Welcome to Help Me Grow Washtenaw

Dexter District Library’s Toddler Story Time requires registration for the session. They offer both Tuesday and Wednesday sessions. Please register for only one. Capacity is limited

Toddler sessions are geared to children ages 18 months-3.

Check out the AADL storytimes. Each session is 30 minutes long and includes stories and songs.

Storytime is geared to ages 2-5 with an adult. Siblings are welcome.

They are gradually increasing the number of regular storytime sessions they offer.

Mondays -Pittsfield at 10:30a

Tuesdays – Downtown & Mallets Creek at 11a

Wednesdays – Malletts Creek at 10:30a

Thursdays – Pittsfield & Traverwood at 11a

Fridays – Westgate at 1p

Baby Playgroups made their return to AADL this summer after a 2+ year break due to COVID. This fall they are continuing to offer 3 sessions a week.

Mondays – 10:30a at Malletts Creek Branch

Tuesdays – 11a at Traverwood Branch

Wednesdays – 10:30a at Westgate Branch

Select Thursdays and Fridays at other branches.

Baby Playgroup is just for babies up to 24 months with a parent or caregiver. The event includes stories and songs followed by open play. No older siblings.

Check out the AADL storytimes. Each session is 30 minutes long and includes stories and songs.

Storytime is geared to ages 2-5 with an adult. Siblings are welcome.

They are gradually increasing the number of regular storytime sessions they offer.

Mondays -Pittsfield at 10:30a

Tuesdays – Downtown & Mallets Creek at 11a

Wednesdays – Malletts Creek at 10:30a

Thursdays – Pittsfield & Traverwood at 11a

Fridays – Westgate at 1p

Dexter District Library’s Toddler Story Time requires registration for the session. They offer both Tuesday and Wednesday sessions. Please register for only one. Capacity is limited

Toddler sessions are geared to children ages 3-5

Matthaei Botanical Gardens hosts free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays (5:30p) and Sundays (1p).

Today’s topic is Nature Story

Winter walks will happen inside the Conservatory – although they may go outside if the weather is particularly nice.

If there is a large mixed-age group they may split into two sets to offer different levels of engagement.

Adults must stay with their children.

No registration required. They recommend gathering 10 minutes early in the lobby of Matthaei Botanical Gardens

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. This event is led by Lori Fithian and Jean Chorazyczewski.  

Join Chelsea District Library every Thursday for Toddlertime – storytime for toddlers ages 18-36 months.

Toddlertime emphasizes early literacy skills with letter knowledge, reading together, interactive songs, and action rhymes. There will be age-specific toys for the last 15 minutes.

Join Dexter District Library for Drop-In Winter Storytime

Story time sessions are offered at 11a on Mondays and Thursdays from January 16 through March 9

Note: Thursdays are a repeat of the Monday session

Check out the AADL storytimes. Each session is 30 minutes long and includes stories and songs.

Storytime is geared to ages 2-5 with an adult. Siblings are welcome.

They are gradually increasing the number of regular storytime sessions they offer.

Mondays -Pittsfield at 10:30a

Tuesdays – Downtown & Mallets Creek at 11a

Wednesdays – Malletts Creek at 10:30a

Thursdays – Pittsfield & Traverwood at 11a

Fridays – Westgate at 1p

Animal Adventurers is for kids who love animals and want to learn more about them!  

Participants will learn about animal safety, veterinary care, how to help wildlife and more. Stories, games, and crafts will be a part of each week’s fun! Registration required. Email joy@ypsilibrary.org to register.

Teens are invited to the Chelsea District Library every other Thursday for a craft, game, or hangout time.

Craft schedule is:

January 19 – Tech Take Apart

February 2 – Pringles Taste Test

February 16 – The Fourth Grade Project: LEGO Mini-me

March 2 – Tiny Hands Challenge

March 23 – Resin Bookmarks

April 6 – Recycled Bottle Bracelets

April 20 – Recycled Seed Paper Postcards

May 4 – May the 4th Droid Making

May 18 – International Snack Spectacular

Check out the AADL storytimes. Each session is 30 minutes long and includes stories and songs.

Storytime is geared to ages 2-5 with an adult. Siblings are welcome.

