Ann Arbor District Library http://www.aadl.org en 9th Annual AADL LEGO Contest and Awards Ceremony Slideshow http://www.aadl.org/aadl_events_20140707-lego <p>Did you attend the <a href="http://www.aadl.org/node/257866" title="reference on 9th Annual AADL LEGO Contest" target="_blank">9th Annual AADL LEGO Contest</a>? Take a look at our highlight reel and see what you missed. Then start planning your own project for next year's contest--or just remember to mark your calendar to go and check out all of the amazing LEGO creations that will be there!</p> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-media-source"> <div class="field-label">Source File(s):&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> http://www.aadl.org/files/media/aadl_events_20140707-lego-240.mp4|15 MB|240p Video http://www.aadl.org/files/media/aadl_events_20140707-lego-480.mp4|33 MB|480p Video http://www.aadl.org/files/media/aadl_events_20140707-lego-720.mp4|61 MB|720p Video </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-media-thumbnail"> <div class="field-label">Thumbnail:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_media_thumbnail" width="2132" height="1430" alt="" src="http://www.aadl.org/files/aadl_events_20140707-lego.png?1409146110" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-nodereference field-field-media-event"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <div class="field-label-inline-first"> Related Event:&nbsp;</div> <a href="/node/257866">AADL 9th Annual LEGO Contest!</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-number-integer field-field-media-day"> <div class="field-label">Day:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> 7 </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-number-integer field-field-media-month"> <div class="field-label">Month:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> August </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-number-integer field-field-media-year"> <div class="field-label">Year:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> 2014 </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-media-location"> <div class="field-label">Location:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Kensington Court </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-number-integer field-field-media-copyright"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <div class="field-label-inline-first"> Copyright:&nbsp;</div> Creative Commons (Attribution, Non-Commercial, Share-alike) </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-media-held-by"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <div class="field-label-inline-first"> Rights Held By:&nbsp;</div> Ann Arbor District Library </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-media-length"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <div class="field-label-inline-first"> Length:&nbsp;</div> 02:05 </div> </div> </div> http://www.aadl.org/aadl_events_20140707-lego#comments Lego Contest Contests Jump AXIS Events Blog Local Creator Lego Contests Video AADL Events Wed, 27 Aug 2014 19:22:50 +0000 andrewjmac 265513 at http://www.aadl.org Downtown Elevator Repair Update: Downtown Library Is Open Friday, August 29 http://www.aadl.org/node/265636 <p>The final phase for the repairs to the Downtown public elevator has begun and the Library will be open Friday, August 29. This phase of the repair work will take 5 to 8 days to complete, so the work will continue into next week. Please ask the staff for assistance if you are unable to use the stairs. You will be escorted through the building using our freight elevator. </p> <p>The work includes welding and the related noise will be unavoidable. If the fumes and/or the expected noise from the welding pose a problem for you or your family, please consider using one of the other library branches until the repair is finished.</p> <p>We did not relocate Holds for this week's closure, and apologize if this was an inconvenience for you. Please call 327-4219 for information about Hold items. We will extend the time to pick up affected Holds through Sunday, August 31.</p> <p>Thank you for your supportive comments, calls, and emails. We all appreciate it very much! If you are looking to catch up, the full saga of a worn out elevator can be found at <a href="http://aadl.org/directorsblog" title="reference on http://aadl.org/directorsblog" target="_blank">http://aadl.org/directorsblog</a>.</p> <p>Josie</p> http://www.aadl.org/node/265636#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2014 18:57:30 +0000 josie 265636 at http://www.aadl.org Easy English News For You http://www.aadl.org/node/265632 <p><span class="inline inline-left"><img src="http://www.aadl.org/files/images/newspaper reader.img_assist_custom-100x100.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image image-img_assist_custom-100x100 " width="100" height="100" /></span></p> <p>Are you an adult who is learning to read or is becoming an English Language Learner? AADL has a couple magazines that should get your attention. </p> <p>The <a href="http://www.aadl.org/catalog/record/1347938" title="reference on Easy English News" target="_blank">Easy English News</a> is available at all of our branches. It contains current events written at a fourth grade reading level. It's written in a way to build your vocabulary and help you read for meaning. There's also <a href="http://www.aadl.org/catalog/record/1105266" title="reference on News for You" target="_blank">News for You</a>, which you can find at our <a href="http://www.aadl.org/aboutus/downtown" title="reference on downtown location" target="_blank">downtown location</a> or put a hold on a copy and have it sent to the location most convenient for you. Both publications have <a href="http://www.aadl.org/catalog/record/1325481" title="reference on vocabulary words" target="_blank">vocabulary words</a>, puzzles and interactive websites. Spread the word!