LAST CALL! Enter AADL’s Kids Comic Contest NOW through July 17. Learn more about the contest guidelines and enter your comic at aadl.org/kidscomiccontest!

AADL welcomes nationally recognized deaf rapper, hip-hop artist, & activist Sean Forbes to the Downtown Library! Blending music and ASL, Sean performs his songs while signing every lyric, creating a fully accessible and visually dynamic experience. Sunday, July 26 at 2 PM. 🎶 aadl.org/node/665492

Classic Arcade Week is here! Drop in at the AALF (265 Parkland Plaza) through this Thursday, July 9 to play vintage arcade cabinets of some of the earliest video games ever made - no quarters required! Enjoy open play or test your skills in the High Score Tournament! 👾 aadl.org/ClassicArcadeWeek

Join Drag Queen extraordinaire Baddie Brooks for a fantastic session of BINGO with music, prizes, and lots of fun! All are welcome. Sunday, July 19 at 2 PM at the Downtown Library. https://aadl.org/node/668455

The social season is in full bloom and we were honored to host a bevy of spectacularly dressed guests for English country dancing, light refreshments, and of course, period-accurate button making. The Bridgerton Ball was a rousing success! Thanks to all who enjoyed the evening with us.

Friendly reminder! All AADL locations will be closed tomorrow (Saturday, July 4). We will reopen at 10 AM on Sunday, July 5. See you then! 🗓️ aadl.org/aboutus/closures

Swifties! Join us for a sing-along, fun twist on a classic game. Listen to snippets of your favorite Taylor Swift songs, match the title on your bingo card, and if you’re the first to get a bingo, win some snazzy library swag! Saturday, July 18 at 1 PM at Malletts Creek. 🎤 aadl.org/node/668216

Experience the joyful songs of banjo player Jim Gill! Jim has been entertaining families for over 20 years and returns to AADL with his expertise in child development and funology. Join us on Friday July 17 at 11 AM at the Downtown Library. 🪕 aadl.org/node/666565

⏰ It’s July 1st! That’s YOUR sign to flip the calendar and watch this Lawn Sign primer! Check out aadl.org/lawncodes or slide by the info desk at any AADL location for more details! Special thanks to our friends Kate and Natalie of Puppet Pride for producing this perfect puppet promo! 😃

A black cat, a snowman, Bluey and more! Find out which entries took the cake at the 2026 AADL Cupcake Decorating Challenge Contest at aadl.org/cupcakewinners! 🧁

Meet Melissa & her service dog, CoCo! Through thoughtful storytelling, "A Tale of a Service Animal" introduces readers to themes of inclusivity, compassion, & the special bond between a service animal & their companion. Thursday, July 16 at 3 PM at the Malletts Creek Branch. 🦮 aadl.org/node/668337

Heads up! All AADL locations will be closed next Saturday, July 4. We will reopen at 10 AM on Sunday, July 5. 🗓️ aadl.org/aboutus/closures

Anime Arbor is returning to the Downtown Library! Join us Saturday, August 15 from 11 AM–5 PM for a one-day celebration packed with cosplay, crafts, Artists Alley finds, special guests, Q&As, and more! Explore the schedule of events at aadl.org/animearbor. Art by clovercomplex!

We’re stuck on these stickers 🙌🏼 Congratulations to Dolan, Harjith, and Delaney - our Summer Game 2026 Sticker Design Contest winners! Grab your favorite winning design while supplies last! 🤩

AADL is excited to welcome sportswriter Tom Gage and former Detroit Tiger Alex Avila to talk about their new book "Your Detroit Tigers"! They’ll share stories and perspectives on the most memorable players in Tigers history. Monday, July 13 at 6 PM at the Downtown Library. ⚾ aadl.org/node/668911

Join fellow Summer Game players for another spectacular celebration of all things Summer Game! Circus performances, lawn games, ice cream, exclusive codes, and more await at AADL's annual summer celebration. Saturday, July 11, 1–4 PM at Veterans Memorial Park. ☀️ aadl.org/node/668627

POV: Make Music Day around A2 🎶 Thanks for making music with us last weekend!

