Interest: Little Ones
Town Hall Anti-Racism Series: The Power of Stories
Published: July 11, 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 3, 2020
See new storytimes weekly on Ypsi District Library YouTube, find archives here!
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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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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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Capstone Interactive eBooks
Access interactive eBooks for kids on different subjects, genres, and reading levels. Login is “continue” and the password is “reading.”
Virtual Baby Storytime
Published: April 23, 2020
Sign up for a virtual Baby Storytime Meet Up with Kristen.
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Hello from Home: Starry Night Storytime
Published: April 13, 2020
Hello from home to all the wonderful families who come to Starry Night Storytime. I have missed our evenings together greatly.
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Downtown Storytime Hello!
Published: April 3, 2020
Hello Downtown Storytime Friends! I miss you so much and can’t wait to see you again! Here are some ideas to help you and your child enjoy the fun and early literacy benefits of storytime at home until we can get together again. First let’s sing a song to get started. Here are some of my favorites. The More We Get Together We Clap and Sing Hello Here are 2 storytime resources for families who are missing their library storytimes. Storyline Online is an award-winning, interactive children’s literacy site that features famous actors like Kevin Costner, Betty White, James Earl …
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Hello to Baby Storytime Families
Published: April 1, 2020
Hello from home to all of my beloved storytime families. I have missed you all so much and have thought of you often over the past couple of weeks. I know that there has been so much chaos and uncertainty thrown into our lives and so I hope that everyone has been able to find little moments of connection and joy. One thing that I’ve found to be so beneficial in my own home is trying to figure out a new daily rhythm for our family and then doing our best to stick to it everyday. Below is an example …
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