Members of the press are invited to contact us about arranging interviews with our expert staff, visiting library buildings, attending programs, or learning about the many services YDL offers the community.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Sam Killian
Community Relations Coordinator
734-879-1303
[email protected]
Recent Press Releases
The Ypsi Farmers & Gardeners Collection Grows
This fall, you’ll find 11 new interviews in the Ypsi Farmers & Gardeners Oral History Collection.
Environmental Literacy Kits now available at YDL
Don’t let little niggles in your home turn into big issues!
Moving Together in the Summer Challenge
With a grant from Molina Healthcare of Michigan, YDL is expanding programming to help seniors stay active and engaged this summer.
Recent Media Coverage
Ypsilanti to celebrate Fourth of July with parade
June 30, 2026
The Eastern Echo covers the Bookmobile’s participation in the 4th of July Parade.
YDL Summer Reading Challenge rewards kid, adult readers
June 20, 2026
The Eastern Echo writes about our 2026 Summer Challenge.
Washtenaw County summer reading: Local literary leaders share favorite recent books
June 30, 2026
Concentrate included one of our librarian’s recommendations in their list of favorite reads from local literary leaders.
Where to find cooling sites in the Ann Arbor area during this week’s heat wave
June 29, 2026
MLive included YDL branches in their list of area cooling sites during a heat wave.
Ypsilanti to honor Juneteenth with 3-day celebration
June 18, 2026
The Eastern Echo included YDL Juneteenth activities in their piece about the Ypsilanti Juneteenth celebration.
Ypsi library launches new senior program promoting fitness and social connection
June 16, 2026
Concentrate covers our new Moving Together program for seniors, courtesy of a grant from Molina Healthcare.
AAATA starts free weekend fare program for the summer
June 12, 2026
WEMU spreads the word about free weekend bus rides for YDL cardholders.
In-person forum scheduled for August 4th Primary candidates for Ypsilanti Mayor and Ypsilanti City Council
June 8, 2026
WEMU covered the Primary Candidates Forum put on by YDL and the League of Women Voters.
Ypsilanti District Library hosts youth creativity camp
June 5, 2026
The Eastern Echo covers YDL’s expanded Noise Permit.
#OTGYpsi: YDL's 'Noise Permit' summer youth program expands with additional funding
May 27, 2026
OTGYpsi interviews our parapro about the new-look Noise Permit.
Ypsi library’s “Noise Permit” summer youth program to expand with added funding
May 19, 2026
Concentrate covers our expanded Noise Permit, a creative summer program for teens.
Get household items repaired for free at YDL’s new 'repair clinic' events
April 1, 2026
WEMU interviews our librarian about the repair clinic at the downtown branch for On the Ground Ypsi.
Get household items repaired for free at Ypsi library’s new “repair clinic” events
March 23, 2026
Concentrate covers our new repair clinics at the downtown branch.