They are gradually increasing the number of regular storytime sessions they offer.

Mondays -Pittsfield at 10:30a

Tuesdays – Downtown & Mallets Creek at 11a

Wednesdays – Malletts Creek at 10:30a

Thursdays – Pittsfield & Traverwood at 11a

Fridays – Westgate at 1p

Momo Kajiwara, a local music teacher, leads a program of music & motion.

For babies & preschoolers.

Dancing Babies is held several times each season. 

Meet one-on-one with representatives, from local preschools and kindergartens to help you find a good fit school for your little one. (flyer attached with more information)

Join us for Read and Look in the museum galleries on the first Saturday of the month. We will take over a corner of the museum to read a book about the ancient world together. Then we’ll find related artifacts and art on display. 

This tour is great for our younger visitors, ages 4–8. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The program begins at 2:00 PM.

Check out the AADL storytimes. Each session is 30 minutes long and includes stories and songs.

Storytime is geared to ages 2-5 with an adult. Siblings are welcome.

They are gradually increasing the number of regular storytime sessions they offer.

Mondays -Pittsfield at 10:30a

Tuesdays – Downtown & Mallets Creek at 11a

Wednesdays – Malletts Creek at 10:30a

Thursdays – Pittsfield & Traverwood at 11a

Fridays – Westgate at 1p

Baby Playgroups made their return to AADL this summer after a 2+ year break due to COVID. This fall they are continuing to offer 3 sessions a week.

Mondays – 10:30a at Malletts Creek Branch

Tuesdays – 11a at Traverwood Branch

Wednesdays – 10:30a at Westgate Branch

Select Thursdays and Fridays at other branches.

Baby Playgroup is just for babies up to 24 months with a parent or caregiver. The event includes stories and songs followed by open play. No older siblings.

oin Dexter District Library for Drop-In Winter Storytime

Story time sessions are offered at 11a on Mondays and Thursdays from January 16 through March 9

Note: Thursdays are a repeat of the Monday session

Dexter District Library’s Toddler Story Time requires registration for the session. They offer both Tuesday and Wednesday sessions. Please register for only one. Capacity is limited

Toddler sessions are geared to children ages 18 months-3.

Join Chelsea District Library every Tuesday for Babytime – storytime for babies ages 0-24 months.

Babytime lets you socialize and learn important skills with your baby. They will sing songs, share rhymes, learn some baby sign language, and read fun board books. Then toys come out.

Dexter District Library’s Toddler Story Time requires registration for the session. They offer both Tuesday and Wednesday sessions. Please register for only one. Capacity is limited

Toddler sessions are geared to children ages 3-5

Check out the AADL storytimes. Each session is 30 minutes long and includes stories and songs.

Storytime is geared to ages 2-5 with an adult. Siblings are welcome.

They are gradually increasing the number of regular storytime sessions they offer.

Mondays -Pittsfield at 10:30a

Tuesdays – Downtown & Mallets Creek at 11a

Wednesdays – Malletts Creek at 10:30a

Thursdays – Pittsfield & Traverwood at 11a

Fridays – Westgate at 1p

Check out the AADL storytimes. Each session is 30 minutes long and includes stories and songs.

Storytime is geared to ages 2-5 with an adult. Siblings are welcome.

They are gradually increasing the number of regular storytime sessions they offer.

Mondays -Pittsfield at 10:30a

Tuesdays – Downtown & Mallets Creek at 11a

Wednesdays – Malletts Creek at 10:30a

Thursdays – Pittsfield & Traverwood at 11a

Fridays – Westgate at 1p

Baby Playgroups made their return to AADL this summer after a 2+ year break due to COVID. This fall they are continuing to offer 3 sessions a week.

Mondays – 10:30a at Malletts Creek Branch

Tuesdays – 11a at Traverwood Branch

Wednesdays – 10:30a at Westgate Branch

Select Thursdays and Fridays at other branches.

Baby Playgroup is just for babies up to 24 months with a parent or caregiver. The event includes stories and songs followed by open play. No older siblings.

Dexter District Library’s Toddler Story Time requires registration for the session. They offer both Tuesday and Wednesday sessions. Please register for only one. Capacity is limited

Toddler sessions are geared to children ages 18 months-3.

