Former NFL player, social rights activist, and self-proclaimed geek, Chris Kluwe, will be in conversation with science-fiction author John Scalzi. Chris and John became friends after Chris reached out to John when he wrote his own book.

Join us for a colorful tasting of roasted and raw root vegetables with one flavorful seasonal dip, prepared by Gather & Grow. Also watch a quick shared pickle demo and receive the recipe to try it at home.

We'll make every effort to accommodate as many attendees as possible, but seating and supplies for this event are limited and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

In 2025, Library Director Eli Neiburger, Librarian Erin Helmrich, and Library Technician Allison Jones were invited to South Korea as special guests and AADL representatives. Join us to hear about this trip as they share their experiences and what they learned about public libraries in South Korea.

Martin Luther King Jr. found militarism to be one of the three fundamental evils to equality in American Culture. How he defined this issue in the sixties to some extent remains the same, but things regarding his viewpoint have changed over the past 60+ years. Presented by Veterans For Peace local Chapter 93, this program will examine MLK’s original view and inquire into how the implications of militarism appear today.

Expatriates have a foot in their home country and another foot in the country where they’re (perhaps temporarily) residing. Dan Freidus of Ann Arbor will discuss items from his collection of over 1,500 expat cookbooks, showing how these books provide snapshots of expat lives and communities. The books featured will include those from military families on overseas bases, missionaries, Peace Corps volunteers, international school PTAs, American women’s clubs, petroleum workers, and other groups, as well as some by individuals.

Enjoy a family-friendly concert by Out Loud Chorus, Washtenaw County's original mixed LGBTQ+ chorus.

Join us for a discussion with author Ben Markovits about his new novel, The Rest of Our Lives. He will be joined in conversation by Amanda Uhle.

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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!

Join us for a fun celebration of the new year!

Be dazzled and amazed at an exciting magic show performance by local entertainer Jeff Wawrzaszek!