Interest: Teens
Reading, Learning, and Exploring in Ypsi
Published: August 12, 2020
We’ve missed seeing you at the library this summer. Virtual programming just isn’t as fun. But we’re so happy to get a glimpse into what Summer Challenge players are reading, learning, and doing around town this summer! Scroll down to see what others are doing and get ideas about how to spend the rest of August. SUMMER CHALLENGE 2020 FLICKR ALBUM READING AND LISTENING VISITING LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES We are happy to see kids with books at the library, even if they are outside the building at our Little Free Libraries. See YDL’s Little Free Libraries, plus a few more …
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Pick Up Summer Challenge Supply Kits!
Published: August 10, 2020
This week at Whittaker, we’re giving Summer Challenge supply bags to anyone who stops by at designated times, while supplies last. Kits are for fit for kids and teens.
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Supplies available for teens to Get Creative at home
Published: July 24, 2020
Pick up supplies, get creative at home, then show us what you did! Reserve your supply kits.
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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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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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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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Summer Learning Activities
Published: July 16, 2020
Need fun, educational, and engaging activities for your kids this summer? Check out our Summer Learning pages! Each week you’ll find three new exploratory learning pages full of activities that require only basic supplies you can find outside, or probably have at home. Games and art projects can be done unplugged, and some pages include short videos to get kids moving with basic karate, ballet warm ups, and capoeira (Afro-Brazilian martial art) lessons by local instructors. Visit ypsilibrary.org/summer-learning to see what you can find each week. Thanks to 826michigan and EMU volunteers, every summer learning page has a prompt to …
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Cookie Decorating
Published: July 13, 2020
Hone your creativity and artistic skills while decorating sugar cookies from Terry’s Bakery in Ypsilanti!
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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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Graphic Novels for Kids and Teens by BIPOC Authors
KIDS Akissi Abouet, Marguerite, 1971- Find in catalog Crossover Alexander, Kwame author. Find in catalog Lowriders in Space Camper, Cathy Find in catalog Pashmina Chanani, Nidhi Find in catalog New Kid Craft, Jerry author, illustrator. Find in catalog Sci-Fu Mercado, Yehudi Find in catalog TEENS Aya of Yop City Abouet, Marguerite, 1971- Find in catalog I Am Enough Byers, Grace, author. Shares a story of loving who you are, respecting others and being kind to one another. Find in catalog Kindred Duffy, Damian Find in catalog Bingo Love Franklin, Tee Find in catalog March: Book One Lewis, John, 1940 February …
826michigan Summer Lunch Poems Workshops
Published: July 6, 2020
Are you bored this summer? Join 826Michigan for a weekly poetry workshop (offered online) where you read, write, and share delicious poems, and also have the opportunity to publish your work! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Lunch Poems for Middle & High School Writers | Ages 12-18 Wednesdays: July 8-August 12 2:30-3:30pm Lunch Poems for Middle & High School Writers | Ages 12-18 Thursdays: July 9-August 13 2:30-3:30pm
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Nature Video Journaling
Published: July 3, 2020
Explore with Liz, then grab your phone and record what you see outside.
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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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Nature Photography
Published: June 19, 2020
Learn a few nature photography tips from Liz and see what she found in Riverside Park this spring.
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Race Relations
Book lists, movies, and activities for all ages to increase understanding about race.
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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. HERE ARE MORE IDEAS TEENS CAN DO AT HOME THIS WEEK Make your own taffy. It’s easier than you think!Liz and Ian show you how. Attend Teen Trivia, a …
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