Drop by to meet Hikonyan, the lovable Mascot from Hikone , Japan.  Hikonyan will make two appearances: 10:30 am & 11:15 am.

Have fun with special Hikonyan coloring sheets and button-making.

This event is a partnership with the city of Hikone.

Quilling is an old art form that involves rolling, shaping, and gluing strips of paper to create decorative designs.

Make unique cards or prints in this hands-on workshop led by local crafter, Beth Battey.

This event features talks by the co-authors of Solving the College Admissions Puzzle: A Guide for Students and Families about College Selection, Essay Writing and High-Stakes Testing. Community High Emeritus college prep counselor John Boshoven discusses how to find the right college, Essay Coaching (EssayCoaching.com) founder Debbie Merion discusses writing an application essay, and performance coach Geri Markel discusses scoring well on ACT and SAT tests. There will be time for questions and answers at the end.

Come sing and play!

Get more music in your life - join us for this family-friendly sing-along.  Bring your voices and/or instruments - lyrics and chords will be projected, so all can sing and strum along. Beginners welcome! You choose from 350+ familiar folk/pop songs. Led by Lori Fithian and Jean Chorazyczewski. 

Come sing and play!

Get more music in your life - join us for this family-friendly sing-along.  Bring your voices and/or instruments - lyrics and chords will be projected, so all can sing and strum along. Beginners welcome! You choose from 350+ familiar folk/pop songs. Led by Lori Fithian and Jean Chorazyczewski. 

Starting October 1st, drop off your gently used, clean Halloween costumes to any AADL location.

Then, on October 27th, come pick out a new costume for the year at our Halloween Costume Swap.

This is a wonderful chance to save money, clear your closet, and pick out something snazzy for the year. Costumes for all ages and sizes are appreciated.

Come pick out a new-to-you costume for this year!

This is a wonderful chance to save money, clear your closet, and pick out something snazzy for this year from the gently used and clean costumes dropped off at any Library location during the month of October.

Michigan has always been a region of mystery. Many strange occurrences have been documented, and tales of allegedly paranormal activity continue to surface to the present day. From the notorious hauntings of remote lighthouses like Seul Choix to the hauntings of Eloise – one of the most famous psychiatric asylums in America --to the ghost of Minnie Quay, who still wanders Northern Michigan shorelines.

Can we trust the agencies whose job it is to monitor water safety?  Join us for a screening and discussion of the 2017 documentary What Lies Upstream . This film documents a major chemical spill poisoning the drinking water in West Virginia, addresses the recent Flint Water Crisis, and investigates the agencies responsible for water safety oversight.

AADL is partnering with Nicola's Books to bring you the 2019 Fierce Reads Tour. This is your opportunity to meet four fabulous YA authors – Sara Faring, L.L. McKinney, Margaret Owen, and Katy Rose Pool.