Kids & Parents Events
Fri, Jul 26, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch... more
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch Monday-Friday.

Fri, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
Eat lunch and hear stories read... more
Eat lunch and hear stories read aloud by your favorite storytime presenters. Free for youth 0-18, thanks to Food Gatherers and the Michigan Department of Education.

Fri, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Express yourself through art, music,... more
Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Fri, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Garden,Whittaker Triangular Bay
Hands-on STEAM outside near the... more
Hands-on STEAM outside near the garden and on the front lawn! Learn about gardening, birding, nature identification, water and erosion, sound and more. This week: Take a birding walk with WBNA.

Sat, Jul 27, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Hear a book and get inspired!... more
Hear a book and get inspired! Students will experience the joy of story-creating however they are able, from writing to conversation-based brainstorming and development of new ideas.
Register

Mon, Jul 29, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch... more
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch Monday-Friday.

Mon, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
Eat lunch and hear stories read... more
Eat lunch and hear stories read aloud by your favorite storytime presenters. Free for youth 0-18, thanks to Food Gatherers and the Michigan Department of Education.

Mon, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
We will use freshly picked produce... more
We will use freshly picked produce from our Learning Garden to cook tasty snacks and treats.

Mon, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Whittaker
Join teaching artist Christina Marie... more
Join teaching artist Christina Marie Sears to play movement games, stretch your body, and invent your own dance moves to music inspired by superheroes

Tue, Jul 30, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch... more
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch Monday-Friday.

Tue, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
Eat lunch and hear stories read... more
Eat lunch and hear stories read aloud by your favorite storytime presenters. Free for youth 0-18, thanks to Food Gatherers and the Michigan Department of Education.

Tue, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Learn all summer long with weekly... more
Learn all summer long with weekly STEM activities.

Tue, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Garden,Whittaker Triangular Bay
Join Healthy Habits Start Now for... more
Join Healthy Habits Start Now for Rec-Connect, weekly game-based physical activities and recipe tastings. Learn how physical activity and nutrition work together to keep our bodies healthy and happy.

Wed, Jul 31, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch... more
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch Monday-Friday.

Wed, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Whittaker
Eat lunch and hear stories read... more
Eat lunch and hear stories read aloud by your favorite storytime presenters. Free for youth 0-18, thanks to Food Gatherers and the Michigan Department of Education.

Wed, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Express yourself through art, music,... more
Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Wed, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Story Time Room
Afternoon gathering for kids ages... more
Afternoon gathering for kids ages 8-12 to get creative independently while parents and younger siblings enjoy the youth department or garden play areas. This week, sing karaoke and eat snacks!

Thu, Aug 01, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch... more
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch Monday-Friday.

Thu, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Whittaker
Eat lunch and hear stories read... more
Eat lunch and hear stories read aloud by your favorite storytime presenters. Free for youth 0-18, thanks to Food Gatherers and the Michigan Department of Education.

Thu, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Express yourself through art, music,... more
Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Thu, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Build STEM skills through fun,... more
Build STEM skills through fun, hands-on activities. Learn about a range of STEM topics from engineering and design to chemistry and coding. This week: use Lego Spike sets & code your creation to move.

Thu, Aug 01, 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. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Email mitchell@ypsilibrary.org.

Fri, Aug 02, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch... more
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch Monday-Friday.

Fri, Aug 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Whittaker
Eat lunch and hear stories read... more
Eat lunch and hear stories read aloud by your favorite storytime presenters. Free for youth 0-18, thanks to Food Gatherers and the Michigan Department of Education.

Fri, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Express yourself through art, music,... more
Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Fri, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Garden,Whittaker Triangular Bay
Hands-on STEAM outside near the... more
Hands-on STEAM outside near the garden and on the front lawn! Learn about gardening, birding, nature identification, water and erosion, sound and more. This week: Lawn games and cool treats.

Fri, Aug 02, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Michigan
Noise Permit is a teen-driven end of... more
Noise Permit is a teen-driven end of summer concert and celebration of the arts! To perform, manage a booth, or be involved in any way, please contact Kelly: kscott@ypsilibrary.org

Sat, Aug 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Rolling Hills County Park
Join Washtenaw County Parks... more
Join Washtenaw County Parks Naturalist Shawn Severance at Rolling Hills County Park. Learn about the many wild foods growing all around you, and how to safely and sustainably forage for wild foods.

Sat, Aug 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Hear a book and get inspired!... more
Hear a book and get inspired! Students will experience the joy of story-creating however they are able, from writing to conversation-based brainstorming and development of new ideas.
Register

Canceled
Mon, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Michigan
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch... more
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch Monday-Friday.

