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The Library offers a variety of storytimes for many ages. School year and summer
schedules may not be the same. Please check for updated information at the beginning
of each season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).
Offered in Fall, Winter and Spring. Storytime for two-year-olds only. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Older and younger siblings may not attend. In-person registration required. Details for Fall registration available in September.
Storytimes for listeners ages 3 & up. No registration is required.
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:00 p.m.
Thursdays, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
The following themes have been scheduled:
Storytimes for licensed home day care providers and their charges, in the Main Library Youth Department. Registration is required.
Tuesdays, June 23 through July 28 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Wednesdays, June 24 through July 29 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Registration begins Monday, June 15. Please call the Youth Department, 327-8301.
Traditional storytelling for everyone from 6 to 96! (Children under 6 will not be admitted.)
On the grass near the Bookmobile stop. Storytimes are subject to cancellation due to bad weather. All ages welcome; no registration required.
June 22 July 13
June 29 July 20
July 6
June 24 July 15
July 1 July 22
July 8
June 25 July 16
July 2 July 23
July 9
The Bookmobile will make a special visit to each branch during Summer Storytimes!
West Branch Loving Branch Northeast Branch Tuesday, July 7 Wednesday, July 8 Thursday, July 9 9:30-10:00 a.m. 9:30-10:00 a.m. 9:30-10:00 a.m.
Snowed under with work this school year? Tired of troubles pouring
down? In the midst of a creative drought?Take matters into your own hands and "Read Up a Storm!" The Ann Arbor District Library has summer reading programs
(with prizes!) for all ages, Read-to-Me to adult. We predict a 100% chance of participation!
Musical duo "Two of a Kind" presents a family program of songs, stories, movement and more. No registration is required. Families are welcome.
Performances will be held on Monday, June 22:
Please join us in the Main Library Multi-Purpose Room for a wonderful time!
Listeners (Read-To-Me)Elementary and Middle School ReadersPaperfolding projects for the entire family with Don Shall, "The Origami Guy." Supplies provided. Younger participants under 6 years old may need assistance and must be accompanied by adults. Registration is required in person or by telephone. Registration is limited.
Main Library Multi-Purpose Room,one Tuesday each month, 7:00-8:00 p.m.:
June 9 Registration begins Tuesday, May 26
July 14 Registration begins Tuesday, June 30
August 11 Registration begins Tuesday, July 28
Cat's cradle and more, with string figure student Marcia Gaynor. Recommended audience: 8 years old and up. Space is limited; registration in person or by telephone is required.
Youth Department Story Room, one Tuesday each month, 6:00-7:00 p.m.:
June 2 Registration begins Tuesday, May 19
July 7 Registration begins Tuesday, June 23
August 4 Registration begins Tuesday, July 21
Youth Department Story Room, Main Library
Saturdays, 2:00-3:00 p.m., July 11, July 25 & August 1.
Enrollment is limited. Registration in person begins Monday, June 15.
Participants will read one book per week (selected by Youth Department staff) and then meet to discuss it informally. Books will be provided by the Library.
Loving Branch Library
Tuesdays, 2:00-3:00 p.m., July 7, July 14 & July 21
Enrollment is limited. Registration in person begins Monday, June 15.
Participants will read one book per week (selected by youth librarians) and then meet to discuss it informally. Books will be provided by the Library.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the Youth Department Story Room
June 23 through July 14
Be a reading reporter. Each week you'll write newspaper articles, editorials, classified ads, and more based on our readings of short stories. All reading and writing will be done during our sessions (no homework!). We'll be doing layout work as we go along, too. Final layout will be done during the last session, which will be two hours long. See your words in print! Enrollment limited. Registration, in person, begins Monday, June 15.
Bring a blanket and join the fun at our Family Camp-Ins, featuring participation stories, a sing-along, and more. Light refreshments will be served. Enrollment is limited. You may register in person or by telephone for one of the following events:
The Caterpillar and the Polliwog (animated; 7 minutes)
Two new friends discover that Spring is the time to turn into "something else"
Flossie and the Fox (animated; 10 minutes)
Flossie Finley asks a clever fox to "prove" he is a fox before she will be
frightened of him.
Officer Buckle and Gloria (animated; 11 minutes)
Officer Buckle's dog, Gloria, has her own way of demonstrating safety tips.
Mouse Around (live action; 13 minutes)
A small mouse is unknowingly transported from person to person in a series of
amusing adventures.
Ralph S. Mouse (animated; 40 minutes)
A motorcycle-riding mouse goes to school, instigates an investigation of a group
of rodents, and becomes a peacemaker.
101 Dalmatians (animated; 103 minutes)
A happy family of Dalmatians is thrown into chaos when their newborn pups are stolen.
Favorite internet sites are highlighted during this one-hour introduction to the world wide web and the Ann Arbor District Library's home pages for kids and parents. No registration is required.
Magic! Magic! Magic! with Jeff
WawrzaszekMagician Jeff Wawrzaszek delights the audience with light-hearted comedy, deft sleight-of-hand, and opportunities for participation. Families welcome. Registration required.
Sing Along with Roots & WingsJoin us for a lively concert of songs, movement and participation featuring Ann Arbor's own Roots & Wings. Families welcome. Registration required.
Ron Loyd, the Bubble ManBig, beautiful, bouncing bubbles will boggle your mind! Families welcome. Registration required.
The Strolling Players Present. . .
"Dana's Closet"Ann Arbor's own student actors present the original play, "Dana's Closet." No registration is required.