AADL card.

What should you read next? Biblio Files contributors share their favorite sci-fi titles and recommendations in the genre.

Interested in writing a memoir? Writing coach and memoir author Ingrid Ricks helps you get started identifying and structuring your story in this brief but comprehensive video.

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AADL cardholders have instant access to national newspapers like The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times! Plus historical articles from The Detroit Free Press, The Los Angeles Times, and more.

AADL cardholders have instant access to national newspapers like The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times! Plus historical articles from The Detroit Free Press, The Los Angeles Times, and more.

AADL staff and community members discuss Richard Rothstein's The Color of Law: a Forgotten History of how our Government Segregated America on Wednesday (April 21) at 6pm on Zoom.

AADL staff and community members discuss Richard Rothstein's The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How our Government Segregated America on Wednesday (April 21) at 6pm on Zoom.

Microhistories

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At Home
Bill Bryson

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The Gene
Siddhartha Mukherjee

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Quackery
Lydia Kang and Nate Pedersen

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Baseball Books for Kids

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Baseball's Leading Lady
Andrea Williams

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Mamie on the Mound
Leah Henderson

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Henry Aaron's Dream
Matt Tavares

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Julie Babcock's Rules for Rearrangement considers how the A2 poet carried on after a sudden loss.

Julie Babcock's Rules for Rearrangement considers how the A2 poet carried on after a sudden loss.

A2 poet Ed Morin’s The Bold News of Birdcalls is about more than our feathered friends.

A2 poet Ed Morin’s The Bold News of Birdcalls is about more than our feathered friends.

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of April 12, 2021

What's Happening This Week

In a cooking rut? AADL staff are here with tons of videos to help you whip up something new. Weeknight recipes, baking projects, and meal ideas for chefs of all ages and skill levels.

If you missed AADL's interview with Ken Fischer about his book, Everybody In, Nobody Out: Inspiring Community at Michigan's University Musical Society, watch it here anytime.

We interview Anan Ameri, activist and founding director of the Arab American National Museum. Learn about her new memoir The Wandering Palestinian, which chronicles her life and grassroots activism, from Beirut to Detroit.

Curious about what our Black Lives Matter discussions are like? Watch a recorded discussion of Marvin Gaye's What's Going On, where AADL staff talk about the album's themes and share their thoughts.

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TDoV Zine

AADL presents a community-created zine created to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility, which just happened on March 31st. View or download the zine in our catalog today!

Culinary Historians

The next Culinary Historians event features Adrian Miller discussing barbecue and Black Smoke, his new book that chronicles the Black barbecuers and restauranteurs who helped develop this cornerstone of American foodways. Sunday (April 18) at 4pm on Zoom and YouTube!

Teaching Kids about Anti-Asian Racism

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A Day for Vincent Chin and Me
Jacqueline Turner Banks

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Prairie Lotus
Linda Sue Park

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Full Cicada Moon
Marilyn Hilton

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A Place to Belong
Cynthia Kadohata

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Gritty TV Dramas

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Ann Arbor indie label Quite Scientific ends a 4-year hiatus with a new album and a look back at its start.

Ann Arbor indie label Quite Scientific ends a 4-year hiatus with a new album and a look back at its start.

Ann Arbor poet David Jibson on Crazy Wisdom's Poetry Circle and his new book,

Ann Arbor poet David Jibson on Crazy Wisdom's Poetry Circle and his new book, "Protective Coloration."

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of April 5, 2021

What's Happening This Week

AADL cardholders can now instantly access The Wall Street Journal and the WSJ Magazine online in English, Chinese, and Japanese.

AADL staffers Jenny Carlson and Reena Pang interviewed local LGBTQ+ activist Michelle Hughes about getting involved in activism at the city level, and a variety of programs and meetings for trans people.

Join AADL staff and other community members for a discussion of Invisible No More: Police Violence Against Black Women and Women of Color by Andrea Ritchie on Tuesday (April 6) at 6pm via Zoom

This weekend The Saturday Show becomes The Transportation Show! Toby and Otto head out on a road trip and leave Loren and Hazel to host the show and return a library book. Video goes live Saturday (April 3) at 11am.

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Preschool Expo 2021

Curious about local preschool options? This year's Preschool Expo is online on Sunday (April 11). Connect with local preschools over Zoom, starting at noon. Click for the full schedule.

