Kids & Parents Events
Mon, Oct 02, All day
Whittaker - Community Room
Designed to evoke and capture a... more
Designed to evoke and capture a sense of childhood fantasy, Broom's work is deeply rooted in fairy tales and mythology, taking the viewer on a journey through the entire spectrum of the rainbow.

Mon, Oct 02, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Learn embroidery with basic stitch... more
Learn embroidery with basic stitch instruction and ongoing projects. As an intergenerational program, we welcome all participants ages 10 & up to share this learning experience together.

Tue, Oct 03, All day
Whittaker - Community Room
Designed to evoke and capture a... more
Designed to evoke and capture a sense of childhood fantasy, Broom's work is deeply rooted in fairy tales and mythology, taking the viewer on a journey through the entire spectrum of the rainbow.

Wed, Oct 04, All day
Whittaker - Community Room
Designed to evoke and capture a... more
Designed to evoke and capture a sense of childhood fantasy, Broom's work is deeply rooted in fairy tales and mythology, taking the viewer on a journey through the entire spectrum of the rainbow.

Wed, Oct 04, 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.

Thu, Oct 05, All day
Whittaker - Community Room
Designed to evoke and capture a... more
Designed to evoke and capture a sense of childhood fantasy, Broom's work is deeply rooted in fairy tales and mythology, taking the viewer on a journey through the entire spectrum of the rainbow.

Thu, Oct 05, 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.

Thu, Oct 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Youth Area
Kids and families will practice... more
Kids and families will practice computational skills like pattern recognition and algorithm design in this introduction to basic coding skills with board games, toys and online programs.

Fri, Oct 06, All day
Whittaker - Community Room
Designed to evoke and capture a... more
Designed to evoke and capture a sense of childhood fantasy, Broom's work is deeply rooted in fairy tales and mythology, taking the viewer on a journey through the entire spectrum of the rainbow.

Fri, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Michigan - Michigan Ave Library Plaza,Michigan Ave Parking Lot
Join YDL for an all-ages family... more
Join YDL for an all-ages family event during First Fridays!

Sat, Oct 07, All day
Whittaker - Community Room
Designed to evoke and capture a... more
Designed to evoke and capture a sense of childhood fantasy, Broom's work is deeply rooted in fairy tales and mythology, taking the viewer on a journey through the entire spectrum of the rainbow.

Sat, Oct 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Garden,Whittaker Triangular Bay
Learn some fall cleanup tricks to... more
Learn some fall cleanup tricks to get your garden ready to bloom next spring!

Sat, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Kids and parents, take a guided art... more
Kids and parents, take a guided art walk with Doodles Academy to view, discuss, and explore the exhibit. Then visit writing stations and write your own tale with YpsiWrites.

Sun, Oct 08, All day
Whittaker - Community Room
Designed to evoke and capture a... more
Designed to evoke and capture a sense of childhood fantasy, Broom's work is deeply rooted in fairy tales and mythology, taking the viewer on a journey through the entire spectrum of the rainbow.

Sun, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Watch Willy Wonka movies and make a... more
Watch Willy Wonka movies and make a chocolate covered pretzel.

Mon, Oct 09, All day
Whittaker - Community Room
Designed to evoke and capture a... more
Designed to evoke and capture a sense of childhood fantasy, Broom's work is deeply rooted in fairy tales and mythology, taking the viewer on a journey through the entire spectrum of the rainbow.

Mon, Oct 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Learn embroidery with basic stitch... more
Learn embroidery with basic stitch instruction and ongoing projects. As an intergenerational program, we welcome all participants ages 10 & up to share this learning experience together.

Tue, Oct 10, All day
Whittaker - Community Room
Designed to evoke and capture a... more
Designed to evoke and capture a sense of childhood fantasy, Broom's work is deeply rooted in fairy tales and mythology, taking the viewer on a journey through the entire spectrum of the rainbow.

Wed, Oct 11, All day
Whittaker - Community Room
Designed to evoke and capture a... more
Designed to evoke and capture a sense of childhood fantasy, Broom's work is deeply rooted in fairy tales and mythology, taking the viewer on a journey through the entire spectrum of the rainbow.

