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Basic Literacy Community Tutoring
2023-10-04 16:00:00 2023-10-04 17:30:00 America/New_York Basic Literacy Community Tutoring Free drop-in tutoring for adults in reading, writing, and more. Superior - Study Room 1

Wednesday, October 04
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-04 16:00:00 2023-10-04 17:30:00 America/New_York Basic Literacy Community Tutoring Free drop-in tutoring for adults in reading, writing, and more. Superior - Study Room 1

Superior

Study Room 1

Free drop-in tutoring for adults in reading, writing, and more.

Washtenaw Literacy is offering free drop-in tutoring for adults! Get help with reading, writing, computer skills, work skills, and GED prep. Every Wednesday from 4-5:30 pm in Study Room 1.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Other |

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Superior
Phone: (734) 482-4110
Hours
Mon, Dec 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 09 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 10 Closed
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About the branch

The new branch on Harris Road has 2 small group study rooms and a large meeting room available.

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Upcoming events

Canceled
YDL Adult Guitar Club - Dom's & Jams
Sat, Dec 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Superior
Jam and trade licks with other... more
Jam and trade licks with other like-minded folks on the world's most popular instrument!
Writers Room & Drop-in Consulting
Sat, Dec 09, 10:00am - 11:30am
Whittaker - Community Room
Join other writers for open writing... more
Join other writers for open writing time in an YpsiWrites Writers Room.
Register
Black Men Read Storytime
Sat, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Superior - Meeting Room
Join members of BMR for books... more
Join members of BMR for books featuring stories from the African diaspora and a hands-on art activity in this family Book Party.
Natural 20! - Teen ONLY D&D - With DM KC Dixon
Sat, Dec 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Room 1C
Join local DM KC Dixon for a... more
Join local DM KC Dixon for a one-shot adventure once a month!
Anime Club
Sat, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Story Time Room
Watch anime with other fans, chat... more
Watch anime with other fans, chat about what you watch and what manga you read at home, try some snacks you might see in anime episodes, and use our drawing supplies to sketch.
Holiday Craft Workshop
Sat, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Whittaker - Community Room
It's gift giving season and we've... more
It's gift giving season and we've got projects for adults and kids.
Seasonal Wreath Making - Intergenerational - With Lauren DuBois
Sat, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Make a door or wall wreath using... more
Make a door or wall wreath using natural materials such as fresh cut fir, cedar, holly, and ribbons. Register for one of the two workshops on December 9!
This event is full
Seasonal Wreath Making - Intergenerational - With Lauren DuBois
Sat, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Superior
Make a door or wall wreath using... more
Make a door or wall wreath using natural materials such as fresh cut fir, cedar, holly, and ribbons. Register for one of the two workshops on December 9!
This event is full
Garden Demo/How to Make It: - Holiday Evergreen/Floral Centerpiece
Sun, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
Learn how to create a festive... more
Learn how to create a festive centerpiece using evergreens and flowers with this demo from Advanced Master Gardener Carol Brodbeck
After-School Writing Lab - with 826michigan
Mon, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Students in 3rd-5th grade: get... more
Students in 3rd-5th grade: get creative and stretch your writing muscles with this weekly, small-group writing program.
Register
Downtown Queer Crafting Group
Mon, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverside Arts Center - Studio 1
Join us for a drop-in,... more
Join us for a drop-in, bring-your-own materials crafting event at the Riverside Arts Center in Studio 1 from 6-8pm.
ESL Community Tutoring - with Washtenaw Literacy
Tue, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
English as a Second Language (ESL)... more
English as a Second Language (ESL) community tutoring is a place to practice English language skills in an informal, relaxed setting.
Google Docs Tips & Tricks (Adult-Virtual)
Tue, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Explore more advanced features of... more
Explore more advanced features of Google Docs: headers and footers, tabs and indents, inserting breaks (page, section, and column), finding and replacing text, and voice typing.
Knitting Plus
Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Meet with other yarnies and share... more
Meet with other yarnies and share your projects and ideas every Tuesday. Open to all, any handcraft welcome! 
Meditation with Ease - Guided In-Person Meditation
Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Drop in and for guided meditation... more
Drop in and for guided meditation and simple awareness practices.
Microsoft Excel – Intermediate
Wed, Dec 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Whittaker - Computer Lab
Learn to apply functions, filter... more
Learn to apply functions, filter data, create charts, and print worksheets.
ESL Book Club
Wed, Dec 13, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Room 1C
