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Interest: Teens

Cleaning Up the Rain Garden

Published: August 5, 2023

We started the first phase of revitalizing the rain garden at YDL-Whittaker!

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YDL receives Great Stories Club grant from the American Library Association

Published: July 25, 2023

Grant will allow librarians to lead book clubs with underserved teens

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National Library week poster. "There's more to the story."
Celebrate National Library Week 2023!

Published: April 19, 2023

April 23-29 marks National Library Week 2023, a week dedicated to honoring libraries, library workers, and their impacts on their communities. This year’s theme is “There’s more to the Story.”

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Winning design for the Superior Ground mural. A serpent winds through the patio, surrounded by various shapes and colors.
Your favorite Superior mural design: REVEALED!

Published: April 3, 2023

We asked, and you answered! Check out your choice for the new Superior mural.

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Interactive Books for all Readers!

Do you know a reader who loves to play with their books? Suggest some of the titles below for anyone looking for a pop-up, lift-the-flap, peek-through, pull-and-slide, or upside-down book adventure! If you know of a book in our catalog that has an interactive element and you would like to add to the list, email Stephanie Pocsi-Morrison (smorrison@ypsilibrary.org). Interactive Picture and Board Books Bizzy Bear : zookeeper Davis, Benji Bizzy Bear works as a zookeeper and takes care of the alligators, feeds the penguins, and rides in a safari. Find in catalog Crinkle, crinkle, little car In the style of …

A clearing of trees covered in snow
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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A clearing of trees covered in snow
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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A double rainbow arches over the "Future Home of the Ypsilanti District Library-Superior Township Branch" sign.
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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Express Yourself Through Art

Published: July 4, 2022

This month, learn about financial literacy, food insecurity in our community, and what local organizations and growers are doing to help. Want a pack? Sign up. They’re full of healthy snacks!

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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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Fine free banner: text stating "No more fines, lots more: Wifi, library, storytime, ebooks,"
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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Financial Literacy

Published: May 22, 2022

This month, learn about financial literacy, food insecurity in our community, and what local organizations and growers are doing to help. Want a pack? Sign up. They’re full of healthy snacks!

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Food Justice

Published: April 19, 2022

This month, learn about food justice, food insecurity in our community, and what local organizations and growers are doing to help. Want a pack? Sign up. They’re full of healthy snacks!

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Uplifting All Voices

Published: March 23, 2022

This month we are uplifting all voices, especially those we don’t often hear. You’ll find tips for how to be an ally, a book list and music play list, and more curated by teen interns. Enjoy!

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A happy teens smiles behind a short bookcase of Yong Adult novels
New Youth Volunteering Opportunities

Published: March 23, 2022

Find a list of ways youth can help at the library!

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Youth Volunteering Opportunities

Monthly supply packs and podcasts

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The Disability Experience: Working Toward Belonging. 4 young adults stand together in solidarity.
Teen Nonfiction with Disability Representation

Teen nonfiction books about living with a learning, cognitive, developmental or physical disability.

Self Love

Published: February 15, 2022

This month is all about self-love. Find positive affirmations, a calming craft, and book suggestions!

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