Interest: Little Ones
Town Hall Anti-Racism Series: Self-Care, Community Care, and Reflection
Published: July 28, 2020
Join YDL Storytme presenter Kristen Hamilton and Kekere Freedom School to learn about anti-racism.
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YDL to Expand TALK Program with Prestigious IMLS Grant
Published: July 27, 2020
The Ypsilanti District Library, with the Library of Michigan and the Midwest Collaborative Library, will expand our early literacy text messaging service, TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten, to reach parents of children birth through five years old across Michigan and Indiana.
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Shape Hunt
Published: July 24, 2020
Go on a shape hunt with your little one for this week’s TinkerLab.
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Town Hall Anti-Racism Series: Community Transformation and Uplifting the Voices of Young People
Published: July 22, 2020
Join YDL Storytme presenter Kristen Hamilton and Kekere Freedom School to learn about anti-racism.
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Body Shadow Science
Published: July 21, 2020
Teach your little one about shadows using sidewalk chalk and the sun at this week’s TinkerLab.
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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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Nature Paints for Little Ones
Published: July 10, 2020
Make art with natural paints you and your little one mix up with flowers, leaves, and spices!
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Virtual Storytimes
Published: July 9, 2020
See new storytimes weekly on Ypsi District Library YouTube, find archives here!
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Loose Parts for Little Ones
Published: July 8, 2020
Go on an outdoor scavenger hunt with your little one for this week’s TinkerLab.
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Town Hall Anti-Racism Series: The Power of Stories
Published: July 8, 2020
Join YDL Storytme presenter Kristen Hamilton and Kekere Freedom School to learn about anti-racism.
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Nature Scavenger Hunt
Published: July 3, 2020
Go on an outdoor scavenger hunt with your little one for this week’s TinkerLab.
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Curbside Service Starts at Whittaker!
Published: June 29, 2020
Curbside service starts today (Monday, June 29) at Whittaker Road! This is the next step in our plan to phase in services and we couldn’t be more excited. Check out the details on how to use curbside and schedule your appointment at ypsilibrary.org/curbside.
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Constellations for Little Ones
Published: June 26, 2020
Learn about constellations with a read aloud of Zoo in the Sky and activity suggestions for little ones!
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Trash to Treasure
Published: June 19, 2020
What can you do with a toilet paper tube? Nicole shows you!
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What virtual events do you want to see? Take the Survey!
Published: June 19, 2020
As the Ypsilanti District Library plans programs for fall we would like to know your thoughts about online programs. CDC safety recommendations will guide us but your input will help us offer the best programs for our community. We’d love feedback on the types of events you’d like to see, along with how you’d like to access them. Click here to take the survey and help us plan for you!
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Race Relations
Our librarians and library staff have worked hard to compile resources that elevate the conversation on race relations.
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Earth Crowns
Published: June 12, 2020
Make a wreath with leaves and flowers you can find outdoors. Liz shows you how!
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Mom Power Summer 2020 Session
Published: June 8, 2020
Mom Power is going virtual! This free 10-week course will be held online this summer. A device will be provided for those who need it. The group will meet on Wednesdays, June 24-August 26, from 12:00-1:15pm. While parenting a young child can be very rewarding, it can also be very stressful. Mom Power provides a supportive environment to help moms of children ages 0-5 share experiences, learn new self-care skills, and reduce stress. For more information and to register, click for the Flyer or go to: bit.ly/mompoweronline.
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YDL’s Update on Resuming Services
Published: June 2, 2020
We’re excited to resume operations at YDL, and we appreciate everyone’s patience and perseverance. We plan to gradually phase in our services in a way that keeps our community, patrons, and staff safe. Please read on for more information about what to expect as we re-open responsibly.
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