Join Washtenaw Literacy's ESL book... more
Join Washtenaw Literacy's ESL book club for intermediate to advanced readers. Members of the group will meet once a week. To register, contact Washtenaw Literacy at (734) 337-3338.
MICHIGAN WORKS! Southeast Community Outreach
Wed, Dec 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Lobby
Come visit MICHIGAN WORKS! at the... more
Come visit MICHIGAN WORKS! at the library. A representative will be on hand to answer your questions and provide information and assistance on job leads, employment, job fairs, and career guidance.
Internet Basics - How to Search the Web
Wed, Dec 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Whittaker - Computer Lab
This class covers the browser... more
This class covers the browser toolbar and menu options, managing your favorite websites, and using search tools and techniques.
Basic Literacy Community Tutoring - with Washtenaw Literacy
Wed, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Superior - Study Room 1
Free drop-in tutoring for adults in... more
Free drop-in tutoring for adults in reading, writing, and more.
Kids Chess Club
Wed, Dec 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Drop in and learn chess at the... more
Drop in and learn chess at the library with Jenny Skidmore Smith. All skill levels are welcome, but instruction will target beginners up to USCF 1500. Designed for youth ages 7-13 and their families.
Small Business Savvy: - Alternate financing if you can’t use a bank or rich relative
Wed, Dec 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
If you don’t have a rich relative... more
If you don’t have a rich relative or qualify for a bank loan, you may want to consider a microloan. Learn about microloan opportunities from Todd Van Apppledorn, loan officer at CEED.
Family Maker Night: Snow Globes
Wed, Dec 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Story Time Room,Whittaker Youth Area
Join us to make a snow globe!
This event is full
Love of Learning Club
Thu, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay,Whittaker Youth Area
Calling all homeschoolers and anyone... more
Calling all homeschoolers and anyone that feels at home in the Library! Connect with other families while engaging in themed activities each week inspired by a nonfiction or picture book.
Google Sheets Tips & Tricks (Adult-Virtual)
Thu, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Explore more advanced features of... more
Explore more advanced features of Google Sheets like using formulas and functions; sorting, filtering, and linking data; and defining a print area.
After School STEM: Legos
Thu, Dec 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Youth Area
Free build or use our new Lego Spike... more
Free build or use our new Lego Spike coding sets. Kids and parents can learn STEM skills together through play!
Canceled
Read to Moon the Library Dog
Thu, Dec 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Whittaker
Reading to a Therapaws dog helps... more
Reading to a Therapaws dog helps children develop confidence and become better readers. Sign up for a 10-minute slot with Moon. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Email mitchell@ypsilibrary.org.
Ypsi Farmers & Gardeners Oral History Project Launch
Thu, Dec 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
Join us in celebrating the launch of... more
Join us in celebrating the launch of the Ypsi Farmers & Gardeners Oral History Project! This digital oral history archive showcases local farmers and vegetable gardeners. Light refreshments served.
Ypsilanti Zine Club - Work on zines, make friends, add to YDL’s zine collection
Thu, Dec 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
A space to work on zines together,... more
A space to work on zines together, share techniques and ideas, and make zine friends. Basic art materials provided. Find out how you can contribute your own zine to YDL’s growing zine collection!
Guitar Club - Tones & Jam's
Sat, Dec 16, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Trade licks and rock out on the... more
Trade licks and rock out on the world's most popular instrument!
Washtenaw African American Genealogical Society - WAAGS Meeting
Sat, Dec 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual
Washtenaw African American... more
Washtenaw African American Genealogical Society (WAAGS) helps those interested in African American Genealogy Research.
How to Host a Zoom Meeting (Adult-Virtual)
Sat, Dec 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual
Learn the basics for hosting a Zoom... more
Learn the basics for hosting a Zoom meeting from start to finish.
Intergenerational Chess: Teens & Seniors
Sat, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ypsilanti Senior Center
A friendly chess meetup. Teens from... more
A friendly chess meetup. Teens from Mentor 2 Youth - and other teens are welcome - will match up with our local wise elders. As the chess motto goes, gens una sumus, or we are one family.
Microsoft Word – Intermediate
Sat, Dec 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Whittaker - Computer Lab
Learn how to add visual interest to... more
Learn how to add visual interest to your documents using tables, images, lists, and tabs.
Soar Into Science
Sat, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Join us as we investigate science... more
Join us as we investigate science concepts through stories and activities.
Mahjong Meetup
Mon, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
We're starting a Mahjong group and... more
