Ypsilanti District Library

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Flyer for the Teen Entrepreneur Market at Ypsilanti District Library's Noise Permit celebration. Text reads "Apply by July 31" and directs interested teens to email smorrison@ypsilibrary.org. The market takes place Friday, August 7 from 5-8:30pm at YDL-Michigan Library Plaza, 229 W. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti. Categories include art, prints and zines, teas and tinctures, and handmade items. Photo shows a teen smiling behind a table of handmade crocheted mushrooms and a sign reading "Crocheted stuff and zines."
Blue graphic with a bell icon and "Event Cancellation" headline, stating that tomorrow's (July 22) Moving for Better Balance class is cancelled due to a scheduling conflict with the instructor. Includes an image of the original event flyer for the Ann Arbor YMCA class, held Wednesdays 4-5pm at YDL-Whittaker. Text reads "We'll see you next Wednesday (July 29)!" with a link to ypsilibrary.org/events.
Screenshot of a tweet by @mister_blank set against a stormy ocean with a cliffside in the background. Text reads: Odysseus: we now set out on our odyssey. Sailor, raising hand: what's an odyssey? Odysseus: a long journey named after the only survivor. Sailor: oh ok wait what.
Library event flyer with a navy blue header reading "How to Spot a Scam: Medicare Fraud Prevention" in white and gold text. Below, text reads "Learn how to access services and avoid Medicare fraud & scams. Ages 55+. Registrations are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome!" An illustration shows an older woman on the left and a younger man on the right, each on a phone call, passing a Medicare card between two phone screens with a red warning triangle in the center. Event details: Thursday, July 23, 2-3:30pm, YDL-Whittaker. Logos for Jewish Family Services and Senior Medicare Patrol appear in the bottom left. A gold banner at the bottom reads "Register at ypsilibrary.org/events."
Kids' Events This Week flyer from Ypsilanti District Library, July 20-25. Monday: Family Maker Night: Gelli Plate Printing 7-8:30pm. Tuesday-Thursday: Intro to 3D Printing Series (ages 8-18) 1:30-3:30pm at YDL-Michigan. Wednesday: Boobie Club 6:30-7:30pm at YDL-Superior. Thursday: Read to the Library Dog 5:30-7:30pm, Divergent Teen Book Club (ages 12-18) 6:30-7:30pm at YDL-Whittaker, Storytime Out & About at Nancy Park 6-7pm. Friday: Life-Sized Board Game 1:30-2:30pm, Teen STEAM Cafe (ages 12-18) 5:30-8pm at YDL-Michigan. Saturday: Drop-in D&D: One Shot Adventures (ages 10-22) 1-3pm, Downtown Repair Clinic 2-4pm at YDL-Michigan. Also featured: recurring weekly programs including storytimes, STEM activities, book clubs, and free lunches across YDL-Michigan, YDL-Whittaker, and YDL-Superior. Registration at ypsilibrary.org/events.
Adult Events This Week flyer from Ypsilanti District Library, July 20-26. Monday: Mahjong Meetup 1-3pm, Noise Permit Workshop (24 & under) 4-6pm, Low Key D&D for Adults 6:30-8:30pm (full), Family Maker Night: Gelli Plate 7-8:30pm. Tuesday: Free Summer Lunches, ESL and digital literacy tutoring, Fellowship of the Fiber, Meditation with Ease, Microsoft Excel Pivot Tables. Wednesday: From Boomers to Zoomers (ages 55+, virtual), Moving for Better Balance, literacy tutoring, Noise Permit sessions, Boobie Club, YDL Board of Trustees Meeting. Thursday: Free Summer Lunches, How to Identify a Scam: Medicare Fraud Prevention (ages 55+) 2-3:30pm at YDL-Whittaker, Canva by Design: Business Cards & Flyers. Friday: Yoga with the Library (virtual), Digital Literacy Tutoring. Saturday: YDL Guitar Club, Microsoft Word workshops, Drop-in D&D (22 & under), Downtown Repair Clinic. Sunday: Good Bugs, Bad Bugs 2-4pm at YDL-Whittaker. Registration at ypsilibrary.org/events.
