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The Ann Arbor District Library will be hosting author Scott Westerfeld on Friday, October 29, at the Downtown Library at 7:00 PM. Mr. Westerfeld will be on tour promoting the recent release of Behemoth, the sequel to his book Leviathan.
Leviathan is a living airship in this steampunk World War I story. The young prince of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire gets caught up in a battle between the German steam-powered machines and the Darwinists beast-like creatures. As in every war, there is military action, as well as the human side of the story. The young prince must figure out who he can trust and which side hes on. Along the way he meets Dereyn, a girl who has disguised herself as a boy and is serving on the airship.
Based on real World War I events, the action in "Leviathan" goes cover-to-cover and leaves readers wanting more. Now there is "Behemoth", and the exciting story continues. Both titles have illustrations by Keith Thompson that help the reader picture this imaginative war story. Both books will be on sale at the event, courtesy of Borders, and the author will be available for signing.

If you are a high school student, parent, or anyone seeking funding for higher education join this hands-on opportunity. Use University of Michigan databases Community of Science and Foundation Directory to identify potential funders, and apply for educational grants. This session will be led by UM Foundation Grants librarian Karen Downing and colleague French Studies librarian Jennifer Bonnet.
Registration required: online (Wednesday or Thursday) | in person at any information desk | or call 327-4555

As part of University of Michigan Investing in Ability Week, the Ann Arbor District Library is proud to host Brigadier General Carol Ann Fausone to discuss the benefits and opportunities available to soldiers and their families upon leaving the military. She will offer insights as to how the whole community can support the people who have put their lives on the line for their country. Being a program in this annual week of awareness of people with disabilities, it is our goal to make everyone aware of the needs of young and older veterans who daily struggle to live a healthy and full life.
Thursday, October 28 | 7-8:30 pm | Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Did you know AADL's new Wishlist and list-making feature gives you the option to make your list public? Some of the public lists that have been created so far are: The Magic Tree House series, The Wire TV series, and the Prey series by John Sandford. These three are useful if you're looking for titles in series order. There's also a list of Hard Case Crime novels and Richard Stark novels. You can make any kind of list public.
Browse and search all our public lists.

Reduce Your Stress, Improve Your Life: Find Effective Ways to Get Started from Multicultural Perspectives

At this upcoming event, Rita Benn of the University of Michigan Health System and Trina Shanks of the University of Michigan School of Social Work will guide you through practical, easy, and effective strategies for coping with stress!
This event will feature techniques that reflect and engage with multicultural perspectives and can be used to help you reduce stress in your everyday life.
When? Thursday, October 28th from 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Where? Malletts Creek Branch
Event is free and open to the public; no registration required.

The Downtown Library will be filled with the tiniest and most colorful trick-or-treaters
you have ever seen on Friday, October 29th for the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Halloween storytimes. After stories and songs well give out bags and candy to kickoff the Main Street Treat Parade which begins at 11:00 am. To get in trickster mode, check out two brand new treats, Hallowilloween and AlphaOoops! H is for Halloween.

The Heart And Hands Of Coatlicue - Curanderas: Photography of Traditional Mexican Healers By Juan Pescador
Now through November 29, 2010 -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room Exhibit
Children's Books By Famous Folks: Selections From The UM Special Collections Library: Children's Literature Collection
Now through November 29, 2010 -- Downtown Library: Lower Level Display Cases
My Window To The World: Photography By Frederick J. Beutler
Now through November 29, 2010 -- Downtown Library: 3rd Floor Exhibit

Friday October 29, 2010: 9:30 am to 10:00 am -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Friday October 29, 2010: 10:30 am to 11:00 am -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
English as a Second Language Conversation Group
Friday October 29, 2010: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB
Flickr: Share Your Digital Images
Friday October 29, 2010: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm -- West Branch: Training Lab

Friday October 29, 2010: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB
Bestselling Young Adult Author Scott Westerfeld
Friday October 29, 2010: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room
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Scott Westerfeld @ AADL
Author of young adult science fiction novels Scott Westerfeld will make a special appearance at the Downtown Library on Fri., Oct. 29 at 7 PM. Currently on tour for his new bestseller Behemoth, Scott will discuss his writing career and be available for signing. Books will be for sale at the event.

Meet the men and women who founded Ann Arbor, from the earliest pioneers to twentieth-century philanthropists. The Ford Gallery of Ann Arbor Founders is the online version of the permanent exhibit located in the Michigan Theater. Take a look at the entrepreneurs, ministers, and Anns who made Ann Arbor what it is today by browsing their names or taking a walk through the entire exhibit.