Christopher Becker
@barrel-rider.bsky.social
books, libraries, art, bikes, Czech and Russian culture, paper games -- (banner artwork by Friso Henstra) Ferda forever 🐜
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After working on a new book for the last 5 to 100 years or so, it’s finally done and it’s (almost) here! Bury Me Already (It’s Nice Down Here) comes out on April 14th 2026, but you can preorder it now. Save your receipt because preorders comes with a special gift! tinyurl.com/3jbs83s7
December 12, 2025 at 6:53 PM
After working on a new book for the last 5 to 100 years or so, it’s finally done and it’s (almost) here! Bury Me Already (It’s Nice Down Here) comes out on April 14th 2026, but you can preorder it now. Save your receipt because preorders comes with a special gift! tinyurl.com/3jbs83s7
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Join author and illustrator Merrill Rainey for an interactive reading of his new book On the Air with Dr. Doodlebug. Then make your own buggy pal out of basic supplies!
Saturday, Nov 22 at 1 PM at our Traverwood Branch.
→ https://aadl.org/node/662574
Saturday, Nov 22 at 1 PM at our Traverwood Branch.
→ https://aadl.org/node/662574
November 13, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Join author and illustrator Merrill Rainey for an interactive reading of his new book On the Air with Dr. Doodlebug. Then make your own buggy pal out of basic supplies!
Saturday, Nov 22 at 1 PM at our Traverwood Branch.
→ https://aadl.org/node/662574
Saturday, Nov 22 at 1 PM at our Traverwood Branch.
→ https://aadl.org/node/662574
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In ON THE AIR WITH DR. DOODLEBUG by Susan E. Goodman w/art by @littlerainey.bsky.social, radio host Dr. Doodlebug fields questions from concerned insect callers, sharing info that puts their minds at ease. A creative & fun take on the classic nonfiction question & answer format. #kidlit 📚👍🏻
October 25, 2025 at 3:41 AM
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@thiendog.bsky.social
From my brother:
"I just finished reading Family Style by Thien Pham, a graphic novel you gave me about two years ago. I loved it so much."
From my brother:
"I just finished reading Family Style by Thien Pham, a graphic novel you gave me about two years ago. I loved it so much."
November 6, 2025 at 4:12 AM
@thiendog.bsky.social
From my brother:
"I just finished reading Family Style by Thien Pham, a graphic novel you gave me about two years ago. I loved it so much."
From my brother:
"I just finished reading Family Style by Thien Pham, a graphic novel you gave me about two years ago. I loved it so much."
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Author & cartoonist Ruth McNally Barshaw visits AADL for a special workshop! Loosen up your art muscles with fun drawing exercises. Ruth will guide participants to begin creating a story that you can finish at home!
Tuesday, November 4 at 1 PM at our Pittsfield Branch.
https://aadl.org/node/645428
Tuesday, November 4 at 1 PM at our Pittsfield Branch.
https://aadl.org/node/645428
October 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Author & cartoonist Ruth McNally Barshaw visits AADL for a special workshop! Loosen up your art muscles with fun drawing exercises. Ruth will guide participants to begin creating a story that you can finish at home!
Tuesday, November 4 at 1 PM at our Pittsfield Branch.
https://aadl.org/node/645428
Tuesday, November 4 at 1 PM at our Pittsfield Branch.
https://aadl.org/node/645428
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Calling all makers! Showcase your unique fiber crafts and supplies at the 2026 Ann Arbor Fiber Arts Expo (AAFAX) at the Downtown Library on February 8th.
🧵 Vendor applications are open NOW at aadl.org/aafax
🧵 Vendor applications are open NOW at aadl.org/aafax
October 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Calling all makers! Showcase your unique fiber crafts and supplies at the 2026 Ann Arbor Fiber Arts Expo (AAFAX) at the Downtown Library on February 8th.