Check out the AADL storytimes. Each session is 30 minutes long and includes stories and songs.

Storytime is geared to ages 2-5 with an adult. Siblings are welcome.

They are gradually increasing the number of regular storytime sessions they offer.

Mondays -Pittsfield at 10:30a

Tuesdays – Downtown & Mallets Creek at 11a

Wednesdays – Malletts Creek at 10:30a

Thursdays – Pittsfield & Traverwood at 11a

Fridays – Westgate at 1p

Baby Playgroups made their return to AADL this summer after a 2+ year break due to COVID. This fall they are continuing to offer 3 sessions a week.

Mondays – 10:30a at Malletts Creek Branch

Tuesdays – 11a at Traverwood Branch

Wednesdays – 10:30a at Westgate Branch

Select Thursdays and Fridays at other branches.

Baby Playgroup is just for babies up to 24 months with a parent or caregiver. The event includes stories and songs followed by open play. No older siblings.

Dexter District Library’s Toddler Story Time requires registration for the session. They offer both Tuesday and Wednesday sessions. Please register for only one. Capacity is limited

Toddler sessions are geared to children ages 3-5

Matthaei Botanical Gardens hosts free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays (5:30p) and Sundays (1p).

Today’s topic is Biome Deep Dive

Winter walks will happen inside the Conservatory – although they may go outside if the weather is particularly nice.

If there is a large mixed-age group they may split into two sets to offer different levels of engagement.

Adults must stay with their children.

No registration required. They recommend gathering 10 minutes early in the lobby of Matthaei Botanical Gardens

Check out the AADL storytimes. Each session is 30 minutes long and includes stories and songs.

Storytime is geared to ages 2-5 with an adult. Siblings are welcome.

They are gradually increasing the number of regular storytime sessions they offer.

Mondays -Pittsfield at 10:30a

Tuesdays – Downtown & Mallets Creek at 11a

Wednesdays – Malletts Creek at 10:30a

Thursdays – Pittsfield & Traverwood at 11a

Fridays – Westgate at 1p

Join Chelsea District Library every Thursday for Toddlertime – storytime for toddlers ages 18-36 months.

Toddlertime emphasizes early literacy skills with letter knowledge, reading together, interactive songs, and action rhymes. There will be age-specific toys for the last 15 minutes.

Join Dexter District Library for Drop-In Winter Storytime

Story time sessions are offered at 11a on Mondays and Thursdays from January 16 through March 9

Note: Thursdays are a repeat of the Monday session

Check out the AADL storytimes. Each session is 30 minutes long and includes stories and songs.

Storytime is geared to ages 2-5 with an adult. Siblings are welcome.

They are gradually increasing the number of regular storytime sessions they offer.

Mondays -Pittsfield at 10:30a

Tuesdays – Downtown & Mallets Creek at 11a

Wednesdays – Malletts Creek at 10:30a

Thursdays – Pittsfield & Traverwood at 11a

Fridays – Westgate at 1p

• The University of Michigan Adaptive and Inclusive Sports Experience (UMAISE) is having their 2023 kickoff event for spring and summer programs on March 9, 2023, from 4p-7pm at the Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living 3941 Research Park Dr – Ann Arbor.  Join to view their new adaptive equipment, meet the team, learn more about UMAISE and find out how you can get involved. Contact umaisetr@umich.edu to RSVP or if you have any questions.

Baby Playgroups made their return to AADL this summer after a 2+ year break due to COVID. This fall they are continuing to offer 3 sessions a week.

Mondays – 10:30a at Malletts Creek Branch

Tuesdays – 11a at Traverwood Branch

Wednesdays – 10:30a at Westgate Branch

Select Thursdays and Fridays at other branches.

Baby Playgroup is just for babies up to 24 months with a parent or caregiver. The event includes stories and songs followed by open play. No older siblings.

Baby Playgroups made their return to AADL this summer after a 2+ year break due to COVID. This fall they are continuing to offer 3 sessions a week.

Mondays – 10:30a at Malletts Creek Branch

Tuesdays – 11a at Traverwood Branch

Wednesdays – 10:30a at Westgate Branch

Select Thursdays and Fridays at other branches.

