YDL-Whittaker
The largest location of the Ypsilanti District Library, YDL-Whittaker is located on Whittaker Road near the Ypsilanti Township Civic Center. It is accessible by bus route #46, is on a shared use bike and pedestrian path, and has ample parking.
September 2019
KinderConcert
Musicians from the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra join Geri Stein for a music and movement experience especially for little ones!
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Musicians from the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra join Geri Stein for a music and movement experience especially for little ones!
Find out more »Toddler Storytime
Learn colors, shapes, and counting in this fast-paced storytime filled with music, movement, fingerplays, parachute play, and books.
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The Healing Justice Movement
Join the Dispute Resolution Center for light dinner, a film screening and community conversation about the documentary, Healing Justice. It examines the impact of trauma, redefines justice within the criminal and juvenile justice systems, and moves us toward empathy, reconciliation, and healing to bring about social and transformative change. To register for this free event, please go here.
Find out more »Microsoft Excel I
A basic introduction to spreadsheets: enter and edit data, select cell ranges, format cells, use the fill handle, and create simple formulas. Basic PC, keyboard, and mouse skills required.
Find out more »PC Basics: Meet the Computer
Learn the parts and proper use of the computer and Windows basics including opening/closing applications and managing files/folders. Basic PC, keyboard, and mouse skills required. Fill out my Wufoo form!
Find out more »Terrific Threes Storytime
Each week we'll meet at the puppet theater for stories, books, rhymes, games, songs, crafts and the parachute.
Find out more »Telling Your Story: the Power of Words
Memoir writing with Ypsi Writes
Find out more »Jumpstart Storytime
Develop a love of learning and soft skills for kindergarten readiness.
Find out more »Senior Advisory Board Meeting
Share your ideas for programs, services, and displays.
Find out more »Garden Chats
Informal monthly meetings of garden enthusiasts.
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Used Book Sale
Stock up on novels and find hidden gems at the best book sale in town! The Friends of YDL's weekend book sale offers thousands of books at incredible prices, and all proceeds benefit the library. Weekend book sale hours Thursday from 6pm – 8pm members only preview sale (memberships available for purchase at the door) Friday from 11 am – 5 pm Saturday from 11 am – 3 pm Sunday from 1 pm – 4 pm Weekend book sale prices Hardcovers: $1.00 Paperbacks: 25¢ Oversize…
Find out more »Yarn, Hooks and Needles
Join us every week on Thursday evening to knit, crochet, and socialize!
Find out more »E-Mail Basics
This class covers sending and retrieving messages, creating and managing folders, adding contacts, sending files as attachments, and managing junk e-mail. Participants may sign up for an e-mail account at the end of class. Basic PC, keyboard, and mouse skills required. Fill out my Wufoo form!
Find out more »LNGO Walking Group
Join us for a 30-minute walk along a path near the library.
Find out more »Used Book Sale
Stock up on novels and find hidden gems at the best book sale in town! The Friends of YDL's weekend book sale offers thousands of books at incredible prices, and all proceeds benefit the library. Weekend book sale hours Thursday from 6pm – 8pm members only preview sale (memberships available for purchase at the door) Friday from 11 am – 5 pm Saturday from 11 am – 3 pm Sunday from 1 pm – 4 pm Weekend book sale prices Hardcovers: $1.00 Paperbacks: 25¢ Oversize…
Find out more »Theatre for Little Ones
Join Spinning Dot Theatre Troupe for an interactive play with joyful live music. Kids will be ready to continue playing and exploring all the way home.
Find out more »Used Book Sale
Stock up on novels and find hidden gems at the best book sale in town! The Friends of YDL's weekend book sale offers thousands of books at incredible prices, and all proceeds benefit the library. Weekend book sale hours Thursday from 6pm – 8pm members only preview sale (memberships available for purchase at the door) Friday from 11 am – 5 pm Saturday from 11 am – 3 pm Sunday from 1 pm – 4 pm Weekend book sale prices Hardcovers: $1.00 Paperbacks: 25¢ Oversize…
Find out more »Drop-in Writing
Get help with any kind of writing from a trained coach with Ypsi Writes.
Find out more »Garden to Table: Stepping Stones
Learn about cooking and gardening.
