Saturday Afternoon Adventures: Tales of Ikkyu
Online YpsilantiThis week, watch Tales of Ikkyu! There are so many fun, witty, and surprising stories of Ikkyu, and Japanese people still tell them. Two stories of Ikkyu are featured in this video, and photos of his temple in Kyoto! The short animated film is narrated by Ypsi residents Toko Shiiki and Erik Santos, with the […]
Guitar Club for Adults
YDL-Michigan 229 W. Michigan Avenue, YpsilantiGuitar Club is for guitar players of all levels and ages (18+). Meeting virtually, we teach each other songs, listen, collaborate and learn to play guitars together. Acoustic, electric and all other types of guitars are welcome. Contact Scott Marlowe, smarlowe@ypsilibrary.org, or call Joy at 734-732-2634 for more information. Join us via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/92956710436?pwd=Vi9BaVM0OGF2Znh5aVBCeW52aytlZz09, Password: […]
Live from the Ypsi Library
Online YpsilantiLive from the library every Saturday morning on YpsiLibrary Instagram. Watch YDL storytimers share stories, songs, and play activities that you can do with your little one at home.
Washtenaw African American Genealogy
Online YpsilantiThe work of African American genealogy is a challenge but with great rewards. We invite you to learn about the process with us.
Teens Get Creative: Henna Stencils
YpsilantiPick up a kit with stencils, markers and paper and get creative at home. Supplies available this week, complete the activity when it's convenient for you! https://www.ypsilibrary.org/2020/11/henna-art/
Zumba Gold
Online YpsilantiGet fit and have fun with Zumba® Gold instructor Geraldine Powell, as she leads a low-impact, energetic dance workout series using Zoom. Zumba® gold recreates the original moves of traditional […]
Teen Advisory Group
Online YpsilantiJoin the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and earn volunteer hours by attending Zoom meetings to help plan online meet ups and learning activities for teens, and to add your voice to the conversation about anti-racism and Black Lives Matter as we develop resources for teens who want to learn more. Fill out the application to […]
Knitting Plus
Online YpsilantiMeet virtually with other yarnies and share your projects and ideas every Tuesday through Zoom! Open to all, any handcraft welcome! For your convenience, download the app to your computer or smart phone in advance. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98023862423?pwd=TGtZZ0hvbURZRlIxWjl5MjBJdlBZUT09 Meeting ID: 980 2386 2423 Password: kn!tkn0t (use the number "0") One tap mobile +19292056099,,98023862423#,,1#,320760# US […]
EARLY CLOSING: Thanksgiving Day Eve
All Library Locations will CLOSE EARLY at 5pm on Wednesday, November, 25 in honor of Thanksgiving.
Cooking Matters at Home
Online YpsilantiAs families navigate the Coronavirus crisis, planning and preparing meals can be an incredible challenge in an already stressful time. Cooking Matters at Home offers ideas for how families can use what foods are available to create quick, family-friendly, low-cost meals. This 5-week series will be held via Zoom. Access information will be sent after […]
CLOSED: Thanksgiving Day
All YDL Locations will be CLOSED on Thursday, November 26, in honor of Thanksgiving Day.
CLOSING: Day after Thanksgiving
All YDL Locations will be CLOSED on Friday, November 27, in honor of Thanksgiving.
Saturday Afternoon Adventure: Day of Listening
Online YpsilantiThis week, in honor of StoryCorp's National Day of Listening on November 27, YpsiWrites will share a virtual interview kit for families to use together. Get help asking great questions, tips on note taking and being a good listener, and templates for your interview preparation and follow-up. Want interview tools including a notebook, writing supplies, […]
Google Docs for Beginners (Adult-Online)
Online YpsilantiWith a Google account, you have access to Google Docs, a free web-based application for creating documents, similar to Microsoft Word. In this virtual class, learn to format, select, copy, […]
Storytime Live
Online YpsilantiTune in to YDL’s YouTube Channel for live storytimes with Youth Librarians at 10:30am every Tuesday and Thursday. Hear stories and sing along to your favorite storytime songs from home. Videos available anytime on YouTube after the livestream, or check out our Virtual Storytime page for past sessions.
Zumba Gold
Online YpsilantiGet fit and have fun with Zumba® Gold instructor Geraldine Powell, as she leads a low-impact, energetic dance workout series using Zoom. Zumba® gold recreates the original moves of traditional […]
Route to Retirement
Online YpsilantiThinking about what your future will look like when you stop working? It is estimated you need to prepare for 25 years of a retirement paycheck. How ready are you? This workshop, presented by Brenda Long of MSU Extension, will increase your awareness of retirement needs and decisions, plus provide you with knowledge and resources […]
Knitting Plus
Online YpsilantiMeet virtually with other yarnies and share your projects and ideas every Tuesday through Zoom! Open to all, any handcraft welcome! For your convenience, download the app to your computer or smart phone in advance. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98023862423?pwd=TGtZZ0hvbURZRlIxWjl5MjBJdlBZUT09 Meeting ID: 980 2386 2423 Password: kn!tkn0t (use the number "0") One tap mobile +19292056099,,98023862423#,,1#,320760# US […]
Ypsi Stories Podcast: New Release
Online YpsilantiA new podcast from the Ypsilanti District Library, Ypsi Stories takes a look into our community’s past through storytelling. Featuring local historians and experts, we hope that by sharing more […]
Cooking Matters at Home
Online YpsilantiAs families navigate the Coronavirus crisis, planning and preparing meals can be an incredible challenge in an already stressful time. Cooking Matters at Home offers ideas for how families can use what foods are available to create quick, family-friendly, low-cost meals. This 5-week series will be held via Zoom. Access information will be sent after […]