Swap out your old children's toys and games for something new to you! Donate your gently used items to any AADL location through July 6 and join us for the Toy & Games Swap at 2 PM on Sunday, July 12 at the Downtown Library. 🎲 aadl.org/node/664462

Make Music Day is here! A full day of musical performances all over the city, plus music programming at the Downtown Library until 6:30PM. Also, don't miss Sousapalooza at Top of the Park from 4:30-5:30PM! It'll be a hoot. All events here! aadl.org/makemusic

SCHEDULE CHANGE! The AADL Summer Festival Party is now SUNDAY, JUNE 21 from 5-10 PM at Top of the Park. We apologize for the switch!!

UPDATE: Due to circumstances beyond our control, both of tonight's performances of Summer Break by Flip Fabrique @ Top of the Park have been CANCELED!

TOMORROW! Join us for refreshments and fun as we celebrate the start of the Summer Game at A2SF! Stop by and hang with Summer Game players, AADL staff, and other community members who love the library. Saturday, June 20 from 5–10 PM at Top of the Park! 🎉 aadl.org/node/665831

Celebratory events for The 2026 Big Gay Read continue throughout July! Check out what's happening at the Downtown Library and join us as we dive into "Bury Your Gays" by Chuck Tingle! aadl.org/thebiggayread

AADL at A2SF UPDATE - June 18! Flip Fabrique's Summer Break has been delayed en route to Ann Arbor, but the fun is still coming. Watch for surprise performances Thursday night, and experience the full Summer Break production on Friday, June 19 at both 5:45 and 8:30 PM! aadl.org/a2sf

Check out Classic Arcade Week at the AALF and experience some of the earliest video games ever made, along with classic relics that shaped the future of gaming! Free Play | July 5-8 | 12–7:45 PM High Score Tournament & Free Play | July 9 | 10 AM–7:45 PM 🕹️ aadl.org/classicarcadeweek

Let the songs of Ireland take you across the Atlantic with singer and songwriter Enda Reilly! Enjoy the sound of the Irish language, learn about Irish culture, and hear both the bodhrán (Irish drum) and celtic guitar. Thursday, July 2 at 6 PM at the Downtown Library. 🇮🇪 aadl.org/node/668087

THIS SUNDAY! 🎶 Make Music Day is a live, free music celebration taking place on June 21 every year. Join us from 10 AM–6 PM for festivities at the Downtown Library and catch live performances at venues across Ann Arbor throughout the day! See all that's happening at aadl.org/makemusic.

JUNE 17 WEATHER UPDATE!! 🌩️ Due to anticipated inclement weather, all of tonight’s events at Top of the Park have been cancelled. We’re back tomorrow, June 18! aadl.org/a2sf

Have you collected too many buttons or pins and realize you'll never be able to display them all? Come to the Button and Pin Exchange, meet other pin enthusiasts, and trade, share, take, or make some buttons! Friday, July 3 at 5 PM at the Westgate Branch. aadl.org/node/668808

Join author Carissa Welton for a reading of her book "Beneath the Surface". Follow Xing Xing into the South China Sea as she discovers powers allowing her to connect with ocean life. After the story, stay for activities! Thursday, July 2 at 2 PM at Malletts Creek 📖 aadl.org/node/668450

Get ready to enter your best LEGO project in AADL’s 21st annual LEGO Contest, which will be held at the Sheraton Hotel on Sunday, August 2! Not a builder? No problem! You can still plan to check out the projects and snag a Summer Game badge and codes while you're at it! 🧱 Details at aadl.org/lego!