We're starting a Mahjong group and want you to join! Bring yourself and a friend or two. American and Chinese-style sets provided, you're welcome to bring your own. All levels of experience welcome!
The Adventuring Party! - After-school TTRPG Club
Mon, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Room 1C
Ready to join a magical crew set on... more
Ready to join a magical crew set on adventuring through lands far and near?
Canceled
Teen Great Stories Book Club - Deeper Than Our Skins & Finding Your Inner Voice
Tue, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
SPARK East Innovation Center
Join YDL & Ozone House on the first... more
Join YDL & Ozone House on the first and third Tuesdays of the month for a fun-filled book club featuring friends, snacks, free books that you get to keep, and a gift card raffle at each session!
TAG - Teen Advisory Group
Tue, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Looking for ways to help the... more
Looking for ways to help the community and earn volunteer hours? Join TAG and meet twice each month to help the library best serve Ypsi teens. Teens in grades 8-12 can apply online!
Knitting Plus
Tue, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Meet with other yarnies and share... more
Meet with other yarnies and share your projects and ideas every Tuesday. Open to all, any handcraft welcome! 
Meditation with Ease - Guided In-Person Meditation
Tue, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Drop in and for guided meditation... more
Drop in and for guided meditation and simple awareness practices.
Microsoft Publisher – Basics
Tue, Dec 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Whittaker - Computer Lab
Learn the basics for creating... more
Learn the basics for creating greeting cards, flyers, and calendars including page layout and formatting text and images.
Canceled
Paranormal Club - Exploring the Unknown
Tue, Dec 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Whittaker
We'll meet monthly for discussions,... more
We'll meet monthly for discussions, presentations, and activities that explore mysteries and phenomena that have confounded man since time immemorial.
Microsoft Excel – Pivot Tables (Intermediate)
Wed, Dec 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Whittaker - Computer Lab
Learn how to perform simple data... more
Learn how to perform simple data analysis using Excel’s PivotTable feature.
ESL Book Club
Wed, Dec 20, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Room 1C
Join Washtenaw Literacy's ESL book... more
Join Washtenaw Literacy's ESL book club for intermediate to advanced readers. Members of the group will meet once a week. To register, contact Washtenaw Literacy at (734) 337-3338.
Chess - with Mentor2Youth
Wed, Dec 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Learn and refine your chess skills... more
Learn and refine your chess skills with Darryl Johnson from Mentor2Youth.
Google Slides for Beginners (Adult-Virtual)
Thu, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
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.
Adult Queer Book Group
Thu, Dec 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Whittaker - Board Room
This monthly book group will read... more
This monthly book group will read through literature written by queer-identifying writers of diverse backgrounds. Books include fiction, poetry, and graphic novel selections. Registration required. 
Registration is now closed
Winter STEAM - Sponsored by Toyota
Tue, Dec 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Youth Area
Drop in over Winter Break for fun... more
Drop in over Winter Break for fun hands-on activities that cover STEM topics like paleontology, logic, wind, and circuits.
Winter STEAM - Sponsored by Toyota
Tue, Dec 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Kids, enjoy hands-on Science,... more
Kids, enjoy hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math activities over your school break.
Google Drive - Basics
Wed, Dec 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Whittaker - Computer Lab
Explore Google Drive's interface and... more
Explore Google Drive's interface and learn how to create, view, upload/download, organize, modify, share, and remove files/folders.
Winter STEAM - Sponsored by Toyota
Wed, Dec 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Kids, enjoy hands-on Science,... more
Kids, enjoy hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math activities over your school break.
Fencing 101 - Ages 11-18
Wed, Dec 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
Join the YMCA for Fencing 101. We'll... more
Join the YMCA for Fencing 101. We'll begin with a demo and footwork, learn safety and etiquette, then fence! Wear loose fitting clothing, a t-shirt, and gym shoes.
Winter STEAM - Sponsored by Toyota
Thu, Dec 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Youth Area
Drop in over Winter Break for fun... more
Drop in over Winter Break for fun hands-on activities that cover STEM topics like paleontology, logic, wind, and circuits.
Winter STEAM - Sponsored by Toyota
Thu, Dec 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Kids, enjoy hands-on Science,... more
Kids, enjoy hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math activities over your school break.
Winter STEAM - Sponsored by Toyota
Tue, Jan 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Youth Area
Drop in over Winter Break for fun... more
Drop in over Winter Break for fun hands-on activities that cover STEM topics like paleontology, logic, wind, and circuits.
