Art & Music Events
Sat, May 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
Bring your acoustic or electric... more
Bring your acoustic or electric guitar, pick a favorite simple song you want to share, and let's practice some tunes together!

Fri, May 10, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
At this month's LNGO Crafternoon,... more
At this month's LNGO Crafternoon, we'll be making a colorful silk scarf dyed with Sharpies.
This event is full

Mon, May 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
Whittaker - Community Room
Join the Ann Arbor Symphony... more
Join the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra for a fun-filled KinderConcert for little ones.

Mon, May 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
Whittaker - Community Room
Join the Ann Arbor Symphony... more
Join the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra for a fun-filled KinderConcert for little ones.

Mon, May 13, 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.

Thu, May 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Room 1C
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!

Fri, May 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Story Time Room,Whittaker Youth Area
Explore different themed sensory and... more
Explore different themed sensory and art stations each session to help your child develop fine motor skills and learn about the world through play.

Sat, May 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Youth Area
Explore different themed sensory and... more
Explore different themed sensory and art stations each session to help your child develop fine motor skills and learn about the world through play.

Sat, May 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Learn how music and words intersect... more
Learn how music and words intersect to increase creativity and personal expression.

Sat, Jun 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Bring your acoustic or electric... more
Bring your acoustic or electric guitar, pick a favorite simple song you want to share, and let's practice some tunes together!

Mon, Jun 10, 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.

Fri, Jun 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
At this month's LNGO Crafternoon,... more
At this month's LNGO Crafternoon, we'll be making colorful painted mandala suncatchers.
Registration opens Friday, May 3 2024 at 9:00am

Sat, Jun 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
Bring your acoustic or electric... more
Bring your acoustic or electric guitar, pick a favorite simple song you want to share, and let's practice some tunes together!

Sat, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room,Whittaker Community Room Patio,Whittaker Garden,Whittaker Triangular Bay
Kick off summer at the library's... more
Kick off summer at the library's fair! Pet farm animals, jump in the bounce house, play carnival games, and move with Bia Bichini Congo Dance Theater Company. Prizes and a cake decorating contest too!

Mon, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
Budding artists will be empowered to... more
Budding artists will be empowered to express themselves through drawing. Explore drawing and coloring technique through a composition created under the guidance of an experienced teacher. Ages 6-10.

Mon, Jun 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Parkridge Community Center
In partnership with the Ozone House... more
In partnership with the Ozone House Drop-In Center, YDL invites all teens to attend our Noise Permit music workshops on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30pm at the Parkridge Community Center.

Wed, Jun 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
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, make a diamond art keychain!

Wed, Jun 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Parkridge Community Center
In partnership with the Ozone House... more
In partnership with the Ozone House Drop-In Center, YDL invites all teens to attend our Noise Permit music workshops on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30pm at the Parkridge Community Center.

Wed, Jun 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
Let's meet and learn to crochet.

Thu, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Learn acrylic painting techniques... more
Learn acrylic painting techniques with Earl Jackson

Thu, Jun 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Enjoy a reception with Earl Jackson,... more
Enjoy a reception with Earl Jackson, whose work was recently added to YDL's permanent art collection at the Superior branch.

Fri, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Express yourself through art, music,... more
Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Sat, Jun 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Join award-winning, national touring... more
Join award-winning, national touring children's musician from Boston, Music at the Blissful (Evan Haller) for a fun-filled, interactive, movement-packed music experience for the whole family.

Mon, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Whittaker
Want to learn the fundamentals of... more
Want to learn the fundamentals of cartooning and comic book/manga drawing? Local comic book artist Kamron Reynolds will show you how.

Mon, Jun 24, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Parkridge Community Center
In partnership with the Ozone House... more
In partnership with the Ozone House Drop-In Center, YDL invites all teens to attend our Noise Permit music workshops on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30pm at the Parkridge Community Center.

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

Wed, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
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, make a blind bag!

Wed, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Parkridge Community Center
In partnership with the Ozone House... more
In partnership with the Ozone House Drop-In Center, YDL invites all teens to attend our Noise Permit music workshops on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30pm at the Parkridge Community Center.

Thu, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Express yourself through art, music,... more
Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Thu, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Superior
For kids who love to investigate and... more
For kids who love to investigate and explore!

