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July 04, 2009

Calendar of Events

Family and Kids' Stuff

Monday June 2009

10:30-11:30 a.m.

"Playgroups for Babies": Ann Arbor District Library.

Every Mon. beginning June 22. Playgroup for kids up to 24 months, accompanied by an adult. No older siblings. Note: Play days are also offered (beginning the week of June 22) at the Malletts Creek (Tues., 10-11 a.m., & Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m.), Pittsfield (Wed., 6:30-7:30 p.m.), and Traverwood (Fri., 10:30-11 a.m.) branches. AADL, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301 (main library), 327-4200 (branches).

Tuesday June 2009

10-10:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytimes: Ann Arbor District Library.

Every Tues. & Wed. beginning June 23. Stories and songs for kids age 2 & up (accompanied by an adult). Note: These storytimes are also offered (beginning the week of June 22) 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. (Tues.) & 11-11:30 a.m. (Wed.), AADL youth department story room, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-8301 (main library), 327-4200 (branches).

10:30-11:30 a.m.

"Theater Games and Movement": Ann Arbor District Library.

The classy local children's theater troupe Wild Swan Theater presents an interactive program for kids in grades K-5. AADL multipurpose room, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Free. 327-4555.

11:30 a.m.

Children's Hour: Shaman Drum Bookshop.

Every Tues. Shaman Drum staff read picture books for kids ages 2-6. Shaman Drum, 315 S. State. Free. 662-7407.

7-8 p.m.

"Smoothie Sensation": Ann Arbor District Library.

All kids in grades 6-12 invited to learn how to make several delicious fruity smoothies. AADL Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E. Eisenhower (between Stone School & Packard). 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.

11-11:30 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).

11 a.m.

Waterloo Recreation Area.

Every Wed.-Sat. Programs presented by WRA park interpreter Kathy Kavanagh unless otherwise noted. Today's topic: "Birds of Prey." Also this month: "Creatures of the Ice" (July 2), "Endangered Species" (July 3), "Michigan`s State Symbols" (July 22), "Michigan Mammals" (July 23), "Massasauga Rattlesnake" (July 25), "What`s in a Seed" (July 29), "Petoskey Stone Polishing" (July 30), "Alien Invaders" (July 31). Remainder of July schedule TBA. Eddy Discovery Center, Bush Rd. (west from Pierce Rd. off I-94 exit 157), Chelsea. Free. $6 vehicle entry fee. 475-3170.

2-3 p.m.

"Scrap Your Heart Out": Ann Arbor District Library.

July 1 & 30 (different branch locations). All kids in grades 4-8 invited bring personal memorabilia to put in a scrapbook. Materials provided. AADL Pittsfield Branch (July 1), 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. 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.

6:30 p.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.

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: "Creatures of the Ice." Eddy Discovery Center, Bush Rd. (west from Pierce Rd. off I-94 exit 157), Chelsea. Free. $6 vehicle entry fee. 475-3170.

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.

10-11:30 a.m.

"Stamp It": Ann Arbor District Library.

All kids from preschoolers through 5th graders invited use the AADL rubber stamp collection to make a mini-mural. AADL Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E. Eisenhower (between Stone School & Packard). Free. 327-4200.

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:, "Endangered Species." Eddy Discovery Center, Bush Rd. (west from Pierce Rd. off I-94 exit 157), Chelsea. Free. $6 vehicle entry fee. 475-3170.

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

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.

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

"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." 1 & 3 p.m., Hands-On Museum, 220 E. Ann. $8 regular admission (members & infants, free). 995-5439.

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