Baby Playgroup is just for babies up to 24 months with a parent or caregiver. The event includes stories and songs followed by open play. No older siblings.

Check out the AADL storytimes. Each session is 30 minutes long and includes stories and songs.

Storytime is geared to ages 2-5 with an adult. Siblings are welcome.

They are gradually increasing the number of regular storytime sessions they offer.

Mondays -Pittsfield at 10:30a

Tuesdays – Downtown & Mallets Creek at 11a

Wednesdays – Malletts Creek at 10:30a

Thursdays – Pittsfield & Traverwood at 11a

Fridays – Westgate at 1p

Join ‘Our Community Reads’ at Big Lots – 2850 Washtenaw - on March 11, 2023, at 3pm for story time! Each child will receive a book and a snack for participating. (flyer attached)

Check out the AADL storytimes. Each session is 30 minutes long and includes stories and songs.

Storytime is geared to ages 2-5 with an adult. Siblings are welcome.

They are gradually increasing the number of regular storytime sessions they offer.

Mondays -Pittsfield at 10:30a

Tuesdays – Downtown & Mallets Creek at 11a

Wednesdays – Malletts Creek at 10:30a

Thursdays – Pittsfield & Traverwood at 11a

Fridays – Westgate at 1p

Baby Playgroups made their return to AADL this summer after a 2+ year break due to COVID. This fall they are continuing to offer 3 sessions a week.

Mondays – 10:30a at Malletts Creek Branch

Tuesdays – 11a at Traverwood Branch

Wednesdays – 10:30a at Westgate Branch

Select Thursdays and Fridays at other branches.

Baby Playgroup is just for babies up to 24 months with a parent or caregiver. The event includes stories and songs followed by open play. No older siblings.

Join Chelsea District Library every Tuesday for Babytime – storytime for babies ages 0-24 months.

Babytime lets you socialize and learn important skills with your baby. They will sing songs, share rhymes, learn some baby sign language, and read fun board books. Then toys come out.

Check out the AADL storytimes. Each session is 30 minutes long and includes stories and songs.

Storytime is geared to ages 2-5 with an adult. Siblings are welcome.

They are gradually increasing the number of regular storytime sessions they offer.

Mondays -Pittsfield at 10:30a

Tuesdays – Downtown & Mallets Creek at 11a

Wednesdays – Malletts Creek at 10:30a

Thursdays – Pittsfield & Traverwood at 11a

Fridays – Westgate at 1p

Check out the AADL storytimes. Each session is 30 minutes long and includes stories and songs.

Storytime is geared to ages 2-5 with an adult. Siblings are welcome.

They are gradually increasing the number of regular storytime sessions they offer.

Mondays -Pittsfield at 10:30a

Tuesdays – Downtown & Mallets Creek at 11a

Wednesdays – Malletts Creek at 10:30a

Thursdays – Pittsfield & Traverwood at 11a

Fridays – Westgate at 1p

Baby Playgroups made their return to AADL this summer after a 2+ year break due to COVID. This fall they are continuing to offer 3 sessions a week.

Mondays – 10:30a at Malletts Creek Branch

Tuesdays – 11a at Traverwood Branch

Wednesdays – 10:30a at Westgate Branch

Select Thursdays and Fridays at other branches.

Baby Playgroup is just for babies up to 24 months with a parent or caregiver. The event includes stories and songs followed by open play. No older siblings.

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Check out the AADL storytimes. Each session is 30 minutes long and includes stories and songs.

Storytime is geared to ages 2-5 with an adult. Siblings are welcome.

They are gradually increasing the number of regular storytime sessions they offer.

Mondays -Pittsfield at 10:30a

Tuesdays – Downtown & Mallets Creek at 11a

Wednesdays – Malletts Creek at 10:30a

Thursdays – Pittsfield & Traverwood at 11a

Fridays – Westgate at 1p

Baby Playgroups made their return to AADL this summer after a 2+ year break due to COVID. This fall they are continuing to offer 3 sessions a week.

Mondays – 10:30a at Malletts Creek Branch

Tuesdays – 11a at Traverwood Branch

Wednesdays – 10:30a at Westgate Branch

Select Thursdays and Fridays at other branches.

