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Proudly serving Ypsilanti, Michigan since 1868.
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From baby time to teen D&D, this week is packed ✨ Storytime sessions, fairy tale adventures, candy sushi crafting, and winter survival skills. More info at ypsilibrary.org/events.
Kids events schedule graphic with yellow background showing Monday programs: Jumpstart Storytime 10:30am at YDL-Whittaker for ages 3-6 and Read to Simba the Library Dog 5-7pm at YDL-Whittaker for ages 4-10; Tuesday programs: Discovery Time 10:30am at YDL-Whittaker, Baby Time 10:30am at YDL-Superior, Jumpstart Storytime 1pm at YDL-Whittaker for ages 3-6, and Teen Advisory Group (TAG) 4:30-5:30pm at YDL-Whittaker for ages 14-18. Pink, red, and blue curved design elements at bottom. Kids events schedule graphic with yellow background showing Wednesday programs: Read, Sing, Play 10:30am at YDL-Superior for walkers-age 3, Baby Time 10:30am at YDL-Whittaker, Youth Chess Club 4:30-5:30pm at YDL-Whittaker for grades K-12, and Reading Readiness Book Club 5:30-6:30pm at YDL-Michigan for ages 3-6 (register at ypsilibrary.org/events); Thursday programs: Read, Sing, Play 10:30am at YDL-Whittaker and Discovery Time 10:30am at YDL-Superior. Pink, red, and blue curved design elements at bottom. Kids events schedule graphic with yellow background showing Thursday program: Kids Book Club 6:30-7:30pm at YDL-Michigan for grades 3-5 (book: The First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip, register at mitchell@ypsilibrary.org); Friday programs: Jumpstart Kindergarten 10:30am at YDL-Michigan for ages 3-6 and Fairy Tale Fridays 1-2pm at YDL-Whittaker for ages 4-8 (theme: Jack and the Beanstalk); Saturday programs: ASL Friendly Storytime 10:30am at YDL-Superior and Dungeons & Dragons: Drop-in for Teens 10:30am-12:30pm at YDL-Michigan for ages 12-18. Pink, red, and blue curved design elements at bottom. Kids events schedule graphic with yellow background showing Saturday programs: Spanish Storytime 11am-12pm at YDL-Whittaker, Candy Sushi for Kids 2-4pm at YDL-Michigan, and Winter Survival Skills 3:30-5pm at YDL-Whittaker for ages 10-16. Pink, red, and blue curved design elements at bottom.
January 12, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Consider this your sign to try something new this week! ✨ We've got mahjong, meditation, book clubs, and an epic weekend book sale. Full lineup at ypsilibrary.org/events.
Adult events schedule graphic showing Monday programs: Mahjong Meetup 1-3pm at YDL-Whittaker and Downtown Queer Crafting Group 6-8pm at YDL-Michigan; Tuesday programs: ESL Community Tutoring 1-2:30pm with Washtenaw Literacy at YDL-Superior, Jigsaw Puzzle Competition 5:30-8:30pm at YDL-Michigan (marked FULL), Meditation with Ease 6-7pm at YDL-Superior, Fellowship of the Fiber 6-8pm at YDL-Whittaker, and Science Fiction Book Club 7-8pm at YDL-Whittaker (marked FULL). Blue background with orange and yellow curved design elements at bottom. Adult events schedule graphic showing Tuesday programs: Internet Basics - How to Search the Web 7-8:30pm at YDL-Whittaker (register at ypsilibrary.org/events); Wednesday programs: ESL Book Club 11am-12:30pm with Washtenaw Literacy at YDL-Michigan (register by calling 734.337.3338), MICHIGAN WORKS! Southeast Community Outreach 12-2pm at YDL-Whittaker, Moving for Better Balance 4-5pm with the Ann Arbor YMCA at YDL-Whittaker, and Basic Literacy Tutoring 4-5:30pm with Washtenaw Literacy at YDL-Superior; Thursday program: Small Business Savvy: Trust but Verify - Using AI in Your Marketing 6:30-8pm Virtual (register at ypsilibrary.org/events). Blue background with orange and yellow curved design elements at bottom." Adult events schedule graphic showing Thursday programs: Thursday Morning Book Group 10:30am-12pm at YDL-Whittaker (book: Little Fires Everywhere, rescheduled from last week), Senior Advisory Board Meeting 1-2pm at YDL-Whittaker (ages 55+), Friends of YDL Book Sale with multiple time slots - Thursday 6-8pm (for Friends members only, memberships start at $10), Friday 11am-5pm, Saturday 11am-3pm, Sunday 1-3pm at YDL-Whittaker, Queer Book Group 6:30-8pm at YDL-Michigan (book: Who's Afraid of Gender?, register at ypsilibrary.org/events), and Canva 101 7-8:30pm at YDL-Whittaker (marked FULL). Blue background with orange and yellow curved design elements at bottom. Adult events schedule graphic showing Friday program: Digital Literacy Tutoring 12-2pm with Washtenaw Literacy at YDL-Whittaker; Saturday programs: Google Sheets for Beginners 10:30am-12:30pm at YDL-Whittaker (register at ypsilibrary.org/events), Washtenaw African American Genealogical Society (WAAGS) 10:30am-12:30pm Virtual (Zoom link at ypsilibrary.org/events), and Microsoft Word - Intermediate 2-4pm at YDL-Whittaker (register at ypsilibrary.org/events). Blue background with orange and yellow curved design elements at bottom.
