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Rescuing Democracy 2022:  Before it’s too late

A VIRTUAL community conversation

2022-05-13 18:00:00 2022-05-13 21:00:00 America/New_York Rescuing Democracy 2022:  Before it’s too late Can we rescue our democratic ideals before it’s too late?  Virtual -

Friday, May 13
6:00pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-05-13 18:00:00 2022-05-13 21:00:00 America/New_York Rescuing Democracy 2022:  Before it’s too late Can we rescue our democratic ideals before it’s too late?  Virtual -

Can we rescue our democratic ideals before it’s too late? 

A VIRTUAL Community Conversation...

​The January 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection signaled the resurgence of the type of overt white supremacy that characterized most of U.S. history. Its aftermath affirmed a right wing subversion of the democratic process, facilitating a shift toward autocracy. 

America’s history of racism enables these threats. Our democratic ideals are in danger. Can we rescue them before it’s too late? 

REGISTER AT http://tinyurl.com/wfr2022.

For more details see 

Featured Speakers:

  • KEYNOTE:White Supremacy, White Populism, and Christian Nationalism: Can Democracy Long Endure?
    Peter J. Hammer, J.D., Ph.D., Director of the Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights; Professor of Law; A. Alfred Taubman Endowed Chair

  • Introduction and Overview
    La'Ron Williams, B.F.A., Racial Justice Educator and Professional Storyteller, co-founder of Washtenaw Faces Race. https://larontalk.blogspot.com/

  • What's So Good About Democracy, Anyway?
    Kay Wade, Social Studies Curriculum Specialist, Ann Arbor Public Schools

  • Racism: Multi-Purpose Tool for Division and Conquest
    Vincent L. Hutchings, Ph.D., Diversity and Social Transformation Professor; Hanes Walton, Jr. Collegiate Professor of Political Science and Afroamerican and African Studies, University of Michigan

  • Affirming Inclusive Democracy: Resisting media disinformation
    Chuck Newman, Founder, Protectors of Equality in Government


Sponsors: Washtenaw Faces Race, Ypsilanti District Library, Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice, and the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Civic Engagement | African American Interest |

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Tue, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Whittaker - Computer Lab
Explore Google Drive's interface and... more
Explore Google Drive's interface and learn how to create, view, upload/download, organize, modify, share, and remove files/folders.

Tue, Apr 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
SPARK East Innovation Center
Join YDL & Ozone House on the first... more
Join YDL & Ozone House on the first and third Tuesdays of the month for a fun-filled book club featuring friends, snacks, free books that you get to keep, and a gift card raffle at each session!

Canceled
Tue, Apr 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Whittaker
This after-school reading club is... more
This after-school reading club is for fans of graphic novels. Listen to the book read aloud, then discuss it while making art.

Tue, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Meditation has many benefits for our... more
Meditation has many benefits for our health and well-being. Drop in and for simple, guided, non-religious awareness practices in the company of friends you may not have met yet!

Tue, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Meet with other yarnies and share... more
Meet with other yarnies and share your projects and ideas every Tuesday. Open to all, any handcraft welcome! 

Tue, Apr 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Room 1C
Come meet in this new informal... more
Come meet in this new informal group for those interested in genealogy and family history.

Wed, Apr 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Whittaker - Community Room
We're partnering with the Ann Arbor... more
We're partnering with the Ann Arbor YMCA to offer this weekly Better Balance class.

Wed, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Superior - Meeting Room
Learn colors, shapes, and numbers... more
Learn colors, shapes, and numbers through music and movement.

Wed, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Hear a book and learn fun songs... more
Hear a book and learn fun songs during a short lap-sit storytime designed for pre-walkers. Then stay to chat with other parents and caregivers while your little one plays. 

Wed, Apr 03, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Room 1C
Members of Washtenaw Literacy's ESL... more
Members of Washtenaw Literacy's ESL book group will meet once a week. To register, contact Washtenaw Literacy at (734) 337-3338.

