Upcoming events at YDL
Thu, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Superior - Meeting Room
Learn a variety of preschool... more
Learn a variety of preschool readiness skills, from ABCs to kindness. This fast-paced storytime is filled with music, movement, fingerplays, and books paired with exploratory learning and play.

Thu, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Each week we’ll read a book, sing... more
Each week we’ll read a book, sing lots of songs, then let parents chat while kids play nearby.

Thu, Nov 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Lobby
Advance Ypsi is an education and... more
Advance Ypsi is an education and training initiative to prepare high school students and adults throughout Washtenaw County to fill higher-wage, in-demand jobs.

Thu, Nov 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Join yoga instructor Kaitlyn Johnson... more
Join yoga instructor Kaitlyn Johnson each week for a refreshing and gentle mid-day chair yoga session.

Thu, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Whittaker - Board Room
Seniors (ages 55 and older)! Join us... more
Seniors (ages 55 and older)! Join us each month as we work to represent and give voice to the needs of older adults at the library.

Thu, Nov 21, 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.

Thu, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Whittaker - Board Room
The Adult Queer Book Group reads and... more
The Adult Queer Book Group reads and discusses literature written by queer-identifying writers with diverse backgrounds. Selected books include fiction, poetry, and graphic novels.
This event is full

Thu, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
New venue Whittaker - Michigan Ave Room 2,Whittaker Story Time 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, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Whittaker - Computer Lab
Learn to apply functions, filter... more
Learn to apply functions, filter data, create charts, and print worksheets.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Nov 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Room 1C
Join our Paranormal Club at the... more
Join our Paranormal Club at the library. Explore UFOs, ghosts, and more through discussions, investigations, and guest speakers. All are welcome, whether you're a skeptic or a believer!

Cancelled
Fri, Nov 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Michigan
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, Nov 22, 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, Nov 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Whittaker - Michigan Ave. Reading Room
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, Nov 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Vertex Coffee House
Join YpsiWrites at NaNoWriMo... more
Join YpsiWrites at NaNoWriMo Write-ins throughout the month of November.

Sat, Nov 23, 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.

Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Please join Representative Jimmie... more
Please join Representative Jimmie Wilson, Jr. (D), District 32, for his Coffee Hour. Rep. Wilson will share updates on legislation he is working on in Lansing and host a Q&A session with attendees.

Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Whittaker
Join us for the Friends Holiday Book... more
Join us for the Friends Holiday Book Sale and knock out some of your tricky holiday shopping.

Sat, Nov 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Story Time Room,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, Nov 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Whittaker - Computer Lab
Learn how to perform simple data... more
Learn how to perform simple data analysis using Excel’s PivotTable feature.

Sat, Nov 23, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Whittaker - Community Room
Make wire placeholders for your... more
Make wire placeholders for your Thanksgiving gathering.

Sun, Nov 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Whittaker
Join us for the Friends Holiday Book... more
Join us for the Friends Holiday Book Sale and knock out some of your tricky holiday shopping.

Mon, Nov 25, 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, Nov 25, 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

Mon, Nov 25, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Read and discuss books that are... more
Read and discuss books that are frequently challenged and banned. Ages 16 and up are welcome.

Tue, Nov 26, 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.

Tue, Nov 26, 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 by evaluating community needs and planning programs.

Tue, Nov 26, 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!

Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Meditation has many benefits for our... more
Meditation has many benefits for our health and well-being. Drop in for simple, guided, non-religious awareness practices in the company of friends you may not have met yet!

Tue, Nov 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Whittaker - Computer Lab
Learn how to create and add graphics... more
Learn how to create and add graphics and multimedia to a presentation. Basic PC, keyboard, and mouse skills required. Register online or call 734-482-4110 x2411.

Tue, Nov 26, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual
Join us for lively discussions of... more
Join us for lively discussions of books by African American authors.

Wed, Nov 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Whittaker - Community Room
We're partnering with the Ann Arbor... more
We're partnering with the Ann Arbor YMCA to offer this weekly Better Balance class.

Wed, Nov 27, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Whittaker - Michigan Ave Room 1
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.