Maybe you already know the Summer Game like the back of your hand or maybe you’re just now trying your hand at it! In any case, you’ll want to have your Explorer’s Guide handy for Summer Game how-tos, puzzles, and more! Get your Explorer's Guide in hand today! (…did these puns get out of hand? 👀)

Dearest Gentle Reader...No social season could be complete without a summer ball at AADL! Whether you come to admire the spectacular dress of the ton, or share the latest (book) gossip, there is fun to be had for all. Wednesday, July 1 at 5:30 PM at the Downtown Library. 👑 aadl.org/node/667897

We're thrilled to announce Tattoo Art Fest, a brand new expo coming to the Downtown Library this fall! Tattoo Art Fest is a celebration of tattooers and the art that they make, and we're looking for vendors to help us bring it to life! Apply TODAY at aadl.org/tattooart!

A little rain won't stop the second day of A2CAF 2026 - underway at the Downtown Library NOW until 5pm! ✏️ All the details of today's fun can be found at aadl.org/A2CAF!

A2CAF is in full swing all weekend. 11 AM to 5 PM June 13-14 with comic artists from all over the Midwest! Check out all the details at AADL.org/A2CAF

Consider this your official Summer Game cheat sheet. 📝 Save these dates for your future self!

Join Compañeros de Flamenco as they bring to life the vibrant culture of Spanish Flamenco. Colorful costumes, compelling guitar music, and intricate footwork tell the story of Spain's multicultural heritage. Tuesday, June 30 at 6:30 PM at the Downtown Library. 🪭 aadl.org/node/665598

Learn about the history of Native frybread and try a sample prepared by Anishnabe Meejim! Sunday, June 28 at 4 PM at to Downtown Library. 🍞 aadl.org/node/665004

Have kids items you no longer need? Looking for gently used items for your child? This is the swap for you! Drop donations at any AADL location through June 21 and find something new at our Baby & Toddler Gear Swap. Sunday, June 28 at 11 AM at the Downtown Library. https://aadl.org/node/664477

Spinning Dot Theater presents "Mariposa/Butterfly". A low fence separates two neighboring gardens, but much more divides them. Even the arrival of a caterpillar causes disagreement, until the resulting butterfly unites them. Sunday, June 28 at 1 PM at the Downtown Library. 🦋 aadl.org/node/665742

Come use icing and toppings to create a masterpiece at our Cupcake Decorating Challenge. Enter your completed cupcake in our contest for a chance to win Summer Game points! Saturday, June 27 at 12PM at the Downtown Library. 🧁 https://aadl.org/node/665422

Atlanta's Channel 6 news team visits the Downtown Library to explore the briny deep, talk a little football, and thank 2026 Charity Bowl donors for blowing past every other program nationwide in their annual refugee resettlement fundraiser. Join us Saturday, June 27 at 6 PM! 📺 aadl.org/node/669861

IT’S TIIIIIIIME! Get your Summer Game on at play.aadl.org! ⭐

⚠️ Incoming: points, badges, lawn codes, library visits, side quests, and a very fun summer!! play.aadl.org

Vendor applications are NOW OPEN for A2CAF: Small + Indie Press, set to take place on Saturday, October 3! This event offers attendees the chance to meet comic artists and learn about the art of creating comics outside of a traditional publisher. Interested? APPLY TODAY at aadl.org/a2cafsip.

Artemis II launched this year & now it's back! What happened on the trip? How are the astronauts? When will we get boots back on the Moon? Solar System Ambassador Jennifer German provides answers & the latest updates from NASA! Wednesday, June 24 at 5:30PM at Westgate. https://aadl.org/node/666277

THANK YOU ANN ARBOR what a great time proving love with @aadl.org THE MICHIGAN BUCKAROOS WERE OUT IN FULL FORCE LAST NIGHT

Join us for a celebration of freedom and heritage at our Juneteenth experience! Enjoy a deep dive into Juneteenth history with U-M Lecturer Lawrielle West, a scavenger hunt, crafts, and a culinary tasting. Thursday, June 25 at 1 PM at the Downtown Library. https://aadl.org/node/668435

I never knew a Powerpoint presentation could be this funny! @chucktingle.bsky.social has raised the bar for author events. Thank you @aadl.org for bringing Dr. Tingle to Ann Arbor. This was a night to remember.