KinderConcert

Mon, Jun 27, All day

Whittaker

This display (running June 1-June 30) is a glimpse into the African-American experience. The images tell compelling stories of the struggles, strengths, triumphs, and hopes of an oppressed people.

KinderConcert

Mon, Jun 27, 10:00am - 10:45am

Whittaker - Community Room

Little ones move and dance to music by pianist Kathryn Goodson and a member of the A2SO, with movement specialist Gari Stein.

KinderConcert

Mon, Jun 27, 11:00am - 11:45am

Whittaker - Community Room

Little ones move and dance to music by pianist Kathryn Goodson and a member of the A2SO, with movement specialist Gari Stein.

Mon, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room

Get out of the sun, get some lunch, and check out the library. Meet Up and Eat Up provides free nutritious meals for anyone age 0-18 during the summer when schools are not in session.

Mon, Jun 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Library Plaza

The YMCA is bringing SportPort to the library! Trained coaches offer games, activities and healthy snacks to children between the ages of 5-13.

Tue, Jun 28, All day

Whittaker

This display (running June 1-June 30) is a glimpse into the African-American experience. The images tell compelling stories of the struggles, strengths, triumphs, and hopes of an oppressed people.

Tue, Jun 28, 10:30am - 11:30am

Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay

Learn a variety of preschool readiness skills, from ABCs to kindness, at fast-paced storytimes filled with music, movement, fingerplays, and books, paired with exploratory learning and play.

Tue, Jun 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

Join fitness instructor Jerry Powell each week for a mid-day workout.

Storytime at the Pool

Tue, Jun 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Rutherford Pool

Hear stories and songs when you take a break from swimming during Tot Splash at Rutherford Pool.

Google Sheets Tips & Tricks (Adult-Virtual)

Tue, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room

Get out of the sun, get some lunch, and check out the library. Meet Up and Eat Up provides free nutritious meals for anyone age 0-18 during the summer when schools are not in session.

Tue, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Explore more advanced features of Google Sheets including: using formulas and functions, sorting, filtering and linking data, and defining a print area.

Tue, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Garden,Whittaker Youth Area

Explore and learn about what's happening in the natural areas around the library. Different activities each week, from a tree walk to picking and cooking what's growing in the garden.

Tue, Jun 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Garden

Join trained coaches for games and activities outside the library. Registration encouraged at bit.ly/YSportPort.

Tue, Jun 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Room 2

Looking for ways to help the community and earn volunteer hours? Join TAG and meet twice each month to help the library best serve Ypsi teens. Teens in grades 8-12 can apply online!

Virtual African American Authors Book Discussion Group

Tue, Jun 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Whittaker

Looking for ways to help the community and earn volunteer hours? Join TAG and meet twice each month to help the library best serve Ypsi teens. Teens in grades 8-12 can apply online!

Tue, Jun 28, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Virtual

Join us for lively discussions of books by African American Authors.

Wed, Jun 29, All day

Whittaker

This display (running June 1-June 30) is a glimpse into the African-American experience. The images tell compelling stories of the struggles, strengths, triumphs, and hopes of an oppressed people.

Google Slides for Beginners (Adult-Virtual)

Wed, Jun 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay

Learn a variety of preschool readiness skills, from ABCs to kindness, at fast-paced storytimes filled with music, movement, fingerplays, and books, paired with exploratory learning and play.

Wed, Jun 29, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Virtual

Learn to create and deliver a presentation, add graphics and multimedia, and share and collaborate on a presentation.

Creative Aging Series with Debra Golden - Acrylic Painting

Wed, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Whittaker - Community Room

Local artist Debra Golden will teach an eight-week course on the basics of acrylic painting, with an emphasis on dwellings and buildings.

This event is full

Wed, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room

Get out of the sun, get some lunch, and check out the library. Meet Up and Eat Up provides free nutritious meals for anyone age 0-18 during the summer when schools are not in session.

Internet Basics - How to Search the Web

Wed, Jun 29, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Youth Area

This educator-led program begins with a story time, and then a food tasting or fitness activity that connects the story to the food/activity and to our everyday lives.

