Join us on Thursday, May 17th at 7 pm when we welcome Yen Azarro, an exciting young artist, fine art consultant and previous Director of Chicago's Madron Gallery which deals in American Impressionism, Modern and contemporary art. Yen is rapidly becoming a go-to person in the area for appraisals, art consulting, art installation, photo styling, graphic design, illustration and murals.

Learn the difference between fake and real when Yen shares examples of art paintings and prints, and explains what to look for while you are treasure hunting antique paintings and objects of art.

In case you were wondering, the photo on the left is a fake Vermeer by Van Meegeren one of the world's most successful art forgers!

If you like assisting library staff with fun programs, OR if you like working behind the scenes packaging up Summer Game orders, then AADL has some work for you between June 20 and August 31.

What do you need to do? Stop by a branch, sign up, and take an application packet. NOTE: you MUST be age 14-18 AND be able to attend an orientation at the Downtown Library on 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 18.

Complete the application, information sheet, and permission slip. Return it to the branch no later than June 8. Library staff will contact the adult references you list and let you know if you are part of the summer AADL volunteer crew.

This summer’s game is for all ages but only you, our teens, will get to help on the inside. The numbers of volunteer slots are limited so stop by today and pick up an application!

Saturday May 19, 2012: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center

It's Scratch Day @ AADL! Ready for some friendly competition? Fine tune your Scratch lab project here at the AADL or get your home-made project working on an official contest computer. Please note that all entries must be turned in and functioning by 3:00 PM for evaluation and judging.

Later in the afternoon, there will be an award ceremony followed by a most elegant pizza dinner where you can dine and talk geek!

This event is for adults and teens (grade 6 and up).

Monday May 21, 2012: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Michigan Theater
603 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor, MI. 48104 (map)

The Ann Arbor District Library is honored to host an evening with journalist Dan Rather as he discusses his new memoir "Rather Outspoken: My Life In The News" at the Michigan Theater. There is no charge to attend this special evening event, cosponsored by Michigan Radio.

You've seen him on the news reporting, now see him in-person as he discusses his memoir. Rather will highlight major stories from his decades of reporting and his reflections on the state of journalism today and what he sees for its future, as well as never-before-revealed personal observations and commentary. This event includes books for sale and a book signing.

Meet this broadcast legend outside of the television screen!

Sunday May 20, 2012: 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Bestselling author, screenwriter and playwright Delia Ephron makes a special appearance at the AADL to discuss her career as well as her delightful new novel "The Lion Is In." The event includes a book signing and books will be for sale.

Delia Ephron's screenwriting credits include the hit movies "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," "Bewitched," "You've Got Mail," "Hanging Up" (based on her novel), and "Michael." She was also the producer of the timeless comedy "Sleepless In Seattle."

Recently, Delia collaborated with her sister, Nora Ephron, on a play, "Love, Loss, and What I Wore," which just completed an acclaimed two year run off-Broadway and has been performed in cities around the world.

'The Lion Is In' is full of "smart, snappy dialogue" according to Booklist, and is the story of three women, who, one warm summer's night, go on the lam together.

Enjoy meeting this amazing author and learning about her life and work!

Two Saturdays packed full of MIT's Scratch! On Saturday May 12th Join us 1:00pm - 5:00pm in the 3rd floor Training Center at the Downtown Library for an introduction and time to work on your submission for Scratch Day! On Saturday May 19, it's Scratch Day! We'll be fine tuning our submissions and making sure they are loaded onto the judges machines.

All Submissions must be loaded onto the judges computers by 3:00pm on May 19