Thu, Jun 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Room 1C
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!

Fri, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Express yourself through art, music,... more
Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Sat, Jun 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
Bring your acoustic or electric... more
Bring your acoustic or electric guitar, pick a favorite simple song you want to share, and let's practice some tunes together!

Mon, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Whittaker
Students from Center Stage Strings,... more
Students from Center Stage Strings, an MPulse program at the University of Michigan, will show how classical music conveys stories and emotion at this performance where kids move to music.

Mon, Jul 01, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Parkridge Community Center
In partnership with the Ozone House... more
In partnership with the Ozone House Drop-In Center, YDL invites all teens to attend our Noise Permit music workshops on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30pm at the Parkridge Community Center.

Wed, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay,Whittaker Garden
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, make a mosaic stepping stone.

Wed, Jul 03, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Parkridge Community Center
In partnership with the Ozone House... more
In partnership with the Ozone House Drop-In Center, YDL invites all teens to attend our Noise Permit music workshops on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30pm at the Parkridge Community Center.

Mon, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Whittaker
Want to learn the fundamentals of... more
Want to learn the fundamentals of cartooning and comic book/manga drawing? Local comic book artist Kamron Reynolds will show you how.

Mon, Jul 08, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Parkridge Community Center
In partnership with the Ozone House... more
In partnership with the Ozone House Drop-In Center, YDL invites all teens to attend our Noise Permit music workshops on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30pm at the Parkridge Community Center.

Mon, Jul 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.

Wed, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Express yourself through art, music,... more
Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Wed, Jul 10, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Parkridge Community Center
In partnership with the Ozone House... more
In partnership with the Ozone House Drop-In Center, YDL invites all teens to attend our Noise Permit music workshops on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30pm at the Parkridge Community Center.

Thu, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Express yourself through art, music,... more
Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Fri, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Express yourself through art, music,... more
Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Sat, Jul 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Bring your acoustic or electric... more
Bring your acoustic or electric guitar, pick a favorite simple song you want to share, and let's practice some tunes together!

Sat, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Gain a basic understanding of needle... more
Gain a basic understanding of needle felting by making colorful needle-felted flowers. Registration required. Space limited. Register online or call 482-4110 x2431.

Mon, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Whittaker
The Mosaic Youth Ambassador Ensemble... more
The Mosaic Youth Ambassador Ensemble will lead kids in collaborative games and activities that build musical and theatrical skills through exploration. Then students get to show off their new skills!

Mon, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Parkridge Community Center
In partnership with the Ozone House... more
In partnership with the Ozone House Drop-In Center, YDL invites all teens to attend our Noise Permit music workshops on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30pm at the Parkridge Community Center.

Wed, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Express yourself through art, music,... more
Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Wed, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
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, make art with squeegees!

Wed, Jul 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Parkridge Community Center
In partnership with the Ozone House... more
In partnership with the Ozone House Drop-In Center, YDL invites all teens to attend our Noise Permit music workshops on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30pm at the Parkridge Community Center.

Thu, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Express yourself through art, music,... more
Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Fri, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Express yourself through art, music,... more
Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Mon, Jul 22, 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. More: 7/29 Dance with Christina Marie Sears

Mon, Jul 22, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Parkridge Community Center
In partnership with the Ozone House... more
In partnership with the Ozone House Drop-In Center, YDL invites all teens to attend our Noise Permit music workshops on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30pm at the Parkridge Community Center.

Wed, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Express yourself through art, music,... more
Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Wed, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
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, make friendship bracelets!

Wed, Jul 24, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Parkridge Community Center
In partnership with the Ozone House... more
In partnership with the Ozone House Drop-In Center, YDL invites all teens to attend our Noise Permit music workshops on Mondays and Wednesdays at 4:30pm at the Parkridge Community Center.

Wed, Jul 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
Let's meet and learn to crochet.

Thu, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Express yourself through art, music,... more
Express yourself through art, music, and more.

Thu, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Superior
For kids who love to investigate and... more
For kids who love to investigate and explore!

Thu, Jul 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Room 1C
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!

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

Sat, Jul 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Bring your acoustic or electric... more
Bring your acoustic or electric guitar, pick a favorite simple song you want to share, and let's practice some tunes together!