Announcement graphic on a light green background reading 'For the safety of our patrons & little ones, THIS MORNING'S STORYTIME OUT & ABOUT IS CANCELLED' with CANCELLED in red text. Below is an illustrated event flyer showing a farmers market scene with fruit and produce stands under tents, reading 'Storytime Out & About, Sat | July 18 | 10am, Ypsi Farmers Market.' A red stamped 'CANCELLED' graphic appears at the bottom.
Announcement flyer w/ a grass background and graphics of people throwing cornhole beanbags. Text says Due to poor air quality this week, Cornhole is cancelled Saturday | Jul 18
Event flyer with a black background and a Pan-African-colored triangle pattern (red, orange, green) along the top. White and orange text reads "Rooted In Community: The Black Queer Experience, Friday, July 17, 3-5:30pm, YDL-Michigan." Below, a Progress Pride flag background with four raised fists in different skin tones. Black Pride Ypsi and Ypsilanti District Library logos in the bottom right.
Graphic with an orange, smoky sky and a residential street with houses in the background. A blue library Bookmobile van is shown surrounded by drifting smoke clouds. Black header text reads "Bookmobile Off the Road Thursday." Text in a white box reads: "Due to poor air quality from wildfire smoke, the Bookmobile will be off the road on Thursday, July 16. Questions? Call 734-482-4110 x1316 or email outreach@ypsilibrary.org."
Announcement graphic on a light blue background reading 'For the safety of our patrons & little ones, THIS EVENING'S STORYTIME OUT & ABOUT IS CANCELLED' with CANCELLED in red text. Below is an illustrated event flyer showing a park scene with a lamppost, trees, tree stump, and bench, reading 'Storytime Out & About, Wednesday, July 15, 6pm, Apple Ridge Park.' A red stamped 'CANCELLED' graphic appears at the bottom
Graphic with a red background and flame illustrations behind a blue library Bookmobile van with a cartoon water drop near its side mirror. Yellow header text reads "Bookmobile Off the Road." Text in a white box reads: "Due to high temperatures and air quality concerns, the Bookmobile will be off the road on Wednesday, July 15. We'll keep you posted if there are any additional changes to our schedule. Questions? Call 734-482-4110 x1316 or email outreach@ypsilibrary.org."
Graphic with flame and sun illustrations behind a blue library Bookmobile van drawn with cartoon sweat/tear drops on its windshield. Text reads: "Due to extreme heat, the Bookmobile will be off the road Tuesday, July 14. We'll keep you posted if there are any additional changes to our regular weekly schedule. Questions? Call 734-482-4110 x1316 or email outreach@ypsilibrary.org." A thermometer graphic on the right shows a high reading. Bottom banner text reads "Bookmobile Off the Road 7/14."
A cozy, dark academia-style home library with built-in bookshelves, a wall sconce, and an upholstered armchair. Overlaid on the image is a screenshot of a Tumblr post from user desinteresse that reads: 'If im reading a 800 page book I should be freed of all other responsibilities in my life. Like sorry I can't do that right now because im reading this long a book. Yeah you know how it is.'
Adult Events This Week flyer from Ypsilanti District Library, July 13–19. Monday: Mahjong Meetup 1-3pm, Noise Permit Workshop 4-6pm, Downtown Queer Crafting Group 6-8pm. Tuesday: Free Summer Lunches, ESL and community tutoring, Fellowship of the Fiber, Digital Literacy Workshop, Meditation with Ease, Excel Intermediate, Sci Fi Book Club. Wednesday: Internet Basics, Michigan Works! Outreach, Moving for Better Balance, literacy tutoring, Noise Permit sessions, Crochet Club 6-9pm, Racial Justice Reading Group. Thursday: Free Summer Lunches, Sun and Sprouts Garden Recipes, Queer Book Group (full), Canva 201, Euchre Club. Friday: Walking Club, Downtown Repair Clinic, Yoga, Digital Literacy Tutoring, Rooted in Community: The Black Queer Experience 3-5:30pm at YDL-Michigan with Black Pride Ypsi and author Aaron Foley, Bingo. Saturday: Cornhole at the Library, 12-2pm. Events across YDL-Michigan, YDL-Whittaker, and YDL-Superior. Registration at ypsilibrary.org/events.
