make your own wallet - Ann Arbor District Library

STUFF for Teens GRADES 6-12
SPRING 2007 | axis.aadl.org
MAKE YOUR
OWN WALLET
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 | 6:30-8:30 PM | MC
Design your own Poketo-style wallet! Cool, clear and customizable—bring images from
home or dig through ours, and take home a killer new way to stash your cash.
SNAP! GET DIGITAL
THURSDAY, MARCH 1 | 1:00-4:00 PM | DT/CL
Learn Adobe Photoshop Elements 4, suitable for both Mac and Windows users, as you work on your own photos (bring
a thumb drive or camera card with your saved images). Registration is required and limited to 12 participants. Register at
any information desk or call 327-8367.
PET & WILDLIFE
PHOTO CONTEST
CONTEST GUIDELINES: Limit of 2 entries per person. Each photo must have your name, phone # and either your
pet’s name or a photo title on the back of the photo and be accompanied by a signed entry form (available at the time
of photo drop-off). Photos may be either black & white or color; must be no larger than 5” x 7” and must be glossy prints
only. Photos will be judged based on subject, originality and creativity. One winner and one honorable mention will be
named in each of four categories: Grades K-2; 3-5; 6-8; and 9-12.
Entries may be dropped off at the Downtown Youth Desk during Library hours through THURSDAY, MARCH 8 by 9:00 PM.
Every photo entered will be displayed in the Downtown Youth Department during the month of March, beginning Friday,
March 9. Photos will be returned to participants and can be picked up anytime during the first week of April.
AWARDS CEREMONY
MONDAY, MARCH 12 | 7:00-8:00 PM | DT/Y
MAKE MYSPACE YOURS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 | 3:30-5:30 PM | DT/CL
GRADEs 9-12
Drop in and find out how to get those cool backgrounds on your page and how to upload your favorite pictures.
PROJECT DESIGN:
A2 HIGH SCHOOL FASHION SHOW
FRIDAY, APRIL 6 | 6:00-8:30 PM | DT/MP
The submissions came in, decisions were made and tonight is the night to see it all!
Models will be showing off the all-teen-designed creations at this first ever fashion event.
CUP STACK ATTACK
MONDAY, APRIL 9 | 2:00-3:00 PM | PF | ThRough GRADE 8
Work on beating your best stacking time. Bring your speed stacks if you have them or use ours.
BEADED BRACELETS
THURSDAY, APRIL 12 | 2:00-4:00 PM | NE
Make a fabulous bracelet using simple patterns and beads galore.
COMICS WITH CURTIS
SUNDAY, MAY 6 | 4:00-5:30 PM | DT/MP
Curtis Sullivan, owner of the Vault of Midnight store, will rave about his favorites and let
you in on what’s new in the world of comics and GNs.
“IT’S ALL WRITE!”
SHORT STORY WRITING CONTEST
Complete contest guidelines are available at http://www.aadl.org/files/ItsAllWrite.pdf or at any information desk.
Stories will be judged by a panel of published authors. Winners will be announced during the Ann Arbor Book Festival
Short Story Contest event, featuring Ron Koertge, author of teen novels. First, second, and third place prizes will be
awarded in the following categories: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12.
Submissions will be accepted through MONDAY, MARCH 19. Submitting by email at allwrite@aadl.org is preferred, but
submissions may also be dropped off at the Downtown Youth Desk or at any AADL branch location. “It’s All Write!” is
held in conjunction with the Ann Arbor Book Festival, MAY 17-20, and sponsored by the Ann Arbor District Library.
“IT’S ALL WRITE!” AWARDS CEREMONY
SATURDAY, MAY 19 | 12:00-1:00 PM
ANN ARBOR BOOK FESTIVAL
DS FEST & OPEN PLAY
WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY, APRIL 11-13 | 1:00-4:00 PM
DT/MP | ALL AGES
Bring your Nintendo DS for another DS FEST! We’ll have our eight gaming stations set up for drop-in open play.
GUITAR HERO 2
FRIDAY, APRIL 13 | 6:00-8:30 PM | DT/MP | GRADE 6-ADULT
Rock out with our Gibson Mini-SG controllers and be prepared to thrash! Prizes will be given to the top three finishers.
DDR
SATURDAY, APRIL 14 | 1:00-4:00 PM | DT/MP | ALL AGES
Try your feet on our Cobalt Flux dance pads. Compete in the beginner/light or standard/heavy brackets. Prizes will be
given to the top three finishers in each category.
MARIO KART TOURNAMENT
FRIDAY, MAY 25 | 6:00-8:30 PM | DT/MP | GRADE 6-ADULT
The Race is on! Speed your way around Baby Park, fling mud through Waluigi Stadium and live the nightmare of
Bowser’s Castle. Prizes will be given to the top three finishers.
NINTENDO Wii SPORTS
SATURDAY, MAY 26 | 1:00-4:00 PM | DT/MP
Check out the Wii gaming system while battling others in bowling, baseball and boxing. Prizes will be given to the top three finishers.
ANIMANGA CLUB
THURSDAY, MARCH 8 | 7:00-8:30 PM | DT/MP
Mad for Mashimaro? Tired of TarePanda? We’ll explore the world of San-X, Sanrio, CLKO & THK’s wacky characters:
Kogepan, Domo-Kun, Hello Kitty and more.
THURSDAY, APRIL 12 | 7:00-8:30 PM | NE
What’s the coolest type of bending? Join the Animanga Club as we discuss an American spin on anime,
Avatar: The Last Airbender.
THURSDAY, MAY 17 | 7:00-8:30 PM | MC
Travel back to Meiji-era Japan with Nobuhiro Watsuki’s samurai manga Rurouni Kenshin.