Blackout Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month! Our Blackout Poetry series gives you a little taste of poetry every day this month.

Real Women's Stories, Fictionalized

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The Woman in Red
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Find me in Havana
Serena Burdick

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Annie and the Wolves
Andromeda Romano-Lax

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Miss Burma
Charmaine Craig

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Develop Your Green Thumb

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Edible Gardening
Lisa Amstutz

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Teeny Tiny Gardening
Emma Hardy

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The triumphant resurrection of rapper-singer Nickie P.

The triumphant resurrection of rapper-singer Nickie P.

Surfing the retrowaves with the synthetic sounds of Kawsaki.

Surfing the retrowaves with the synthetic sounds of Kawsaki.

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of March 29, 2021

What's Happening This Week

A ADL has Spring Break covered! Find activities for indoor and outdoor play, plus recipes, storytimes, crafts, and more!

The March Bright Nights Community Forum is available to watch now. This session includes strategies for coping with stress and building resilience in the midst of COVID-19.

Join Detroit Institute of Arts teaching volunteers for DIA Behind the Seen on Monday (March 29) at 6pm via Zoom. Your docent uses the DIA collection to bring the women's suffrage movement to life.

AADL staff and community members discuss the 2004 Ann Arbor Reads book "Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?" by Beverly Daniel Tatum on Tuesday (March 30) at 7pm via Zoom.

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9 Days of Fool Moon

AADL presents nine days of Foolish fun. New videos every day to count down to Fool Moon! Watch April 1-9 and get inspired to create your own glowing project.

Friedman Author event

Jaclyn Friedman, educator and activist, discusses Believe Me: How Trusting Women Can Change the World on Wednesday (March 31) at 7pm on Zoom. The anthology, which Friedman co-edited, asks what the world would look like if we listened to and centered survivors.

Reckoning with Anti-Asian Racism

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The Making of Asian America
Erika Lee

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Minor Feelings
Cathy Park Hong

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American Born Chinese
Gene Luen Yang

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All You Can Ever Know
Nicole Chung

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Exploring Afrofuturism

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Nigerians in Space
Deji Bryce Olukotun

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Infinitum
Tim Fielder

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An Unkindness of Ghosts
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Rosewater
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Yasmine Nasser Diaz's

Yasmine Nasser Diaz's "For Your Eyes Only" wrestles with public-private life in the Digital Age.

Interviews with Michigan short-story writer Jeff Vande Zande and poet Ken Meisel.

Interviews with Michigan short-story writer Jeff Vande Zande and poet Ken Meisel.

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of March 22. 2021

What's Happening This Week

Illuminate yourself, your puppet, your home, your bicycle ... anything ... and show us your GLOW! Take pictures of your glowing self/creation/transportation and submit it by April 1 to earn prizes in a variety of categories.

Looking for book recommendations from AADL staff? Quarantine Reads is for you. Watch now!

If you missed the Ann Arbor Culinary Historians presentation of Baking Powder Wars: The Cutthroat Food Fight that Revolutionized Cooking, catch the archived video here!

Watch the latest Crafty Chat where Lucy, Nancy, and Heidi go deep on the difference between art and craft.

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Freeze your AADL holds

Too many requests coming all at once? Freeze your requests! You'll keep moving up the line, but it won't be your turn until you unfreeze your request. Click to learn all about it.

What Makes a Work of Art Queer?

Jacob Gorski, host of AADL's podcast The Gayest Generation talks with UMMA curator Sean Kramer about Oh Honey…A Queer Reading of the Collection, UMMA’s first exhibition of queer art. The prerecorded video premieres Thursday (March 25) at 7pm.

Aspen Literary Prize Shortlist

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Leave the World Behind
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The Night Watchman
Louise Erdrich

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The Office of Historical Corrections
Danielle Evans

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Against the Loveless World
Susan Abulhawa

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Spring is Almost Here

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And Then It's Spring
Julie Fogliano

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Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring
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When Spring Comes
Kevin Henkes

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The Song of Spring
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The Fifth Estate to Ann Arbor: Harvey Ovshinsky's memoir recalls his agitating & publishing days in Detroit.

The Fifth Estate to Ann Arbor: Harvey Ovshinsky's memoir recalls his agitating & publishing days in Detroit.

