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Easy English News For You

Mon, 08/25/2014 - 12:18pm by Beth Manuel

Are you an adult who is learning to read or is becoming an English Language Learner? AADL has a couple magazines that should get your attention.

The Easy English News is available at all of our branches. It contains current events written at a fourth grade reading level. It's written in a way to build your vocabulary and help you read for meaning. There's also News for You, which you can find at our downtown location or put a hold on a copy and have it sent to the location most convenient for you. Both publications have vocabulary words, puzzles and interactive websites. Spread the word!

A Sober Shindig for All

Wed, 08/20/2014 - 2:07pm by Beth Manuel

The U/M Students for Recovery present “Old Hollywood Recovery Dance 2014” – a sober end-of-summer dance with an opportunity to dress up, dance, and flaunt how fabulous you are. The theme is OLD HOLLYWOOD, so dress up in formal attire, and be ready to dance and have a CLASSIC TIME. This event has free admission and is open to the community – all ages are welcome. This fun fete will be held at the Michigan Union Ballroom, 530 South State Street on Friday, August 22, 9pm-Midnight. This is a substance-free event, and attendees are asked to be respectful of those who want to have a fun, sober experience.

Easy English News For You

Mon, 08/18/2014 - 1:22pm by Beth Manuel

Are you an adult who is learning to read or is becoming an English Language Learner? AADL has a couple magazines that should get your attention. The Easy English News is available at all of our branches. It contains current events written at a fourth grade reading level. It's written in a way to build your vocabulary and help you read for meaning. There's also News for You, which you can find at our downtown location or put a hold on a copy and have it sent to the location most convenient for you. Both publications have vocabulary words, puzzles and interactive websites. Spread the word! There's also a 500 point code in the byline of this blog.

Let's Talk About MeL, Baby!

Fri, 08/15/2014 - 9:33am by Beth Manuel

We frequently refer patrons to the MeLCat when we don't have a book on our shelves that they are looking for; but I never knew about this awesome portal for educators till now. Developed and maintained by educators for educators, parents, and students, it is a one-stop collection of assessments, lesson plans, online interactive sessions, and videos, all aligned to the CCSS (Common Core State Standards) and the Michigan standards. Interested? Visit M.O.R.E. by clicking on the Teachers tab at MeL.org and register for a free account to be able to use all the tools available in the portal.

Ann Arbor Art Fairs: AADL has the Good Stuff

Wed, 07/16/2014 - 2:23pm by annevm

As the Ann Arbor Art Fairs open today, you can learn a lot from AADL. Take a look at 50 Years of Originality: A History of the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, a digital collection which includes over 100 images, plus audio recollections and videos. And if you’re interested in viewing past fair posters from our Art Print Collection, click here.

Does Your Child Qualify?

Thu, 06/12/2014 - 11:57am by Beth Manuel

Are you looking for free, high quality preschool within Washtenaw County for a child who is 3 to 5 years old and wondering if you qualify? If so, there is this interest form that must be completed if you are considering enrolling your child. You can also call 1(800) 777- 2861 to determine if your child is eligible to attend a free Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) or Head Start preschool program in Washtenaw County. For more information on available local programs & eligibility criteria, go to this link. Why Preschool? Studies show benefits from preschool education that carry over into the first years of school and even well into adulthood.

Teens Using Drugs: Education Series

Thu, 05/29/2014 - 2:25pm by Beth Manuel

The Dawn Farms Education Series, "Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do" is a free, two-part series that will be presented from 7:30-9:00 pm Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014 (part one, "What to Know"), and Tuesday, June 10th (part two, "What to Do"). The programs will be held in the “Exhibition Room” at the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center at 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti. The presenter will be Brian Spitsbergen, Director, Community Intervention and Treatment (CITx,) Growth Works, Inc.and will be the last one until the sessions resume in October, 2014. This program is targeted primarily to parents/caretakers of teens & young adults but is inclusive of other family members, teens, professionals, students, people who sponsor or support teens, and others interested. Please contact 734-485-8725 or info@dawnfarm.org or see the link to teens using drugs for information.

Adult ADHD & Relationships

Thu, 05/22/2014 - 11:38am by Beth Manuel

Are you or a loved one affected with Adult Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder? If so, you may be interested in joining a local discussion group for information or support. This group meets from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at the WISD Teaching and Learning Center each month. The next meeting is Tuesday, May 27th from 7:00-8:30 pm. This meeting is about Relationships and AD/HD, given by Dr. Arthur Robin. He will provide audience members with practical advice for how to succeed in intimate relationships with AD/HD. After reviewing AD/HD’s impact on relationships, he will discuss strategies for couples to improve their relationships; optimize AD/HD education and adjust attitudes. For more information contact: AnnArborADDults@gmail.com.

Tonight!: Hike @ Barton Nature Area

Thu, 05/08/2014 - 1:46pm by eapearce

The first of our nature walks this season will be this tonight, May 8 at 7:00pm at Barton Nature area! The nature walks that AADL hosts throughout the summer are made possible by our partnership with Natural Area Preservation and are lead by a representative from NAP.

Barton Nature Area is a 102-acre park in northwest Ann Arbor. The part that we will be hiking in is known as the oxbow, and connects to Argo Nature Area. There is a lovely smaller part of Barton Nature Area as well, the Foster area, which is only accessible by boat via crossing Barton Pond. On our hike we will see lots of beautiful spring vegetation as well as a variety of landscapes. The oxbow area, where we will hike, includes wet meadow and shrubland, prairie and old field, mesic forest and emergent marsh.

We will meet at the parking lot off Huron Drive just north of the intersection with Bird Road. Make sure to dress for walking and bring water if needed! Arrive a few minutes early to make sure you don't miss the beginning of the hike. It's a beautiful warm day out, so come join us!