🧵 Vendor applications are open NOW at aadl.org/aafax
🧵 Vendor applications are open NOW at aadl.org/aafax
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Hey! I'm doing my world famous comic strip slideshow tomorrow at Ann Arbor's A2CAF indie comix show. I'm a last-minute fill-in for the 11:30am slot
October 10, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Hey! I'm doing my world famous comic strip slideshow tomorrow at Ann Arbor's A2CAF indie comix show. I'm a last-minute fill-in for the 11:30am slot
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SO excited to welcome Caroline Cash, Julia Wertz, and Lisa Hanawalt to the world of A2CAF: Small + Indie Press!
Not long now! Join us on Saturday, October 11, 11 AM–5 PM at the Downtown Library.
→ aadl.org/a2cafsip
Not long now! Join us on Saturday, October 11, 11 AM–5 PM at the Downtown Library.
→ aadl.org/a2cafsip
October 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
SO excited to welcome Caroline Cash, Julia Wertz, and Lisa Hanawalt to the world of A2CAF: Small + Indie Press!
Not long now! Join us on Saturday, October 11, 11 AM–5 PM at the Downtown Library.
→ aadl.org/a2cafsip
Not long now! Join us on Saturday, October 11, 11 AM–5 PM at the Downtown Library.
→ aadl.org/a2cafsip
So excited for this show at AADL in Ann Arbor, Michigan!
September 11, 2025 at 1:52 AM
So excited for this show at AADL in Ann Arbor, Michigan!
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If you've always wanted to sit in the director's chair and make a movie, now's your chance! But let's start small. Smaller. Let's start REALLY tiny!
AADL hosts the 2025 Tiny Film Festival for movies one minute or less!
Submit your film now through August 3!
aadl.org/tinyfilms
AADL hosts the 2025 Tiny Film Festival for movies one minute or less!
Submit your film now through August 3!
aadl.org/tinyfilms
July 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM
If you've always wanted to sit in the director's chair and make a movie, now's your chance! But let's start small. Smaller. Let's start REALLY tiny!
AADL hosts the 2025 Tiny Film Festival for movies one minute or less!
Submit your film now through August 3!
aadl.org/tinyfilms
AADL hosts the 2025 Tiny Film Festival for movies one minute or less!
Submit your film now through August 3!
aadl.org/tinyfilms
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At A2CAF today and I took this really great picture of @scottmccloud.bsky.social
June 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
At A2CAF today and I took this really great picture of @scottmccloud.bsky.social
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Plenty to see and do, and it's only DAY 1. Check out the schedule of what's to come at aadl.org/a2caf.
We're here until 5 PM and 11AM–5PM tomorrow!
We're here until 5 PM and 11AM–5PM tomorrow!
June 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Plenty to see and do, and it's only DAY 1. Check out the schedule of what's to come at aadl.org/a2caf.
We're here until 5 PM and 11AM–5PM tomorrow!
We're here until 5 PM and 11AM–5PM tomorrow!
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This weekend: Ann Arbor, MI! @scottmccloud.bsky.social and I will be presenting and signing on Saturday, 6/14 at 10am at the Michigan Theater. Free and open to the public! aadl.org/a2caf
June 9, 2025 at 7:42 AM
This weekend: Ann Arbor, MI! @scottmccloud.bsky.social and I will be presenting and signing on Saturday, 6/14 at 10am at the Michigan Theater. Free and open to the public! aadl.org/a2caf
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Sifting through boxes of family stuff and found this, a congrats card sent to the folks when I was born. A Peanuts card?? Talk about prophetic!
November 30, 2024 at 1:47 PM
Sifting through boxes of family stuff and found this, a congrats card sent to the folks when I was born. A Peanuts card?? Talk about prophetic!
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Czechoslovakian matchbox label: "Vaccination protects you against tetanus."
November 18, 2024 at 7:02 PM
Czechoslovakian matchbox label: "Vaccination protects you against tetanus."