STEM
YDL receives $30,000 from Toyota to boost STEM learning
Get ready for more STEM at the Ypsilanti District Library! A $30,000 grant from Toyota will fund Project STEM@YDL which will bring more kits, activities, and talks from experts in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. The grant, which will cover a year of programming and tools, is designed to make STEM learning accessible to everyone, and will help enhance YDL’s STEM programming across all three branches. You’ll find information about YDL’s new programming and resources throughout this page.
STEAM Cafés
Teens can learn more about various STEM-field careers at these interactive, lively cafes that will host discussions with STEM professionals in the community. These teen-led programs will include dinner, fun activities surrounding the highlighted careers, and a gift card raffle. These monthly TEEN ONLY after hours cafes are happening at the YDL-Superior Branch.
Future Cafes:
October 20th: Ultrasound & X-Ray Technology
November 10th: Graphic Design
December 8th: STEM Librarianship
Additional STEM resources
After School STEM Series
October-November 2023: Rube Goldberg Machines
November-December 2023: Legos
New equipment coming to our spaces and programs. Drop by and play!
Light table
Wind tunnel
Ramps
Magnet wall
Giant dinosaur bones