Upcoming events at YDL
Fri, Jul 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Garden,Whittaker Youth Area
Explore, discover, and build a love... more
Explore, discover, and build a love of nature at our outdoor sensory stations near the garden. Click to see weekly activities.

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.

Canceled
Fri, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New venue Bookmobile
Kids of all ages are invited to this... more
Kids of all ages are invited to this storytime hour on the Bookmobile outside of Michigan Avenue this summer.

Fri, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bookmobile
Kids of all ages are invited to this... more
Kids of all ages are invited to this storytime hour on the Bookmobile outside of Michigan Avenue this summer.

Sat, Jul 27, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Ypsilanti Farmer's Market
Seniors: Join us at the market for... more
Seniors: Join us at the market for senior game time! Each month we'll play a new game or puzzle and have lots of library resources available. Learning (and FUN) Never Gets Old.

Sat, Jul 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
Come to a book club with no... more
Come to a book club with no homework! Read what you want and enjoy talking with fellow readers.

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!

Sat, Jul 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Whittaker - Computer Lab
Learn to apply functions, filter... more
Learn to apply functions, filter data, create charts, and print worksheets.
Registration is now closed

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

Sat, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay,Whittaker Garden
Tweens and teens, take a mental... more
Tweens and teens, take a mental break in our relaxing garden setting. Join in on the guided landscape paint along or design your own. All supplies provided.

Mon, Jul 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Whittaker - Whittaker Youth Area ,Whittaker Story Time Room
Learning is fun at Jumpstart... more
Learning is fun at Jumpstart Kindergarten! Find an engaging blend of activities and stories designed to help prepare preschoolers for school success, from scissor skills to STEM.

Canceled
Mon, Jul 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Michigan
Learn how STEM properties are an... more
Learn how STEM properties are an active part of early childhood and how to enhance STEM learning!

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 - 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, you're welcome to bring your own.

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

Mon, Jul 29, 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.
Register

Tue, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Superior - Meeting Room
Hear a book and learn fun songs... more
Hear a book and learn fun songs during a short lap-sit storytime designed for pre-walkers. Then, stay to chat with other parents and caregivers while your little one plays.

Tue, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Learn a variety of... more
Learn a variety of preschool-readiness skills, from ABCs to kindness through music, parachute, and books, followed by exploratory play.

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.

Tue, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Superior
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, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 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, Jul 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Whittaker - Computer Lab
Learn how to perform simple data... more
Learn how to perform simple data analysis using Excel’s PivotTable feature.

Tue, Jul 30, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual
Join us for lively discussions of... more
Join us for lively discussions of books by African American authors.

Wed, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Superior - Meeting Room
Learn colors, shapes, and numbers... more
Learn colors, shapes, and numbers through music and movement.

Wed, Jul 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Hear a book and learn fun songs... more
Hear a book and learn fun songs during a short lap-sit storytime designed for pre-walkers. Then stay to chat with other parents and caregivers while your little one plays. 

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, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Whittaker - Board Room
Sexual health is health, and... more
Sexual health is health, and education regarding health is essential across a lifespan. Join the Washtenaw County Health Department for a presentation on senior sexual health.

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!

Wed, Jul 31, 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.

Wed, Jul 31, 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.
Register

Wed, Jul 31, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
Discuss FDA-approved treatments for... more
Discuss FDA-approved treatments for Alzheimer’s disease; the impact of anti-amyloid treatments on the brain, their potential benefits and side effects; and the pathways to access treatment.

Thu, Aug 01, 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, Aug 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Superior - Meeting Room
Learn a variety of preschool... more
Learn a variety of preschool readiness skills , from ABCs to kindness.

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, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Garden,Whittaker Youth Area
Explore, discover, and build a love... more
Explore, discover, and build a love of nature at our outdoor sensory stations near the garden. Click to see weekly activities.

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