CAREER SKILLS DAY FOR YOUTH
SUNDAY, MARCH 4 | 12:00-4:00 PM | DT/MP | GRADES 9-12
Get ready to find a summer job. Learn from the experts how to write and beef-up a resume, dress for success, and ace
the job interview. Register at the Downtown Youth desk or call 327-8301.
MISSION: PROM
SATURDAY, APRIL 14 | 2:00-4:00 PM | MC | GRADES 9-12
One stop shopping! Check out our rack of dresses for the taking or trade your old for something new. Like it? Leave with
it. Plus: Makeovers and DIY shoe embellishments.
NZ/AADL BOOK GROUP
MONDAYS, APRIL 2 & MAY 7 | 6:30-8:00 PM
DT/CONF RM | GRADES 9-12
Here’s a chance to read a variety of books, discuss them with your peers, and then meet the authors. Each registered
participant receives a book to read, keep, and then have autographed when they hear the author speak at Neutral Zone (NZ).
Registration is required: Call 327-8301.
NOTE: Community Resource Credit from the Ann Arbor Public Schools is offered in conjunction with the book reading/
discussion group based on the 2nd Tuesday series authors. For more information e-mail Jeff Kass at jeff@neutral-zone.org.
2nd TUESDAY
WRITERS SERIES
TUESDAYS, APRIL 3 & MAY 8 | 7:00-9:00 PM | NZ
GRADE 9-ADULT
Enjoy listening to authors talk about how they think, create, and write? Come to Neutral Zone. Admission is free and
open to the public. Each event will feature readings by local teen poets in addition to the featured author/poet.
The Slate of Authors and books includes:
TUESDAY, APRIL 3 | PATRICIA SMITH | NZ
Patricia is an award-winning poet, playwright, journalist and performer. A four-time national poetry slam champion
and author of four poetry collections, she was featured in the film Slamnation.
NZ/AADL BOOK GROUP: MONDAY, APRIL 2 | Teahouse of the Almighty
TUESDAY, MAY 8 | TO BE ANNOUNCED | NZ
NZ/AADL BOOK GROUP: MONDAY, MAY 7 | TO BE ANNOUNCED
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
SNAP! GET DIGITAL
Thursday, March 1 | 1:00-4:00 PM | DT/CL
Registration: 327-8367
NZ/AADL BOOK GROUP
Monday, April 2 | 6:30-8:00 PM
DT/CONF RM | GRADES 9-12
COMICS WITH CURTIS
Sunday, May 6 | 4:00-5:30 PM | DT/MP
CAREER SKILLS DAY FOR YOUTH
Sunday, March 4 | 12:00-4:00 PM | DT/MP
GRADES 9-12
2nd TUESDAY WRITERS SERIES
Tuesday, April 3 | 7:00-9:00 PM | NZ
GRADE 9-ADULT
ANIMANGA CLUB
Thursday, March 8 | 7:00-8:30 PM | DT/MP
PROJECT DESIGN: A2 HIGH SCHOOL
FASHION SHOW
Friday, April 6 | 6:00-8:30 PM | DT/MP
PET & WILDLIFE PHOTO CONTEST
AWARDS CEREMONY
Monday, March 12 | 7:00-8:00 PM | DT/Y
MAKE MYSPACE YOURS
Wednesday, March 21 | 3:30-5:30 PM | DT/CL
GRADES 9-12
CUP STACK ATTACK
Monday, April 9 | 2:00-3:00 PM | PF
THROUGH GRADE 8
DS FEST & OPEN PLAY
Wednesday-Friday, April 11-13
1:00-4:00 PM | DT/MP | ALL AGES
BEADED BRACELETS
Thursday, April 12 | 2:00-4:00 PM | NE
KEY TO LOCATIONS
DT – DOWNTOWN LIBRARY
DT/CL – 3RD FLOOR COMPUTER LAB
DT/CONF RM – 4TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
DT/MP – LOWER LEVEL MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM
DT/Y – Youth Department
MC – Malletts Creek Branch
NE – Northeast Branch
PF – Pittsfield Branch
NZ – neutral zone teen center,
310 E. Washington
ANIMANGA CLUB
Thursday, April 12 | 7:00-8:30 PM | NE
GUITAR HERO 2
Friday, April 13 | 6:00-8:30 PM | DT/MP
GRADE 6-ADULT
DDR
Saturday, April 14 | 1:00-4:00 PM | DT/MP
ALL AGES
NZ/AADL BOOK GROUP
Monday, May 7 | 6:30-8:00 PM | DT/CONF RM
GRADES 9-12
2nd TUESDAY WRITERS SERIES
Tuesday, May 8 | 7:00-9:00 PM | NZ
GRADE 9-ADULT
MAKE YOUR OWN WALLET
Wednesday, May 16 | 6:30-8:30 PM | MC
ANIMANGA CLUB
Thursday, May 17 | 7:00-8:30 PM | MC
“IT’S ALL WRITE!” AWARDS CEREMONY
Saturday, May 19 | 12:00-1:00 PM
ANN ARBOR BOOK FESTIVAL
MARIO KART TOURNAMENT
Friday, May 25 | 6:00-8:30 PM | DT/MP
GRADE 6-ADULT
NINTENDO Wii SPORTS
Saturday, May 26 | 1:00-4:00 PM | DT/MP
MISSION: PROM
Saturday, April 14 | 2:00-4:00 PM | MC
GRADES 9-12
For more information about programs,
collections and services for teens at the
Ann Arbor District Library, or for programs
requiring registration, please call
734-327-8301.
All Library buildings and program spaces are accessible
to the physically disabled.