They're fluffy, they're floofy, they're foofy. Hooray for pom poms! If you missed Sushi Pom Poms, or just need to make MORE pom poms, join us for this afternoon session! 

This event is part of the Ann Arbor Fiber Arts Expo (AAFAX) presented by the Ann Arbor District Library.

Hear awesome book recommendations from AADL staff for awesome people in 3rd-5th grades, along with caregivers and teachers! Each month AADL staff members select titles new and old in a variety of genres to share.

It's New Year's Eve! But Otto and friends are gonna be too tired to stay up until midnight, so they're celebrating NOON Year's Eve! Join us for a talk-show styled half hour of fun with interviews, demonstrations, performances, jokes, and much more. Just right for the whole family to enjoy. See you NOON!

It's been over 50 years since a human last set foot on our Moon. Why are we going back now? Who of us is going? How are we going? WHEN will we actually be there? NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Jennifer German provides answers and the lastest updates from NASA on the next set of Moon landings for a new generation.

Much-lauded, Ann Arbor-based creative pair Philip C. Stead and Erin E. Stead read and discuss their new picture book, an original fable about a magical quest to bring the sunrise. 

Make your very own soot sprites as seen in the Studio Ghibli movies Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro! Create a jar of freshly caught soot sprites, or make a palm-sized sprite using a quick and simple crochet pattern. Beginners are always welcome, but some previous crochet experience is recommended.

This month, Payton will demonstrate how to draw a snowy, starry nighttime scene inspired by artist Vincent Van Gogh! Students will layer colors with oil pastels and use vibrant line work to create a sense of movement and add an element of excitement to their artistic masterpiece. For this class, you'll need a sheet of blue construction paper and oil pastels.

This month, Payton will demonstrate how to create realistic paint splatters using a variety of different drawing techniques. Students will learn the basics of value, depth and shading to create their drawing.  For this class, you'll need a sheet of drawing paper, pencil and eraser, and colored pencils.

This program is in partnership with the Ann Arbor Art Center.

Get into the Halloween spirit with this spook-tacular drawing activity! Join Payton and create your own bat drawing with lines used in interesting and dynamic ways to break up the space. For this activity you will need a sheet of paper, pencil, eraser, black ink pens, markers, and a ruler.

This week, learn about patterns and repetition to draw a lighthouse shining bright in the night sky. For this activity you will need paper, pencil, eraser, ruler, colorful markers and a black marker for outlining.

This event is in partnership with the Ann Arbor Art Center.