A round-up of new mixes & compilations featuring Ann Arbor-associated electronic musicians & DJs.

A round-up of new mixes & compilations featuring Ann Arbor-associated electronic musicians & DJs.

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of March 15, 2021

What's Happening This Week

Need to print forms, documents, applications, and more? We can help! Click here for information on Contactless Printout Pickup, a free service from AADL.

We're halfway through our Women's History Month Quote of the Day Series! Click to find words from powerful and inspiring women.

Try a Drawing for Adults class this weekend—presented by AADL and the Ann Arbor Art Center.

Local musician and creative Will Jones III helps facilitate a community discussion of Marvin Gaye's What's Going On—Thursday (March 18) at 6pm via Zoom.

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March Monster Madness Recap

March Monster Madness crowns a winner at 7pm Friday night! How did the Pageant-style competition go?

Watch Biblio Files

The Biblio Files archive contains dozens of bookish conversations with hundreds of reading recommendations across genres and age groups! Check out all the episodes and keep your eyes peeled for new videos on Thursdays.

Changemaking Women

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Fannie Lou Hamer: A Biography
Susan Kling

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To Be A Water Protector
Winona LaDuke

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My Beloved World
Sonia Sotomayor

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The Daughters of Kobani
Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

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Stream and Download Music from Local Label Quite Scientific

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Ordinaire EP
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Transgressor
Tunde Olaniran

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A Cork Tale Wake
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Ann Arbor's Emilie Lin went from being a Ph.D. psychologist to a full-time pianist with a debut album.

Ann Arbor's Emilie Lin went from being a Ph.D. psychologist to a full-time pianist with a debut album.

With drama and humor, U-M professor Peter Ho Davies' new novel explores family life and parenting.

With drama and humor, U-M professor Peter Ho Davies' new novel explores family life and parenting.

YOUR WEEKLY AADL NEWSLETTER

The Week of March 8, 2021

What's Happening This Week

Join one of AADL's Black Lives Matter Discussions where we talk about fiction, nonfiction, kids books, music, and more. Click for a full line-up of what's upcoming.

Jacob presents another episode of While You Wait—Friday (March 12) at 5pm! The waitlist for Tenet is pretty long, so Jacob suggests related entertainment to tide you over.

Award-winning indie author Catherine Stein provides self-publishing basics—Saturday (March 13) at 2pm, taking your questions after the presentation.

Associate Director Sherlonya Turner talks about AADL's kids and families offerings during the pandemic on CTN's Adventures in Parenthood.

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Old News Features

Shelf Service - From our shelves to yours

Looking for books about horses, CDs from superstar women, or classic movies you may have missed? Try Shelf Service! Tell us what you're looking for and we'll select a bag of items just for you, available for Contactless Pickup on the date you choose.

Book Discussion

Join AADL staff for a discussion of Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? by Beverly Daniel Tatum—Wednesday (March 10) at 6pm.

Tired of Dog Man? Try These!

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Investigators
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The Boulder Brothers
Sarah Lynn

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Super Sidekicks
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Dragonbreath
Ursula Vernon

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Prize-Winning Women's Fiction

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The Tiger's Wife
Téa Obreht

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On Beauty
Zadie Smith

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The Power
Naomi Alderman

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An American Marriage
Tayari Jones

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Read our review, then watch UMS's production Some Old Black Man starring The Wire's Wendell Pierce for free.

Read our review, then watch UMS's production Some Old Black Man starring The Wire's Wendell Pierce for free.

Interviews with poet Sumita Chakraborty, author Caroline Kim, and playwright/essayist/editor David Blixt.

Interviews with poet Sumita Chakraborty, author Caroline Kim, and playwright/essayist/editor David Blixt.

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
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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

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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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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

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

SEE ALL OF THE AADL'S EVENTS THIS WEEK!

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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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The Bossy E
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Midrange
Dykehouse

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Blonde Album
Lightning Love

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Sweatbox Dynasty
TOBACCO

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Download Cozy Knit and Crochet Patterns

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Fresh Designs Sweaters
Shannon Okey

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Beyond Knit & Purl
Kate Atherley

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Big Foot Knits
Andi Smith

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Abby's Blanket
Kirsten Kapur

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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.⠀