Gather ‘round for an evening of informed and informal talks from a friendly neighborhood expert! We’ll have three speakers, each presenting on a different topic and sharing interesting facts that you never knew you never knew! Past Nerd Nite speakers have led deep dives into topics from the legacy of Louis Pasteur, to the origin of elements, to how a trumpet works, to a dissection of romance novel tropes. So bring a friend, grab a drink, and enjoy an evening among fellow nerds. Be there and be square!

This event is offered in partnership with the Ann Arbor Summer Fest.

Drop in to make a special Ann Arbor-themed print. We'll be printing on tote bags or bandanas. All supplies are provided.

This event is offered in partnership with the Ann Arbor Summer Fest.

Join us for this adult-oriented trivia event at the Annex tent. Compete in two rounds of exciting trivia action for big prizes, AADL swag, and glory! For more trivial info, follow this link: https://aadl.org/worldfamoustrivia

This event is offered in partnership with the Ann Arbor Summer Fest.

Join AADL at Yost Ice Arena to celebrate the end of Summer Game 2024! There will be no charge for admission or skate rentals. Eli and his game code shirt will be in attendance. Please note: Skate at your own risk!

Enter your best LEGO project in AADL’s 19th annual LEGO Contest, held at the Sheraton Hotel. Click this link for complete rules and guidelines for the 2024 contest or request one at any AADL location.

The Ann Arbor Creativity and Making Expo (AACME) is back and you're invited! Come celebrate the maker movement that ranges from traditional technologies like weaving all the way to our future in robotics! Our keynote speaker this year is designer, artist, and maker Sophy Wong, who will be speaking on the intersection of technology and clothing design. Enjoy hands-on demos from local maker spaces, learn about ham radio, solder an LED badge, see an upholstery demonstration, use our heat press, and so much more!

Celebrate the Chinese Zodiac by creating this extra cute clay Ox!

This video is part of a series of Chinese Zodiac inspired clay craft projects, all featuring the work of local artist Lyla Wang. She will use air-dry clay in the video, and she'll add a magnet that'll allow her to stick her creation onto a kitchen fridge!

Each episode, a few AADL staff members present a book of their choice from a specific book topic such as favorite classic, book about nature, fiction under 200 pages, beloved children's book, etc. The topics span a multitude of genres. The theme this episode is a book we chose for its cover.

For more Biblio Files recommendations, find past episodes here.

Join artist Lyla Wang and create an extra cute child in a dragon costume! This easy craft project uses air-dry clay and just a dash of imagination.

Join Lucy as she reads the first chapter of a new or favorite Middle Grade or YA book. A great way to get ideas for new titles and to jump start reading! Titles highlighted will be available from Overdrive and AADL.

Sweetness All Around _is a middle grade book recommended for 8 and up.