Winter STEAM - Sponsored by Toyota
Tue, Jan 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Kids, enjoy hands-on Science,... more
Kids, enjoy hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math activities over your school break.
Meditation with Ease - Guided In-Person Meditation
Tue, Jan 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Drop in and for guided meditation... more
Drop in and for guided meditation and simple awareness practices.
Knitting Plus
Tue, Jan 02, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Meet with other yarnies and share... more
Meet with other yarnies and share your projects and ideas every Tuesday. Open to all, any handcraft welcome! 
ESL Book Club
Wed, Jan 03, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Room 1C
Members of Washtenaw Literacy's ESL... more
Members of Washtenaw Literacy's ESL book group will meet once a week. To register, contact Washtenaw Literacy at (734) 337-3338.
The Adventuring Party! - After-school TTRPG Club
Wed, Jan 03, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Room 1C
Ready to join a magical crew set on... more
Ready to join a magical crew set on adventuring through lands far and near?
Winter STEAM - Sponsored by Toyota
Wed, Jan 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Kids, enjoy hands-on Science,... more
Kids, enjoy hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math activities over your school break.
DIY Rubber Stamps - Ages 10-18
Wed, Jan 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Create your own personalized rubber... more
Create your own personalized rubber stamps!
Chess - with Mentor2Youth
Wed, Jan 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Learn and refine your chess skills... more
Learn and refine your chess skills with Darryl Johnson from Mentor2Youth.
Thursday Morning Book Group
Thu, Jan 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Room 1C
Join us on the first Thursday of the... more
Join us on the first Thursday of the month for discussion of a variety of books. No meeting in July or August.
Winter STEAM - Sponsored by Toyota
Thu, Jan 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Youth Area
Drop in over Winter Break for fun... more
Drop in over Winter Break for fun hands-on activities that cover STEM topics like paleontology, logic, wind, and circuits.
Winter STEAM - Sponsored by Toyota
Thu, Jan 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Kids, enjoy hands-on Science,... more
Kids, enjoy hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math activities over your school break.
Tween Book Club - Grades 6-8
Thu, Jan 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whittaker - Board Room
Join us for a monthly discussion of... more
Join us for a monthly discussion of a shared book and enjoy a snack.
Gmail - Basics
Thu, Jan 04, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Whittaker - Computer Lab
Learn how to send and retrieve... more
Learn how to send and retrieve messages, add attachments, create and manage labels and filters, add contacts, and manage junk email.
Animal Blanket Service Project - Ages 10-18
Fri, Jan 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
We need help to keep our furry... more
We need help to keep our furry friends warm this winter! Join us in making no-sew blankets for Friends of Michigan Animal Rescue. Help animals, earn volunteer hours!
Google Calendar - Basics
Sat, Jan 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Whittaker - Computer Lab
Get organized! Learn the basics for... more
Get organized! Learn the basics for setting up and using Google Calendar.
Microsoft Excel – Basics
Sat, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Whittaker - Computer Lab
A basic introduction to... more
A basic introduction to spreadsheets. Learn to enter and edit data, select cell ranges, format cells, use the fill handle, and create simple formulas.
TAG - Teen Advisory Group
Sat, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Superior - Study Room 1
A collaborative leadership meet-up... more
A collaborative leadership meet-up for teens who love the library!
Board Games & Video Games
Sat, Jan 06, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Building Monitors Chris & Drew lead... more
Building Monitors Chris & Drew lead kids in fun board games and video games.
Safely Talk About Race & Racism - Race: The power of an illusion
Sun, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Whittaker - Board Room
A hybrid event, we will review video... more
A hybrid event, we will review video material about how racism functioned historically and continues to impact the present. Local storyteller and peace activist La'Ron Williams will lead discussion.
Mahjong Meetup
Mon, Jan 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
We're starting a Mahjong group and... more
We're starting a Mahjong group and want you to join! Bring yourself and a friend or two. American and Chinese-style sets provided, you're welcome to bring your own. All levels of experience welcome!
The Adventuring Party! - After-school TTRPG Club
Mon, Jan 08, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Room 1C
Ready to join a magical crew set on... more
Ready to join a magical crew set on adventuring through lands far and near?
Downtown Queer Crafting Group
Mon, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverside Arts Center - Studio 1
Join us for a drop-in,... more
Join us for a drop-in, bring-your-own materials crafting group at the Riverside Arts Center in Studio 1 from 6-8pm.
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