Wed, Apr 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
Seniors! Bring all your tech and... more
Seniors! Bring all your tech and computer questions for this no-shame twelve week course with Eastern Michigan University's Digital Connecting Corp. Class is limited to those who are 55 and older.
This event is full

Wed, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Superior - Study Room 1
Free drop-in tutoring for adults in... more
Free drop-in tutoring for adults in reading, writing, and more.

Wed, Apr 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Drop in and learn chess with Jenny... more
Drop in and learn chess with Jenny Skidmore Smith at the library! All skill levels are welcome, but instruction will target beginners up to USCF 1500. Designed for youth ages 7-13 and their families.

Wed, Apr 03, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
We're partnering with the Ann Arbor... more
We're partnering with the Ann Arbor YMCA to offer this weekly Slow Flow Yoga class.

Wed, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
Classic movies featuring a genre... more
Classic movies featuring a genre mash-up of Comedy/Mystery/Crime.

Wed, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Learn about life through the game of... more
Learn about life through the game of chess with Darryl Johnson from Mentor2Youth.

Wed, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Learn about business insurance for... more
Learn about business insurance for your small business.

Wed, Apr 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
We're partnering with the Ann Arbor... more
We're partnering with the Ann Arbor YMCA to offer this weekly Vinyasa Yoga class.

Thu, Apr 04, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
AARP’s TaxAide assistance program... more
AARP’s TaxAide assistance program is provided by trained volunteers in partnership with the IRS. Tax preparation is targeted at low and moderate income taxpayers.

Thu, Apr 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Room 1C
Join us the first Thursday of the... more
Join us the first Thursday of the month for discussion of a variety of books. (no meeting in July or August)

Thu, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Superior
Learn a variety of preschool... more
Learn a variety of preschool readiness skills, from ABCs to kindness, at this fast-paced storytime filled with music, movement, fingerplays, and books paired with exploratory learning and play.

Thu, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Each week we’ll read a book, sing... more
Each week we’ll read a book, sing lots of songs, then let parents chat while kids play nearby.

Thu, Apr 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay,Whittaker Youth Area
Connect with other families while... more
Connect with other families while engaging in themed activities each week inspired by a nonfiction or picture book.

Thu, Apr 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Story Time Room
Kids and families will practice... more
Kids and families will practice computational skills like pattern recognition and algorithm design in this introduction to basic coding skills with board games, toys, and online programs.

Thu, Apr 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Learn computer programming in fun,... more
Learn computer programming in fun, easy ways.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Apr 04, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Build early learning skills and wind... more
Build early learning skills and wind down for bedtime with stories, songs, and movement followed by a hands-on project.

Thu, Apr 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whittaker - Board Room
Join us for a monthly discussion of... more
Join us for a monthly discussion of a shared book and enjoy a snack. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Email mitchell@ypsilibrary.org

Thu, Apr 04, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Whittaker - Computer Lab
Learn how to create, format, select,... more
Learn how to create, format, select, copy, paste, and edit text.

Fri, Apr 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Story Time Room,Whittaker Youth Area
Explore different themed sensory and... more
Explore different themed sensory and art stations each session to help your child develop fine motor skills and learn about the world through play.

Sat, Apr 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
Bring your acoustic or electric... more
Bring your acoustic or electric guitar, pick a favorite simple song you want to share, and let's practice some tunes together!

Sat, Apr 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Virtual
Explore the poetry of Muriel... more
Explore the poetry of Muriel Rukeyser and then engage in writing or another form of creative expression focuing on the central ideas of Rukeyser's work.

Sat, Apr 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual
Learn to format, select, copy,... more
Learn to format, select, copy, paste, and edit text. Also, learn to share and collaborate on a document.

Sat, Apr 06, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Go on a nature walk around the... more
Go on a nature walk around the library to gather and identify leaves and plants, then make art with what you've gathered.

Sat, Apr 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Story Time Room,Whittaker Youth Area
Explore different themed sensory and... more
Explore different themed sensory and art stations each session to help your child develop fine motor skills and learn about the world through play.

Sat, Apr 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Hear a book and get inspired!... more
Hear a book and get inspired! Students will experience the joy of story-creating however they are able, from writing to conversation-based brainstorming and development of new ideas.
Register

Sat, Apr 06, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Whittaker - Community Room
A safe and peaceful space for young... more
A safe and peaceful space for young women to connect and destress.