Wed, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Whittaker - Computer Lab

This class covers the browser toolbar and menu options, managing your favorite websites, and using search tools and techniques.

Virtual Mystery Lover's Book Group

Wed, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual

Calling all mystery lovers! Check out a new mystery title each month.

Do-It-Yourself Database Series - Battling Ticks

Wed, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Garden,Whittaker Community Room Patio,Whittaker Triangular Bay

Drop in for different art and science stations each Wednesday afternoon. We'll be outside when weather permits. See the full schedule of weekly themes below.

Wed, Jun 29, 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Whittaker - Computer Lab

Learn a skill while you learn a YDL research database, or learn a database while you learn a skill.

Thu, Jun 30, All day

Whittaker

This display (running June 1-June 30) is a glimpse into the African-American experience. The images tell compelling stories of the struggles, strengths, triumphs, and hopes of an oppressed people.

Thu, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:15am

Michigan

Preschool story time will include a variety of music, movement, and hands-on activities. We’ll read picture books, get some wiggles out, sing, and have fun.

Thu, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay

Meet other parents and babies during a short storytime, followed by our tummy-time play and social time. Toys will be appropriate for pre-walkers.

Thu, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room

Get out of the sun, get some lunch, and check out the library. Meet Up and Eat Up provides free nutritious meals for anyone age 0-18 during the summer when schools are not in session.

YpsiWrites Virtual Writing Support - Request any time

Thu, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay

The family that moves together grows together! Explore different kinds of movement every week. Fun for kids and the whole family. See the weekly details below.

Fri, Jul 01, All day

Virtual

Have your writing reviewed by an YpsiWrites Virtual consultant. Get feedback on your writing and strategies for development and revision. Find help with any type of writing!

Friday Walking Club (55+)

Fri, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Whittaker - Whittaker Lobby

Exercise and socialize with a 30-minute walk along a path near the Whittaker Road Library. Questions? (734) 482-4110 x2411

Fri, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay

Learn colors, shapes, and numbers through music and movement. Each week we’ll read a book, sing lots of songs, then let parents chat while kids play nearby. We'll be outside when weather permits!

Fri, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room

Get out of the sun, get some lunch, and check out the library. Meet Up and Eat Up provides free nutritious meals for anyone age 0-18 during the summer when schools are not in session.

Summer Peer Tutoring - with the Washtenaw County National Congress of Black Women

Fri, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Garden,Whittaker Community Room Patio

Join us on the lawn on Fridays for hands-on learning through play, from dinosaurs and bubbles, to water play and earth art. See the full schedule below.

Drummunity!

Fri, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Library Plaza

Join percussionist Lori Fithian for a Drummunity Circle. She'll bring the drums, you get to play them. Fun for the whole family! One of many First Friday events around Ypsilanti.

Sat, Jul 02, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Story Time Room

Students in grades 1-5 receive support in math, reading, and art. Register at membership@ncbwwashtenaw.org.

Ypsilanti Independence Day Parade

Mon, Jul 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Cross Street and Wallace

March with the Bookmobile in the Parade!

Tue, Jul 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay

Learn a variety of preschool readiness skills, from ABCs to kindness, at fast-paced storytimes filled with music, movement, fingerplays, and books, paired with exploratory learning and play.

Tue, Jul 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

Join fitness instructor Jerry Powell each week for a mid-day workout.

Tue, Jul 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room

Get out of the sun, get some lunch, and check out the library. Meet Up and Eat Up provides free nutritious meals for anyone age 0-18 during the summer when schools are not in session.

Tue, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Garden,Whittaker Youth Area

Explore and learn about what's happening in the natural areas around the library. Different activities each week, from a tree walk to picking and cooking what's growing in the garden.

Tue, Jul 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Garden

Join trained coaches for games and activities outside the library. Registration encouraged at bit.ly/YSportPort.

Creative Aging Series with Debra Golden - Acrylic Painting

Wed, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay

Learn a variety of preschool readiness skills, from ABCs to kindness, at fast-paced storytimes filled with music, movement, fingerplays, and books, paired with exploratory learning and play.

