Planet Rock Climbing 101 for Teens

Friday July 25, 2014: 1:15pm to 4:00pm
Planet Rock at 82 Aprill Drive
Teens In Grades 6-12

Dreamcatchers Craft Workshop

Monday June 30, 2014: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room
Adults And Teens Grade 6 And Up

Tie-Dye Workshop

Monday July 21, 2014: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room
Teens In Grades 6-12

Shrinky Dink Sun Catchers

Monday July 14, 2014: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room
Adults And Teens Grade 6 And Up.

2014 "It's All Write!" Contest Finalists!

Fri, 04/11/2014 - 11:00pm by krayla

The finalists of the “It’s All Write!” Teen Short Story Contest have been decided! This year was particularly difficult for our dedicated readers, who reported that all of the stories were incredibly creative and a pleasure to read. This year was also the most competitive year ever, reaching an all time record of 358 submissions!

Are you ready to find out who will make it to the next round? Finalists’ stories will be passed on to the Panel of Judges, who will carefully select the 2014 Winners. Click here to see the list of finalists!

Congratulations to all of the chosen finalists, and a hearty “THANK YOU!” to all the talented writers who contributed their stories to the “It’s All Write!” Contest this year! Let’s also give a round of virtual high fives to the readers- they put a lot of time into this process, and loved reading each and every story. Stay tuned for more judge blog posts, and see you at the awards ceremony on May 10!

Join us for Chesstastic at Traverwood Sunday, April 13!

Thu, 04/10/2014 - 9:08am by eapearce

The monthly Chesstastic program will be occurring this Sunday, April 13 from 1:00 to 4:00pm at the Traverwood branch of the AADL. Chesstastic is a great way to meet new people, hone your chess skills, and learn more about the game from talented players. All ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged to drop in! Chess sets are provided.

"It's All Write!" FAQ

Fri, 04/04/2014 - 5:00pm by krayla

Do you have a burning question about the "It's All Write!" Teen Short Story Contest? Several writers have sent in similar questions about the contest, so hopefully you'll find the answers here. If not, feel free to email allwrite@aadl.org!

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: When do I find out if I'm a finalist?
A: Finalists will be announced on or before Friday, April 11.

Q: When and where is the awards ceremony?
A: 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 10 at the Downtown Branch in the Multipurpose Room. The MPR is located downstairs, just past the Friends bookshop and to the left.

Q: When will you announce the contest winners?
A: The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony.

Q: What if I can't come to the awards ceremony?
A: We'd love to see you there, but it's also understandable that life (and sometimes distance) can get in the way. If you're a finalist, we'll let you know the outcome after the ceremony.

Q: Who can come to the ceremony?
A: ANYONE may attend! Bring your friends and family (pets have to stay home, sorry) and whoever else might want to come to enjoy a fun celebration of writing and hard work! More details coming soon!

The B. Side - Make Money While Learning New Skills

Fri, 04/04/2014 - 1:54pm by monkk

The B. Side is recruiting low-income youth age 14-21 who are out of school for the opportunity to participate in The B. Side programs. Qualified youth will have access to paid/unpaid work experiences, including internships and job shadowing, occupational skills training, assistance in securing better paying jobs, career development, and education all while getting paid.

B. Side Basics is a program that provides practice and study in the basic principles of entrepreneurship and business plan development. Participants are introduced to the concepts of entrepreneurship, receive training on writing and conceptualizing a business plan, learn product/concept development, and develop critical thinking and analytical skills. Youth who complete this program receive certification in introduction to business and entrepreneurial concepts.

Digital Inclusion (DI) is a social enterprise that trains community youth in basic computer knowledge, information technology, and digital literacy. The program also promotes technical and business skills development by training youth to refurbish computers and by giving them real-world entrepreneurial exposure through the Digital Inclusion virtual and physical storefront. Youth can receive course completion certification as well as CompTIA Strata IT Fundamentals Certification.

If you know any youth that you believe would benefit from this program please have them contact The B. Side at (734) 487-6570 or at info@bsideofyouth.com to obtain further information on the program and the steps needed to enroll.

Mosaic Jewelry Workshop

Sunday May 18, 2014: 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Downtown Library: 4th Floor Meeting Room
Teens (Grades 6-12) And Adults.

Twig Terrariums Presents: a Terrarium Building Workshop

Sunday July 27, 2014: 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Downtown Library: 4th Floor Meeting Room
Teens (Grades 6-12) And Adults.