Baby Playgroup is just for babies up to 24 months with a parent or caregiver. The event includes stories and songs followed by open play. No older siblings.

Matthaei Botanical Gardens hosts free guided nature walks on select Wednesdays (5:30p) and Sundays (1p).

Today’s topic is Magic in the Moment

Winter walks will happen inside the Conservatory – although they may go outside if the weather is particularly nice.

If there is a large mixed-age group they may split into two sets to offer different levels of engagement.

Adults must stay with their children.

No registration required. They recommend gathering 10 minutes early in the lobby of Matthaei Botanical Gardens

Join Chelsea District Library every Thursday for Toddlertime – storytime for toddlers ages 18-36 months.

Toddlertime emphasizes early literacy skills with letter knowledge, reading together, interactive songs, and action rhymes. There will be age-specific toys for the last 15 minutes.

Traverwood Library 3333 Traverwood Dr, Ann Arbor

Pittsfield Library  2359 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor

Check out the AADL storytimes. Each session is 30 minutes long and includes stories and songs.

Storytime is geared to ages 2-5 with an adult. Siblings are welcome.

They are gradually increasing the number of regular storytime sessions they offer.

Mondays -Pittsfield at 10:30a

Tuesdays – Downtown & Mallets Creek at 11a

Wednesdays – Malletts Creek at 10:30a

Thursdays – Pittsfield & Traverwood at 11a

Fridays – Westgate at 1p

Check out the AADL storytimes. Each session is 30 minutes long and includes stories and songs.

Storytime is geared to ages 2-5 with an adult. Siblings are welcome.

They are gradually increasing the number of regular storytime sessions they offer.

Mondays -Pittsfield at 10:30a

Tuesdays – Downtown & Mallets Creek at 11a

Wednesdays – Malletts Creek at 10:30a

Thursdays – Pittsfield & Traverwood at 11a

Fridays – Westgate at 1p

Don’t miss the Pinckney’s St Patrick’s Day Parade! This year the Run for Gold 5K returns before the parade.

Tentative Schedule:

10a – Run for the Gold 5K

11a – Run for the Gold Kids races

11:10a – Cutest Leprechaun Contest (Kids 5 & under)

11:35a – Irish Dancers

11:45a -11th Annual Paddy Wagon Bed Race

noon – National Anthem

noon – Parade steps off from Pinckney Historical Cemetery and travels east down Main St to Township Square

Our Ann Arbor Prom Dress sale will be Saturday March 18th, 2023 11am-4pm at the Ann Arbor Doubletree by HIlton Hotal, located at  US-23 and Plymouth Road (West of Us-23). With over 110 long prom dresses and close to 600 short special occasion dresses to offer, in size 0-24, there is sure to be something for your special event. All dresses, priced just $10-$35 each. Dresses are donated gently worn, washed, repaired and in ready-to-wear condition. 

Monica Higman, a music teacher at Squiggles Learning Room, leads a program of music & motion.

For babies & preschoolers.

Dancing Babies is held several times each season

Check out the AADL storytimes. Each session is 30 minutes long and includes stories and songs.

Storytime is geared to ages 2-5 with an adult. Siblings are welcome.

They are gradually increasing the number of regular storytime sessions they offer.

Mondays -Pittsfield at 10:30a

Tuesdays – Downtown & Mallets Creek at 11a

Wednesdays – Malletts Creek at 10:30a

Thursdays – Pittsfield & Traverwood at 11a

Fridays – Westgate at 1p

Baby Playgroups made their return to AADL this summer after a 2+ year break due to COVID. This fall they are continuing to offer 3 sessions a week.

Mondays – 10:30a at Malletts Creek Branch

Tuesdays – 11a at Traverwood Branch

Wednesdays – 10:30a at Westgate Branch

Select Thursdays and Fridays at other branches.

Baby Playgroup is just for babies up to 24 months with a parent or caregiver. The event includes stories and songs followed by open play. No older siblings.

Downtown Library 343 South Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor

Mallets Creek Library  3090 E Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor

Check out the AADL storytimes. Each session is 30 minutes long and includes stories and songs.

Storytime is geared to ages 2-5 with an adult. Siblings are welcome.

