Crafts
Venerable Van Gogh
Wednesday August 12, 2015: 2:00pm to
3:30pm
Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room
Grades 3-8
Public Event
Community Vinyasa Yoga
Saturday August 15, 2015: 10:00am to
11:30am
Traverwood Branch: Program Room
Adults And Teens Grades 6 And Up
Crafts
Sensational Cezanne
Wednesday July 15, 2015: 2:00pm to
3:30pm
Traverwood Branch: Program Room
Grades 3-8
Public Event
Community Vinyasa Yoga
Saturday June 27, 2015: 10:00am to
11:30am
Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
Adults And Teens Grades 6 And Up
Crafts
Magnificent Matisse
Thursday June 25, 2015: 2:00pm to
3:30pm
Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
Grades 3-8
Blog Post
The "It's All Write!" Contest Is Now Accepting Submissions!
by krayla
The 23rd "It's All Write!" Teen Short Story Contest has officially begun! Writers in grades 6-12 may enter their short story today through Friday, March 13.
Whether you are new to the contest or are a returning writer, you may find these Frequently Asked Questions helpful:
Q: Can I use a story that I've already written in class?
A: Yes, as long as it is not already published in print or online.
Q: Do I have to write about a certain topic or theme?
A: You can write about whatever you would like!
Q: How do I start writing a story?
A: The writing resources guide features several websites to help you get started.
Q: Is this contest just for Ann Arbor students?
A: The "It's All Write" contest is for any teen writer who wishes to enter, even if they live in another state or country!
Q: Who are the contest judges?
A: The judges change every year, so keep an eye on our website to find out who is on this year's panel.
For more information, please visit the contest website! Happy writing!
Blog Post
"Write On!" Contest Guidelines are now posted! Entries accepted February 9 - 27th!
by krayla
Young writers in 3rd-5th Grade may now view the 2015 "Write On!" Short Story Contest Guidelines! The "Write On!" Short Story Contest is now three years old and has received a total of 200 submissions from previous years! Keep the stories coming, writers of Ann Arbor and beyond!
"Write On!" will begin accepting submissions on Monday, February 9.
Need some help getting started? Check out the Writing Resources page. For more information about the contest, please visit the contest home page.
Happy writing!
Blog Post
Resolution Check-In
by valerieclaires
We are about three weeks into the New Year, which is a great time to check in with those new year’s resolutions! If you’re like a lot of people, they’ve probably been left in the dust for a while, but there’s no reason not to pick them back up and try again. We’re not so far into the year that you can’t get back on the ball!
Luckily, the library is here to help in January and all year long with books, tools, events, and resources to help you meet your goals.
One of the most popular resolutions any new year is to get healthier and more active. Yoga can be a great way to ease into fitness, and it’s also a fantastic way to relax and decrease stress. The Library offers several yoga programs throughout the year, including Kundalini, Vinyasa, and other kinds of yoga. You can also check out a Neulog Pulse Meter from our Science Tools collection to monitor and compare your pulse rates during rest and different types of exercise. Make it an experiment or a game!
If 2015 is the year you will finally write the Great American Novel, or any kind of writing, join the Emerging Writers workshops and meetups, which each take place once a month. The group offers a chance to connect with other writers, ask questions, and have a dedicated time and place to work on writing projects.
Let me guess: you decided to get more organized this year, but you can’t find the paper you wrote down that resolution on because your desk is such a mess. This Organize Your Home book list can help you clean up and keep up with organizing your home, office, finances, and all that clutter. With these books and tips, you’ll be able to unearth your desk AND cross the resolution off your list!
I’m always aspiring to learn new skills, and the library is a perfect resource. Not only can you find tons of how-to books and videos on the shelves and a ton of craft programs, but we also have circulating sewing machines available for aspiring sewists and Big Shot Die Cutters which can be used to make great paper accents for scrapbook pages. If you want to learn more tech-related skills, Gamestart classes are offered in topics like Minecraft Modding and 3D Art and Animation.
Whatever your resolution or goal, let the Library get you on track to make a strong effort, no matter what time of year it is!
Public Event
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Monday August 3, 2015: 2:00pm to
3:00pm
Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
Ages 14-18
Public Event
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Monday July 13, 2015: 10:00am to
11:00am
Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room
Ages 14-18