Wed, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Whittaker - Community Room

Local artist Debra Golden will teach an eight-week course on the basics of acrylic painting, with an emphasis on dwellings and buildings.

This event is full

Wed, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room

Get out of the sun, get some lunch, and check out the library. Meet Up and Eat Up provides free nutritious meals for anyone age 0-18 during the summer when schools are not in session.

Wed, Jul 06, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Michigan

This educator-led program begins with a story time, and then a food tasting or fitness activity that connects the story to the food/activity and to our everyday lives.

Wed, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Garden,Whittaker Community Room Patio,Whittaker Triangular Bay

Drop in for different art and science stations each Wednesday afternoon. We'll be outside when weather permits. See the full schedule of weekly themes below.

Thu, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:15am

Michigan

Preschool story time will include a variety of music, movement, and hands-on activities. We’ll read picture books, get some wiggles out, sing, and have fun.

Garden Series at the Library

Thu, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay

Meet other parents and babies during a short storytime, followed by our tummy-time play and social time. Toys will be appropriate for pre-walkers.

Thu, Jul 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Room 2

Join us for activities centered around our community garden. Learn, create, taste, and enjoy the garden with a variety of hands-on experiences.

Google Sheets for Beginners (Adult-Virtual)

Thu, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room

Get out of the sun, get some lunch, and check out the library. Meet Up and Eat Up provides free nutritious meals for anyone age 0-18 during the summer when schools are not in session.

Thu, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Learn to enter and edit data, format cells, and create simple formulas. Also, learn to share and collaborate on a spreadsheet.

Tween Book Club - Grades 6-8

Thu, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay

The family that moves together grows together! Explore different kinds of movement every week. Fun for kids and the whole family. See the weekly details below.

Thu, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room

Join us for a monthly discussion of a shared book and enjoy a snack. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Email mitchell@ypsilibrary.org.

Microsoft Word – Basics

Thu, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Whittaker - Computer Lab

Learn how to create, format, select, copy, paste, and edit text.

Fri, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay

Learn colors, shapes, and numbers through music and movement. Each week we’ll read a book, sing lots of songs, then let parents chat while kids play nearby. We'll be outside when weather permits!

Fri, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room

Get out of the sun, get some lunch, and check out the library. Meet Up and Eat Up provides free nutritious meals for anyone age 0-18 during the summer when schools are not in session.

YDL Guitar Club for Adults

Fri, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Garden,Whittaker Community Room Patio

Join us on the lawn on Fridays for hands-on learning through play, from dinosaurs and bubbles, to water play and earth art. See the full schedule below.

Sat, Jul 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room

Meet, jam, share, eat, and ROCK on the world's most popular instrument!

Google Docs for Beginners (Adult-Virtual)

Sat, Jul 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Virtual

Learn to format, select, copy, paste, and edit text. Also, learn to share and collaborate on a document.

Storytime at the Park

Sat, Jul 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Riverside Park

Join us for stories, songs, and movement in the park! Bring a blanket, spread out on the grass, build literacy skills, and have fun.

Friends of YDL Pop-up Book Sale

Sat, Jul 09, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Lobby

Join us in the Lobby at YDL-Whittaker for special discounts on books and other materials.

Summer Peer Tutoring - with the Washtenaw County National Congress of Black Women

Sat, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Story Time Room

Students in grades 1-5 receive support in math, reading, and art. Register at membership@ncbwwashtenaw.org.

Microsoft Excel – Basics

Sat, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Whittaker - Computer Lab

A basic introduction to spreadsheets. Learn to enter and edit data, select cell ranges, format cells, use the fill handle, and create simple formulas.

Annie Ypsi and the Case of the Bestest Big Wheel - A Neighborhood Theatre Group Production

Sat, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay

See the Neighborhood Theatre Group perform Annie Ypsi and the Case of the Bestest Big Wheel by local author A.M. Dean. Performances at 2:00 and 4:00pm. Read details below.

Annie Ypsi and the Case of the Bestest Big Wheel - A Neighborhood Theatre Group Production

Sat, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay

See the Neighborhood Theatre Group perform Annie Ypsi and the Case of the Bestest Big Wheel by local author A.M. Dean. Performances at 2:00 and 4:00pm. Read details below.