Yellow graphic reading 'For the safety of our patrons & little ones, this morning's Storytime is CANCELLED.' Below is a nature-themed banner for 'Storytime Out & About, Sat | July 11 | 11am, LeFurge Nature Preserve' with a red 'CANCELLED' stamp overlaid at the bottom.
Flyer for "Second Saturday Cinema," a free outdoor movie series, presented by Ypsilanti District Library. A cartoon popcorn box character eating popcorn, in front of a curved filmstrip graphic, with a "FREE" starburst badge. Three movie posters are shown with dates: Ratatouille on June 13, National Treasure on July 11, and A League of Their Own on August 8. Text at the bottom reads "YDL-Whittaker | 8:30PM."
Flyer with lined notebook paper background reading "Writers' Open Mic with YpsiWrites." Details listed: YDL-Michigan Library Plaza, Saturday July 11, 3-5pm. Text reads "All are welcome to attend, read, or listen!" Pink button reads "Sign Up to Perform." Below, a website link reads tinyurl.com/YpsiWritesOpenMic. Illustration of a vintage microphone on the right. Ypsilanti District Library logo in bottom right corner.
Screenshot-style graphic of three stacked social media posts over a photo of library bookshelves and study carrels. Post 1 from @queerliblib, April 3: 'it's a beautiful day to check out a book from the library.' Post 2 from @meeliesaysno, June 7: 'its a beautiful day to return a book to the library unread after it auto renews 3 times.' Post 3 from @ksfoxwald, June 13: 'The library says thank you for boosting our circulation stats and the book will still be here later if you want it another time <3.'
Shelves of DVDs ardoung a sign that says 4th of July Documentaries, TV Shows. Young adult/youth
Photo illustration of two masked figures in black climbing gear perched atop the Empire State Building's antenna, holding a large black flag edited to read 'YdL is the best library on Earth' with the YDL logo in the corner. One figure holds a blue number one foam finger
Bookshelf with a selection of books by a poster that reads America 250.
Flyer with images of tools to check various issues in your home. Text reads: Environmental Literacy Kits available now. Make sure your home is environmentally safe and healthy. Find ways to save on energy, test your air quality, test your water quality. Ask at any public service desk to check out our Air Quality, Water Quality, or energy usage kits. These kits were made possible by funding provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan.
flyer with images of healthcare workers and family with older adults. Text is talking about the library's Seniors and Caregivers: Let's Talk About Advance Directives. Wednesday | Jul 8 | 1-3pm | Whittaker. Learn about choosing a decision maker, deciding what matters most, and asking medical providers the right questions.
calendar of adult events at the library, including mahjong and sewing on monday, free lunch and digital help on tuesday, advance directives for seniors on Wednesday, free lunch, and board games on Thursday, art, fitness, and yoga on Friday, and an outdoor movie night on Saturday
Flyer with the YDL logo and Summer Challenge shield logo, with Thank you to Toyota for being a Literacy Leader sponsor in YDL's Summer Challenge.
Calendar grid of library events and recurring events for kids by day of the week. Storytimes, car seat safety, writing labs, and noise permit workshops are included.
Two library staff sitting together at the YDL desk reading a book and a newspaper in front of a large clock. They look bored.
flyer with red and blue stars. text reads "reminder, YDL buildings are closed Saturday July 4 and Sunday, July 5. We will resume regular hours Monday, July 6."
flyer with the YDL logo and summer challenge shield logo that says Thank you to the Friends of Rutherford Pool Ypsilanti Michigan for being a literacy leader sponsor in YDL's summer challenge
flyer for the Summer Reading Road Trip with images of Michigan scenery. The list reads 1. Read a book set in the summer. 2. Read a book about a place you haven't visited yet. 3. Reread a favorite book. 4. Write about your favorite summer adventure. 5. Start a summer journal and complete four entries.
