Interest: DIY & Makers
Interest: DIY & Makers
Ypsi Stories Episode 26: Ypsi Experimental Space and the Ineffable Spirit of Community Creativity
Published: December 5, 2024
Episode 26 of Ypsi Stories.
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YDL receives $30,000 from Toyota to boost STEM learning
Published: May 2, 2023
A $30,000 grant from Toyota will fund Project STEM@YDL which will bring more kits, activities, and talks from experts in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math.
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Winter Fun at YDL!
Published: December 15, 2022
Winter has arrived and YDL has great family-friendly, seasonal events for all ages.
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Celebrate the Winter Season with YDL!
Published: November 29, 2022
Winter has arrived and YDL has great family-friendly, seasonal events for all ages.
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Library of Things
Find games, tools, tech, cooking and office supplies, and more in our Library of Things collection.
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Niche Academy
Niche Academy has online learning and tutorials on everything from Pinterest to Value Line.
Garden Gatherings: Healthy Habits
Published: August 11, 2021
Learn how to build healthy habits with nutritional educator Sarah Stone.
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Garden Gatherings: Yarn Sticks
Published: August 2, 2021
Learn how to make a fun stick art project!
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Garden Gatherings: Solar Oven
Published: July 27, 2021
Learn how to build a solar oven you can use to make new crayons out of old ones.
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Ruby’s Birds: A read aloud and activities
Published: June 19, 2021
Hear a read aloud and find birding activities you can do at home!
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Family Games
Published: December 16, 2020
Stay connected to friends and family this winter with fun games you can play together in virtual meetups!
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Henna Art
Published: November 20, 2020
Pick up a supply kit curbside, then get creative at home and make henna-inspired art developed by the teen advisory!
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AtoZ Food America
Welcome to the world’s largest database of American food, culture, and recipes. AtoZ Food America provides thousands of recipes, hundreds of fascinating culture articles, an essential culinary reference section, and helpful video hacks, tips, and more.
Grab an ypsiGLOW poster kit!
Published: October 12, 2020
Feeling artistic for the Fall season? Grab an ypsiGLOW Social Justice poster kit.
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Creativebug
Thousands of award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
Friendship Bracelets
Published: September 24, 2020
Pick up a supply kit at the library and make a friendship bracelet!
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Bottle Cap Magnets
Published: July 23, 2020
Pick up a bottle cap supply kit at the library and get creative.
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Mini Canvas Album Cover Art
Published: July 17, 2020
Pick up a mini canvas supply kit at the library, then recreate your favorite CD cover in miniature for this week’s Get Creative teen activity.
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Town Hall Anti-Racism Series: Youth Empowerment and Radical Imagination
Published: July 13, 2020
Join YDL Storytme presenter Kristen Hamilton and Kekere Freedom School to learn about anti-racism.
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Coloring Page Projects
Published: June 26, 2020
Learn how to repurpose your coloring pages and other artwork in this week’s Get Creative session.
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ZenDoodles
Published: June 12, 2020
WHAT IS A ZENDOODLE? Do you need to relax a little? Do you enjoy doodling? ZenDoodle takes simple shapes and patterns and uses them to create a finished piece of art. MAKE YOUR OWN For this week’s Get Creative at home session, grab a pencil, eraser, and some kind of pen and draw along as Nicole takes you through a set of simple doodles to create your finished product.
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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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Small Engine Repair Reference Center
Everything from boat motors to snow blowers.
Legal Information Reference Center
Designed for the general public, includes thousands of legal forms.
Home Improvement Reference Center
Through a collection of comprehensive full-text content, Home Improvement Reference Center provides users with detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects.
Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center
Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center database offers detailed “how-to” instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Full text is provided from leading hobby and craft magazines.
Auto Repair Source
Car repair manuals and other automotive resources for DIYers.
Inside the House and Home traveling exhibit
Published: April 16, 2018
This immersive exhibit explores what it means to be at home in America with galleries that come alive with objects, photographs, and sound.
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Slime and Similar: Favorite Recipes
Published: March 30, 2018
Slime has been marketed to kids since the introduction of silly putty in the 1950s. Its unique consistency creates a sensory experience that is hard to duplicate. So it is not a surprise that the library has been making slime and similar concoctions with kids for years, including during an upcoming Library Lab. However, I did find the trend of adults making slime surprising. Slime tutorials were huge on YouTube and Pinterest in 2017. Adults find playing with slime therapeutic. Additionally, experimenting with ingredients to find the perfect formula is physically creative. Here are my favorite slime recipes for kids …
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Making with Maker Cart
Published: February 7, 2018
What is a Maker Cart? YDL-Whittaker has added a new afterschool activity for kids. It is called the Maker Cart. The Maker Cart is available from 2pm to 4pm on 2nd and 4th Mondays, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, and 2nd Saturdays. That is five days of making each month. What is Making? YDL thinks of “making” as an opportunity for kids to create at their own pace. Anyone using the maker cart is encouraged to explore the possibilities of different materials. There is no right or wrong way to create. Making with the Maker Cart is about the process. What …
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Consumer Reports
Complete access to the popular product evaluation and ratings magazine.
Gardens
Pollinator and Community Gardens at YDL-Michigan