Mon, Aug 05, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch... more
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch Monday-Friday.

Mon, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
We will use freshly picked produce... more
We will use freshly picked produce from our Learning Garden to cook tasty snacks and treats.

Mon, Aug 05, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Superior - Superior Inside
Kids ages 8-12, join 826michigan in... more
Kids ages 8-12, join 826michigan in a fun writing exercise where you'll imagine new Olympic sports, from the silly to the serious.
Register

Canceled
Tue, Aug 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Michigan
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch... more
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch Monday-Friday.

Tue, Aug 06, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch... more
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch Monday-Friday.

Tue, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Learn all summer long with weekly... more
Learn all summer long with weekly STEM activities.

Canceled
Wed, Aug 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Michigan
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch... more
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch Monday-Friday.

Wed, Aug 07, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch... more
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch Monday-Friday.

Wed, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Express yourself through art, music,... more
Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Canceled
Thu, Aug 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Michigan
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch... more
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch Monday-Friday.

Thu, Aug 08, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch... more
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch Monday-Friday.

Thu, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Express yourself through art, music,... more
Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Thu, Aug 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Whittaker - Board Room
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.

Canceled
Fri, Aug 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Michigan
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch... more
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch Monday-Friday.

Fri, Aug 09, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch... more
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch Monday-Friday.

Fri, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Express yourself through art, music,... more
Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Sat, Aug 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Hear a book and get inspired!... more
Hear a book and get inspired! Students will experience the joy of story-creating however they are able, from writing to conversation-based brainstorming and development of new ideas.
Register

Sat, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Kids ages 8-12, join 826michigan to... more
Kids ages 8-12, join 826michigan to write your story of Olympic triumph, from the silly to the serious.
Register

Canceled
Sat, Aug 10, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Michigan
Join us at Michigan Avenue for a mix... more
Join us at Michigan Avenue for a mix of outdoor lawn games, indoor board games, card games, and table-top RPG games as we end the YDL Summer Challenge!

Canceled
Mon, Aug 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Michigan
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch... more
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch Monday-Friday.

Mon, Aug 12, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch... more
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch Monday-Friday.

Mon, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
We will use freshly picked produce... more
We will use freshly picked produce from our Learning Garden to cook tasty snacks and treats.

Tue, Aug 13, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch... more
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch Monday-Friday.

Canceled
Tue, Aug 13, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Michigan
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch... more
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch Monday-Friday.

Tue, Aug 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Learn all summer long with weekly... more
Learn all summer long with weekly STEM activities.

Wed, Aug 14, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch... more
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch Monday-Friday.

Canceled
Wed, Aug 14, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Michigan
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch... more
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch Monday-Friday.

Wed, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Express yourself through art, music,... more
Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Thu, Aug 15, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch... more
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch Monday-Friday.

Canceled
Thu, Aug 15, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Michigan
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch... more
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch Monday-Friday.

Thu, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Express yourself through art, music,... more
Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Thu, Aug 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Superior
For kids who love to investigate and... more
For kids who love to investigate and explore!

Thu, Aug 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Superior - Study Room 1
Reading to a Therapaws dog helps... more
Reading to a Therapaws dog helps children build confidence and become better readers.

Fri, Aug 16, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch... more
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch Monday-Friday.

Canceled
Fri, Aug 16, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Michigan
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch... more
Kids 0-18 enjoy a free lunch Monday-Friday.

Fri, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Express yourself through art, music,... more
Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Canceled
Sat, Aug 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Michigan
Learn more about writing, the power... more
Learn more about writing, the power of journaling, and the importance of free stickers!

Sat, Aug 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Hear a book and get inspired!... more
Hear a book and get inspired! Students will experience the joy of story-creating however they are able, from writing to conversation-based brainstorming and development of new ideas.
Register

Wed, Aug 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
New venue 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. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Email mitchell@ypsilibrary.org.

Thu, Aug 22, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Kids ages 8-12, write with... more
Kids ages 8-12, write with 826michigan and give advice to younger kids heading to school for the first time.
Register

Thu, Aug 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
New venue Whittaker - Board Room
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.

Sat, Sep 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Celebrate La Semana de la Lactancia... more
Celebrate La Semana de la Lactancia Latina, or Latino Breastfeeding Week, with a storytime hosted by Washtenaw County WIC. Learn about the kids' Spanish Language Collection at the library, too.

Thu, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room,Study Room 1,Study Room 2
Free seasonal flu vaccines for... more
Free seasonal flu vaccines for anyone ages 5 & up.

