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Chesstastic is back!
by eapearce
The Chesstastic program is starting up again for the school year on the third Sunday of each month at AADL's Traverwood branch. This program is a great opportunity to meet people of all ages and challenge new players to game of chess in a fun and relaxing environment. Players of all skill levels are welcome: come ready to play and improve! Chess sets and light refreshments are provided. The first Chesstastic for this school year will be Sunday, September 21 from 1:00 to 4:00pm. See you there!
Lectures & Panel Discussions
Ann Arbor and the Huron River Watershed, with Dave Wilson of the Huron River Watershed Council
Tuesday January 6, 2015: 7:00pm to
8:30pm
Downtown Library: 4th Floor Meeting Room
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Join us for a nature walk at Mary Beth Doyle Park Thursday evening!
by eapearce
Some of you Summer Gamers might be familiar with Mary Beth Doyle Park after earning the Park Explorer badge that took you there! This final installment in our summer nature walk series is an opportunity to revisit this lovely wetland area, or see it for the first time if you've never visited before. The nature walk will take place this Thursday, September 4, from 7:00 to 8:30pm. The approximately 80-acre park has a long, unpaved trail that runs along Mallets Creek, which we will be exploring. The creek and surrounding ponds and wetland make for great wildlife viewing. A representative from Ann Arbor's Natural Area Preservation will lead the hike and provide interesting information as we explore the area.
We will meet in the parking area off of Packard Road. You can also park at the Mallets Creek branch of the AADL and walk half a mile east along Packard to the entrance of the park. Bring water and dress comfortably. Arrive a few minutes early to make sure that you don't miss the group before we set out on the walk!
Public Event
Chesstastic
Sunday May 17, 2015: 1:00pm to
4:00pm
Traverwood Branch: Program Room
Adults, Teens And Youth (Grade K And Up).
Public Event
Chesstastic
Sunday April 19, 2015: 1:00pm to
4:00pm
Traverwood Branch: Program Room
Adults, Teens And Youth (Grade K And Up).
Public Event
Chesstastic
Sunday March 15, 2015: 1:00pm to
4:00pm
Traverwood Branch: Program Room
Adults, Teens And Youth (Grade K And Up).
Public Event
Chesstastic
Sunday February 15, 2015: 1:00pm to
4:00pm
Traverwood Branch: Program Room
Adults, Teens And Youth (Grade K And Up).
Public Event
Chesstastic
Sunday January 18, 2015: 1:00pm to
4:00pm
Traverwood Branch: Program Room
Adults, Teens And Youth (Grade K And Up).
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Join us Tuesday evening for "Using Yoga for Stress Reduction!"
by eapearce
This Tuesday, August 26, at the Pittsfield branch of the AADL, yoga instructor Victoria Duranona will host a Kundalini yoga program from 7:00 to 8:30pm. With an emphasis on the use of yoga to reduce stress, this program will teach participants how to be aware of stressors in our lives and about how these stressors influence us, our communication and our relationships. Victoria will then lead the group in some meditation and yoga exercises.
Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own mat to this program.
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AADL's Summer Game Geocache for 2014!
by fork
Lets end the summer with a BANG! The Ann Arbor District Library is pleased to announce that its Summer Game Geocache has returned for a second year! Use a GPS-enabled device to visit coordinates around town for FOUR virtual caches and ONE physical real-life cache! A game code (POINTS!) and a small treasure (COOL!) is all yours if you chose to find it. You can sign up for a free account at and learn more with their Geocaching 101 guide. You can also check out geocaching resources here in our own collection.