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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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"Basketweaving 101": Ann Arbor District Library.
"Playgroups for Babies": Ann Arbor District Library.
"PokeMonday Tournament": Ann Arbor District Library.
 Monday
July, 2008
 10-11:30 a.m.
"Basketweaving 101":
Ann Arbor District Library. All kids in grades K-3 invited to weave a basket from 2 flexible sticks and twine.
AADL Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E. Eisenhower (between Stone School & Packard). Free. 327-4200.
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).
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.
Pittsfield Branch, 2359 Oak Valley Dr. between Scio Church Rd. and Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. 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 a.m.-4 p.m.
"Claymation Puppets":
Ann Arbor District Library. Clay animator Brad Pattullo, who has worked on The PJs, Celebrity Deathmatch, and other TV series, helps teens in grades 6-12 make a fully realized stop-motion puppet suitable for animation or display. On July 23 Pattullo helps participants take their puppets through the painstaking process of stop-motion animation.
AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. at Williams. Free. Preregistration required. 327-8301.
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.
 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. & 3 p.m.
"Clay Picture":
Tree Town Toys Kidtivities. All kids invited to decorate a 3-D picture by smushing and pushing 8 colors of clay into it to make a vibrant scene. Materials provided.
Tree Town Toys, Traver Village, 2611 Plymouth Rd. $6. Preregistration required. 929-6545.
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: "Plant Prints" (July 23), "Petoskey Stone Polishing" (July 24), "Insect Safari" (July 25), "Native American Sand Art" (July 26), "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: Timothy Young's I'm Looking for a Monster! and Meg Rosoff's Jumpy Jack & Googily. Also this month: Jez Alborough's Duck in the Truck and Alice Schertle's Little Blue Truck (July 30).
Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 449-9394.
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.
"Beaded Necklaces":
Ann Arbor District Library. All kids in grades 6-12 invited to make a necklace using colorful beads, jute, and a simple pattern. 4-6 p.m.,
AADL Malletts Creek Branch, 3090 E. Eisenhower (between Stone School & Packard). 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.
Children's Storytime:
Barnes & Noble. Every Thursday. Storytelling programs and craft activities for kids.
Barnes & Noble, 3235 Washtenaw. Free. 973-1618.
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: "Petoskey Stone Polishing" (July 24), "Insect Safari" (July 25), "Native American Sand Art" (July 26), "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.
7-8:30 p.m.
"Red Fish Blue Fish Teach Kids to Fish":
Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation. Kids of all ages (accompanied by a parent) invited to catch some fish. Poles and bait provided.
meet on the docks at the Gallup Park canoe livery, 3000 Fuller Rd. (west side of Huron Pkwy.). $5 per child. Preregistration required. 662-9319.
 Friday
July, 2008
11 a.m.
"Storytime with Mr. James":
Arborland Borders. Every Friday. Borders staffer "Mr. James" reads stories and leads a craft project for toddlers. Also, raffle. Today: Louise Borden's Off to First Grade and Jan and Stan Berenstain's The Berenstain Bears Go Back to School.
Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. Free. 449-9394.
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: "Insect Safari" (July 25), "Native American Sand Art" (July 26), "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.
7 p.m.
"Family Movie Night":
St. Thomas Lutheran Church. All invited to watch The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Andrew Adamson's 2005 fantasy based on the C. S. Lewis novel about 4 kids who travel through a wardrobe to the magical land of Narnia. Limited seating; bring something to sit on if you wish. Refreshments.
St. Thomas Lutheran, 10001 Ellsworth Rd. (west of Parker). Free. 355-1649.
7-8 p.m.
"Abrakadoodle Art":
Ann Arbor District Library. All kids from preschoolers to 5th-graders use Model Magic modeling material, sculpting tools, and markers to make a Pueblo storyteller doll.
AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. at William. Free. 327-8301.
 Saturday
July, 2008
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: "Native American Sand Art" (July 26), "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:
Nicola's Books. Every Saturday. Storytelling program for kids under age 7.
Nicola's, Westgate shopping center. Free. 662-0600.
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.
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
July, 2008
2-2:45 p.m.
"Some Enchanted Afternoon":
Ann Arbor District Library. All kids in grades K-3 invited to put on furry wings to listen to fairy tales, do magical crafts, and more.
AADL multipurpose room (lower level), 343 S. Fifth Ave. at William. Free. 327-8301.
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