They are gradually increasing the number of regular storytime sessions they offer.

Mondays -Pittsfield at 10:30a

Tuesdays – Downtown & Mallets Creek at 11a

Wednesdays – Malletts Creek at 10:30a

Thursdays – Pittsfield & Traverwood at 11a

Fridays – Westgate at 1p

Baby Playgroups made their return to AADL this summer after a 2+ year break due to COVID. This fall they are continuing to offer 3 sessions a week.

Mondays – 10:30a at Malletts Creek Branch

Tuesdays – 11a at Traverwood Branch

Wednesdays – 10:30a at Westgate Branch

Select Thursdays and Fridays at other branches.

Baby Playgroup is just for babies up to 24 months with a parent or caregiver. The event includes stories and songs followed by open play. No older siblings.

Sharing information and support about pregnancy and lactation while fasting.

See flyer

Check out the AADL storytimes. Each session is 30 minutes long and includes stories and songs.

Storytime is geared to ages 2-5 with an adult. Siblings are welcome.

They are gradually increasing the number of regular storytime sessions they offer.

Mondays -Pittsfield at 10:30a

Tuesdays – Downtown & Mallets Creek at 11a

Wednesdays – Malletts Creek at 10:30a

Thursdays – Pittsfield & Traverwood at 11a

Fridays – Westgate at 1p

Baby Playgroups made their return to AADL this summer after a 2+ year break due to COVID. This fall they are continuing to offer 3 sessions a week.

Mondays – 10:30a at Malletts Creek Branch

Tuesdays – 11a at Traverwood Branch

Wednesdays – 10:30a at Westgate Branch

Select Thursdays and Fridays at other branches.

Baby Playgroup is just for babies up to 24 months with a parent or caregiver. The event includes stories and songs followed by open play. No older siblings.

Baby Playgroups made their return to AADL this summer after a 2+ year break due to COVID. This fall they are continuing to offer 3 sessions a week.

Mondays – 10:30a at Malletts Creek Branch

Tuesdays – 11a at Traverwood Branch

Wednesdays – 10:30a at Westgate Branch

Select Thursdays and Fridays at other branches.

Baby Playgroup is just for babies up to 24 months with a parent or caregiver. The event includes stories and songs followed by open play. No older siblings.

Check out the AADL storytimes. Each session is 30 minutes long and includes stories and songs.

Storytime is geared to ages 2-5 with an adult. Siblings are welcome.

They are gradually increasing the number of regular storytime sessions they offer.

Mondays -Pittsfield at 10:30a

Tuesdays – Downtown & Mallets Creek at 11a

Wednesdays – Malletts Creek at 10:30a

Thursdays – Pittsfield & Traverwood at 11a

Fridays – Westgate at 1p

The Gowns for Good Club at the University of Michigan is hosting a FREE prom dress giveaway for those in need of a prom dress this prom-season. The giveaway is on the 25th of March from 10am-3pm. More details are on the flyer posted .

Announcing family day: 

Stinky, Noisy, Fun: The 5 Senses of the Ancient Mediterranean

Mark your calendars–family day returns to the Kelsey on March 25th! 

This spring’s event explores the sensory experience of the ancient mediterranean through each of the five senses. Join us for a day of Roman food tastings, object handling, instrument building, and even a live performance of ancient music! 

There will be a variety of hands-on activities for kids of all ages. Don’t miss this unique event that is ‘stinky, noisy, and fun’ for the whole family! 

March 25th, 12-3pm

The Kelsey Museum and the Family Day event are free and open to the public. Engaging, hands-on activities and storytelling take place in Newberry Hall. More storytelling and activities take place in the museum galleries from 12:00 to 3:00 PM.

Live performances will be from 1-2pm. 

For more information, please call 734-647-4167 or visit Family Day 

Baby Playgroups made their return to AADL this summer after a 2+ year break due to COVID. This fall they are continuing to offer 3 sessions a week.

Mondays – 10:30a at Malletts Creek Branch

Tuesdays – 11a at Traverwood Branch

Wednesdays – 10:30a at Westgate Branch

Select Thursdays and Fridays at other branches.

Baby Playgroup is just for babies up to 24 months with a parent or caregiver. The event includes stories and songs followed by open play. No older siblings.

