November Holiday Markets

Fri, 10/31/2014 - 3:42pm by annevm

Mark your calendars and plan to take in a holiday market during the month of November. Here are a few to consider:
The Ann Arbor Fiberarts Guild Holiday Sale is Saturday Nov. 8 from 10am - 4 pm., in WCC Morris Lawrence Buillding., 4800 E. Huron River Dr.
The Holiday Art Fair of the Guild of Artists & Artisans is Saturday, November 15, 10am - 6pm and Sunday, November 16, 11am - 5 pm, in the Eastern Michigan University Convocation Center.
The Sunday Artisan Market Holiday Open House is Sunday, November 16, from 11am - 4pm in Kerrytown Shops on Detroit St.

Tiny Expo: Ann Arbor's biggest little indie arts & craft fair — Downtown, December 13th!

Tue, 10/28/2014 - 2:02pm by mariah

Ann Arbor's biggest little indie arts & craft fair is back! After a few years of hopping around to different locales, Tiny Expo will land at the Downtown AADL this December 13th, 11am—5:30pm!

Just what IS Tiny Expo? It's a fun local, and handmade shopping experience that began with a small group of artists in 2010. As the initial group of creative folks banded together to hold a fun, informal little fair, expo-goers responded, and the show grew just a teeny bit each year. Finding a location that could fit everyone was a perennial challenge, though, and so Tiny Expo jumped around town — from Kerrytown to Felch Street and back again.

This year, the Downtown Library will host Tiny Expo's marvelous collection of local indie artists and crafters, including a few audience favorites from past Tiny Expo editions! We'll be announcing the final artist roster in mid November, but if you or an artist you know might be a good fit, you can apply here to be a part of things!

So, get excited, get ready, and mark your calendar — for the biggest little indie arts and craft fair, this December!

Halloween Events at the AADL!

Mon, 10/27/2014 - 9:54am by eapearce

We love Halloween at the AADL, and we have lots of fun events planned for other Halloween lovers, too! On Tuesday evening, October 28, adults and teens can make decorative Halloween wreaths at the Pittsfield branch of the library. On Wednesday, October 29, we’ll be celebrating Dia de los Muertos by making Day of the Dead Shrinky Dink skull charms at the Mallets Creek location. And, on Halloween itself, we have tons of activities for little ones. In the morning, at both 9:30 and 10:30, there will be a special, first-ever Halloween-themed puppet show at the downtown library! Preschoolers will definitely enjoy the Halloween storytime that morning, also taking place at the downtown library and featuring, music, finger plays, and holiday stories. Kids can come in their costumes for treats here at the library, and then join up with the Treat Parade! The library has partnered with the Main Street Association and we’re a stop on this year’s parade! For more information about any of our Halloween events, you can call or ask at any of the AADL locations. Happy Halloween!

Duct Tape Bracelets and Rings

Tuesday January 20, 2015: 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room
Teens And Youth (Grade 1 And Up).

New Year/New Vision-Create your own Vision Board

Tuesday January 6, 2015: 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room

Mardi Gras Masks

Tuesday February 17, 2015: 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
Grades K-5

Story & Craft Time: 'Fly Guy' and Other Stories

Saturday April 25, 2015: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room
Preschool-Grade 3

Story and Craft Time: 'Click Clack Moo'

Monday March 9, 2015: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room
Preschool - Grades 3.

Story and Craft Time: 'Skippyjon Jones'

Sunday January 18, 2015: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room
Preschool-Grade 3.

Story and Craft Time: "Junie B. Jones"

Sunday November 23, 2014: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room
Preschool- Grade 3