Tom McPhee - local filmmaker and award-winning director of "An American Opera: The Greatest Pet Rescue Ever!" - will offer a free documentary workshop (called "Gimme a Shelter") on Friday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the downtown library, at 343 S. Fifth Ave.

Teens in grades 6-12 who are interested in animal rights or filmmaking will learn how to make a documentary about animal rights. For more information, call the library at 734-327-8301.

Jenn McKee is the entertainment digital journalist for AnnArbor.com. Reach her at jennmckee@annarbor.com or 734-623-2546, and follow her on Twitter @jennmckee.