Find out more »Used Book Sale
Stock up on novels and find hidden gems at the best book sale in town! The Friends of YDL's weekend book sale offers thousands of books at incredible prices, and all proceeds benefit the library. Weekend book sale hours Thursday from 6pm – 8pm members only preview sale (memberships available for purchase at the door) Friday from 11 am – 5 pm Saturday from 11 am – 3 pm Sunday from 1 pm – 4 pm Weekend book sale prices Hardcovers: $1.00 Paperbacks: 25¢ Oversize…
Find out more »Baby Storytime
Encourage empathy, self-soothing, and caregiving behaviors through storytime.
Find out more »Toddler Storytime
Learn colors, shapes, and counting in this fast-paced storytime filled with music, movement, fingerplays, parachute play, and books.
Find out more »Toddler Storytime
Learn colors, shapes, and counting in this fast-paced storytime filled with music, movement, fingerplays, parachute play, and books.
Find out more »Teen Advisory Group
Share your ideas about how the library can meet teen needs!
Find out more »Microsoft Excel II
Learn to apply functions, filter data, create charts, and print worksheets. Basic PC, keyboard, and mouse skills required.
Find out more »African American Authors Book Group
Join us for lively discussions of books by African American Authors.
Find out more »Film Club with Perry Seibert
Watch and discuss great films.
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Internet Basics: How to Search the Web
This class covers the browser toolbar and menu options, managing your favorite websites, and using search tools and techniques. Basic PC, keyboard, and mouse skills required. Fill out my Wufoo form!
Find out more »Terrific Threes Storytime
Each week we'll meet at the puppet theater for stories, books, rhymes, games, songs, crafts and the parachute.
Find out more »Mystery Lovers Book Group
Calling all Mystery Lovers!
Find out more »Telling Your Story: the Power of Words
Memoir writing with Ypsi Writes
Find out more »Jumpstart Storytime
Develop a love of learning and soft skills for kindergarten readiness.
Find out more »Banned Books Week Read Aloud
Take a stand against censorship and help YDL celebrate our freedom to read. Join YDL's Senior Advisory Board and read aloud from frequently challenged and banned books.
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SAT Math Prep
Get ready for the math portion of the SAT with volunteer Gheeta Elangovan.
Find out more »Yarn, Hooks and Needles
Join us every week on Thursday evening to knit, crochet, and socialize!
Find out more »Introduction to Excel PivotTables
Learn how to perform simple data analysis using Excels PivotTable feature. Reorganize and summarize selected columns and rows of data in a spreadsheet to extract desired information. Basic PC, keyboard, mouse skills and an understanding of creating formulas and how cells are referenced within Excel is required to take this class. Class Limit: 8 Fill out my Wufoo form!
Find out more »Introduction to Essential Oils
Learn how to use essential oils from Dr. Lisa Profera, who will empower you with information on their use and safety. Lead a healthier lifestyle, support your immune system, improve digestive health, reduce stress, and sleep better the natural way.
Find out more »TinkerLab: Colored Slush
Tinkering allows young children to learn through hands-on experiences and provides unstructured time to explore, test and create.
Find out more »Microsoft Word II
Learn to create and format tables, insert images, create bulleted and numbered lists, and insert tabs. Basic PC, keyboard, and mouse skills required
Find out more »Yoga Storytime
Hear great stories and learn simple animated yoga poses to go with them.
Find out more »Drop-in Writing
Get help with any kind of writing from a trained coach with Ypsi Writes.
Find out more »Open Studio: ART
Use supplies from our Creative Toolkits during this open studio art meet up led by members of the teen advisory. Copic markers, drawing pencils and paper, watercolors, digital art tablets and more will all be available. Drop in, listen to music and chat while you get creative!
Find out more »TYDL Wave: Anime Club
Drop in an watch anime with other fans, stay for a discussion led by long time members Madison, Bri and Jeff. Plus snacks!
Find out more »Designing Page Layouts in Microsoft Word
Learn how to set margins, create and modify columns, add borders and shading, create headers and footers, add and remove pages and outline a document. Basic PC, keyboard, and mouse skills required. Fill out my Wufoo form!
Find out more »Dungeons and Dragons Meetup
Meet up and play Dungeons and Dragons with members of the Teen Advisory.
