Sensation Stations
Drop in for sensory fun!Young children can engage their senses by scooping, pouring, shaking, and sorting a variety of materials, and will learn about colors, shapes, textures, and sounds!Event Start:...
View ArticleNature Walk at Black Pond Woods
Black Pond Woods Nature Area is a 34-acre woodland located north of Leslie Science and Nature Center. It was named for a small, vernal pond that was carved by receding glaciers and was named for the...
View ArticleNature Walk at Barton Nature Area
Barton Nature Area is a 102-acre park located along the Huron River. The main part of the park is known as the oxbow, and contains dry prairie, wet meadow, mesic forest, old field, and other unique...
View ArticleNature Walk at Kuebler Langford Nature Area
Kuebler Langford Nature Area is a 31-acre park tucked into a sharp curve of Huron River Drive. Part of the park is old field, and contains native dry prairie species. A deep ravine bisects the park,...
View ArticleGhostbusters Slime Time!
Make gooey slime to celebrate the upcoming "Ghostbusters" movie, approved by Slimer and Vigo!Event Start: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 - 1:00pmEvent End: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 - 2:00pmSetup Time (min.): 60...
View ArticleScience Fun with FEMMES
The University of Michigan student group FEMMES (Females Excelling More in Math, Engineering and Science) will bring a variety of hands-on, engaging activities for young students interested in learning...
View ArticleNew Books for Curious Kids
In The Book of What If…?, authors Matt Murrie and Andrew R. McHugh encourage kids to think about what the world would be like if things were much different than they actually are. For example, what if...
View ArticleNature Walk at Black Pond Woods Thursday evening, June 2
Join us tonight for an informative nature walk from 7:00-8:30pm as part of the partnership between AADL and Natural Area Preservation!Black Pond Woods Nature Area is a 34-acre woodland located north of...
View ArticleNature Walk at Stapp Nature Area
Stapp Nature Area is a small park adjacent to the Traverwood Branch of the AADL. It contains mature oak-hickory forest and a vernal pond that is home to plentiful frogs, toads, turtles, and...
View ArticleSensation Stations
Drop in for sensory fun!Young children can engage their senses by scooping, pouring, shaking, and sorting a variety of materials, and will learn about colors, shapes, textures, and sounds!Event Start:...
View ArticleElectronics Lab: Ham Radio License Workshop and Exam
Want to get your ham radio license? This full day workshop will teach you everything needed to get your ham radio license, and you can take the exam to get your license at the end! There is no charge...
View ArticleElectronics Lab: How to Use a Digital Multimeter
Build your electronics skills in the Secret Lab! This week we will take a look at how to use a digital multimeter. You are also invited to bring in an in-progress electronics project if you want a...
View ArticleElectronics Lab: Raspberry Pi
Build your electronics skills in the Secret Lab! This week we will take a look at how to use the Raspberry Pi 3 microcontroller. You are also invited to bring in an in-progress electronics project if...
View ArticleSensation Stations
Drop in for sensory fun!Young children can engage their senses by scooping, pouring, shaking, and sorting a variety of materials, and will learn about colors, shapes, textures, and sounds!Event Start:...
View ArticleSensation Stations
Drop in for sensory fun!Young children can engage their senses by scooping, pouring, shaking, and sorting a variety of materials, and will learn about colors, shapes, textures, and sounds!Event Start:...
View ArticleOwl Mania!
Whoo whoo whoo! Have you ever seen an owl or heard one calling at night? Owls are amazing creatures--come learn about them at the library! Educators from Leslie Science and Nature Center will bring...
View ArticleElectronics Lab - Learn to Solder
Build your electronics skills in the Secret Lab! This week we will take a look at how to solder using Weller and Hakko soldering irons. You are also invited to bring in an in-progress electronics...
View ArticleLibrary Space Camp!
Learn what it takes to become an astronaut and complete cool space activities at Library Space Camp!Event Start: Wednesday, April 5, 2017 - 1:00pmEvent End: Wednesday, April 5, 2017 - 3:00pmSetup Time...
View ArticleElectronics Lab - Make an LED Blinky
Build your electronics skills in the Secret Lab! This week we will make an LED Blinky for improved visibility during Halloween. You are also invited to bring in an in-progress electronics project if...
View ArticleElectronics Lab - Paper Circuits
Build your electronics skills in the Secret Lab! This week we will make circuits on paper using conductive ink, and copper tape. You are also invited to bring in an in-progress electronics project if...
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