Category: Post
Category: Post
Your Purchasing Has Power
Published: February 20, 2020
Two great ways to support YDL by doing your regular shopping
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The News About Our Health
Published: January 31, 2020
Stay informed on the latest updates on maintaining both physical and mental health in Washtenaw County.
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The First Rule of Punk: Be Yourself!
Published: January 20, 2020
We had lots of library activities planned to hep bring the book alive. But in our effort to help stop the spread of Covid-19, the library had to close. Instead, log into the Spring Challenge to earn two special badges. To earn the Family Read badge, visit the author’s website and explore some of her suggested activities on page 6 of this resource guide. She has a playlist where you can listen to songs from the book. And you can make your own zines using Linette Lao’s YpsiWrites Zine Making Guide. Upload a photo of it in the YpsiWrites Spring …
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New Youth Activity Bins at YDL-Whittaker
Published: January 10, 2020
The American Girl dolls have broken out of the case! YDL-Whittaker has replaced the doll display with new activity bins that encourage independent hands-on learning at the library. Best of all, an American Girl doll is included. Sign out an Activity Bin at the youth reference desk to use in the library. Ages 6 and up, or with the help of an adult or older sibling! ART: Make art, then take it home or add it to our library display TECHNOLOGY: Robots, iPads, and coding tools MATH: Sharpen your math skills with fun games READING: Games and activities to …
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Ypsilanti Housing Commission Announces Waitlist Opening
Published: December 28, 2019
The Ypsilanti Housing Commission has announced it will accept applications for its one-bedroom housing waitlist at Deborah Strong Housing from January 6-10. Applications will be accepted in person from 10am-3pm at 928 W Michigan Ave, or by faxing to (989) 400-4761. Deborah Strong Housing is composed of three different apartment complexes: Sauk Trail Pointe, Hollow Creek, and Towner. For more information about these properties, click here. The application will be available beginning January 6 at the Ypsilanti Housing Commission website or at 928 W. Michigan Ave. For help accessing and printing the application, visit any Ypsilanti District Library location.
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Chapter 6: Five Things Easier to do than Simeon’s and Kenzi’s Secret Handshake
Published: December 28, 2019
Hear Chapter 6 of Look Both Ways!
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Chapter 4: How to Look (Both) Both Ways
Published: December 25, 2019
Hear Chapter 4 of Look Both Ways!
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Get Weather-Ready with Home Improvement Programs
Published: November 16, 2019
In need of some home improvement projects? Washtenaw County is providing FREE weatherization services for eligible residents.
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Help for Veterans is Available
Published: November 14, 2019
Did you know that as of 2019, 11.7 million veterans are over the age of 65, which is about 61% of all veterans (U.S. Department of Labor – Bureau of Labor Statistics)? The Washtenaw County Department of Veterans Affairs can help veterans, their survivors and dependents, file claims for benefits from Federal, State, and Local governments and receive help with VA Pension, life insurance and health care, financial assistance with food, transportation, and housing, and funeral and burial reimbursements. Their mission is to provide accurate, efficient and timely services to ensure delivery of benefits to veterans and their families. If …
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It’s National Novel Writing Month!
Published: November 13, 2019
NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month, is well underway as we near the middle of the month. NaNoWriMo is a challenging yet rewarding undertaking, writing 50,000 words during the month of November. Started in 1999 by Christ Baty, hundreds of thousands of writers have attempted their novel. Some even “winning” and finishing their novel! Writers are tracked on NaNoWriMo’s website, where you can also find writing buddies, local and regional events, the dare machine, pep talks, and much more. If you have been trying to write that novel for the past one, two, or ten years, then join us! Angela …
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Tom Hanks Is Mister Rodgers
Published: October 30, 2019
“Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. After a jaded magazine writer (Emmy winner Matthew Rhys) is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning about empathy, kindness, and decency from America’s most beloved neighbor.” -Rotten Tomatoes profile. Director: Marielle Heller (TriStar Pictures November 22)
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Information on YDL-Michigan’s Closing
Published: October 17, 2019
Our Michigan Avenue location is closed after confirmed evidence of bed bugs. The library branch is scheduled to be inspected and treated on Friday, October 18. We plan to reopen on Saturday, October 19.
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Zombies
Published: October 17, 2019
TOP-RATED ZOMBIE FILMS Dawn of the Dead (1979) Night of the Living Dead (1968) Shaun of the Dead (2004) 28 Days Later (2003) Train to Busan (2016) The Return of the Living Dead (1985) Zombieland (2009) Re-Animator (1985) Dead Alive (1993) [REC] (2007)
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Chapter 9: How a Boy Can Become a Grease Fire
Published: October 17, 2019
Hear Chapter 9 of Look Both Ways!
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Sandhill Crane Film & Tour
Published: October 17, 2019
Oct. 27: Join Bill Wells for Sandhill Crane film and tour On Sunday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m., join local expert Bill Wells, who will show a film about Sandhill Cranes and then lead a driving tour to view them around the Waterloo Recreation Area at the Eddy Discovery Center. Visitors can expect to see large flocks of these magnificent birds at close range. Bring binoculars and cameras. The cost is $2 per person or $5 for a family. The Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center is located at 17030 Bush Road in Sylvan Township.
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