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Adult Summer Reading Kick-off
Kick off Adult Summer Reading with a fantastic outdoor concert by twin performers Gemini: Those Were the Days
and register to win great prizes in the Adult Summer Reading game! -
3rd Annual Comedy Showcase: Dobie Maxwell
Join us on the Library Lawn for free stand-up comedy show with Dobie Maxwell. Presented by the Library as part of Sounds & Sights and in partnership with the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. -
Michigan Wines Uncorked
Author Sharon Kegerreis guides this visual tour through wine country, back in time to Michigan’s early winemaking days and into the diverse wines flourishing in the Great Lakes region. A book signing will follow. -
3rd Annual Comedy Showcase: Dan Grueter
Join us on the Library Lawn for a free stand-up comedy show with Dan Grueter. Presented by the Library as part of Sounds & Sights and in partnership with Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. -
SculptureWalk!
Meet at Katie's Korner on the library lawn for a docent-guided tour of the new Sculpture Walk art installations downtown. We'll walk you through all of the stops on the Chelsea Sculpture Walk, sharing artists' insights and encouraging discussion along the way. In partnership with the River Gallery. Familes and strollers welcome! -
Michigan Microbrews
A panel of Michigan's best brewmasters, including Oliver Roberts of Wolverine Brewing Company, Rene Greff of the Arbor Brewing Company and Corner Brewery, Charles Psenka of Jolly Pumpkin Brewing, Dave French of Frog Island Brewery and local brewer Chris Martinson will share insights on Michigan as a microbrew powerhouse and their brewing philosophies. -
3rd Annual Comedy Showcase: Mark Knope
Join us on the Library Lawn for a free stand-up comedy show with Mark Knope. Presented by the Library as part of Sounds & Sights and in partnership with the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. -
3rd Annual Comedy Showcase: Dan DeCapua
Join us on the Library Lawn for a free stand-up comedy show with Dan DeCapua. Presented by the Library as part of Sounds & Sights and in partnership with the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. -
Michigan-Made Ice Cream
Join Mike Baptista of Zingerman's Creamery to learn how to make ice cream and gelato using delicious Michigan-grown ingredients. -
Rick Ferrell & The Detroit Tigers
Kerrie Ferrell, daughter of Hall of Fame catcher Rick Ferrell will share behind-the-scenes stories and anecdotes from her father’s long career as coach, scout, general manager and vice president of the Detroit Tigers from 1950 to 1982. -
Michigan Made: Quick Summer Pasta
Join Chef Peter di Lorenzi for a cooking demonstration as he walks us through his culinary tips and tricks for using fresh, Michigan-grown ingredients to create light pasta dishes, perfect for summer evenings. In partnership with the Chelsea Community Kitchen.
