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Youth Chess Club

with Jenny Skidmore Smith

2024-10-09 16:30:00 2024-10-09 17:30:00 America/New_York Youth Chess Club Drop in and learn chess at the library! Casual play, lessons, research, and quick round rated play. Designed for youth grades K-12 and their families. Click for details about weekly activities. Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay

Wednesday, October 09
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-09 16:30:00 2024-10-09 17:30:00 America/New_York Youth Chess Club Drop in and learn chess at the library! Casual play, lessons, research, and quick round rated play. Designed for youth grades K-12 and their families. Click for details about weekly activities. Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay

Whittaker

Whittaker Triangular Bay

Drop in and learn chess at the library! Casual play, lessons, research, and quick round rated play. Designed for youth grades K-12 and their families. Click for details about weekly activities.

Drop in to play chess at the library! Thanks to support from the US Chess Federation, we are improving this  year’s club and expanding the age range of participants. Each month:

Week 1: structured play (2 rounds of quick chess), with US Chess rated play starting in November

Week 2: casual play, with a break for a lesson from 4:45-5:15

Week 3: casual play, plus time for top player research and position collection for the book we’ll create this year

Week 4: casual play, with a break for a lesson from 4:45-5:15

All skill levels are welcome. Designed for youth grades K-12.

Sign up for reminders and chess club information at YpsiLibrary.org/chess.

 

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Kids and Parents |

EVENT TYPE: | Other |

TAGS: | play | chess |

Whittaker

Phone: (734) 482-4110

Hours
Mon, Dec 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 17 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 18 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 19 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 21 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 22 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Our largest branch on Whittaker Road, near the roundabout, has 6 meeting rooms, including our large Community Room.

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Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room
Get your wiggles out while grooving... more
Get your wiggles out while grooving to the beat! Little ones will hone early literacy skills while engaging in song, dance, and lots of fun in our downtown storytime.

Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Superior - Meeting Room
Join us for Chair Yoga, where we... more
Join us for Chair Yoga, where we will engage in slow, mindful movements to create length and space in both the mind and body.

Fri, Jan 17, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
The Friends of YDL Book Sale is... more
The Friends of YDL Book Sale is coming again in January! Mark your calendars for January 16-19 at Whittaker Road. January 16 from 6-8pm will be a members only preview sale.

Fri, Jan 17, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Whittaker - Computer Lab
Drop in on Friday afternoons for... more
Drop in on Friday afternoons for FREE sessions to build your digital literacy skills with staff and volunteers from Washtenaw Literacy.

Fri, Jan 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Whittaker
Learn about cool STEAM careers while... more
Learn about cool STEAM careers while hanging out with friends, engaging in STEM activities, and eating delicious food at our TEEN ONLY after-hours cafes.

Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual
Washtenaw African American... more
Washtenaw African American Genealogical Society (WAAGS) helps those interested in African American Genealogy Research.

Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Michigan - Michigan Ave Room 2
Join us for D&D with an experienced... more
Join us for D&D with an experienced DM, an adventurous storyline, and pre-generated characters.

Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Whittaker - Computer Lab
Learn to create and deliver a... more
Learn to create and deliver a presentation, add graphics and multimedia, and share and collaborate on a presentation. Register online or call 734-482-4110 x2411.

Sat, Jan 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Virtual
Join other writers for open writing... more
Join other writers for open writing time in an YpsiWrites Writers Room.
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Sat, Jan 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Join us for songs and books fully... more
Join us for songs and books fully interpreted in ASL.

Sat, Jan 18, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
The Friends of YDL Book Sale is... more
The Friends of YDL Book Sale is coming again in January! Mark your calendars for January 16-19 at Whittaker Road. January 16 from 6-8pm will be a members only preview sale.

Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room,Michigan Ave Room 2,Michigan Ave Youth Area
Celebrate our favorite half-man,... more
Celebrate our favorite half-man, half-dog, crime-fighting hero with games and crafts at our Dog Man party! You’ll get a chance to win your very own copy of his newest book, "Big Jim Begins."

Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Whittaker - Computer Lab
Add visual interest to your... more
Add visual interest to your documents! Learn to create and format tables, insert images, create bulleted and numbered lists, and insert tabs. Register online or call 734-482-4110 x2411.

Sat, Jan 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Join local resident Mohamed Kadri... more
Join local resident Mohamed Kadri Elkjoha for light refreshments while exploring his Arabic calligraphy art display. He will also write your name artistically in Arabic calligraphy if you wish.

Sun, Jan 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
The Friends of YDL Book Sale is... more
The Friends of YDL Book Sale is coming again in January! Mark your calendars for January 16-19 at Whittaker Road. January 16 from 6-8pm will be a members only preview sale.

Mon, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room
A time for caregivers and kiddos to... more
A time for caregivers and kiddos to read, sing, play, and learn together! Space for wiggly toddlers and tummy-time babies will be available along with tips and tricks for extending learning at home.

Mon, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Whittaker - Whittaker Youth Area
Learning is fun at Jumpstart... more
Learning is fun at Jumpstart Kindergarten! Find an engaging blend of activities and stories designed to help prepare preschoolers for school success, from scissor skills to STEM.

Mon, Jan 20, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Room 1B
Trinity patients who have lost Aetna... more
Trinity patients who have lost Aetna and Humana in-network coverage or anyone with Medicare questions can get individual help from MMAP. You MUST schedule a one-on-one appointment for this service.

Mon, Jan 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Join us as we celebrate the legacy... more
Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. featuring a performance by the Ypsilanti Youth Choir, a hands-on craft, and a community service project.

Mon, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
We're offering a weekly Mahjong... more
We're offering a weekly Mahjong group and want you to join! Bring yourself and a friend or two. American and Chinese-style sets provided, or you're welcome to bring your own.

Mon, Jan 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room,Michigan Ave Room 2,Michigan Ave Youth Area
Did you know that MLK Day is the... more
Did you know that MLK Day is the only National Day of Service? Help us make no-sew fleece blankets to give to Delonis and Hope Clinic. Donate trial-size hygiene products for giveaway kits.