Interest: Civic Engagement
Want to hear from your elected officials? Stop by for a coffee hour!
Published: March 14, 2023
Chat with your elected officials during a coffee hour. Representatives Jimmie Wilson Jr. and Jason Morgan will visit YDL to share updates on current legislative efforts and host Q & A sessions with attendees. March 25: Coffee Hour with Representative Jimmie Wilson, Jr. March 25: Coffee Hour with Representative Jason Morgan April 29: Coffee Hour with Representative Jimmie Wilson, Jr.
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Celebrate Women’s History Month with YDL!
Published: February 28, 2023
March is Women’s history Month, a month dedicated to honoring the accomplishments of women in the past and present.
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RESCHEDULED YDL Board meeting – February 1
Published: January 26, 2023
The January YDL Board meeting has been rescheduled for February 1 in the Whittaker Road Board Room at 6:30 PM. For public meeting guidelines and other information about our board meetings, visit our Board page.
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Thank you for your service, Kay!
Published: November 28, 2022
After 45 years of dedication to the Ypsilanti and Superior communities, YDL Board Trustee Kay Williams is stepping down from her position.
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Help plan YDL financial literacy tools
Published: August 31, 2022
We need your help to expand our financial literacy tools and resources!
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Join us for the Superior Library Book Brigade
Published: August 30, 2022
October 8 is moving day for the collection at the current Superior branch!
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Disinformation: Don’t be Fooled!
Published: August 30, 2022
Identifying and combating disinformation is challenging, but you can learn how to spot and avoid it.
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Dramatic progress inside and out
Published: August 3, 2022
The most dramatic addition to the exterior has been the installation of the solar panels on the south side of the building.
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Voting Help
Published: August 2, 2022
Find information about voting requirements, absentee voting, polling information, and YDL resources for voting.
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Take the 21-Day Disability Equity Challenge
Published: July 21, 2022
Take the 21-Day Disability Equity Challenge
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Exterior finishing and a generous grant
Published: July 1, 2022
The exterior is taking shape, and we received a generous grant from the James L. and Faith Knight Foundation!
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Join YDL and the League of Women Voters at the Mayoral Candidates Forum
Published: June 9, 2022
Join YDL and the League of Voters on Wednesday, June 22, at the Ypsilanti Senior Center for the Mayoral Candidates Forum.
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Celebrate Juneteenth with YDL
Published: June 8, 2022
June 19 is Juneteenth, a now-federal holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the U.S. Read on to learn more about Juneteenth.
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Welcome to Fine-Free
Published: May 31, 2022
Exciting news! Effective June 1, YDL will no longer charge fines for late materials.
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Fireplace Installation Starts
Published: May 31, 2022
The fireplace, a focal point of the library, has been installed.
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Ceiling and walls underway
Published: April 20, 2022
In the last month, the roof has been completed and crews are making fast progress on interior work. The concrete slab has been poured. The subceiling insulation is mostly in place, and drywall is being installed. The walls are being framed and windows are being fabricated. We were delighted to welcome major donors and stakeholders into the space for a behind-the scenes Hard Hat Party during National Library Week. Attendees signed walls and posed with vests and hard hats to celebrate the progress of the new library. In the coming weeks, crews will begin installation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing …
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It’s National Library Week 2022!
Published: April 1, 2022
National Library Week is April 3-9! Celebrate with us by using our digital resources and sharing what you love about YDL.
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Progress on roofing and underground plumbing
Published: March 24, 2022
Construction work continues at a fast pace. In the last few weeks, crews have completed the installation of roof sheathing and shingles. Boxes for the solar panel circuitry are in place as well. Crews enclosed the building structure and heated the inside in order to defrost the ground. Underground plumbing has been installed. The ground is being leveled in preparation for the pouring of the concrete slab. In April, you’ll begin to see exterior façade work. We are happy to announce the award of a $10,000 grant from the Mullick Foundation for the kitchenette. Alongside a previous grant from The …
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Celebrate the Women Who Created YDL
Published: March 9, 2022
In honor of March being Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting the women that built our local library.
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