Image with the YDL summer challenge banner and an illustration of a black-skinned child sitting behind a blue lemonade stand with a book. Text reads Lemonade stand illustration by Flynn Nicholls
Image of a crowd gathering in front of the YDL Bookmobile with bikes and scooters. Text says you could look this cool...with an arrow pointing to the crowd.
Librarian Stephanie poses with a pile of stuffed animals
Notice with the blue Bookmobile in the background and a thermometer and sun graphic. Text reads "Due to excessive hear, the Bookmobile will be off the road today (Jul 2).
flyer with a QR code. Text says "Help Shape YDL's Future. YDL is working on our next strategic plan, and we want your help! Scan the QR code to give us your feedback by July 20." Text bubbles say We want your feedback
Librarian Stephanie poses with a pile of stuffed animals
Notice with the blue Bookmobile in the background and a thermometer and sun graphic. Text reads "Due to excessive hear, the Bookmobile will be off the road today (Jul 1).
young man handing a snack to a young patron outside YDL-Whittaker.
Notice with a picture of the blue Bookmobile in the background and a hot thermometer and sun graphic. Text says due to excessive heat, the Bookmobile will be off the road today (Jun 30).
flyer with images of healthcare workers and family with older adults. Text is talking about the library's Seniors and Caregivers: Let's Talk About Advance Directives. Wednesday | Jul 8 | 1-3pm | Whittaker. Learn about choosing a decision maker, deciding what matters most, and asking medical providers the right questions.
a flyer with blue and red stars that says reminder, YDL buildings are closed Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5. We will resume regular hours Monday, July 6
Picture of a group of people on the street in front of the YDL Bookmobile (blue). Text says You could look this cool with an arrow pointing toward the crowd
Adult events calendar for YDL featuring Mahjong, Crochet, Dungeons & Dragons for adults, book clubs, Noise Permit workshops, Meditation, Walking Club, and more. Visit ypsilibrary.org/events for more information.
flyer with stuffed animals saying donations of stuffed animals are needed. call 734-482-4110 x2422 for more details.
Calendar featuring kids events Tuesday June 30 and Wednesday July 1: Barbershop Computing: Clippers and Physical Computing 1:30-3:30pm YDL-Michigan | Thursday July 2 Tween Book Club Grades 6-8 6:30-7:30pm YDL-Michigan | Friday July 3 Wrapped in Love Teen Parent & Caregiver Meetup 5-6pm YDL-Michigan | Saturday July 4 Join the Bookmobile in the 4th of July Parade! 10:30am-1pm | Saturday and Sunday YDL Closed Weekly events: Storytimes, Explore Design Create, Chef Camp, Noise Permit, Free Lunch, Garden-to-Table, Pokemon, STEAM, Chess, Art, and more across all YDL branches.
flyer with stuffed animal images that says "we need stuffed animals" in the title. The body text says "Need a good home for those stuffies you don’t play with anymore? Send them to the library! Call Stephanie at 734-879-1363 if you want details on how to donate. We need your donations by mid-July"
Flyer for "Ink Drinker Say Anarcha," a community book talk with EMU Professor Dr. Toni Pressley-Sanon. Text reads: Saturday 6.27.26, 3-5PM, YDL-Michigan, 229 W. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti. Includes a photo of Dr. Pressley-Sanon, smiling, wearing glasses and a denim shirt with overalls, standing in front of tall green grass. Also includes the book cover for "Say Anarcha," featuring a dark sculptural bust of a woman with elaborate braided hair, and the Ypsilanti District Library logo.
Blue flyer with the Ypsilanti District Library logo and FedUp Ministries logo. Text reads "Free Summer Lunches, Every Tuesday and Thursday through August 6, 12-1PM, YDL-Michigan and YDL-Superior. Everyone in the community is invited to come by and enjoy a free, delicious meal!" Below the text is a photo of a white food truck decorated with painted flowers and the FedUp Ministries logo, parked against a coral pink background.