Check out the AADL storytimes. Each session is 30 minutes long and includes stories and songs.

Storytime is geared to ages 2-5 with an adult. Siblings are welcome.

They are gradually increasing the number of regular storytime sessions they offer.

Mondays -Pittsfield at 10:30a

Tuesdays – Downtown & Mallets Creek at 11a

Wednesdays – Malletts Creek at 10:30a

Thursdays – Pittsfield & Traverwood at 11a

Fridays – Westgate at 1p

Join Chelsea District Library every Tuesday for Babytime – storytime for babies ages 0-24 months.

Babytime lets you socialize and learn important skills with your baby. They will sing songs, share rhymes, learn some baby sign language, and read fun board books. Then toys come out.

Downtown Library 343 South Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor

Mallets Creek Library 3090 E Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor

Check out the AADL storytimes. Each session is 30 minutes long and includes stories and songs.

Storytime is geared to ages 2-5 with an adult. Siblings are welcome.

They are gradually increasing the number of regular storytime sessions they offer.

Mondays -Pittsfield at 10:30a

Tuesdays – Downtown & Mallets Creek at 11a

Wednesdays – Malletts Creek at 10:30a

Thursdays – Pittsfield & Traverwood at 11a

Fridays – Westgate at 1p

Baby Playgroups made their return to AADL this summer after a 2+ year break due to COVID. This fall they are continuing to offer 3 sessions a week.

Mondays – 10:30a at Malletts Creek Branch

Tuesdays – 11a at Traverwood Branch

Wednesdays – 10:30a at Westgate Branch

Select Thursdays and Fridays at other branches.

Baby Playgroup is just for babies up to 24 months with a parent or caregiver. The event includes stories and songs followed by open play. No older siblings.

Check out the AADL storytimes. Each session is 30 minutes long and includes stories and songs.

Storytime is geared to ages 2-5 with an adult. Siblings are welcome.

They are gradually increasing the number of regular storytime sessions they offer.

Mondays -Pittsfield at 10:30a

Tuesdays – Downtown & Mallets Creek at 11a

Wednesdays – Malletts Creek at 10:30a

Thursdays – Pittsfield & Traverwood at 11a

Fridays – Westgate at 1p

Music teacher Sharon Broyles inspires children to explore instruments and songs during this 45 minute program.  Sharon has a Masters in Education, and enjoys teaching music to those from age 3 to over 100 (and she has done so)! 

Baby Playgroups made their return to AADL this summer after a 2+ year break due to COVID. This fall they are continuing to offer 3 sessions a week.

Mondays – 10:30a at Malletts Creek Branch

Tuesdays – 11a at Traverwood Branch

Wednesdays – 10:30a at Westgate Branch

Select Thursdays and Fridays at other branches.

Baby Playgroup is just for babies up to 24 months with a parent or caregiver. The event includes stories and songs followed by open play. No older siblings.

Join Chelsea District Library every Thursday for Toddlertime – storytime for toddlers ages 18-36 months.

Toddlertime emphasizes early literacy skills with letter knowledge, reading together, interactive songs, and action rhymes. There will be age-specific toys for the last 15 minutes.

Traverwood Library 3333 Traverwood Dr, Ann Arbor

Pittsfield Library 2359 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor

Check out the AADL storytimes. Each session is 30 minutes long and includes stories and songs.

Storytime is geared to ages 2-5 with an adult. Siblings are welcome.

They are gradually increasing the number of regular storytime sessions they offer.

Mondays -Pittsfield at 10:30a

Tuesdays – Downtown & Mallets Creek at 11a

Wednesdays – Malletts Creek at 10:30a

Thursdays – Pittsfield & Traverwood at 11a

Fridays – Westgate at 1p

Check out the AADL storytimes. Each session is 30 minutes long and includes stories and songs.

Storytime is geared to ages 2-5 with an adult. Siblings are welcome.

They are gradually increasing the number of regular storytime sessions they offer.

Mondays -Pittsfield at 10:30a

Tuesdays – Downtown & Mallets Creek at 11a

Wednesdays – Malletts Creek at 10:30a

Thursdays – Pittsfield & Traverwood at 11a

Fridays – Westgate at 1p