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UMS Night School Returns For A Second Season
by TimG
Join Professor Mark Clague on Mon., Oct. 1, 7-8:30 PM, at the Downtown AADL for UMS Night School, Session 1: Mariinsky Orchestra of St. Petersburg.
The second season of Night School focuces on 100 Years of UMS at Hill Auditorium. These 90-minute classes combine lectures by genre experts and conversation about upcoming UMS performances.
At this first session, local historian Grace Shackman will also give a brief presentation about Ann Arbor at the time of the construction of Hill Auditorium.
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3D Printing with All Hands Active: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Saturday September 22, 2012 -- Downtown Library
by OneillT
Our first 3D Printing Event in June was filled with eager printers of all ages, so we're giving people a chance to come that didn't get a chance the first time or want to learn more!
3D Printing has been featured on CNN, the Colbert Report, and in Time Magazine, and now this technology is coming to the AADL. Learn about how these machines turn computer sketches into objects, watch one work, and practice making and customizing designs.
Led by Ann Arbor's All Hands Active, this workshop will introduce participants to this quickly developing technology. We’ll see how a 3D Printer works to create objects before your eyes, and even experiment with designing some objects using the freely available Google Sketchup. Participants will be able to submit simple designs to be printed and picked up at a later date.
This event will be held in the Training Center on the third floor of the Downtown Library and is intended for all ages.
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Film & Discussion: Urban Roots
by Bertha
The film Urban Roots is a 2011 documentary that tells the moving story of the spontaneous emergence of urban farming in Detroit. It shows dedicated Detroiters working tirelessly to fulfill their vision for locally-grown, sustainably-farmed food in a city where people - as in much of the country - have found themselves cut off from real food. Their choices are limited to the offerings of fast food chains, mini-marts, and grocery stores stocked with processed food from thousands of miles away.
The discussion after the screening will be led by Malik Yakini (highlighted in the film), Chair of the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network and farmer with D-Town Farms, and Riet Schumack, a resident and community organizer involved with Neighbors Building Brightmoor and the Brightmoor Youth Gardens.
Cosponsored by the University of Michigan Community Scholars Program.
Thursday, September 20 | 6 - 8:30 PM | Film & Discussion: Urban Roots | Downtown Multi-Purpose Room | Grade 9 - Adult
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Research Scientists From the United States Geological Survey: Wednesday, September 19th at 7pm
by cecile
Join us at our downtown location on Wednesday, September 19th at 7pm when four members of the United States Geological Survey will talk about their latest research on the Great Lakes.
Dr. David Warner, a Research Fishery Biologist, will discuss the USGS Deepwater Science Program spanning Great Lakes ecology, ecology of invasive species and remote sensing in ecology.
Dr. Bruce Manny, a Research Fishery Biologist, will speak about his work designing, researching and monitoring activities to restore spawning and nursery habitat for valued native fish species in the Huron-Erie Corridor.
Joseph Baustian, a Research Analyst, will discuss his work in the GLSC Coastal Ecosystems Branch currently focused on restoring coastal marshes in the Great Lakes basin.
David Galbraith, a Geographic Information Systems Specialist, working in the GLSC Coastal Ecosystems Branch, will speak about his work investigating the landscape ecology of invasive wetland flora.
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Exhibition of New Art Prints
by muffy
On view on the third floor of the Downtown Library is the current exhibition of new art prints just added to the circulating collection.
While we continue to add new images of perennial favorites like Ansel Adams, Richard Diebenkorn, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Mark Rothko to the collection, we are always looking to introduce new talents and new artists into the mix.
Rhett Lynch of New Mexico, is a mufti-talented artist whose whimsical depiction of family pets are delightful ( Art Print 614, image at left). Fiona Hoop, is actually the collaborative work of two Toronto (Canada) artists - Michele Woodey and Mary Kennedy. We hope you will enjoy their contemplative abstract landscape Blue Sky.
And at long last, we were able to add to the collection British-born photographer (now based in Seattle) Michael Kenna's work, this one capturing an atmospheric and moody view of Marly-le-Rio, France.
These and other prints will be available for circulation on October 11th, 2012 when the exhibition closes.
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Print Extravaganza... Make A GLOWSTER!
by manz
Sunday, August 19 | 1-3pm | Multi-Purpose Room | Downtown | All Ages
Join us for a day of print making! You’ll get a chance to screen print a glow-in-the-dark dino poster- a GLOWSTER! While that’s happening we’ll also have pre-carved blocks, paints, and assorted paper for you to do some stamped prints of your own. All the fun happens in the multi-purpose room at the Downtown branch this Sunday. See you there!
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Robb Johnston Visits the Library!
by evelyn
Come listen to local artist and author Robb Johnston talk about the process behind his wonderful book The Woodcutter and the Most Beautiful Tree. Robb will demonstrate how he draws and answer questions. He will also be available for a book signing after the event.
The Woodcutter and the Most Beautiful Tree gained a star review from Kirkus Reviews, who also named it one of the best books of 2011. Don’t miss this chance to see Robb work!
This event will be on Monday, August 13th at 1pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Downtown Library.
This event is for grades K to 5.
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Ann Arbor District Library is one of 5 Downtown establishments with the highest bus usage
by sernabad
The Ann Arbor District Library was cited by GetDowntown in this announcement as being one of the Top 5 Downtown establishments that use the AATA bus system the most.
GetDowntown was established in 1999. In cooperation with the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority, a.k.a. The Ride, the City of Ann Arbor, and the Downtown Development Authority, GetDowntown is a tireless promoter of thinking green when it comes to workers in the Downtown area.
Among the many activities GetDowntown promotes are the go!pass (downtown employees can ride the bus for free), the annual Commuter Challenge, a fun-filled competitive event that rewards the business with the most 'green' miles racked by a business's employees, and ZipCars.
This is just one more reason to love living in Ann Arbor.
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SPECIAL EVENT: Dr. Bob's Soundschool and AADL's Music Tools Collection Launch Party
by Employee 37
Learn about the science of sound with Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, presented by the Bob Moog Foundation!
Experience the magic of electronic music while exploring the physics of sound generation and travel; the intertwining of ideas and invention; and the history of Moog Music. This event includes hands-on experimentation with electronic instruments like theremins, synthesizers and oscilloscopes.
Participants will also be the very first to check out AADL's circulating Music Tools collection. The mtools collection features musical gear that you can check out from the Library, from such noted manufacturers as Moog, Korg, Maywa Denki, Bleep Labs, Chamber of Sounds, Folktek, Critter & Guitari and more!
GRADES K-5: Wednesday August 1, 2012: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
TEENS & ADULTS: Wednesday August 1, 2012: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
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Conservation Stations
by shookr
Sunday July 22 | 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Downtown Library Multipurpose Room
This drop-in event will have various learning activities for conservation. Make a sculpture out of recycled art supplies and find out your ecological footprint. See a visual representation of how much water can be saved by doing things like turning off the faucets when you brush your teeth and see the book display of conservation related books. Visit us at the Downtown Library multipurpose room anytime between 2 and 5 to explore.
Click here for resources related to this event. See the JUMP brochure for more summer programming at AADL!