Cosplay Contest and DDR Expo

Mon, 07/31/2006 - 2:59pm by lola

Come to the 3rd Annual Cosplay Contest at the AADL this Wednesday, August 2, from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Downtown Library Multipurpose Room . Dress up as your favorite anime, manga or videogame character and compete for prizes. First, Second and Third place winners will win gift certificates to Wizzy Wig. Judging will be based on a combination of knowledge of your character, costume quality and character enthusiasm. Dance on our Cobalt Flux pads in character or come to watch the contest and play DDR.

Claymation is Calling

Wed, 07/26/2006 - 6:46pm by erin

You like to play with epoxy, wire cutters and clay. Or you're a painfully patient type who wants to spend YEARS filming a puppet frame-by-frame for the fame and glory that Will Vinton and Nick Park revel in. Or maybe you just like to try new things and get free food. Regardless the Workshop will be an awesome afternoon. Brad Patullo worked on MTV's Celebrity Deathmatch and the PJs with Vinton - and he's a really cool guy. WHEN: Saturday August 12, 2006: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm (yes, it's really 5 hours - but pizza and drinks will keep you going). WHERE? Downtown. Space is limited and you HAVE to register - just call 327-8301 and you're golden - well, unless you call too late and it's filled. Don't snooze.

SNAP! Get Digital.... Camera Classes -

Fri, 07/07/2006 - 11:28am by erin

If you have a digital camera and want to learn how best to use it - be sure to sign-up for the SNAP! Get Digital Classes (there are 2) on Thursday and Friday July 27 & 28 - from 1:00-3:00 PM - in the DOWNTOWN library computer lab on the 3rd floor. You'll learn about a variety of cameras, what to do with it once you have it, how to get things on your computer, customize your image and send it to your friends. We neglected to tell you to sign-up in AXIS, but you do need to. Just call 327-8301 or visit ANY library reference to reserve your spot. Hope to see you there -

LEGO Contest Guidelines RELEASED!

Thu, 06/29/2006 - 4:00pm by erin

AADL's 1st Annual LEGO Contest launches on Wed. August 9 - the guidelines have been released and can be picked up at ANY location. Prizes will be given in 3 categories:
Grades 3-5; Grades 6-8; Grades 9-12 and the special Parent/Child category. Ribbons will be given out in each category for the following: Best Motorized project, Best Architectural/Engineering project, Coolest Robot, Best Vehicle, Most Creative, Most Sophisticated and the ultimate AADL's Lego Master Builder! Winners will get gift certificates for Toys R Us! Get your copy of the guidelines today!

Narutothon

Sun, 06/11/2006 - 6:43pm by Edith Wharton

UPDATE: ZOMG that was fun (still peeling glue off my fingers, but its all good). Thanks to all who came, you made my last program perfect!
Saturday June 17, 2006: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm -- Downtown Library Multi-Purpose Room. Featuring anime viewing, DDR, pocky prize quizes and headband design.
I think that about forty headbands ended up being made.. with plenty of glue to spare..

Furnace Glass Blowing with Annette Baron

Mon, 06/05/2006 - 10:31am by kcrj49

Thursday, June 8, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Downtown Library Multi-Purpose Room

Come learn how local artist and instructor Annette Baron transforms molten glass into works of art. Ms. Baron's talk will cover the process of furnace glass blowing, how she built Baron Glassworks in Ypsilanti, and outstanding examples of her students work. And don't miss the exhibit of her astonishingly beautiful glass art now on display in the Downtown Library's lower level display cases.

Narutothon Saturday, June 17th

Sun, 06/04/2006 - 10:09pm by Edith Wharton

The Narutothon is Animanga Club's way of Ninja-ing up your summer. Make a ninja headband from a hidden village of your choice, dance a little DDR (okay not really Naruto-related, but still fun) and watch Naruto anime. Discuss what Kakashi looks like under his mask. Contemplate whether or not Sakura will fall for giant eyebrow boy. Talk about something other than Naruto (yes, its allowed). There will be brownies, quizes and general mayhem. I'm thinking we'll do prize pocky again as well.

The Truth About Bodyfat Loss

Fri, 06/02/2006 - 9:56am by kcrj49

Wednesday June 7, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Downtown Multi-Purpose Room

Are you into fitness and personal training? Interested in losing a few inches for the summer season? Then come hear Fitness and Nutrition Counselor Andrew Phelka discuss the myths and facts about losing bodyfat. Mr. Phelka will talk about how nutrition, exercise and metabolism can all affect body fat loss.

Barry Harris: The Spirit of Bebop

Thu, 06/01/2006 - 5:10pm by kcrj49

Monday, June 5, 7:00-8:30 pm Downtown Library Multi-Purpose Room

Come see this fascinating documentary of jazz innovator Barry Harris. This film, by Edgar Howard, also pays homage to jazz luminaries like Parker, Monk, Bud Powell and Dizzy Gillespie. Jazz scholar Lars Bjorn will introduce this 55 minute film and lead a discussion afterwards.

It's All Write 2006 Short Story Judges

Wed, 05/24/2006 - 3:51pm by Bertha

Thanks to the following judges of the teen's short story writing contest for area Teens! We appreciate their expertise and careful considerations of each story.
Middle School:
CHRIS HEBERT- Fiction Editor at the University of Michigan Press (previous Hopwood Winner)
AMY SUMERTON - Serves as executive editor of 'Orchid Literary Review' for three years. Her fiction can most recently be found in Red Cedar Review. She plays cello in a local band called Canada. Amy currently makes a living as assistant director for 826 Michigan, a nonprofit writing center designed to help students aged 6-18 develop their writing skills.
LARA M. ZIELIN - Author of Make Things Happen Networking for Teens and she edits the alumni publication at the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Language and the Arts.

High School:
MARGARET LAZARUS DEAN - Teaches at U of M's MFA program and has a novel coming out this fall. (previous Hopwood Winner)
LAURA KASISCHKE - Teaches at U of M's MFA program and is the author of several books of poetry and the novel Life Before Her Eyes (previous Hopwood Winner)
PATRICK O'KEEFFE - Currently a lecturer at University of Michigan, and is the 2005 Winner of the prestigious 'story prize' Award for Hill Road four long stories set in Ireland. (previous Hopwood Winner)