Sat, Sep 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Storytime fully interpreted in... more
Storytime fully interpreted in American Sign Language with hearing-sensitive activities.

Thu, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay,Whittaker Story Time Room,Whittaker Youth Area
Connect with other families while... more
Connect with other families while engaging in themed activities each week inspired by a nonfiction or picture book.

Thu, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Youth Area ,Whittaker Story Time Room
Explore geometry, engineering, and... more
Explore geometry, engineering, and the other sciences behind your favorite sport.

Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.

Sat, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
Learn about star navigation and make... more
Learn about star navigation and make your own planisphere, a simple device used to predict which stars will be visible at what time of night/year.

Wed, Oct 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Drop in and learn chess with Jenny... more
Drop in and learn chess with Jenny Skidmore Smith at the library! 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 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay,Whittaker Story Time Room,Whittaker Youth Area
Connect with other families while... more
Connect with other families while engaging in themed activities each week inspired by a nonfiction or picture book.

Thu, Oct 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Youth Area ,Whittaker Story Time Room
Explore geometry, engineering, and... more
Explore geometry, engineering, and the other sciences behind your favorite sport.

Sat, Oct 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Welcome Fall with this Saturday... more
Welcome Fall with this Saturday family storytime that wraps up with a painting craft. All ages are welcome.

Sat, Oct 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Story Time Room
Hear a book and get inspired!... more
Hear a book and get inspired! Students will experience the joy of story-creating however they are able, from writing to conversation-based brainstorming and development of new ideas.
Register

Sat, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Join Jamon Jordan, official Detroit... more
Join Jamon Jordan, official Detroit Historian, at this family and youth-centered program focused on the history of the Underground Railroad in Southeast Michigan.

Mon, Oct 07, 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

Wed, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Drop in and learn chess with Jenny... more
Drop in and learn chess with Jenny Skidmore Smith at the library! 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 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay,Whittaker Story Time Room,Whittaker Youth Area
Connect with other families while... more
Connect with other families while engaging in themed activities each week inspired by a nonfiction or picture book.

Thu, Oct 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Youth Area ,Whittaker Story Time Room
Explore geometry, engineering, and... more
Explore geometry, engineering, and the other sciences behind your favorite sport.

Sat, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Superior - Meeting Room
Local Master Gardener Deanna White... more
Local Master Gardener Deanna White will teach attendees how she presses flowers and bring in a large batch of finished pressed flowers to decorate a card. Intergenerational attendance is encouraged!

Sat, Oct 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Story Time Room
Hear a book and get inspired!... more
Hear a book and get inspired! Students will experience the joy of story-creating however they are able, from writing to conversation-based brainstorming and development of new ideas.
Register

Mon, Oct 14, 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

Wed, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Drop in and learn chess with Jenny... more
Drop in and learn chess with Jenny Skidmore Smith at the library! 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 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay,Whittaker Story Time Room,Whittaker Youth Area
Connect with other families while... more
Connect with other families while engaging in themed activities each week inspired by a nonfiction or picture book.

Thu, Oct 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Youth Area ,Whittaker Story Time Room
Explore geometry, engineering, and... more
Explore geometry, engineering, and the other sciences behind your favorite sport.

Sat, Oct 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Storytime accompanied by a piano is... more
Storytime accompanied by a piano is a very special treat, please join us. We will be sharing a lovely storytime with Mr. Noah T. Haile, a sophomore student who attends Stanford University.

Sat, Oct 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Story Time Room
Hear a book and get inspired!... more
Hear a book and get inspired! Students will experience the joy of story-creating however they are able, from writing to conversation-based brainstorming and development of new ideas.
Register

Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Tweens ages 8-12, create your own 3D... more
Tweens ages 8-12, create your own 3D “marshmallow style” surprise blind bags with a fall or Halloween theme. All supplies provided. Meet friends, chat, get creative.

Mon, Oct 21, 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

Tue, Oct 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Story Time Room
Listen to "Warriors Graphic Novel:... more
Listen to "Warriors Graphic Novel: The Prophecies Begin" read aloud, followed by a themed craft activity each week. Connect with fellow graphic novel lovers!

Wed, Oct 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Drop in and learn chess with Jenny... more
Drop in and learn chess with Jenny Skidmore Smith at the library! 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 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay,Whittaker Story Time Room,Whittaker Youth Area
Connect with other families while... more
Connect with other families while engaging in themed activities each week inspired by a nonfiction or picture book.

Thu, Oct 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Youth Area ,Whittaker Story Time Room
Explore what makes a sustainable... more
Explore what makes a sustainable city--transportation, green spaces, thriving neighborhoods--then draw, design, build, and test your ideas with Legos, blocks, and graph paper.