Join us in making simple sugar scrubs to exfoliate your skin!

Join AADL, Dr. Jennifer Tang, and her colleagues from Everwell Counseling in discussing The Big Gay Read 2023, Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo. We will take a look at the book through the lens of a mental health professional and dive into the core themes represented therein.

This event is part of the 2023 Big Gay Read, featuring Last Night at the Telegraph Club. For all Big Gay Read events, see aadl.org/ thebiggayread.

The date of this program has been changed to November 19th. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Looking for a new winter coat? Come by to try on and pick up a new-to-you coat.

You do not need to bring anything in order to pick up a coat!

The Library will be accepting coats and jackets at all locations from September 8th-November 17th. Please make sure that items are in good condition and freshly laundered. We will not accept items the day of the event.

Audrey Huggett, Anthony DeVee, and Katie Monkiewicz, AADL Library Staff

The Ann Arbor District Library has recently added Accessibility Tools to the Tools Collection, making items such as a Braille typewriter and a handheld electronic magnifier available for patrons to check-out. The Accessibility Lab in the Downtown Library has been under renovation and is now open with new elevator tables and other updated equipment. Come hear AADL staff talk about these changes, and tell us what else you’d like to see at your library!

Donna Wicker, O.D., and Erin Klukas, O.D., UM Kellogg Eye Center

The University of Michigan Low Vision and Visual Rehabilitation Clinic provides visual rehabilitative services, including innovative technologies, magnification devices, adaptive techniques, and occupational therapy. Join staff members as they discuss the wide spectrum of low visions services that are available.

For a full list of events and vendors at VISIONS 2023, go to aadl.org/visions.

Leslie Hoskins and Alyssa Otis

Leader Dogs for the Blind programs are designed to provide clients with the tools and training to reintroduce them to a life of confidence, safety and independence. Come learn about the full-range of programs from Leader Dog staff members.

For a full list of events and vendors at VISIONS 2023, go to aadl.org/visions.

Have you had a hard time getting things out of your home, to be more comfortable and easier to manage? This workshop led by a Certified Decluttering Coach will include methods, tips, and mindset shifts to help you make progress and impact in any space, in any amount of time. The tools and ideas are great for people who are not naturally good at decluttering, organizing, and keeping a perfectly managed home. You'll leave with methods, resources, and motivation to help you declutter at the "speed of life."

Amy Lamiman, Regional Manager, Bureau of Services for Blind Persons

Young children can engage their senses by scooping, pouring, shaking, and sorting various materials, and will explore colors, shapes, textures, and sounds!

Young children can engage their senses by scooping, pouring, shaking, and sorting a variety of materials, and will explore colors, shapes, textures, and sounds!