Interest: Kids & Parents
Toy Blog 2022
Published: December 13, 2022
YDL’s youth librarians share a few toys and kits that they have found particularly fun, educational, and worth buying in 2022.
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ABCmouse
ABCmouse Early Learning Academy is an engaging online curriculum for children ages 2–8+, including reading and language arts, math, beginning science, social studies, art, and music. Enter your YDL card number to create an account.
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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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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It’s Time for the Summer Challenge
Published: June 10, 2022
YDL is ready to start the 2022 Summer Challenge. From June 10 until August 28, you can log your activities on your Summer Challenge account.
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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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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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2022 Family Read Kicks Off
Published: March 7, 2022
This year’s Family Read is American as Paneer Pie. Read, come to programs, meet the author!
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Youth Fiction with Disability Representation
Youth Fiction that feature characters with diverse disabilities.
Youth Nonfiction with Disability Representation
Youth Nonfiction books about living with a learning, cognitive, developmental or physical disability.
YDL’s New Superior Library, Summer Lunch Program recognized with Children’s Foundation Grant
Published: December 10, 2021
The Children’s Foundation has generously awarded the Ypsilanti District Library $23,100 to help build the kitchenette at the new Superior Library branch (slated to open later in 2022).
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Writing as a Gift
Published: December 8, 2021
Get ideas for how to make a present for someone special using your creativity and words!
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Read to a library plant
Published: October 4, 2021
Drop by YDL-Whittaker and read to a plant in our cozy new reading nook!
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Niche Academy
Niche Academy has online learning and tutorials on everything from Pinterest to Value Line.
Get Your Library Card This September
Published: September 1, 2021
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month
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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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Garden Gatherings: Nature Art
Published: July 21, 2021
Looking for an outdoor activity? Gather supplies and make a nature collage!
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