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Family and Kids' Stuff
Ann Arbor is a family town, and the area provides a host of activities
for kids of all ages. Let The Calendar help plan an after-school
or weekend excursion.
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"From Twilight till Dawn: A Night with Bite": Waters Place Borders.
"Playgroups for Babies": Ann Arbor District Library.
"Oh, Nooo! Volcano": Tree Town Toys Kidtivities.
 Monday
July, 2008
 10:30-11:30 a.m.
"Playgroups for Babies":
Ann Arbor District Library. Every Monday except July 14. Play group for kids up to 24 months, accompanied by an adult. No older siblings. Note: Play days are also offered at the Malletts Creek (Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m., & Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.) and Pittsfield (Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.) branches.
AADL, 343 S. Fifth Ave. at William. Free. 327-8301 (main library), 327-4200 (branches).
11 a.m. & 3 p.m.
"Oh, Nooo! Volcano":
Tree Town Toys Kidtivities. All kids invited to make and paint a minivolcano to take home. Also, Tree Town Toys staff demonstrate a "super-safe" eruption of a volcano they made that the kids can duplicate when they get home. Materials provided.
Tree Town Toys, Traver Village, 2611 Plymouth Rd. $8. Preregistration required. 929-6545.
1-5 p.m.
"PokeMonday Tournament":
Ann Arbor District Library. Every Monday (different branch locations). All kids in grades K-5 invited to bring a Nintendo DS and a copy of Pokemon Diamond or Pearl to compete for prizes in a tournament.
AADL Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E. Eisenhower (between Stone School & Packard). Free. 327-8301, 327-4200.
 Tuesday
July, 2008
10-10:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytimes:
Ann Arbor District Library. Every Tuesday except July 15. Stories and songs for kids age 2 & up (accompanied by an adult). Note: These storytimes are also offered at the Malletts Creek (Wednesdays, 10-10:30 a.m.) and Pittsfield (Thursdays, 7-7:30 p.m., & Fridays except July 4, 10-10:30 a.m.) branches.
AADL youth department story room, 343 S. Fifth Ave. at William. Free. 327-8301 (main library), 327-4200 (branches).
11:30 a.m.
Children's Hour:
Shaman Drum Bookshop. Every Tuesday. Shaman Drum staff read picture books for kids ages 2-6.
Shaman Drum, 315 S. State. Free. 662-7407.
1 & 4 p.m.
"Tea with the Fairies":
Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tea Room. Crazy Wisdom staff dress up as magical fairies to sprinkle fairy dust and serve tea, petit fours, and cookies to kids and their families. Also, fairy stories and readings. Bring your own fairy wings and dolls.
Crazy Wisdom, 114 S. Main. $8.50 (babies 18 months & younger, free). Preregistration required. 665-2757.
 Wednesday
July, 2008
10 a.m.
Children's Storytime:
Waters Place Borders. Every Wednesday and Saturday. Borders staff read from picture books and books for babies, infants, and toddlers.
Borders, 3140 Lohr Rd. Free. 997-8884.
11 a.m.
Kids Programs:
Waterloo Recreation Area. Every Wednesday-Saturday beginning June 18. Waterloo Recreation Area park interpreter Kathy Kavanagh presents a variety of nature programs and activities TBA for kids ages 7-12 (unless otherwise noted) accompanied by an adult. This month's topics: "What's Your Favorite Habitat" (July 30), and "PB&J Geology" (July 31).
Eddy Discovery Center lower parking lot, Bush Rd. (west off Pierce Rd. from I-94 exit 157), Chelsea. Free. Space limited; preregistration required. Vehicle entrance fees: $6/day, $24/year ($6/year for seniors age 65 & over). 475-3170.
11 a.m.
"Storytime with Mr. James":
Arborland Borders. Every Wednesday. Borders staffer "Mr. James" reads stories and leads a craft project for toddlers. Also, raffle. Today: Jez Alborough's Duck in the Truck and Alice Schertle's Little Blue Truck.
Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 449-9394.
11-11:45 a.m.
"Yo-Yo Genius of Michigan":
Ann Arbor District Library. All kids in grades K-5 invited to learn all the latest yo-yo tricks and skills from YoJake, the highest-ranked yo-yo performer in the state.
AADL Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free. 327-8301.
11 a.m.-noon.
"Wild Wednesdays":
Ann Arbor District Library. Every Wednesday except July 16. Storytelling program for kids age 2 & up accompanied by an adult. Also, a craft activity. Siblings welcome.
AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. at William. Free. 327-4560.
8 p.m.
Lego Contest Awards Ceremony:
Ann Arbor District Library. Announcement of the winners of the 3rd annual AADL Lego Contest in 5 categories, preschool and grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Also, display of all the entries, which must be delivered to the downtown library on July 29, 5-9 p.m., or July 30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Rules and guidelines available at aadl.org.
AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. at Williams. Free. 327-8301.
 Thursday
July, 2008
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
"Library Lego League":
Ann Arbor District Library. July 24 & 31. All kids in grades 4-8 invited to design robots using programmable Lego Mindstorms bricks to compete in various weekly contests.
AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. at William. Free. Preregistration required. 327-8301.
11 a.m.
Kids Programs:
Waterloo Recreation Area. Every Wednesday-Saturday beginning June 18. Waterloo Recreation Area park interpreter Kathy Kavanagh presents a variety of nature programs and activities TBA for kids ages 7-12 (unless otherwise noted) accompanied by an adult. Today's topic: "PB&J Geology" (July 31).