Jumpstart Kindergarten

Mon, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Whittaker - Whittaker Youth Area

Learning is fun at Jumpstart Kindergarten! Find an engaging blend of activities and stories designed to help prepare preschoolers for school success.

Storytelling through Music

Mon, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room

Get out of the sun, get some lunch, and check out the library. Meet Up and Eat Up provides free nutritious meals for anyone age 0-18 during the summer when schools are not in session.

Mon, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay

Students from Center Stage Strings, an MPulse program at the University of Michigan, will show how classical music conveys stories and emotion at this performance for families featuring a string trio.

Mon, Jul 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Library Plaza

The YMCA is bringing SportPort to the library! Trained coaches offer games, activities and healthy snacks to children between the ages of 5-13.

Tue, Jul 12, 10:30am - 11:30am

Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay

Learn a variety of preschool readiness skills, from ABCs to kindness, at fast-paced storytimes filled with music, movement, fingerplays, and books, paired with exploratory learning and play.

Tue, Jul 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

Join fitness instructor Jerry Powell each week for a mid-day workout.

Tue, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room

Get out of the sun, get some lunch, and check out the library. Meet Up and Eat Up provides free nutritious meals for anyone age 0-18 during the summer when schools are not in session.

Rescheduled

Tea Time with Teens

Tue, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

New date Tuesday, July 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Michigan

Join us for making different teas and cookies using ingredients you might not expect!

Tue, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Garden,Whittaker Youth Area

Explore and learn about what's happening in the natural areas around the library. Different activities each week, from a tree walk to picking and cooking what's growing in the garden.

Tue, Jul 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Garden

Join trained coaches for games and activities outside the library. Registration encouraged at bit.ly/YSportPort.

Tea Time with Teens

Tue, Jul 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Michigan

Join us for making different teas and cookies using ingredients you might not expect!

Tue, Jul 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Room 2

Looking for ways to help the community and earn volunteer hours? Join TAG and meet twice each month to help the library best serve Ypsi teens. Teens in grades 8-12 can apply online!

Tue, Jul 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Whittaker

Looking for ways to help the community and earn volunteer hours? Join TAG and meet twice each month to help the library best serve Ypsi teens. Teens in grades 8-12 can apply online!

Canceled

Google Calendar - Basics

Tue, Jul 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Whittaker

Get organized! Learn the basics for setting up and using Google Calendar.

From Boomers to Zoomers: Zoom Practice for Seniors (55+)

Wed, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay

Learn a variety of preschool readiness skills, from ABCs to kindness, at fast-paced storytimes filled with music, movement, fingerplays, and books, paired with exploratory learning and play.

Wed, Jul 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Virtual

Learn the basics of navigating the Zoom meeting interface.

Creative Aging Series with Debra Golden - Acrylic Painting

Wed, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Whittaker - Community Room

Local artist Debra Golden will teach an eight-week course on the basics of acrylic painting, with an emphasis on dwellings and buildings.

This event is full

Wed, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room

Get out of the sun, get some lunch, and check out the library. Meet Up and Eat Up provides free nutritious meals for anyone age 0-18 during the summer when schools are not in session.

Wed, Jul 13, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Michigan

This educator-led program begins with a story time, and then a food tasting or fitness activity that connects the story to the food/activity and to our everyday lives.

Family Maker Night - Stepping stones, origami mobiles, painted tote bags

Wed, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Garden,Whittaker Community Room Patio,Whittaker Triangular Bay

Drop in for different art and science stations each Wednesday afternoon. We'll be outside when weather permits. See the full schedule of weekly themes below.

Wed, Jul 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room

Enjoy spending time as a family exploring art-based activities every second Wednesday. Children of all ages are welcome, accompanying adult preferred.

Do-It-Yourself Database Series - Smart Thermostats

Wed, Jul 13, 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Whittaker - Computer Lab

Learn a skill while you learn a YDL research database, or learn a database while you learn a skill.

Thu, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:15am

Michigan

Preschool story time will include a variety of music, movement, and hands-on activities. We’ll read picture books, get some wiggles out, sing, and have fun.