Wed, Oct 11, 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.

Wed, Oct 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ypsilanti Senior Center
Frankenstein's Monster isn't real -... more
Frankenstein's Monster isn't real - but you'll turn stuffed animals and random toys into new characters. No lightning required! All toys & supplies provided. Kids, bring an adult to help.

Thu, Oct 12, All day
Whittaker - Community Room
Designed to evoke and capture a... more
Designed to evoke and capture a sense of childhood fantasy, Broom's work is deeply rooted in fairy tales and mythology, taking the viewer on a journey through the entire spectrum of the rainbow.

Thu, Oct 12, 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.

Thu, Oct 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Youth Area
Kids and families will practice... more
Kids and families will practice computational skills like pattern recognition and algorithm design in this introduction to basic coding skills with board games, toys and online programs.

Fri, Oct 13, All day
Whittaker - Community Room
Designed to evoke and capture a... more
Designed to evoke and capture a sense of childhood fantasy, Broom's work is deeply rooted in fairy tales and mythology, taking the viewer on a journey through the entire spectrum of the rainbow.

Sat, Oct 14, All day
Whittaker - Community Room
Designed to evoke and capture a... more
Designed to evoke and capture a sense of childhood fantasy, Broom's work is deeply rooted in fairy tales and mythology, taking the viewer on a journey through the entire spectrum of the rainbow.

Sat, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
As an intergenerational program, we... more
As an intergenerational program, we welcome all participants ages 10 and up to share this learning experience together. Paloma will guide a 2-part workshop leading to a collective art display.

Sat, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Art instructors from Doodles Academy... more
Art instructors from Doodles Academy will help you brainstorm and create your own enchanted land with art supplies.

Sun, Oct 15, All day
Whittaker - Community Room
Designed to evoke and capture a... more
Designed to evoke and capture a sense of childhood fantasy, Broom's work is deeply rooted in fairy tales and mythology, taking the viewer on a journey through the entire spectrum of the rainbow.

Mon, Oct 16, All day
Whittaker - Community Room
Designed to evoke and capture a... more
Designed to evoke and capture a sense of childhood fantasy, Broom's work is deeply rooted in fairy tales and mythology, taking the viewer on a journey through the entire spectrum of the rainbow.

Mon, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Learn embroidery with basic stitch... more
Learn embroidery with basic stitch instruction and ongoing projects. As an intergenerational program, we welcome all participants ages 10 & up to share this learning experience together.

Tue, Oct 17, All day
Whittaker - Community Room
Designed to evoke and capture a... more
Designed to evoke and capture a sense of childhood fantasy, Broom's work is deeply rooted in fairy tales and mythology, taking the viewer on a journey through the entire spectrum of the rainbow.

Wed, Oct 18, All day
Whittaker - Community Room
Designed to evoke and capture a... more
Designed to evoke and capture a sense of childhood fantasy, Broom's work is deeply rooted in fairy tales and mythology, taking the viewer on a journey through the entire spectrum of the rainbow.

Wed, Oct 18, 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.

Thu, Oct 19, All day
Whittaker - Community Room
Designed to evoke and capture a... more
Designed to evoke and capture a sense of childhood fantasy, Broom's work is deeply rooted in fairy tales and mythology, taking the viewer on a journey through the entire spectrum of the rainbow.

Thu, Oct 19, 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.

Thu, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Youth Area
Kids and families: drop in and... more
Kids and families: drop in and practice creative problem solving as you design, build, and test constructions you will create with our STEM supplies.

Thu, Oct 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Superior - Study Room 1
Reading to a Therapaws dog helps... more
Reading to a Therapaws dog helps children develop confidence and become better readers. Sign up when you arrive at the Library for a 10-minute slot with Hugo.

Fri, Oct 20, All day
Whittaker - Community Room
Designed to evoke and capture a... more
Designed to evoke and capture a sense of childhood fantasy, Broom's work is deeply rooted in fairy tales and mythology, taking the viewer on a journey through the entire spectrum of the rainbow.