Sat, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Superior - Study Room 2
A collaborative teen leadership... more
A collaborative teen leadership meet-up: activities might include event planning or facilitating, library promotion, graphic design, or work with our library collections. *Volunteer hours available*

Sat, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Whittaker - Computer Lab
A basic introduction to... more
A basic introduction to spreadsheets. Learn to enter and edit data, select cell ranges, format cells, use the fill handle, and create simple formulas.

Mon, Apr 08, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
AARP’s Tax-Aide assistance program... more
AARP’s Tax-Aide assistance program is provided by trained volunteers in partnership with the IRS. This program is primarily for taxpayers over 50 with low to moderate incomes.

Mon, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Whittaker - Whittaker Youth Area
Learning is fun at Jumpstart... more
Learning is fun at Jumpstart Kindergarten! Find an engaging blend of activities and stories designed to help prepare preschoolers for school success.

Mon, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
American and Chinese-style sets will... more
American and Chinese-style sets will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. While you're at it, bring a friend or two! All experience levels welcome.

Mon, Apr 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Superior - Superior Outside
Gather at YDL-Superior to watch the... more
Gather at YDL-Superior to watch the 2024 Solar Eclipse. Eclipse viewing glasses will be available for participants to use during this event.

Mon, Apr 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Garden
Gather at YDL-Whittaker to watch the... more
Gather at YDL-Whittaker to watch the 2024 Solar Eclipse. Eclipse viewing glasses will be available for participants to use during this event.

Mon, Apr 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Students in 3rd-5th grade: get... more
Students in 3rd-5th grade: get creative and stretch your writing muscles with this weekly, small-group writing program.
Register

Mon, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Riverside Arts Center - Studio 1
Join us for a drop-in,... more
Join us for a drop-in, bring-your-own materials crafting group at the Riverside Arts Center in Studio 1 from 6-8pm.

Tue, Apr 09, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
AARP’s Tax-Aide assistance program... more
AARP’s Tax-Aide assistance program is provided by trained volunteers in partnership with the IRS. This program is primarily for taxpayers over 50 with low to moderate incomes.

Tue, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Superior - Meeting Room
Hear a book and learn fun songs... more
Hear a book and learn fun songs during a short lap-sit storytime designed for pre-walkers. Then, stay to chat with other parents and caregivers while your little one plays.

Tue, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Learn a variety of... more
Learn a variety of preschool-readiness skills, from ABCs to kindness.

Tue, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
English as a Second Language (ESL)... more
English as a Second Language (ESL) community tutoring is a place to practice English language skills in an informal, relaxed setting.

Tue, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Youth Area
Learning is fun at Jumpstart... more
Learning is fun at Jumpstart Kindergarten! Find an engaging blend of activities and stories designed to help prepare preschoolers for school success.

Tue, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Learn to create and deliver a... more
Learn to create and deliver a presentation, add graphics and multimedia, and share and collaborate on a presentation.

Tue, Apr 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Looking for ways to help the... more
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.

Tue, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Story Time Room
This after-school reading club is... more
This after-school reading club is for fans of graphic novels. Listen to the book read aloud, then discuss it while making art.

Tue, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Meditation has many benefits for our... more
Meditation has many benefits for our health and well-being. Drop in and for simple, guided, non-religious awareness practices in the company of friends you may not have met yet!

Tue, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 8:25pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Meet with other yarnies and share... more
Meet with other yarnies and share your projects and ideas every Tuesday. Open to all, any handcraft welcome! 

Wed, Apr 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Whittaker - Community Room
We're partnering with the Ann Arbor... more
We're partnering with the Ann Arbor YMCA to offer this weekly Better Balance class.

Wed, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Superior - Meeting Room
Learn colors, shapes, and numbers... more
Learn colors, shapes, and numbers through music and movement.

Wed, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Hear a book and learn fun songs... more
Hear a book and learn fun songs during a short lap-sit storytime designed for pre-walkers. Then stay to chat with other parents and caregivers while your little one plays. 

Wed, Apr 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual
Learn to enter and edit data, format... more
Learn to enter and edit data, format cells, and create simple formulas. Also, learn to share and collaborate on a spreadsheet.

Wed, Apr 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Lobby
Come visit MICHIGAN WORKS! at the... more
Come visit MICHIGAN WORKS! at the library. A representative will be on hand to answer your questions and provide information and assistance on job leads, employment, job fairs, and career guidance.

Wed, Apr 10, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Room 1C
Members of Washtenaw Literacy's ESL... more
Members of Washtenaw Literacy's ESL book group will meet once a week. To register, contact Washtenaw Literacy at (734) 337-3338.

Wed, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
Seniors! Bring all your tech and... more
Seniors! Bring all your tech and computer questions for this no-shame twelve week course with Eastern Michigan University's Digital Connecting Corp. Class is limited to those who are 55 and older.
This event is full

Wed, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Superior - Study Room 1
Free drop-in tutoring for adults in... more
Free drop-in tutoring for adults in reading, writing, and more.

Wed, Apr 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Drop in and learn chess with Jenny... more
Drop in and learn chess with Jenny Skidmore Smith at the library! All skill levels are welcome, but instruction will target beginners up to USCF 1500. Designed for youth ages 7-13 and their families.

Wed, Apr 10, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Whittaker - Community Room
We're partnering with the Ann Arbor... more
We're partnering with the Ann Arbor YMCA to offer this weekly Slow Flow Yoga class.

Wed, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Story Time Room
A cooking adventure for the whole... more
A cooking adventure for the whole family!

Wed, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
We're partnering with the Ann Arbor... more
We're partnering with the Ann Arbor YMCA to offer this weekly Vinyasa Yoga class.

Thu, Apr 11, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
AARP’s TaxAide assistance program... more
AARP’s TaxAide assistance program is provided by trained volunteers in partnership with the IRS. Tax preparation is targeted at low and moderate income taxpayers.

Thu, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Superior
Learn a variety of preschool... more
Learn a variety of preschool readiness skills, from ABCs to kindness, at this fast-paced storytime filled with music, movement, fingerplays, and books paired with exploratory learning and play.

Thu, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Each week we’ll read a book, sing... more
Each week we’ll read a book, sing lots of songs, then let parents chat while kids play nearby.

Thu, Apr 11, 11:00am - 10:00pm
Aubree's Pizzeria & Grill
Dine to Donate at Aubree's is back!

Thu, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay,Whittaker Youth Area
Connect with other families while... more
Connect with other families while engaging in themed activities each week inspired by a nonfiction or picture book.

Thu, Apr 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Story Time Room
Use different supplies each week to... more
Use different supplies each week to see if you can complete our engineering design challenge. Practice problem solving and creative thinking while you play!

Thu, Apr 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Whittaker - Board Room
Reading to a Therapaws dog helps... more
Reading to a Therapaws dog helps children develop confidence and become better readers. Sign up for a 10-minute slot with Moon. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Email mitchell@ypsilibrary.org.

Thu, Apr 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Learn computer programming in fun,... more
Learn computer programming in fun, easy ways.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Apr 11, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Build early learning skills and wind... more
Build early learning skills and wind down for bedtime with stories, songs, and movement followed by a hands-on project.

Thu, Apr 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Join us for this spotlight session... more
Join us for this spotlight session featuring past and present Writers of Ypsilanti. You'll also learn about YpsiWrite's new theme for 2024-2025.

Thu, Apr 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Whittaker - Computer Lab
Learn how to add visual interest to... more
Learn how to add visual interest to your documents using tables, images, lists, and tabs.

Fri, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Superior - Meeting Room
We'll use slow, mindful movements to... more
We'll use slow, mindful movements to support brain health, muscle strength, balance, and flexibility.

Fri, Apr 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
This month we'll be making... more
This month we'll be making dragonflies from recycled soda cans, wire, and beads.

Sat, Apr 13, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
Join Jenny Skidmore-Smith and the... more
Join Jenny Skidmore-Smith and the YDL Chess Club for an unrated tournament, with 5 rounds. G/20 time control. Snacks and ice cream provided.
Register

Sat, Apr 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Room 1C
Join local DM KC Dixon for a... more
Join local DM KC Dixon for a one-shot adventure twice a month! For experienced adventurers aged 14-18.

Sat, Apr 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Enjoy toddler appropriate toys and... more
Enjoy toddler appropriate toys and play time with your little one. Take a kit to make your own toddler toy focusing on motor skills, colors, numbers, and letters.

Sat, Apr 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Story Time Room
An action packed storytime... more
An action packed storytime celebrating superheros. Enjoy songs and stories, then make a superhero cape.

Sat, Apr 13, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Virtual
Join other writers for open writing... more
Join other writers for open writing time in an YpsiWrites Writers Room.
Register

Sat, Apr 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Hear a book and get inspired!... more
Hear a book and get inspired! Students will experience the joy of story-creating however they are able, from writing to conversation-based brainstorming and development of new ideas.
Register

Sat, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Story Time Room
Members of TAG host a monthly meetup... more
Members of TAG host a monthly meetup for teens to gather, watch anime, draw, and chat.

Sat, Apr 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Superior - Superior Outside,Meeting Room
Learn to navigate with a compass... more
Learn to navigate with a compass then use it to complete a directional scavenger hunt. Participants get to keep their compass after the event (one per family). For ages 8 & up.

Mon, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Whittaker - Whittaker Youth Area
Learning is fun at Jumpstart... more
Learning is fun at Jumpstart Kindergarten! Find an engaging blend of activities and stories designed to help prepare preschoolers for school success.

Mon, Apr 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
American and Chinese-style sets will... more
American and Chinese-style sets will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. While you're at it, bring a friend or two! All levels of experience welcome.

Mon, Apr 15, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Room 1C
Ready to join a magical crew set on... more
Ready to join a magical crew set on adventuring through lands far and near? For ages 10 and up!

Mon, Apr 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Students in 3rd-5th grade: get... more
Students in 3rd-5th grade: get creative and stretch your writing muscles with this weekly, small-group writing program.
Register

Tue, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Superior - Meeting Room
Hear a book and learn fun songs... more
Hear a book and learn fun songs during a short lap-sit storytime designed for pre-walkers. Then, stay to chat with other parents and caregivers while your little one plays.

Tue, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Learn a variety of... more
Learn a variety of preschool-readiness skills, from ABCs to kindness.

Tue, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
English as a Second Language (ESL)... more
English as a Second Language (ESL) community tutoring is a place to practice English language skills in an informal, relaxed setting.

Tue, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Youth Area
Learning is fun at Jumpstart... more
Learning is fun at Jumpstart Kindergarten! Find an engaging blend of activities and stories designed to help prepare preschoolers for school success.

Tue, Apr 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
SPARK East Innovation Center
Join YDL & Ozone House on the first... more
Join YDL & Ozone House on the first and third Tuesdays of the month for a fun-filled book club featuring friends, snacks, free books that you get to keep, and a gift card raffle at each session!

Tue, Apr 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Story Time Room
This after-school reading club is... more
This after-school reading club is for fans of graphic novels. Listen to the book read aloud, then discuss it while making art.

Tue, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Meditation has many benefits for our... more
Meditation has many benefits for our health and well-being. Drop in and for simple, guided, non-religious awareness practices in the company of friends you may not have met yet!

Tue, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Meet with other yarnies and share... more
Meet with other yarnies and share your projects and ideas every Tuesday. Open to all, any handcraft welcome! 

Tue, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Whittaker - Computer Lab
Learn the parts and proper use of... more
Learn the parts and proper use of the computer and Windows basics, including opening/closing applications and managing files/folders.

Wed, Apr 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Whittaker - Community Room
We're partnering with the Ann Arbor... more
We're partnering with the Ann Arbor YMCA to offer this weekly Better Balance class.

Wed, Apr 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Growing Hope
Seniors: Join YDL at Growing Hope in... more
Seniors: Join YDL at Growing Hope in downtown Ypsilanti for a cozy weekly gathering with friends! We will have puzzles, games, and coffee. There is parking directly in front of the building.

Wed, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Superior - Meeting Room
Learn colors, shapes, and numbers... more
Learn colors, shapes, and numbers through music and movement.

Wed, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Hear a book and learn fun songs... more
Hear a book and learn fun songs during a short lap-sit storytime designed for pre-walkers. Then stay to chat with other parents and caregivers while your little one plays. 

Wed, Apr 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual
Explore more advanced features of... more
Explore more advanced features of Google Sheets like using formulas and functions; sorting, filtering, and linking data; and defining a print area.

Wed, Apr 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Room 1C
Members of Washtenaw Literacy's ESL... more
Members of Washtenaw Literacy's ESL book group will meet once a week. To register, contact Washtenaw Literacy at (734) 337-3338.

Wed, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
Seniors! Bring all your tech and... more
Seniors! Bring all your tech and computer questions for this no-shame twelve week course with Eastern Michigan University's Digital Connecting Corp. Class is limited to those who are 55 and older.
This event is full

Wed, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Superior - Study Room 1
Free drop-in tutoring for adults in... more
Free drop-in tutoring for adults in reading, writing, and more.

Wed, Apr 17, 5:45pm - 6:45pm
Whittaker - Community Room
We're partnering with the Ann Arbor... more
We're partnering with the Ann Arbor YMCA to offer this weekly Slow Flow Yoga class.

Wed, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Room 1C
Join us for a monthly discussion of... more
Join us for a monthly discussion of a shared book and a snack. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Email mitchell@ypsilibrary.org.

Wed, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Learn about programs and services... more
Learn about programs and services offered by the US. Small Business Adminstration, then learn about YDL databases.

Wed, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Learn about life through the game of... more
Learn about life through the game of chess with Darryl Johnson from Mentor2Youth.

Wed, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
We're partnering with the Ann Arbor... more
We're partnering with the Ann Arbor YMCA to offer this weekly Vinyasa Yoga class.

Thu, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Superior
Learn a variety of preschool... more
Learn a variety of preschool readiness skills, from ABCs to kindness, at this fast-paced storytime filled with music, movement, fingerplays, and books paired with exploratory learning and play.

Thu, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Each week we’ll read a book, sing... more
Each week we’ll read a book, sing lots of songs, then let parents chat while kids play nearby.

Thu, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay,Whittaker Youth Area
Connect with other families while... more
Connect with other families while engaging in themed activities each week inspired by a nonfiction or picture book.

Thu, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Whittaker - Board Room
Seniors (ages 55 and older)! Join us... more
Seniors (ages 55 and older)! Join us each month as we work to represent and give voice to the needs of older adults at the library.

Thu, Apr 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Superior - Study Room 1
Reading to a Therapaws dog helps... more
Reading to a Therapaws dog helps children build confidence and become better readers.

Thu, Apr 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Story Time Room
Use different supplies each week to... more
Use different supplies each week to see if you can complete our engineering design challenge. Practice problem solving and creative thinking while you play!

Thu, Apr 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Superior - Meeting Room
Learn computer programming in fun,... more
Learn computer programming in fun, easy ways.
Registration is now closed

Thu, Apr 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Whittaker - Community Room
Learn how to create new plants by... more
Learn how to create new plants by using basic propagation techniques.

Thu, Apr 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Room 1C
A space to work on zines together,... more
A space to work on zines together, share techniques and ideas, and make zine friends. Basic art materials provided. Find out how you can contribute your own zine to YDL’s growing zine collection!

Thu, Apr 18, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Whittaker - Whittaker Triangular Bay
Build early learning skills and wind... more
Build early learning skills and wind down for bedtime with stories, songs, and movement followed by a hands-on project.

Thu, Apr 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Whittaker - Board Room
The Adult Queer Book Group reads and... more
The Adult Queer Book Group reads and discusses literature written by queer-identifying writers with diverse backgrounds. Selected books include fiction, poetry, and graphic novels.
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Thu, Apr 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Whittaker - Computer Lab
Learn a few tips, hidden tricks, and... more
Learn a few tips, hidden tricks, and time-saving hacks to get the most out of this word processing program.

Thu, Apr 18, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Corner Brewery
Join us in celebrating National... more
Join us in celebrating National Poetry Month by sharing your work at an open mic night at Corner Brewery.