The USA and Russia aren't the only countries putting astronauts in space. NASA and China aren't the only countries landing rovers on other worlds. Come learn what's going on worldwide and across our solar system with presenter and space enthusiast Jennifer German.

At this drop-in open lab, you can try out any of our guided tech tutorials using a Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or micro:bit. You can learn the basics of physical computing (circuitry, motors, LEDs, cameras, sensors) and coding (Python, Scratch, Sonic Pi, Linux commands). This is a great way to learn about modern computing and see what all the excitement is about!

Join scientists from Cayman Chemical to explore hands-on kitchen chemistry experiments and STEM demos!

Scientist Kayla Zochowski will go over the basics of next generation sequencing—the process of fragmenting DNA and RNA to eventually reassemble into a genetic sequence—using genetic testing as an example.

Maker City is a community building collaborative project where we'll be constructing a city from the ground up! AACME is Saturday, May 6th but get a head start on your city building at these build sessions. Create a building, or part of one and we'll add it to MAKER CITY on May 6th!

This event is part of AADL’s Ann Arbor Creative Maker Expo on May 6, 2023. Find out more at aadl.org/aacme.

Light up the night with your own constellation! Using conductive thread, LED lights, and an embroidery hoop, you will learn how to create your own star pattern. Then add a battery and see your stars shine!

Join us for a brief overview of 3D printing - the machines, the process, the outcomes - and print a small object to take home.

For this year's Trans Day of Visibility, join us for an interview with acclaimed local game dev Lily Valeen! We will discuss Lily's hit RPG, "BossGame: The Final Boss is my Heart!" and the experience of being trans in Ann Arbor.

Come for the interview, and take home a zine! Debuting at this event also will be the Trans Day of Visibility zine for 2023, featuring art and writing from the local trans community.

This event requires a cloudless night sky! In the case of inclement weather this event will be rescheduled. Stay tuned for weather updates!

Amateur astronomer and astrophotographer Brian Ottum brings the moon to the Downtown Library! Using a telescope and the huge gallery screen in the Lobby, Brian will project an image of the moon – up-close and in real time.  Enjoy a brief talk about astronomy, and be sure to bring all your biggest moon questions!

Get your buggy engines running for an interactive obstacle course!  Combine speed and agility or climb a mound of rubble to discover which HEXBUG has the swiftest legs and the cleverest operator.