Thu, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay

Meet other parents and babies during a short storytime, followed by our tummy-time play and social time. Toys will be appropriate for pre-walkers.

Google Sheets Tips & Tricks (Adult-Virtual)

Thu, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room

Get out of the sun, get some lunch, and check out the library. Meet Up and Eat Up provides free nutritious meals for anyone age 0-18 during the summer when schools are not in session.

Thu, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Explore more advanced features of Google Sheets including: using formulas and functions, sorting, filtering and linking data, and defining a print area.

Read to Paddington the Library Dog

Thu, Jul 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay

The family that moves together grows together! Explore different kinds of movement every week. Fun for kids and the whole family. See the weekly details below.

Thu, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Room 2

Reading to a Therapaws dog helps children develop confidence and become better readers. Sign up for a 10-minute slot with Paddington. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Email mitchell@ypsilibrary.org.

Microsoft Word – Intermediate

Thu, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Whittaker - Computer Lab

Learn how to add visual interest to your documents using tables, images, lists, and tabs.

Construct, Build, and Dig

Fri, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Superior - Superior Outside

Come join us while we dig, build, and create with a variety of materials and activities.

Friday Walking Club (55+)

Fri, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Whittaker - Whittaker Lobby

Exercise and socialize with a 30-minute walk along a path near the Whittaker Road Library. Questions? (734) 482-4110 x2411

Fri, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay

Learn colors, shapes, and numbers through music and movement. Each week we’ll read a book, sing lots of songs, then let parents chat while kids play nearby. We'll be outside when weather permits!

Fri, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room

Get out of the sun, get some lunch, and check out the library. Meet Up and Eat Up provides free nutritious meals for anyone age 0-18 during the summer when schools are not in session.

Summer Peer Tutoring - with the Washtenaw County National Congress of Black Women

Fri, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Garden,Whittaker Community Room Patio

Join us on the lawn on Fridays for hands-on learning through play, from dinosaurs and bubbles, to water play and earth art. See the full schedule below.

Market Storytime

Sat, Jul 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Ypsi Depot Town Farmer's Market

Find us at the Ypsi Depot Town Farmer's Market for stories, songs, and play!

Sat, Jul 16, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Story Time Room

Students in grades 1-5 receive support in math, reading, and art. Register at membership@ncbwwashtenaw.org.

Jumpstart Kindergarten

Mon, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:30am

Whittaker - Whittaker Youth Area

Learning is fun at Jumpstart Kindergarten! Find an engaging blend of activities and stories designed to help prepare preschoolers for school success.

Mon, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room

Get out of the sun, get some lunch, and check out the library. Meet Up and Eat Up provides free nutritious meals for anyone age 0-18 during the summer when schools are not in session.

Storytelling with Sandy

Mon, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Community Room Patio,Whittaker Triangular Bay

Join Sandy of Wild Swan Theater for an hour of stories, laughs and surprises! Kids and adults alike will find themselves delighted by Sandy’s unique and engaging style of sharing stories.

Mon, Jul 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Library Plaza

The YMCA is bringing SportPort to the library! Trained coaches offer games, activities and healthy snacks to children between the ages of 5-13.

Tue, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay

Learn a variety of preschool readiness skills, from ABCs to kindness, at fast-paced storytimes filled with music, movement, fingerplays, and books, paired with exploratory learning and play.

Tue, Jul 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

Join fitness instructor Jerry Powell each week for a mid-day workout.

Storytime at the Pool

Tue, Jul 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Rutherford Pool

Hear stories and songs when you take a break from swimming during Tot Splash at Rutherford Pool.

Tue, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room

Get out of the sun, get some lunch, and check out the library. Meet Up and Eat Up provides free nutritious meals for anyone age 0-18 during the summer when schools are not in session.

Tue, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Garden,Whittaker Youth Area

Explore and learn about what's happening in the natural areas around the library. Different activities each week, from a tree walk to picking and cooking what's growing in the garden.

Teen Book Swap - Hosted by the Teen Advisory Group

Tue, Jul 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Garden

Join trained coaches for games and activities outside the library. Registration encouraged at bit.ly/YSportPort.

Tue, Jul 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Whittaker - Community Room,Whittaker Community Room Patio

Looking for something different to read instead of what's on your shelf? Bring your gently used books to the TAG exchange. Have a snack, make a craft, get different books, meet others.

Teen Book Club

Tue, Jul 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room

Enjoy the company of others while discussing the monthly book. This will have a hybrid option. A Zoom link will be provided to attendees. Registration required. Email nrussell@ypsilibrary.org.

Microsoft Publisher – Basics

Tue, Jul 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Whittaker - Computer Lab

Learn the basics for creating greeting cards, flyers, and calendars including page layout and formatting text and images.

Graphic Narrative Club - Visual Book Club

Tue, Jul 19, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Ypsi Ale House

Read, drink, discuss!

How to Host a Zoom Meeting (Adult-Virtual)

Wed, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay

Learn a variety of preschool readiness skills, from ABCs to kindness, at fast-paced storytimes filled with music, movement, fingerplays, and books, paired with exploratory learning and play.

Wed, Jul 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Virtual

Learn the basics for hosting a Zoom meeting from start to finish.

Creative Aging Series with Debra Golden - Acrylic Painting

Wed, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Whittaker - Community Room

Local artist Debra Golden will teach an eight-week course on the basics of acrylic painting, with an emphasis on dwellings and buildings.

This event is full

Wed, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room

Get out of the sun, get some lunch, and check out the library. Meet Up and Eat Up provides free nutritious meals for anyone age 0-18 during the summer when schools are not in session.

Wed, Jul 20, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Michigan

This educator-led program begins with a story time, and then a food tasting or fitness activity that connects the story to the food/activity and to our everyday lives.

Kids Book Club - Grades 3-5

Wed, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Garden,Whittaker Community Room Patio,Whittaker Triangular Bay

Drop in for different art and science stations each Wednesday afternoon. We'll be outside when weather permits. See the full schedule of weekly themes below.

Wed, Jul 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room

Join us for a monthly discussion of a shared book and enjoy a snack. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Email mitchell@ypsilibrary.org.

Thu, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:15am

Michigan

Preschool story time will include a variety of music, movement, and hands-on activities. We’ll read picture books, get some wiggles out, sing, and have fun.

Garden Series at the Library

Thu, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:30am

Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay

Meet other parents and babies during a short storytime, followed by our tummy-time play and social time. Toys will be appropriate for pre-walkers.

Thu, Jul 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Room 2

Join us for activities centered around our community garden. Learn, create, taste, and enjoy the garden with a variety of hands-on experiences.

Senior Advisory Board Meeting

Thu, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Whittaker - Board Room

Participants contribute to the library by sharing ideas and resources. For more information, email or call Monique at mgeiman@ypsilibrary.org, or 734-482-4110, x1362.

Thu, Jul 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room

Get out of the sun, get some lunch, and check out the library. Meet Up and Eat Up provides free nutritious meals for anyone age 0-18 during the summer when schools are not in session.

Third Thursday Craft Club: Solar System Diffuser Bracelets

Thu, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay

The family that moves together grows together! Explore different kinds of movement every week. Fun for kids and the whole family. See the weekly details below.

Thu, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room

Join us for creative projects fit for adult craft enthusiasts. In July: create a charming diffuser bracelet with beads to represent the planets.

Computer Basics - Getting Started

Thu, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Whittaker - Computer Lab

Learn the parts and proper use of the computer and Windows basics including opening/closing applications and managing files/folders.

Fri, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay

Learn colors, shapes, and numbers through music and movement. Each week we’ll read a book, sing lots of songs, then let parents chat while kids play nearby. We'll be outside when weather permits!

Fri, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room

Get out of the sun, get some lunch, and check out the library. Meet Up and Eat Up provides free nutritious meals for anyone age 0-18 during the summer when schools are not in session.

YDL Guitar Club for Adults

Fri, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Garden,Whittaker Community Room Patio

Join us on the lawn on Fridays for hands-on learning through play, from dinosaurs and bubbles, to water play and earth art. See the full schedule below.

Sat, Jul 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room

Meet, jam, share, eat, and ROCK on the world's most popular instrument!

Google Docs Tips & Tricks (Adult-Virtual)

Sat, Jul 23, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Virtual

Explore more advanced features of Google Docs including: headers and footers, tabs and indents, inserting breaks (page, section, and column), finding and replacing text, and voice typing.

Storytime at the Park

Sat, Jul 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Ford Heritage Park

Join us for stories, songs, and movement in the park! Bring a blanket, spread out on the grass, build literacy skills, and have fun.

Anime Club

Sat, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Story Time Room

Watch anime with other fans, chat about what you watch, and use our drawing supplies to sketch.

Microsoft Excel – Intermediate

Sat, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Whittaker - Computer Lab

Learn to apply functions, filter data, create charts, and print worksheets.

Jumpstart Kindergarten

Mon, Jul 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Whittaker - Whittaker Youth Area

Learning is fun at Jumpstart Kindergarten! Find an engaging blend of activities and stories designed to help prepare preschoolers for school success.

Mon, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room

Get out of the sun, get some lunch, and check out the library. Meet Up and Eat Up provides free nutritious meals for anyone age 0-18 during the summer when schools are not in session.

Mon, Jul 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Library Plaza

The YMCA is bringing SportPort to the library! Trained coaches offer games, activities and healthy snacks to children between the ages of 5-13.

Tue, Jul 26, 10:30am - 11:30am

Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay

Learn a variety of preschool readiness skills, from ABCs to kindness, at fast-paced storytimes filled with music, movement, fingerplays, and books, paired with exploratory learning and play.

Tue, Jul 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual

Join fitness instructor Jerry Powell each week for a mid-day workout.

Tue, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room

Get out of the sun, get some lunch, and check out the library. Meet Up and Eat Up provides free nutritious meals for anyone age 0-18 during the summer when schools are not in session.

Tue, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Garden,Whittaker Youth Area

Explore and learn about what's happening in the natural areas around the library. Different activities each week, from a tree walk to picking and cooking what's growing in the garden.

Tue, Jul 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Whittaker - Whittaker Garden

Join trained coaches for games and activities outside the library. Registration encouraged at bit.ly/YSportPort.

Tue, Jul 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Room 2

Looking for ways to help the community and earn volunteer hours? Join TAG and meet twice each month to help the library best serve Ypsi teens. Teens in grades 8-12 can apply online!

Virtual African American Authors Book Discussion Group

Tue, Jul 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Whittaker

Looking for ways to help the community and earn volunteer hours? Join TAG and meet twice each month to help the library best serve Ypsi teens. Teens in grades 8-12 can apply online!

Tue, Jul 26, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Virtual

Join us for lively discussions of books by African American Authors.

Microsoft PowerPoint – Basics

Wed, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:30am

Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay

Learn a variety of preschool readiness skills, from ABCs to kindness, at fast-paced storytimes filled with music, movement, fingerplays, and books, paired with exploratory learning and play.

Wed, Jul 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Whittaker - Computer Lab

Learn how to create and add graphics and multimedia to a presentation. Basic PC, keyboard, and mouse skills required. Register online or call (734) 482-4110 ext. 2411.

Creative Aging Series with Debra Golden - Acrylic Painting

Wed, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Whittaker - Community Room

Local artist Debra Golden will teach an eight-week course on the basics of acrylic painting, with an emphasis on dwellings and buildings.

This event is full

Wed, Jul 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Michigan - Michigan Ave Program Room

Get out of the sun, get some lunch, and check out the library. Meet Up and Eat Up provides free nutritious meals for anyone age 0-18 during the summer when schools are not in session.

Virtual Mystery Lover's Book Group

Wed, Jul 27, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Michigan

This educator-led program begins with a story time, and then a food tasting or fitness activity that connects the story to the food/activity and to our everyday lives.

Gmail - Basics

Wed, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Whittaker - Computer Lab

Learn how to send and retrieve messages, add attachments, create and manage labels and filters, add contacts, and manage junk email.

Wed, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Virtual

Calling all mystery lovers! Check out a new mystery title each month.