Find out more »The ABCs of DNA & Genealogy
What can DNA testing tell you? What tests should I take? What does it all mean? DNA testing can be a powerful tool to wield in your genealogy toolkit. This session offers a beginners overview on tests, testing companies, and how you can use your results. Sponsored by the Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County.
Find out more »Baby Storytime
Encourage empathy, self-soothing, and caregiving behaviors through storytime.
Find out more »Toddler Storytime
Learn colors, shapes, and counting in this fast-paced storytime filled with music, movement, fingerplays, parachute play, and books.
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Edit Your Resume Using Google
Is your resume outdated? Do you want to update it, but don't know where to start? Learn how to edit and update your resume using Google resources. This program is offered using resources in partnership with Google, the American Library Association, and the Public Library Association. Fill out my online form. var zii35ln057nt6r;(function(d, t) { var s = d.createElement(t), options = { 'userName':'ypsilibrary', 'formHash':'zii35ln057nt6r', 'autoResize':true, 'height':'811', 'async':true, 'host':'wufoo.com', 'header':'show', 'ssl':true}; s.src = ('https:' == d.location.protocol ? 'https://' : 'http://') +…
Find out more »October 2019
Toddler Storytime
Learn colors, shapes, and counting in this fast-paced storytime filled with music, movement, fingerplays, parachute play, and books.
Find out more »Net a Job: Employment Resources Online
Learn about job-hunting resources available at the Library and online. Basic PC, keyboard, and mouse skills required. Fill out my Wufoo form!
Find out more »A Matter of Balance: Fall Prevention
An 8-week workshop designed to reduce the fear of falling.
Find out more »Terrific Threes Storytime
Each week we'll meet at the puppet theater for stories, books, rhymes, games, songs, crafts and the parachute.
Find out more »Library Lab: Volcanoes
Watch Bill Nye the Science Guy's volcano show, then recreate the hands-on demonstrations in real life.
Find out more »The Great Lakes Today
Nowhere else on Earth are there freshwater lakes so large they are considered inland seas. Come learn about them from Great Lakes researcher Karen Vigmostad in a lake-by-lake photographic journey. Today thirty-five million people depend on the lakes for drinking water, jobs, and their way of life. Find out what threatens our lakes today, who is working to address the threats, and what you can do to help.
Find out more »Jumpstart Storytime
Develop a love of learning and soft skills for kindergarten readiness.
Find out more »Thursday Morning Book Group
Join us for interesting and lively discussions
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Increase your balance, flexibility, strength, and peace of mind by learning yoga.
Find out more »SAT Math Prep
Get ready for the math portion of the SAT with volunteer Gheeta Elangovan.
Find out more »Yarn, Hooks and Needles
Join us every week on Thursday evening to knit, crochet, and socialize!
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Mousing & Typing the Net
This class is designed to help individuals who have never used a computer before.
Find out more »LNGO Walking Group
Join us for a 30-minute walk along a path near the library.
Find out more »Hot Off the Press Storytime
Hear the newest picture books read aloud on the first Saturday each month, before they are even available for checkout. Music too!
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Safe Sitter Training
Safe Sitter is designed to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises. Students learn safety skills, child care skills, first aid, rescue skills, life and business skills. Lunch will be provided. For more information please visit Safe Sitter's website. Call 734-482-4110x1340 to register. Fill out my online form. var zcx1kx408dwe3i;(function(d, t) { var s = d.createElement(t), options = {…
Find out more »Drop-in Writing
Get help with any kind of writing from a trained coach with Ypsi Writes.
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The History of Blues with Joey Leone
Music historian and acclaimed guitarist Joey Leone, along with two other musicians covering the history, influence and impact of American blues music through songs, stories and historical facts.
Find out more »Baby Storytime
Encourage empathy, self-soothing, and caregiving behaviors through storytime.
Find out more »Toddler Storytime
Learn colors, shapes, and counting in this fast-paced storytime filled with music, movement, fingerplays, parachute play, and books.
Find out more »Coding: Lego WeDo 2.0
Build a robot with Legos, then use an iPad to create a program to make it move. New lessons each week.
Find out more »Toddler Storytime
Learn colors, shapes, and counting in this fast-paced storytime filled with music, movement, fingerplays, parachute play, and books.
