It’s National Novel Writing Month!
NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month, is well underway as we near the middle of the month. NaNoWriMo is a challenging yet rewarding undertaking, writing 50,000 words during the month of November. Started in 1999 by Christ Baty, hundreds of thousands of writers...
Chapter 3: Skitter Hitter
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Tom Hanks Is Mister Rodgers
“Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. After a jaded magazine writer (Emmy...
Information on YDL-Michigan’s Closing
Our Michigan Avenue location is closed after confirmed evidence of bed bugs. The library branch is scheduled to be inspected and treated on Friday, October 18. We plan to reopen on Saturday, October 19.
Zombies
TOP-RATED ZOMBIE FILMS Dawn of the Dead (1979) Night of the Living Dead (1968) Shaun of the Dead (2004) 28 Days Later (2003) Train to Busan (2016) The Return of the Living Dead (1985) Zombieland (2009) Re-Animator (1985) Dead Alive (1993) [REC]...
Chapter 10: The Broom Dog
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Chapter 9: How a Boy Can Become a Grease Fire
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Chapter 8: Ookabooka Land
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Chapter 7: Satchmo’s Master Plan
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Sandhill Crane Film & Tour
Oct. 27: Join Bill Wells for Sandhill Crane film and tour
On Sunday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m., join local expert Bill Wells, who will show a film about Sandhill Cranes and then lead a driving tour to view them around the Waterloo Recreation Area at the Eddy Discovery Center.
Visitors can expect to see large flocks of these magnificent birds at close range.
Bring binoculars and cameras.
The cost is $2 per person or $5 for a family.
The Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center is located at 17030 Bush Road in Sylvan Township.
Family Read Ypsi History Geocache Scavenger Hunt
Ready to go on an adventure? Get a chance to explore historical Ypsilanti on the Family Read scavenger hunt! Collect all 6 tokens to win a special prize.
Preparing Your Family for Immigration Enforcement
Know your rights: Immigration Enforcement Michigan Immigrants Rights Center (MIRC) has released a comprehensive guide entitled, “Preparing your family for immigration enforcement.” Print copies of this guide will be available for free at all YDL Branches in English,...
How a Doctor Exposed the Flint Water Crisis
What The Eyes Don’t See, Dr. Mona Hanna Attisha’s groundbreaking account of the Flint Water Crisis, is featured this fall as part of the Great Michigan Read. Dr. Mona will visit Ypsilanti October 21.
Pretend Play at YDL-Whittaker
Discover educational toys in our pretend play spaces. We’ve changed over to a new theme for Fall 2019, “Let’s Play School.”
Everyone’s A Writer: Introducing Ypsi Writes
Ypsi Writes will host drop-in hours at all YDL locations offering help with any type of writing, and present writing workshops where both experienced and aspiring writers can learn various forms, from memoirs to résumés to poetry.
Get EMU Football Tickets with a new Library Card
September is Library Card Sign Up Month, and we’re giving out tickets to EMU football games to new card holders (while supplies last!)
Time Running Out to Keep Tuition Incentive Program Benefits!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 2019 Deadline Fast Approaching for Low-Income Michigan Students to Apply for College Tuition Assistance Eligible Students from Class of 2019 Must Apply by Aug. 31, 2019 LANSING, Mich. – Time is running out for eligible individuals from...
Explore the Outdoors with New STEM Kits
Enjoy the great outdoors this summer gazing at the stars, bird calling, catching butterflies, and more, with our new outdoor STEM kits!
Have Questions about Medicare or Medicaid?
Get unbiased advice to make the right decisions about your health care. Schedule a one-on-one conversation with an experienced health counselor, provided by the Area Agency on Aging 1-B. Counselors are available at the Michigan Avenue branch of YDL June 8, 22, July...
Cannes Film Festival 2019 Winners
Palme d’Or: “Parasite,” Bong Joon-ho Grand Prix: “Atlantics,” Mati Diop Jury Prize (tie): “Les Miserables” (Ladj Ly) and “Bacurau” (Kleber Mendonca Filho, Juliano Dornelles) Best Actress: Emily Beecham,...