Week of Events
Take Some Time: Monthly Self-Care Kits for Adults
Feel like you could just use a break? Stop by for one of our self-care kits. February Kit: Self-Love Kit includes: Tazo Passion tea, Dove chocolate hearts, dried rose petals (food grade, organic), DIY self-care recipe sheet, affirmation jar slips, breathing exercise bookmark, heart opener yoga pose, and a variety of screen-free activities. Kits are […]
Teen Subscription Packs
Bored at home? Sign up for YDL's teen subscription packs and get a surprise package which will include a book and other cool items including snacks, activities and gifts surrounding a different topic each month. The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) will select the items that will stock the packs, so you know that these packages […]
Little Ones STEAM: Magnets
Pick up a supply kit and explore magnetism at home! Tinkering allows young children to learn through hands-on experiences and provides unstructured time to explore, test and create. For our virtual series, parents can watch a short video to get ideas, then use materials easily found outside, in your house, or in a supply kit […]
Saturday Afternoon Adventures
What happens when you're kind to someone? It spreads, like ripples in water! Pick up a kit with supplies to share kindness and love with others for Valentine's Day! You can also find plenty of ideas to try with supplies you have around your house on our kindness webpage. Each week find a new family […]
826michigan Tutoring
826michigan Tutoring
In partnership with 826michigan, the library is happy to provide access to live one-on-one tutoring through 826michigan's Online Learning Lab. Register on their website, or call (901) 205-9035 between 10:30-6:30 […]
Storytime Live
Storytime Live
Tune in to YDL’s YouTube Channel for live storytimes at 10:30am every Tuesday and 4:30pm Thursday. Hear stories, sing along to your favorite storytime songs, try some yoga poses from […]
Strength Training
Strength Training
Learn basic weight training principles using free weights to target major muscle groups with instructor Jerry Powell of Lifestyle Fitness. Suggested equipment is 1-5 lb. weights. If you don't have […]
826michigan Tutoring
826michigan Tutoring
In partnership with 826michigan, the library is happy to provide access to live one-on-one tutoring through 826michigan's Online Learning Lab. Register on their website, or call (901) 205-9035 between 10:30-6:30 […]
Teen Advisory Group
Teen Advisory Group
Looking for ways to help the community and earn volunteer hours? The Teen Advisory meets on Zoom twice a month to plan gaming meetups, develop teen subscription boxes, write grants, and brainstorm ways to help the library best serve Ypsi teens. Fill out the application to receive the Zoom meeting link. Have questions? Email jodi@ypsilibrary.org […]
Knitting Plus
Knitting Plus
Meet 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 […]
From Boomers to Zoomers: Zoom Practice for Seniors (55+)
From Boomers to Zoomers: Zoom Practice for Seniors (55+)
This virtual Zoom practice session lets you join a meeting and practice with Zoom software. Learn the basics of navigating the Zoom meeting interface. While working with other seniors, you […]
Business Insurance and YOU
Business Insurance and YOU
Each business operation has its own set of risks, so your policy needs to be tailored to your business. How do you know what type(s) of commercial insurance you need? […]
Storytime Live
Storytime Live
Tune in to YDL’s YouTube Channel for live storytimes at 10:30am every Tuesday and 4:30pm Thursday. Hear stories, sing along to your favorite storytime songs, try some yoga poses from […]
All American Boys Teen Book Discussion
All American Boys Teen Book Discussion
If you signed up for the monthly Teen Subscription Boxes, OR if you'd just like to connect with your peers and discuss the Washtenaw County Reads Title All American Boys by […]
Guitar Club for Adults
Guitar Club for Adults
Guitar 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 Library
Live from the Library
Live 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.
Opening Our Hearts Through Writing – Celebrating African American Women Poets
Opening Our Hearts Through Writing – Celebrating African American Women Poets
Join us for a morning session featuring reading, reflection, and writing. In this workshop we will consider how all of us as writers can make a difference in our communities and our world through our creative expression. Through the reading and contemplation of African American women's poetry we will learn how to listen more deeply […]