Calendar of Events

Family and Kids' Stuff

Monday November 2009

"Playgroups for Babies": Ann Arbor District Library.

Every Mon. Play group for kids up to 24 months, accompanied by an adult. No older siblings. Note: Play groups are also offered at the Malletts Creek (Tues., 10-11 a.m., & Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m.), Pittsfield (Wed., 11 a.m.-noon), and Traverwood (Fri., 10:30-11:30 a.m.) branches. AADL, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301 (main library), 327-4200 (branches).

Tuesday November 2009

Preschool Storytimes: Ann Arbor District Library.

Every Tues. & Wed. Stories and songs for kids age 2 & up (accompanied by an adult). Note: These storytimes are also offered at the Malletts Creek (Wed., 10-10:30 a.m.), Traverwood (Tues., 11-11:30 a.m., & Wed., 6-6:30 p.m.,), and Pittsfield (Thurs., 7-7:30 p.m., & Fri., 10-10:30 a.m.) branches. AADL youth department story room, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301 (main library), 327-4200 (branches).

Wednesday November 2009

Storytime: Waters Place Borders.

Every Wed.-Fri. Borders staff read from books for infants, babies, and toddlers. Borders, 3140 Lohr Rd. Free. 997-8884.

Preschool Storytimes: Ann Arbor District Library.

Every Tues. & Wed. through Oct. 14. Stories and songs for kids age 2 & up (accompanied by an adult). Note: These storytimes are also offered (through the week of Oct. 12) at the Malletts Creek (Wed., 10-10:30 a.m.), Traverwood (Tues., 11-11:30 a.m., & Wed., 6-6:30 p.m.,), and Pittsfield (Thurs., 7-7:30 p.m., & Fri., 10-10:30 a.m.) branches. AADL youth department story room, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301 (main library), 327-4200 (branches).

Youth Events: Ann Arbor District Library.

Nov. 7, 25, & 29 (different programs). Today: "Make a Thanksgiving Centerpiece." Craft activity for preschoolers through 5th graders. Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd.. Free. 327-4200.

Storytime: Arborland Borders.

Every Wed. & Fri. A Borders staffer reads stories and leads a craft project for toddlers. Raffle. Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 677-6948.

Friday November 2009

Storytime: Waters Place Borders.

Every Wed.-Fri. Borders staff read from books for infants, babies, and toddlers. Borders, 3140 Lohr Rd. Free. 997-8884.

Storytime: Arborland Borders.

Every Wed. & Fri. A Borders staffer reads stories and leads a craft project for toddlers. Raffle. Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 677-6948.

Juggler Joel Tacey: Ann Arbor District Library.

This local professional juggler presents "Reading Rocks," a magic and juggling show for kids in K-5. AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301.

AXIS Coffeehouse: Ann Arbor District Library.

Nov, 6 & 13. All youth in grades 6-12 invited to perform their own poetry or monologue or a favorite by another writer, or just to sip a hot drink and listen. AADL Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E. Eisenhower (between Stone School & Packard). Free. 327-4200.

Saturday November 2009

Storytime: Nicola's Books.

Every Sat. Storytelling program for kids age 7 & under. Nicola's, Westgate shopping center. Free. 662-0600.

Sunday November 2009

Storytime: Liberty Borders.

Every Sun. A Borders staffer reads stories for kids. Borders, 612 E. Liberty. Free. 668-7652.

Gemini: The Ark.

Family concert by this popular acoustic duo that has built a strong following among kids and adults throughout the Great Lakes area. Twin brothers Sandor and Laszlo Slomovits offer sing-alongs, folk songs from around the world, and upbeat originals about life's simple pleasures, all performed with a boisterous sense of fun on more than a dozen instruments. The twins are joined by their Good Mischief Band --pianist Brian Brill, percussionist Aron Kauffman, and San's 13-year-old daughter, fiddler Emily Rose Slomovits. A portion of the proceeds go to the neonatal intensive care unit at the U-M Mott Children's Hospital, where Emily was born. The Ark, 316 S. Main. Tickets $10 in advance at Herb David Guitar Studio, the Michigan Union Ticket Office, & all other Ticketmaster outlets; and at the door. To charge by phone, call 763-TKTS.

Youth Events: Ann Arbor District Library.

Nov. 7, 25, & 29 (different programs). Today: "Wool Bunnies or Bears" Kids in grades K-5 invited to make a wool bunny or bear. 1-3 p.m., Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free. 327-4200.

"A Puppet History of Ypsilanti": Dreamland Theater.

Nov. 15, 22, & 29. The Dreamland Puppet Troupe presents its kid-friendly marionette and shadow puppet show about Ypsilanti history, from the formation of the Great Lakes to the founding of the Ypsilanti Underwear Company in 1904. Dreamland, 26 N. Washington, Ypsilanti. $5 (kids age 3 & under, free). 657-2337.

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