Graphic titled "Summer Challenge 2026 Finishing Prize Collection." Text reads "Choose a Book to claim your prize bag" with five themed options, each illustrated as a book on a shelf: Ypsilantian (local treats like a cafe voucher, Ypsi map button, and candle sample), Bookworm (bookmarks, a Friends' Bookstore coupon, and a local artist notebook), Explorer (outdoor gear including a flashlight, mosquito-repellent bracelet, and wildflower seeds), Puzzler (a puzzle book, infinity pencil, and tea), and Crafter (a watercolor kit, washi tape, and Pantone bookmark). Text notes all bags include at least one bonus item.
Graphic with the Ypsilanti District Library logo and wavy line illustrations. Bold text reads "We're Back!" on a yellow background, with a dark blue box below reading "Our digital resources and our catalog are back online!"
Flyer for Family Maker Night: Alcohol Ink Light Switch Covers at YDL-Michigan. Three light switch covers shown with marbled alcohol ink designs in blue/orange, teal/red/orange, and yellow/blue/green. Free event for ages 5+, Monday, June 22, 7-8:30pm at 229 W. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti. Register at ypsilibrary.org/events.
Calendar graphic listing YDL kids' events for the week of June 22–27, plus a second section of recurring weekly programs for Summer 2026. This week: Monday June 22 Family Maker Night Alcohol Ink Light Switch Plates for ages 5 and up at YDL-Michigan; Tuesday June 23 Teen Advisory Group at YDL-Whittaker; Wednesday June 24 Breastfeeding Basics at YDL-Superior; Thursday June 25 Intro to the Sewing Machine for ages 12 and up and Read to the Library Dog, both at YDL-Michigan; Friday June 26 Safe, Happy, and Healthy: You, Me, and the Whole World, Too! at YDL-Michigan; Saturday June 27 Drop-in D&D for ages 10-22 at YDL-Michigan and a Water Party for ages 12-18 at YDL-Whittaker. Every week: storytimes, discovery time, baby time, free lunches, STEM and STEAM programs, chess club, Pokemon club, chef camp, noise permit workshops, and more across YDL-Whittaker, YDL-Michigan, and YDL-Superior branches.
Calendar grid graphic listing YDL adult events for the week of June 22–28. Monday June 22: Mahjong Meetup, Noise Permit Workshop for ages 10-24, Low Key D&D for Adults (full), and Family Maker Night Alcohol Ink Light Switches. Tuesday June 23: Free Summer Lunches from FedUp Ministries, ESL Community Tutoring with Washtenaw Literacy, Fellowship of the Fiber, Digital Literacy Workshop with Nation Outside, Meditation with Ease, and Internet Basics How to Search the Web. Wednesday June 24: Fitness with the Library for ages 55 and up, Moving for Better Balance with Ann Arbor YMCA, Basic Literacy Community Tutoring with Washtenaw Literacy, Noise Permit Workshop and Table Talk for ages 10-24, Paranormal Club, and Breastfeeding Basics with Wrapped in Love. Thursday June 25: Free Summer Lunches from FedUp Ministries, Intro to the Sewing Machine with Sewing Crazy (two sessions), and Euchre Club. Friday June 26: Digital Literacy Tutoring with Washtenaw Literacy, YDL Guitar Club, Drop in D&D for a
Colorful illustrated poster for "Art at the Library: Community Paper Quilt." A paper quilt block in red, pink, yellow, and blue sits at the center, surrounded by smaller quilt squares and a pair of scissors. Text reads: Register at ypsilibrary.org/events. Art at the Library: Community Paper Quilt. Sunday, June 21, 1:30-3:30pm, YDL-Whittaker. Moving Together, Ages 55+. Logos for Ypsilanti District Library and Molina Healthcare.
A bold event graphic with a red, black, green, and gold color scheme and an Adinkra-inspired pattern background. Text reads: Celebrate Juneteenth with YDL! Juneteenth Jazz & Poetry, Friday June 19, 3-5pm. Juneteenth Drop-In Crafts, Saturday June 20, 1-4pm. YDL-Michigan, 229 W. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti.