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March 14, 2010

Calendar of Events

Family and Kids' Stuff

Monday July 2009

10:30-11:30 a.m.

"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 days 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) branches. AADL, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301 (main library), 327-4200 (branches).

1-5 p.m.

"PokeMonday Tournament": Ann Arbor District Library.

Every Mon. (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 2009

10-10:30 a.m.

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 Traverwood (Tues., 11-11:30 a.m. & Wed., 6-6:30 p.m.), Malletts Creek (Wed., 10-10:30 a.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).

2-3 p.m.

"Yo-Yo Wow!": Ann Arbor District Library.

Michigan yo-yo champion Chris Fraser introduces kids in grades 4-8 to basic yo-yo techniques and tricks. AADL Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Free. 327-8301.

6 p.m.

"Two of a Kind": 826michigan.

Local children's writer Jacqui Robbins reads from her new children's book about a little girl who must choose between the popular kids and her best friend. Signing. 826michigan, 115 E. Liberty. Free. 761-3463.

7-8 p.m.

"Family Camp-In": Ann Arbor District Library.

An evening of sing-alongs, interactive storytelling, and craft activities with AADL librarians. For families with preschoolers through 5th graders. Bring a blanket. Refreshments. AADL Traverwood Branch, 3333 Traverwood at Huron Pkwy. Free. 327-4200.

Wednesday July 2009

10 a.m.

Storytime: Waters Place Borders.

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

11 a.m.

Waterloo Recreation Area.

Every Wed.-Sat. Programs presented by WRA park interpreter Kathy Kavanagh unless otherwise noted. Today's topic: TBA. Eddy Discovery Center, Bush Rd. (west from Pierce Rd. off I-94 exit 157), Chelsea. Free. $6 vehicle entry fee. 475-3170.

11-11:30 a.m.

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 Traverwood (Tues., 11-11:30 a.m. & Wed., 6-6:30 p.m.), Malletts Creek (Wed., 10-10:30 a.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).

2-3 p.m.

"Eggcellent Engineering": Ann Arbor District Library.

All kids in grades 4-8 invited to engineer a device from recycled material to keep an egg safe from a big drop. AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301.

4 p.m.

Storytime: Cranbrook Whole Foods Market Kids Club.

Every Wed. Whole Foods staffers read stories for kids ages 3-12 accompanied by a parent. The Kids Club also sponsors "Paint Your Own Terra Cotta Pot" (July 25, 1 p.m., $5), for kids ages 3-12. Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Pkwy., Cranbrook Village shopping center. Free. 997-7507.

6-8 p.m.

"Kids Treasure Hunt & Hike": U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum.

July 8 & 11. All families invited for a guided hike through Nichols Arboretum (July 8) and Matthaei Botanical Gardens (July 11) to look for interesting plants and animals. Followed by crafts. meet at the Arb Reader Center, 1610 Washington Hts. $2 (craft materials included). 647-7600.

6:30 p.m.

Storytime: Arborland Borders.

Every Wed. & Fri. A Borders staffer reads stories and leads a craft project for toddlers. Raffle. (Wed.) & 11 a.m. (Fri.), Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 677-6948.

6:30-8 p.m.

AXIS Coffeehouse: Ann Arbor District Library.

Every Wed. All kids 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.

Thursday July 2009

11 a.m.

Waterloo Recreation Area.

Every Wed.-Sat. Programs presented by WRA park interpreter Kathy Kavanagh unless otherwise noted. Today's topic: TBA. Eddy Discovery Center, Bush Rd. (west from Pierce Rd. off I-94 exit 157), Chelsea. Free. $6 vehicle entry fee. 475-3170.

1-2 p.m.

"Dinosaur Hunting with PaleoJoe": Ann Arbor District Library.

Midland paleontologist Joseph "PaleoJoe" Kchodl, author of the children's book Hidden Dinosaurs and coauthor of the Dinosaur Detective Club series, talks about dinosaurs for kids in grades K-5. AADL Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., & 7-8 p.m., AADL multipurpose room, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301.

4-11 p.m.

57th Annual Summer Carnival: Ann Arbor Jaycees.

July 9-12. Carnival games, adult & kid rides, a wing eating contest, and a petting farm. Food concessions. Pioneer High School parking lot, 601 W. Stadium at S. Main. Free admission. 913-9629.

6:30 p.m.

Storytime: Waters Place Borders.

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

Friday July 2009

10 a.m.

Storytime: Waters Place Borders.