Sat, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Don't sit still! Join us for an... more
Don't sit still! Join us for an active expression of story time with yoga and movement games.

Sat, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Virtual
Join YpsiWrites and our leaders,... more
Join YpsiWrites and our leaders, volunteers, and 2023 Writers of Ypsilanti to celebrate our fourth anniversary along with the National Day on Writing.
Register

Sat, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
As an intergenerational program, we... more
As an intergenerational program, we welcome all participants ages 10 and up to share this learning experience together. Paloma will guide a 2-part workshop leading to a collective art display.

Mon, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Learn embroidery with basic stitch... more
Learn embroidery with basic stitch instruction and ongoing projects. As an intergenerational program, we welcome all participants ages 10 & up to share this learning experience together.

Wed, Oct 25, 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.

Thu, Oct 26, 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.

Thu, Oct 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Youth Area
Kids and families: drop in and... more
Kids and families: drop in and practice creative problem solving as you design, build, and test constructions you will create with our STEM supplies.

Fri, Oct 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Michigan - Michigan Ave Library Plaza
Trick or treat in the Library Plaza... more
Trick or treat in the Library Plaza with the BooMobile, music, costume contest, sweet treats, and more! At 6:45 join us in a costume procession through downtown.

Sat, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Riverside Arts Center
Always wanted to know how to do... more
Always wanted to know how to do weird and wild Halloween make-up? Come learn some tips and tricks on how to make yourself into a mermaid, a zombie, or even a bug!

Mon, Oct 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Learn embroidery with basic stitch... more
Learn embroidery with basic stitch instruction and ongoing projects. As an intergenerational program, we welcome all participants ages 10 & up to share this learning experience together.

Wed, Nov 01, 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.

Thu, Nov 02, 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.

Thu, Nov 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Youth Area
Kids and families: drop in and... more
Kids and families: drop in and practice creative problem solving as you design, build, and test constructions you will create with our STEM supplies.

Thu, Nov 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
As an intergenerational program, we... more
As an intergenerational program, we welcome all participants ages 8 and up to share this learning experience together. Curtis will guide a 2-part workshop that explores painting.
This event is full

Fri, Nov 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Michigan - Michigan Ave Library Plaza,Michigan Ave Parking Lot
Join YDL for an all-ages family... more
Join YDL for an all-ages family event during First Fridays!

Sat, Nov 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Spark East - 215 W Michigan Ave
A story-telling musical program... more
A story-telling musical program about the loss of a Great Lakes ship, its crew, and the song that told its haunting tale.

Mon, Nov 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Learn embroidery with basic stitch... more
Learn embroidery with basic stitch instruction and ongoing projects. As an intergenerational program, we welcome all participants ages 10 & up to share this learning experience together.

Wed, Nov 08, 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.

Wed, Nov 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ypsilanti Senior Center
An infinity mirror is created by... more
An infinity mirror is created by taking a light strip and sandwiching it between two mirrors, causing light to bounce back and forth. Build your own! Supplies provided. Kids, bring an adult to help.

Thu, Nov 09, 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.

Thu, Nov 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Youth Area
Kids and families: drop in and... more
Kids and families: drop in and practice creative problem solving as you design, build, and test constructions you will create with our STEM supplies.

Thu, Nov 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
As an intergenerational program, we... more
As an intergenerational program, we welcome all participants ages 8 and up to share this learning experience together. Curtis will guide a 2-part workshop that explores painting.
This event is full

Wed, Nov 15, 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.

Thu, Nov 16, 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.

Thu, Nov 16, 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!

Thu, Nov 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Superior - Study Room 1
Reading to a Therapaws dog helps... more
Reading to a Therapaws dog helps children develop confidence and become better readers. Sign up when you arrive at the Library for a 10-minute slot with Hugo.

Wed, Nov 29, 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.

Thu, Nov 30, 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.

Thu, Nov 30, 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!

Wed, Dec 06, 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.

Thu, Dec 07, 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.

Thu, Dec 07, 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!

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.

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.

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!