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Bubbling Boo Bombs!
Make bubbling, exploding boo bombs to celebrate Halloween!Event Start: Saturday, October 21, 2017 - 2:00pmEvent End: Saturday, October 21, 2017 - 3:00pmSetup Time (min.): 120 Cleanup Time (min.): 60...
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Erupting Sensory Snow
Create fun sensory snow, then add a special ingredient to make it erupt!Event Start: Saturday, January 7, 2017 - 2:00pmEvent End: Saturday, January 7, 2017 - 3:00pmSetup Time (min.): 120 Cleanup Time...
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Trader Joe's Holiday Appetizers
Whether you're the kind of person who has the holiday party that everyone wants to attend or are a first-time host or hostess, Trader Joe's invites you to this interactive session to find out how to...
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Outline/Flood Cookie Decorating
Ever wonder how bakeries make those awesome sugar cookies that look impossible to pull off? It's a lot easier than it looks! We'll teach you how to use the outline and flood method of cookie decorating...
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Advent Reflections from Michigan's Northern Woods with Author Gayle Boss
Inspired by the landscape and animals of the north woods, Michigan author Gayle Boss writes with the heart of a poet in her new collection of Advent reflections "All Creation Waits."Twenty-five...
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Glass Ball Ornaments
Using glass ball ornaments we'll create unique and one of a kind holiday decorations! Feathers, shells, snowflakes, ribbon and more will be on hand for making ornaments that fit your personality and...
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Wrap It Up! DIY Gift-Giving
Got gifts to wrap? Give them a personal touch by learning how to make your own paper gift bows and decorate wrapping paper with your own unique patterns!Event Start: Friday, December 2, 2016 -...
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Reflections on Advent and Wild Creatures of the Woodlands
As the air is getting crisp and the branches falling bare, the season of Advent is close upon us; a time to cozy ourselves away and reflect in the quietness of hope and waiting. This year Advent begins...
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Mardi Gras Masks!
Mardi Gras is February 28! Decorate your very own mask with sequins, feathers and more to celebrate the occasion! Laissez les bons temps rouler!Event Start: Saturday, February 25, 2017 - 2:00pmEvent...
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Erupting Sensory Snow
Create fun sensory snow, then add a special ingredient to make it erupt!Event Start: Saturday, January 7, 2017 - 2:00pmEvent End: Saturday, January 7, 2017 - 3:00pmSetup Time (min.): 120 Cleanup Time...
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Know what I mean, Vern?
If you’re looking for ridiculous 80s movies, look no further. An added bonus is a fun Christmas movie to watch, and they are kid-friendly.Meet Ernest P. Worrell, portrayed by the late Jim Varney. With...
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Make A Mother's Day Card
Make a beautiful Mother's Day card!Event Start: Saturday, May 13, 2017 - 2:00pmEvent End: Saturday, May 13, 2017 - 3:00pmSetup Time (min.): 60 Cleanup Time (min.): 60 Creator Email: smithp@aadl.org...
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Make a Father's Day Card!
Nothing says Happy Father's Day like a homemade gift from the heart!Join us as we create one-of-a-kind Father's Day cards to celebrate dad, grandpa, or your favorite uncle!Event Start: Saturday, June...
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Ramadan Mubarak, Curious George!
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan starts next week. If you have a little one who is curious about this holiday, check out our great selection of Ramadan materials for children!Babies can start learning...
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Revolutionary Dames
Independent Dames by Laurie Halse Anderson incorporates the stories over 80 women who contributed to the success of the American Revolutionary war. A great read this time of year while the country...
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2017 AADL COSTUME CONTEST
Come in your best, craziest, or most outrageous costume to AADL’s annual costume contest!To enter, you must be seen by the judges between 12:30–2:00 pm. The award ceremony will be held at 2:30 pm. We...
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Make a Mask
Have you suddenly realized you might need a costume...ASAP? Decorate a mask that you can wear with pride!Event Start: Sunday, October 22, 2017 - 1:00pmEvent End: Sunday, October 22, 2017 - 2:00pmSetup...
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Drop off your gently used Halloween costumes for the 3rd annual Halloween...
Starting now through October 22, drop off your clean, gently used Halloween costumes to any AADL branch! Then, on Sunday, October 22 from 3:00-4:30pm at the Downtown Library, come pick out a new...
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It's almost Halloween!
It’s that most wonderful time of the year: Halloween! As an avid lover of all things fall and Halloween, this is by far my favorite time of the year. I love costumes and being able to dress up as some...
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Stinky Swamp Adventures
I Love You More Than the Smell of Swamp Gas by Kevan Atteberry is an adorably creepy story of a parent monster and their kiddo chasing a wild skink through the swamp at midnight. As they chase the...
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