Eddy Discovery Center lower parking lot, Bush Rd. (west off Pierce Rd. from I-94 exit 157), Chelsea. Free. Space limited; preregistration required. Vehicle entrance fees: $6/day, $24/year ($6/year for seniors age 65 & over). 475-3170.
11 a.m.
Children's Storytime:
Barnes & Noble. Every Thursday. Storytelling programs and craft activities for kids.
Barnes & Noble, 3235 Washtenaw. Free. 973-1618.
 Friday
August, 2008
10-10:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytimes:
Ann Arbor District Library. Stories and songs for kids age 2 & up (accompanied by an adult).
AADL Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free. 327-4200.
10:30-11:30 a.m.
"Playgroups for Babies":
Ann Arbor District Library. Play group for kids up to 24 months, accompanied by an adult. No older siblings.
AADL Traverwood Branch, 3333 Traverwood at Huron Pkwy. Free. 327-4200.
11 a.m.
"Storytime with Mr. James":
Arborland Borders. Every Wednesday & Friday. Borders staffer "Mr. James" reads stories and leads a craft project for toddlers. Also, raffle.
Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 449-9394.
11 a.m.
Kids Programs:
Waterloo Recreation Area. Every Wednesday-Saturday through August 9. Waterloo Recreation Area park interpreter Kathy Kavanagh presents a variety of nature programs and activities TBA for kids ages 7-12 accompanied by an adult.
Eddy Discovery Center lower parking lot, Bush Rd. (west off Pierce Rd. from I-94 exit 157), Chelsea. Free. Space limited; preregistration required. $6 vehicle entrance fee. 475-3170.
6:30-8:30 p.m.
"Quinceanera Family Cultural Celebration":
Ann Arbor District Library. Family-oriented program featuring the traditional Hispanic celebration of a girl's 15th birthday.
AADL multipurpose room, 343 S. Fifth Ave. at William. Free. 327-4560.
9:30 p.m.-midnight.
"From Twilight till Dawn: A Night with Bite":
Waters Place Borders. Parties to celebrate the release of Breaking Dawn, the 4th novel in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series, which goes on sale at midnight. Includes homemade T-shirt and costume contests (come in costume if you like), trivia games, and more. Similar parties are held simultaneously at Arborland Borders, Borders downtown, and Borders Express in Briarwood.
Borders, 3140 Lohr Rd. Free. 997-8884.
 Saturday
August, 2008
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
"Sciencepalooza":
Hands-On Museum. August 2 & 3. A popular monthly exhibit in the concourse area with hands-on experiments and activities. This month's program: "Country Fair."
Hands-On Museum, 220 E. Ann. $7 (members & infants, free) regular admission. 995-5439.
11 a.m.
Storytime:
Nicola's Books. Every Saturday. Storytelling program for kids under age 7.
Nicola's, Westgate shopping center. Free. 662-0600.
Noon.
Children's Storytime:
Waters Place Borders. Every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Borders staff read from picture books and books for babies, infants, and toddlers.
Borders, 3140 Lohr Rd. Free. 997-8884.
1 & 3 p.m.
"Super Science Shows":
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Family Day. Every Saturday & Sunday. Museum staff give family-friendly science demos.
Hands-On Museum, 220 E. Ann. $7 (members & infants free) regular museum admission. 995-5439.
3-4 p.m.
Kids Drum Circle:
Oz's Music. All kids invited to join a drumming session hosted by Oz's owner Steve Osburn. Drums provided.
Oz's, 1920 Packard. $10. 662-8283.
6 p.m.
Children's Movie:
Arborland Borders. Every Saturday. Kids (accompanied by a parent) invited to bring teddy bears and watch a family film TBA. Popcorn.
Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 677-6948.
 Sunday
August, 2008
noon-4 p.m.
"Sciencepalooza":
Hands-On Museum. August 2 & 3. A popular monthly exhibit in the concourse area with hands-on experiments and activities. This month's program: "Country Fair."
Hands-On Museum, 220 E. Ann. $7 (members & infants, free) regular admission. 995-5439.
1 p.m.
"Kids in Creek Stream Ecology":
Hudson Mills Metropark Interpretive Nature Programs. All kids invited to join Hudson Mills naturalist Jennifer Hollenbeck to collect and
observe some of the large and small inhabitants of the Huron River ecosystem.
Wear boots and be prepared to get your feet wet.
Hudson Mills Metropark Rapid View area, 8801 North Territorial Rd. (between
Dexter-Pinckney Rd. & Huron River. Dr.), Dexter. $2. Preregistration required. $4
vehicle entrance fee. 426-8211.
1 & 3 p.m.
"Super Science Shows":
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Family Day. Every Saturday & Sunday. Museum staff give family-friendly science demos.
Hands-On Museum, 220 E. Ann. $7 (members & infants free) regular museum admission. 995-5439.
2 p.m.
"Kerry Tales: The Little Dog Laughed with Mother Goose":
Kerrytown Shops. 30-minute family-oriented program of rhymes, riddles, and stories with local storyteller Trudy Bulkley as "Mother Goose."
Hollander's, 407 N. Fifth Ave. Kerrytown. Free. 769-3115.
2-3 p.m.
Kids Open Stage:
Oz's Music Environment. Kids of all ages and all musical abilities are invited to play, sing, or just observe.
Oz's, 1922 Packard. Free; donations welcome. 662-8283.
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