Find out more »Teen Advisory Group
Share your ideas about how the library can meet teen needs!
Find out more »Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
Learn how to create a presentation and add graphics and multimedia to a presentation. Basic PC, keyboard, and mouse skills required. Fill out my Wufoo form!
Find out more »Super Readers: Alpha Squadron
Literacy fun for emergent readers.
Find out more »Film Club with Perry Seibert
Watch and discuss great films.
Find out more »The Bystander Moment
The Bystander Moment tells the story of one of the most prominent and proven models for confronting harassment.
Find out more »A Matter of Balance: Fall Prevention
An 8-week workshop designed to reduce the fear of falling.
Find out more »Terrific Threes Storytime
Each week we'll meet at the puppet theater for stories, books, rhymes, games, songs, crafts and the parachute.
Find out more »Introduction to Google Drive
With a Google account, Google Drive provides access to free web-based applications for creating documents, spreadsheets, presentations and more. You will learn to create, store, access, and share your files online. Basic PC, keyboard, and mouse skills required. Fill out my Wufoo form!
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TAB: Tween Advisory Board
Plan library activities and make and do interesting things.
Find out more »Jumpstart Storytime
Develop a love of learning and soft skills for kindergarten readiness.
Find out more »Gentle Yoga
Increase your balance, flexibility, strength, and peace of mind by learning yoga.
Find out more »SAT Math Prep
Get ready for the math portion of the SAT with volunteer Gheeta Elangovan.
Find out more »Yarn, Hooks and Needles
Join us every week on Thursday evening to knit, crochet, and socialize!
Find out more »PC Basics: Meet the Computer
Learn the parts and proper use of the computer and Windows basics including opening/closing applications and managing files/folders. Basic PC, keyboard, and mouse skills required. Fill out my Wufoo form!
Find out more »TinkerLab: Sensory Science
Tinkering allows young children to learn through hands-on experiences and provides unstructured time to explore, test and create.
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Mobile Secretary of State Office
The Michigan Secretary of State's mobile office will offer their services to make taking care of business fast and easy. Change your address, update your voter registration, order a replacement vehicle title - the many services of the SOS will be available (Sorry, No new driver licenses or renewal of CDL licenses).
Find out more »Introduction to Google Calendar
With a Google account, learn the basics for setting up your Google Calendar to schedule and manage your events and appointments, share event information, and send notifications/reminders to your devices. Basic PC, keyboard, and mouse skills required. Fill out my Wufoo form!
Find out more »Rainbow Storytime
Join us each month for songs, crafts, and stories of diversity, acceptance, love, friendship, and all the colors of the rainbow!
Find out more »Drop-in Writing
Get help with any kind of writing from a trained coach with Ypsi Writes.
Find out more »Garden to Table: Pumpkins
Learn about cooking and gardening.
Find out more »Microsoft Excel I
A basic introduction to spreadsheets: enter and edit data, select cell ranges, format cells, use the fill handle, and create simple formulas. Basic PC, keyboard, and mouse skills required.
Find out more »Japanese Souffle Pancakes
Learn to make these fluffy, sweet treats. Then eat!
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Blissfield with author Heather Neff
Come hear local author and EMU professor Dr. Heather Neff read from her seventh novel, Blissfield., a family drama of deep loss and even deeper love. Learn how Bethany Castle reclaims the brother and sister who have been the center of her life. Copies available for purchase after the reading.
Find out more »Dungeons and Dragons Meetup
Meet up and play Dungeons and Dragons with members of the Teen Advisory.
Find out more »Baby Storytime
Encourage empathy, self-soothing, and caregiving behaviors through storytime.
Find out more »Toddler Storytime
Learn colors, shapes, and counting in this fast-paced storytime filled with music, movement, fingerplays, parachute play, and books.
Find out more »Coding: Lego WeDo 2.0
Build a robot with Legos, then use an iPad to create a program to make it move. New lessons each week.
Find out more »Toddler Storytime
Learn colors, shapes, and counting in this fast-paced storytime filled with music, movement, fingerplays, parachute play, and books.
Find out more »Medication Safety
Learn about medication safety and polypharmacy (managing multiple medications) with Rana-Ahson Ahmad, Walgreens Pharmacy Manager.
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