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

11 a.m.

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.

11 a.m.

Waterloo Recreation Area.

Every Wed.-Sat. Programs presented by WRA park interpreter Kathy Kavanagh unless otherwise noted. Today's topic: TBA. Eddy Discovery Center, Bush Rd. (west from Pierce Rd. off I-94 exit 157), Chelsea. Free. $6 vehicle entry fee. 475-3170.

1-11 p.m.

57th Annual Summer Carnival: Ann Arbor Jaycees.

July 9-12. Carnival games, adult & kid rides, a wing eating contest, and a petting farm. Food concessions. Pioneer High School parking lot, 601 W. Stadium at S. Main. Free admission. 913-9629.

2-2:30 p.m.

"Story Time": Tree Town Toys Kidtivities.

Every Fri. Tree Town staff tell stories illustrated with puppets. Tree Town Toys, Traver Village, 2611 Plymouth Rd. Free. 929-6545.

Saturday July 2009

10 a.m.-noon.

"Kids Treasure Hunt & Hike": U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum.

July 8 & 11. All families invited for a guided hike through Nichols Arboretum (July 8) and Matthaei Botanical Gardens (July 11) to look for interesting plants and animals. Followed by crafts. Matthaei, 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. $2 (craft materials included). 647-7600.

11 a.m.

Storytime: Nicola's Books.

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

11 a.m.

Children's Storytime: Barnes & Noble.

Every Sat. Storytelling programs and occasional craft activities for kids. Barnes & Noble, 3235 Washtenaw. Free. 973-1618.

11 a.m.

Waterloo Recreation Area.

Every Wed.-Sat. Programs presented by WRA park interpreter Kathy Kavanagh unless otherwise noted. Today's topic: TBA. Eddy Discovery Center, Bush Rd. (west from Pierce Rd. off I-94 exit 157), Chelsea. Free. $6 vehicle entry fee. 475-3170.

Noon-5 p.m.

Carnival: Tree Town Toys.

July 11 & 12. All invited for carnival games with prizes, face painting, balloon animals, and more. Popcorn. Tree Town Toys, Traver Village, 2611 Plymouth Rd. Free. 929-6545.

"Super Science Shows": Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum.

Every Sat. & Sun., except July 4. Museum staff give family-friendly science demos. On July 11 & 12, a "Sciencepalooza" with activities "All about Ancient Cultures." 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Hands-On Museum, 220 E. Ann. $8 regular admission (members & infants, free). 995-5439.

1-11 p.m.

57th Annual Summer Carnival: Ann Arbor Jaycees.

July 9-12. Carnival games, adult & kid rides, a wing eating contest, and a petting farm. Food concessions. Pioneer High School parking lot, 601 W. Stadium at S. Main. Free admission. 913-9629.

7-8 p.m.

"Saturday Splash": Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation.

Every Sat. A variety of water activities for kids ages 6-12. Includes water-balloon contests, water baseball, raft races, a hula-hoop relay, and more. Veterans Park Pool, 2150 Jackson Rd. $4 (youths age 17 & under and seniors age 60 & older, $3.50). 794-6235.

Sunday July 2009

Noon-6 p.m.

57th Annual Summer Carnival: Ann Arbor Jaycees.

July 9-12. Carnival games, adult & kid rides, a wing eating contest, and a petting farm. Food concessions. Pioneer High School parking lot, 601 W. Stadium at S. Main. Free admission. 913-9629.

Noon-5 p.m.

Carnival: Tree Town Toys.

July 11 & 12. All invited for carnival games with prizes, face painting, balloon animals, and more. Popcorn. Tree Town Toys, Traver Village, 2611 Plymouth Rd. Free. 929-6545.

Noon-4 p.m.

"Super Science Shows": Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum.

Every Sat. & Sun., except July 4. Museum staff give family-friendly science demos. On July 11 & 12, a "Sciencepalooza" with activities "All about Ancient Cultures." Hands-On Museum, 220 E. Ann. $8 regular admission (members & infants, free). 995-5439.

1-4 p.m.

"Chesstastic!": Ann Arbor District Library.

All kids and adults invited to play chess. Sets provided. AADL Traverwood Branch, 3333 Traverwood at Huron Pkwy. Free. 327-4200.

1-3 p.m.

"Townie Fair Teen Topper": Ann Arbor District Library.

Modati Clothing staff are on hand to help teens in grades 6-12 make a wacky topper hat (or several) for the July 13 Townie Street Party. AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-4555.

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