</p> <div class="image-clear"></div> http://www.aadl.org/node/265632#comments Services Blog Ann Arbor / Washtenaw County Adults Mon, 25 Aug 2014 16:18:45 +0000 Beth Manuel 265632 at http://www.aadl.org Log On to Brainfuse! http://www.aadl.org/node/265630 <p><span class="inline inline-left"><img src="http://www.aadl.org/files/images/_bf_logo_2.img_assist_custom-100x35.gif" alt="" title="" class="image image-img_assist_custom-100x35 " width="100" height="35" /></span></p> <p>AADL subscribes to a live online tutoring service called "Help Now" by Brainfuse, also known simply as <a href="http://www.brainfuse.com/highed/helpNow.asp?a_id=DE1518A6&amp;ss=&amp;r=" title="reference on "Brainfuse"" target="_blank"> "Brainfuse"</a>, and is available to anybody accessing it from inside any AADL location, or to cardholders from home or elsewhere. </p> <p>There are several facets to Brainfuse that not only help with homework &amp; study skills, but skill building and writing support. </p> <p>Users can log on to Brainfuse to access EXPERT help in a variety of ways: live tutoring any time from 2:00 PM-11:00 PM except on Federal Holidays. Simply choose the grade or age level that suits the user’s needs, be it elementary, middle or high school, ESL or even computers and technology. </p> <p>SkillSurfer is a learning library that contains thousands of lessons, quizzes, &amp; tests to help users master academic concepts. Check out the STUDY portal and look at <a href="http://www.brainfuse.com/login/flashb.asp" title="reference on FLASHBULB" target="_blank">FLASHBULB</a>, which is a library full of flashcards &amp; self-tests for a huge array of subjects! Go to the COLLABORATE portal to schedule meetings with friends in their private virtual study rooms. There’s a writing lab where users can upload documents to a teacher and have them edit/critique their work within 24 hours. Brainfuse's <a href="https://www.brainfuse.com/login/index.asp?redirectUrl=%2Fhighed%2Fquestion.asp%3F" title="reference on "Send a Question"" target="_blank"> "Send a Question"</a> gives users the opportunity to ask a question any time of day and get a written response from one of their tutors within one business day. </p> <p>Whether you are an English Language Learner, a student of any age or an <a href="http://alc.brainfuse.com/alc/home.asp?adult=1&amp;a_id=DE1518A6" title="reference on adult" target="_blank">adult</a> trying to get back into the workforce, Brainfuse may have just the answer to your academic and technical questions.</p> <div class="image-clear"></div> http://www.aadl.org/node/265630#comments Services Blog The Ann Ann Arbor Public Schools All Ages Mon, 25 Aug 2014 15:18:54 +0000 Beth Manuel 265630 at http://www.aadl.org AADL Closed On Monday September 1 For Labor Day http://www.aadl.org/node/265638 <p>All AADL locations will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 1.</p> <p>Regular Library hours will resume on Tuesday, September 2.</p> http://www.aadl.org/node/265638#comments Sun, 24 Aug 2014 20:29:36 +0000 TimG 265638 at http://www.aadl.org Badge Drop #11: Drop the Beat http://www.aadl.org/node/265622 <span class="inline inline-left"><img src="http://play.aadl.org/files/sg_images/badge_drop_400.png" alt="" title="" class="image image-_original " width="100" height="100" padding="5"/></span></span><br> Okay Summer Gamers, it's Friday, and Friday means BADGE DROP! And this week we have a very special musical episode of Summer Game Badge Drop. We've got a few new Pop Music badges for you and some musical installments of Lydia and Constellations. I guess that's it for the musical theme really, but what can you expect? Isn't part of what you love about the Summer Game how CRAZY RANDOM it is? We've got plenty for you non-music lovers, too, including a new Explorer (this time you are headed to the UM Museum of Natural History!) and TWO Player Picks from fabulous players KathyD and Zigzagog!<br><br> Let's go to the badgelist:<br><br> <div class="badge_lists"> <table><thead><tr><th>2014 Badge Drop #11</th></tr></thead></table> <div id="badge_images"> <a href="/summergame/badge/895?lightbox=1" rel="lightframe"><img class="summergame-badge" title="Carry On, Carrion (Difficulty: Advanced)" src="/files/sg_images/carry_on_carrion_100.png"></a><a href="/summergame/badge/899?lightbox=1" rel="lightframe"><img class="summergame-badge" title="Keep Your Eye Upon the Donut (Difficulty: Advanced)" src="/files/sg_images/keepyoureyeuponthedonut_100.png"></a><a href="/summergame/badge/893?lightbox=1" rel="lightframe"><img class="summergame-badge" title="Swan Songs (Difficulty: Advanced)" src="/files/sg_images/swan_songs_100.png"></a><a href="/summergame/badge/901?lightbox=1" rel="lightframe"><img class="summergame-badge" title="Kraken the Code (Difficulty: Expert)" src="/files/sg_images/kraken_the_code_100.png"></a><a href="/summergame/badge/892?lightbox=1" rel="lightframe"><img class="summergame-badge" title="UM Museum of Natural History (Difficulty: Expert)" src="/files/sg_images/ummuseumofnaturalhistory_100.png"></a><a href="/summergame/badge/897?lightbox=1" rel="lightframe"><img class="summergame-badge" title="Stayin' Alive (Difficulty: Advanced)" src="/files/sg_images/stayinalive_100.png"></a><a href="/summergame/badge/900?lightbox=1" rel="lightframe"><img class="summergame-badge" title="I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Difficulty: Advanced)" src="/files/sg_images/iwannadancewithsomebody_100.png"></a><a href="/summergame/badge/896?lightbox=1" rel="lightframe"><img class="summergame-badge" title="Monster Mash (Difficulty: Beginner)" src="/files/sg_images/monster_mash_100.png"></a><a href="/summergame/badge/898?lightbox=1" rel="lightframe"><img class="summergame-badge" title="The Queen of Tattoo (Difficulty: Advanced)" src="/files/sg_images/the_queen_of_tattoo_100.png"></a><a href="/summergame/badge/890?lightbox=1" rel="lightframe"><img class="summergame-badge" title="Name That Library (Difficulty: Advanced)" src="/files/sg_images/name_that_library_100.png"></a><a href="/summergame/badge/891?lightbox=1" rel="lightframe"><img class="summergame-badge" title="May the Force be with You (Difficulty: Advanced)" src="/files/sg_images/may_the_force_be_with_you_100.png"></a><a href="/summergame/badge/894?lightbox=1" rel="lightframe"><img class="summergame-badge" title="Geocache Master (Difficulty: Advanced)" src="/files/sg_images/geocache_master_100.png"></a><br> </div> </div> <br> <br> Now that your brains are all salivating over delicious new badges, there's something we should discuss. It's August 22, which means fall is on its way soon. And if there's one thing we leave behind in the fall (get it, leave, like the leaves fall, nevermind), its the Summer Game! That's right, there are only 10 DAYS LEFT before the Summer Game closes its doors for another season. So what does that mean for you, dear player? It means you've got until midnight on Sunday, August 31 to earn all of those badges you've been putting off, tag, rate, and review all of those items in the catalog, and get to all of those library branches, local businesses, and terrarium locales to complete your code collections! That's 10 DAYS AND COUNTING! <br><br> And, as always--say it along with me--THANKS FOR PLAYING! http://www.aadl.org/node/265622#comments Books All Ages Summer Game Fri, 22 Aug 2014 23:22:27 +0000 andrewjmac 265622 at http://www.aadl.org New York Times Bestselling Author Louise Penny, Discusses Her New Mystery 'The Long Way Home' http://www.aadl.org/node/262886 <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-event-thumbnail"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_event_thumbnail" width="458" height="643" alt="" src="http://www.aadl.org/files/pub_events/Louise%20Penny-CR-Sigrid%20Estrada%231VT.jpg?1405461512" /> </div> </div> </div> <p>AADL will be hosting New York Times Bestselling author, Louise Penny. Louise will be at Washtenaw Community College discussing the tenth book in her Chief Inspector Gamache series, <a href="/catalog/record/1450439">The Long Way Home</a>, which will be released only two days before her lecture! </p> <p>Louise Penny is renowned for fiction that combines heartbreak and hope, and offers a window into the human soul. "How Light Gets In", the last of her Chief Inspector Gamache series hit #1 on the New York Times Hardcover Bestseller List. Louise continues to up the ante with her vibrant series – each one more unique and memorable than the last. </p> <p>Penny's nine previous Chief Inspector Armand Gamache novels reached #1 on the The New York Times and Globe and Mail bestselling list . She has won numerous awards, including a CWA Dagger, the Agatha Award (five times) and was a finalist for the Edgar Award for Best Novel. </p> <p>Books will be on sale, and the evening will include a book signing.</p> <p>Photo Credit: Sigrid Estrada</p> <div class="field field-type-datetime field-field-event-start"> <div class="field-label">Event Start:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Thursday, August 28, 2014 - 7:00pm</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-datetime field-field-event-end"> <div class="field-label">Event End:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Thursday, August 28, 2014 - 8:30pm</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-number-integer field-field-event-setup"> <div class="field-label">Setup Time (min.):&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> 60 </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-number-integer field-field-event-cleanup"> <div class="field-label">Cleanup Time (min.):&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> 30 </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-event-location-name"> <div class="field-label">Location Name:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Morris Lawrence Building, Washtenaw Community College </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-event-creator-email"> <div class="field-label">Creator Email:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> grimest@aadl.org </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-event-responsible-email"> <div class="field-label">Responsible Email:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> grimest@aadl.org </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-event-host-email"> <div class="field-label">Host Email:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> grimest@aadl.org </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-event-feature-image"> <div class="field-label">Feature Image:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <img class="imagefield imagefield-field_event_feature_image" width="710" height="742" alt="" src="http://www.aadl.org/files/pub_events/Louise%20Penny-SQ.jpg?1408464378" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-event-feature-title"> <div class="field-label">Feature Title:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> NYT Bestselling Author Louise Penny Visits AADL </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-event-feature-text"> <div class="field-label">Feature Text:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <p>AADL is happy to be hosting New York Times Bestselling author, <a href="/node/262886">Louise Penny who will discuss</a> the tenth book in her Chief Inspector Gamache series, <a href="/catalog/record/1450439">The Long Way Home</a>, which will be released only two days before her visit! </p> <p>This event will held on Thursday, August 28, at 7 pm at The Morris Lawrence Building on the campus of Washtenaw Community College (4800 E. Huron River Dr.)</p> <p>Book signing and books for sale included in this event.</p> <p>Photo Credit: Sigrid Estrada</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-date field-field-event-feature-date"> <div class="field-label">Feature Date:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> <span class="date-display-single">Thu, 08/28/2014</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-event-av-flag"> <div class="field-label">A/V Needed:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> A/V Equipment Needed </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-event-notes"> <div class="field-label">Event Notes:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Notes: Filming OK. Louise will not use a powerpoint for her presentation. WCC tech is confirmed: 2 microphones on stands for Q&amp;A Podium with Mic Sound feed to our Camera (XLR) Possible intercom if available </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-event-proposed"> <div class="field-label">Proposed:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> No </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-event-caldav-uid"> <div class="field-label">CalDAV UID:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> 20140508T143632EDT-2452b5h17U </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-type-text field-field-event-record-flag"> <div class="field-label">Will Be Recorded:&nbsp;</div> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item odd"> Will Be Recorded </div> </div> </div> http://www.aadl.org/node/262886#comments Author Events Book Discussions Special Events Teen Adult Fri, 22 Aug 2014 18:36:32 +0000 Writelady 262886 at http://www.aadl.org Downtown Elevator Repair Update: Downtown Library Is Open http://www.aadl.org/node/265604 <p>The work to replace casings for a new jack for the Downtown public elevator is completed, and the Downtown Library is open. The last phase of the work is scheduled for next week, and we anticipate another closure for the installation of the new jack. That work is scheduled to occur on Wednesday, August 27. The public elevator is not functioning, and those visiting the Library who are not able to use the stairs should ask for assistance. Staff will escort them through the building using the freight elevator.</p> <p>Any HOLD items remaining at Traverwood that originated Downtown, have been returned to Downtown and are available Downtown. The period for picking up these items will be extended through Friday, August 29. We realize this has been an inconvenience for many, and we do apologize.</p> <p>The elevator work is nearing completion, but another closure will occur and while we expect that to happen on Wednesday, August 27, one thing we have learned is that things can change. Please check back here for updates and an announcement about next week's closure.</p> <p>Thank you for your patience and understanding.</p> <p>Josie</p> http://www.aadl.org/node/265604#comments Director's Blog Thu, 21 Aug 2014 12:49:29 +0000 josie 265604 at http://www.aadl.org Downtown Elevator Repair Update: Downtown Library Is Closed http://www.aadl.org/node/265283 <p>Repair work for the public elevator requires the Downtown Library to be closed for an indefinite period. The repair requires casings that are concreted into the elevator shaft to be removed. A drilling rig was brought in on Thursday, and the work area is exposed. This makes it impossible for the Downtown library to be open to the public. </p> <p>All other library branches are open, and it is possible to send Holds to those locations for pickup if you prefer to avoid the uncertainty of the open hours Downtown. We will extend Hold periods for those items on the Hold Shelf Downtown and those items have been relocated to Traverwood Branch. All programs scheduled for Downtown will be relocated or cancelled. Please check the Events listing for updates on programs. </p> <p>Downtown play.aadl.org codes will be found by looking into the windows. Look for Josie's Chickens. They are worth 2, 000 points!</p> <p>For more information see my <a href="http://www.aadl.org/node/263793" title="reference on previous post" target="_blank">previous post</a> and please accept our apologies for the disruption. </p> <p>Josie</p> http://www.aadl.org/node/265283#comments Director's Blog Wed, 13 Aug 2014 18:42:13 +0000 josie 265283 at http://www.aadl.org
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