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This Week's Events

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.

Highlights this week:

Super Smash Brothers and Mario Kart Tournaments: Ann Arbor District Library.

"A Bevy of Butterflies": Ann Arbor District Library.

"PokeMonday Tournament": Ann Arbor District Library.

Monday
August, 2008

10-11:30 a.m.
"A Bevy of Butterflies": Ann Arbor District Library. August 4 & 12 (different branch locations). All kids from preschoolers through 3rd-graders invited to make a butterfly craft. AADL Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E. Eisenhower (between Stone School & Packard). Free. 327-4200.

1-5 p.m.
"PokeMonday Tournament": Ann Arbor District Library. August 4 & 11 (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 Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free. 327-4200.

Tuesday
August, 2008

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.

2-3:30 p.m.
"Let's Build Something": Ann Arbor District Library. All kids from preschoolers through 3rd-graders invited to make something with craft sticks. AADL Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free. 327-4200.

Wednesday
August, 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.
"Storytime with Miss Annette": Arborland Borders. Every Wednesday & Friday. Borders staffer "Miss Annette" reads stories and leads a craft project for toddlers. Also, raffle. Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 449-9394.

2-2:45 p.m.
"Yoga Storytime": Ann Arbor District Library. All kids in grades K-3 invited to listen to stories and then act them out using yoga poses. AADL Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free. 327-4200.

7-8:30 p.m.
"Making Good Food Last": Ann Arbor District Library. Lo-Tech Foodways owner Peter di Lorenzi shows kids in grades 6-12 how to make banana bread using bananas that have developed brown spots, and Growing Hope representatives are on hand to talk about growing good food. AADL Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E. Eisenhower (between Stone School & Packard). Free. 327-4200.

Thursday
August, 2008

10 a.m.-4 p.m.
"Library Lego League": Ann Arbor District Library. August 7 & 14. 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.

10:30 a.m.
"Nature Fun Thursday: All about Insects": Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission. WCPARC naturalist Faye Stoner leads a hike to learn about the park's resident insects. County Farm Park (Platt Rd. entrance). Free. Preregistration required. 971-6337, ext. 318.

11 a.m.
Children's Storytime: Barnes & Noble. Every Thursday. Storytelling programs and craft activities for kids. Barnes & Noble, 3235 Washtenaw. Free. 973-1618.

Noon-3 p.m.
ACBL Bridge: Ann Arbor Senior Center. Every Thursday. All seniors age 50 & older invited to play ACBL-sanctioned duplicate bridge. No partner required. Cobblestone Farm barn, 2781 Packard. $5. 769-5911.

2-4 p.m.
"Scrapbooks from Scratch": Ann Arbor District Library. All kids in grades 6-8 invited to bring photos, ticket stubs, and other collected item to use in making their own scrapbook. Materials provided. AADL Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free. 327-4200.

7-8:30 p.m.
"Paper Mola Magic": Ann Arbor District Library. All kids in grades K-3 invited to make a colored paper mola inspired by Ecuadoran molas, which are fabric panels stitched together to make a woman's blouse. AADL youth story corner, 343 S. Fifth Ave. at William. Free. 327-8301.

Friday
August, 2008

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.

6-8:30 p.m.
"Revolution Hero": Ann Arbor District Library. All invited to compete in tournaments playing either Dance Dance Revolution, a computer-guided movement game, or Guitar Hero, a music video game. Prizes. AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. at William. Free. 327-8301.

Saturday
August, 2008

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 and Saturday. Borders staff read from picture books and books for babies, infants, and toddlers. Borders, 3140 Lohr Rd. Free. 997-8884.

Noon-5 p.m.
Super Smash Brothers and Mario Kart Tournaments: Ann Arbor District Library. All kids in grade 6-12 invited to compete in a tournament of these popular video games. Prizes for top 3 individuals and teams. AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. at William. Free. 327-8301.

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.

Sunday
August, 2008

1-4 p.m.
"Rock Band Star Jams": Ann Arbor District Library. All kids in grades 6-12 invited to join a virtual band to play this music video game. AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. at William. Free. 327-4560.

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.

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