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May22

Preschool Storytimes
Wednesday May 22, 2013: 10:00 am to 10:30 am -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB

Preschool Storytimes
Wednesday May 22, 2013: 11:00 am to 11:30 am -- Downtown Library: Youth Story Corner

Playgroups
Wednesday May 22, 2013: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room

Circle K Homework Help
Wednesday May 22, 2013: 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Youth Story Corner

Preschool Storytimes
Wednesday May 22, 2013: 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room

English as a Second Language Conversation Group
Wednesday May 22, 2013: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Program Room

Film: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Historical Perspective
Wednesday May 22, 2013: 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

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Winners of the 2013 AADL Teen Short Story Contest!

47 Finalists were honored on Saturday, May 11, from a pool of 335 submissions for this year's 21st Annual Teen Short Story Writing Contest.

A. S. King spoke to a packed house of teen writers, their families and friends. She delivered a motivational speech, sharing stories of her path as a writer, full of inspiration and wit.
Click here to see the slate of award winning judges.

Below are the top nine winners in each off the three grade categories:

Middle School:
1st Place - 'The Soles of Our Shoes' by Cynthia Jia
2nd Place - 'Beach Glass' by Sofia Kwok
3rd Place - 'The Invasion of Lizzy Burnell' by Mary Collins

High School 9th/10th:
1st Place - 'The Gourd Tree' by Marie Martelli
2nd Place - 'Prisoner's Dilemma' by Milo Davidson
3rd Place - 'Sunstep' by Steven Schulte

High School 11th/12th:
1st Place - 'Going Once' by Allison Light
2nd Place - 'Buoyancy' by Josie Benson
3rd Place - 'Breach' by Leah Awkward-Rich

Congratulations to all the writers, and we hope you continue to write many stories!

Tonight: Film: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Historical Perspective

Wednesday May 22, 2013: 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

AADL joins the Performance Network Theatre for a special screening of the acclaimed documentary "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Historical Perspective". The film examines the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.- the subject for the Performance Network's May production of Katori Hall's new play "The Mountaintop".

In this award-winning documentary, writer/director Thomas Friedman takes a look Reverend King's ideas, actions, and influence on the fight to end racial segregation. Performance Network staff will be on hand to provide an introduction to "The Mountaintop," which is having its Michigan Premiere at the Network through June 2.

AADL-GT on the Road: All-Stars Battle Royale

Friday May 24, 2013: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB

Up to four players can battle each other using characters from various Sony franchises such as God of War, PaRappa the Rapper and Sly Cooper, as well as third-party franchises like BioShock!

This event is for teens (grade 6 and up) and adults.

Ann Arbor Science & Skeptics: Scientists Fair 2013

Saturday May 25, 2013: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Here's your chance to learn how scientists provide explanations about the world and universe! The Ann Arbor Science & Skeptics present their second annual Scientists Fair at AADL.

Scientists from the University of Michigan and other local institutions will explain the scientific concepts of the Big Bang theory, particle physics, climate change, nuclear power, and exploring Mars.

This event is for adults and teens (grade 9 and up).

Wii Sports Resort Team Tourney for All Ages

Saturday May 25, 2013: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB

Visit Wuhu Island and the Wii Sports Resort! Bring friends, parents, grandparents to play your way through the Resort's twelve awesome games. Prizes for the winners!

This event is for all ages.

All-Ages Mario Kart Tournament

Sunday May 26, 2013: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB

It's a Mario Kart Wii Tournament for kids, teens and adults!

Exclusive Ann Arbor Screening of "Room 237" The New Documentary About The Horror Classic "The Shining" - With An Discussion Led By Shining Expert And "Room 237" Star Geoffrey Cocks

Thursday June 6, 2013: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Have you ever wondered if there are hidden symbols and messages in Kubrick’s masterpiece, "The Shining"? Learn more about this classic horror film, when the AADL screens the documentary “Room 237".

The film will be introduced by "The Shining" expert Geoffrey Cocks, who is also prominently featured in "Room 237".

Enjoy an evening of film and enlightening discussion - and find out more about the secrets hidden deep in "The Shining"!

Smell and Tell: Stories of Anosmia

Saturday June 8, 2013: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Sensory loss is visible in the blind and the deaf, but what about people who lose their sense of smell?

Michelle Krell Kydd, editor of Glass Petal Smoke (http://glasspetalsmoke.blogspot.com), spent time talking to congenital and acquired anosmics to get a better understanding of how the absence of the sense of smell has affected their lives. What she's learned will inspire you to pay attention to a sense that is closely linked to memory.

Introducing Judge #9 Teen Short Story Contest 2013 - Don Gallo

Editor Donald R. Gallo is a recipient of the ALAN Award for Outstanding Contributions to Young Adult Literature and the editor of several short story anthologies for teens, including the highly praised DESTINATION UNEXPECTED. The American Library Association includes his anthology SIXTEEN:Short Stories by Outstanding Writers for Young Adults among the 100 Best Books for Young Adults.

A former junior high school teacher and university professor of English, Don Gallo currently spends his time as an editor, author, workshop presenter,
and interviewer of famous authors.

Don Gallo is also a Judge for this year's It's All Write short story writing contest for teens.

The panel of 11 judges will look at the finalists in three grade categories of 6-7-8 (Middle School), 9-10 (High School) and 11-12 (High School) and select the
winners who are announced at an Awards Ceremony on May 11, with A. S. King as guest speaker.

Introducing Judge #10 Teen Short Story Writing Contest 2013 - Jo Knowles

Jo Knowles is the author of teen novels, with most recently See You at Harry's c2012 and Pearl c2011.
She recently received the Crystal Kite Award for her book, Pearl, and prior to that was the recipient of the 2005 Pen Literary Award.
Currently she lives in Vermont.

Check here for resources for writers she has
listed on her website.

Jo Knowles is also a Judge for this year's It's All Write short story writing contest for teens.

The panel of 11 judges will look at the finalists in three grade categories of 6-7-8 (Middle School), 9-10 (High School) and 11-12 (High School)
and select the winners who are announced at an Awards Ceremony on May 11, with A. S. King as guest speaker.

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