Learn the fundamentals of visual storytelling with local filmmaker Caitlin Reid! Participants will go through simple prompts and creative exercises exploring topics like camera work, lighting, sound, and visual style. Saturday, August 22 at 2 PM at the Downtown Library. aadl.org/node/668590

Join AADL to celebrate the end of Summer Game 2026! Eli and his game code shirt will be in attendance. There will be no charge for admission or skate rentals! Please note: Skate at your own risk! Friday, August 21 at 6 PM at Yost Ice Arena. ⛸️ aadl.org/node/669417

We are thrilled to have Jazzthebat, Halcybella, Akakioga, and Alpaca Ash for a discussion on all things cosplay at Anime Arbor this year! Learn about everything from construction to contests and meet these amazing professional cosplayers at the event! Visit aadl.org/animearbor for more!

Join us in partnership with @zingermans.bsky.social for a Summer Game food tasting event for the whole family! There will be a variety of menu options to choose from, be prepared to be surprised! Thursday, August 20 at 1 PM at the Westgate Branch Courtyard. aadl.org/node/671649

Ready to show off your Minecraft masterpiece? Whether you've built a towering castle or something completely unexpected, we want to see! Share your creativity with us at aadl.org/minecraftday and celebrate Minecraft Day: Voxel Mob Invasion! on Sunday, Sept. 13, 12–3:30 PM at the Downtown Library!

Tattoo Art Fest is an all-new AADL celebration of tattooers and the art that they make! Enjoy talks and demos by local tattooers as well as a vendor fair featuring tattooers' merch and art in a variety of mediums. Join us Sunday, October 4, 11 AM–4 PM at the Downtown Library. → aadl.org/tattooart

Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2026 AADL Printmaking Festival! We're calling all artists featuring letterpress, screen printing, block printing, and hand-printed goods. Apply TODAY at aadl.org/printfest for the chance to join in our Vendor Fair on Saturday, November 14 at the Downtown Library!

Since moving to Ann Arbor, Bella and Anthony have played the Summer Game every year and it has become a favorite summer activity. To celebrate their shared love of AADL, Anthony proposed to Bella by hiding custom lawn signs and codes that then decorated their backyard nuptials. Congrats you two! ❤️

Enjoy a thrilling and educational demonstration of live swordplay that brings the excitement of stage and screen combat to life! Then, get an up-close look at the tools of the trade with Theatrica Gladiatoria. Sunday, August 16 at 12 PM at the Downtown Library. aadl.org/node/668352

One of the actions #SummerGame players can take for points is to make a public comment at a meeting of the AADL Board of Trustees. This always makes for very rewarding civic engagement, but this young player took it to the next level and displayed a preternatural grasp of parliamentary procedure!

Join AADL's team-based crafting challenge! Teams will have one hour to design and build a project using secret craft supplies. Enter to be judged to win glory and Summer Game points! The top prize goes to THE IRON CRAFTER! Sunday, August 16, 12–3 PM at the Downtown Library. 🧵 aadl.org/node/667984

Sean Forbes rocked the Downtown Library last weekend in a powerful live blend of music and ASL! 🎸🤘🏼

Time for an UMMA x Summer Game badge speedrun! Disclaimer: These badges are best earned and enjoyed through a leisurely visit to UMMA. There’s plenty to explore so why not make a day of it? 🖼️🧋

Are you a crafter with too many supplies on your hands? Do you want to try a new hobby, but don't want to buy more material? Join us for an art supply swap! Items will be accepted at all library locations until August 2. Sunday, August 9, 12–2 PM at the Downtown Library. aadl.org/node/664499

Celebrate the launch of D4L with author Sheng-Hung Lee and engage with new perspectives on aging, longevity, and long-term well-being! Invited experts will discuss designing cities, services, and communities for longer lives. Saturday, August 8 at 5 PM at the Downtown Library. aadl.org/node/668501

Turn old clothes into new garments while reducing waste! At this workshop, explore sustainable upcycling, take apart garments to create patterns, and assemble new pieces while applying practical tips for sustainable projects. Saturday, August 8 at 5 PM at Malletts Creek. 🧵 aadl.org/node/668186

Join author Dion Leonard as he shares the unforgettable true story behind Finding Gobi! In a race across the Gobi Desert, Dion met a small stray dog who refused to leave his side. The tale of determination, love, & loyalty has touched readers worldwide. Fri., August 7, 6 PM at the Downtown Library.

Join Dr. Carlotta Berry to learn how robots see, think and act! With storytelling and hands-on exploration, we'll interact with 3D-printed and cardboard robot models to predict robot behavior in different environments. Friday, August 7 at 12 PM at the Pittsfield Branch. aadl.org/node/668632

Join architectural historian Dale A. Carlson as he discusses histories of the homes, architects, and residents of Detroit's Indian Village. Learn about the pioneer automakers, industrialists and financiers who called it home! Thursday, August 6 at 2PM at the Pittsfield Branch. aadl.org/node/664942

Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" music video is a complex political and artistic statement. Dive into themes of identity, queerness, and literature with Vince Tripi as he chats various aspects of the "born this way" school of identity. Thursday, August 6 at 6:30 PM Downtown. aadl.org/node/668446

Are you a Chicken fanatic? Gonna try to earn ‘em all? However you play the Summer Game - there’s a badge for that! Peep play.aadl.org for this week's badge drop and more! 🐣

Today's 11am Concert with Jim Gill has been cancelled! We are so sorry for any inconvenience this has caused!

Due to hazardous air quality, both time slots of Tie Dye with Dawn Henry scheduled for Friday, July 17 have unfortunately been canceled. This event will be rescheduled for a date in the future! → aadl.org/node/668873

Learn about the phrase Jefferson embedded in the 27th grievance of the Declaration of Independence and how it forever shaped the course of U.S. history. Join Heather Bruegl on Thursday, August 4 at 6:30 PM at the Downtown Library. 📜 aadl.org/node/665901

Whether it’s the thrill of chasing the latest codes or a chance to take a moment and practice writing, finding Summer Game codes is fun for everyone! Find codes near you at aadl.org/summergame/map and plan your next outing! (Thanks to the patron who shared this sweet part of their day with us! ❤️)

AADL is excited to welcome voice actor Kayli Mills as a special guest for Anime Arbor 2026! After growing up in the LP of Michigan, Kayli has voiced a colorful cast of characters in anime and more. Join us for a special guest talk and signing on August 15 at Anime Arbor! → aadl.org/animearbor

Join Sasha Gusikhin and Grace Frielink of NeuroArts Productions for a collaborative musical performance! Hand instruments will be provided! Sunday, August 2 at 12 PM at the Downtown Library. 🎶 aadl.org/node/668587

Join Matthew Landrum, along with students/alumni from AIM High School, for a performance of cover songs from various eras and music genres. The Flyers' mission is to bring awareness to neurodiversity and to bring the rock! Thursday, July 30 at 6 PM at the Downtown Library. 🎶 aadl.org/node/668113

Presented by nationally acclaimed recording artist Gincy, join us for a show full of original songs with meaningful and inspiring lyrics, designed to connect with students at any grade level! Thursday, July 30 at 12 PM at the Downtown Library. 🎶 aadl.org/node/663551