January 11, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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TOMORROW at 2pm: Celebrate the music that moved a generation. The Sean Dobbins Ensemble presents "The Ladies of Soul" with vocalist Athena Johnson, honoring the women whose voices carried the civil rights movement forward. Music, spoken word, and history worth remembering. Free and open to everyone!
Concert flyer with bold black text reading 'The Ladies of Soul: A Take Note Concert' on cream background. Features red-tinted performance photos of musicians with instruments. Event details: Sean Dobbins Ensemble featuring Athena Johnson, January 11, 2026, 2pm Sunday at YDL-Whittaker, 5577 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti. Take Note Concert Series and Friends of Ypsilanti District Library logos at bottom.
January 10, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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SATURDAY: Join YpsiWrites at our downtown branch for a letter-writing workshop. ✉️ Clinical social worker and poet David Boeving will guide you through using this flexible form to process what you're feeling. Ages 15+, no writing experience needed. Only a few spots left!
Cream-colored graphic designed like an envelope with red wax heart seal. Text reads "Writing Oneself: Letters & Emotions with YpsiWrites, Ages 15+, Saturday Jan 10, 11AM-12:30PM, YDL-Michigan, 229 W. Michigan Ave, RSVP at ypsililibrary.org/events"
January 9, 2026 at 7:44 PM
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SATURDAY at our downtown branch: The INK DRINKER Reading Series kicks off with David Kuhnlein and Addy Malinowski—two Michigan-born writers bringing horror fiction and poetry into conversation. They'll read, they'll talk craft, and you'll get to ask questions. Completely free! Come curious.
Author biography page for Addy Malinowski featuring their portrait wearing glasses and a plaid shirt. Text describes them as a poet, educator, guitar-player, and aspiring scholar from southeast Michigan who considers Ypsilanti home. Currently enrolled in doctoral program in English Literature and American Studies at City University of New York, residing in south Brooklyn. Website listed as addymalinowski.net Author biography page for David Kuhnlein featuring his portrait against a blurred outdoor background. Text describes him as author of Ezra's Head, Bloodletter, Die Closer to Me, and Decay Never Came. Notes his work in horror film reviews, fiction publications in various journals, poetry in Juked and Expat, and mentions he hosts a reading series at Cafe 1923 in Hamtramck, Michigan.
January 8, 2026 at 9:56 PM
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Entering the ring undefeated 🏆
January 7, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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Having trouble with the catalog in our app? 📱 We're on it! While our vendor works on a fix, you can still search our catalog on our website at ypsilibrary.org. Thank you for your patience!
YDL announcement graphic with phone icon. Text reads: Heads up! We're currently experiencing technical issues with the library catalog in our YDL mobile app. Our vendor, Clarivate, is working on a fix with an estimated resolution by Thursday. We'll keep you updated. Thank you for your patience!
January 7, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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The Ink Drinker reading series launches this Saturday, featuring the kind of creative conversation worth leaving your house for. Free at our downtown Ypsi branch!
Detail poster for January 10 Ink Drinker Reading Series event featuring David Kuhnlein reading from 'Ezra's Head' and Addy Malinowski presenting 'Poems: 2020-2022'. Includes four images in teal tone: portrait of David Kuhnlein, broken eggshell, person with magnifying glass, and person with guitar. Ypsilanti District Library branding."
January 7, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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This is either very encouraging or completely unhelpful .
Tweet from Dan Hon (@hondanhon) reading: 'bilbo baggins didn't even start writing his most famous book until he was 110 so don't worry you've got lots of time.' Background shows a rustic garden scene with brick archways, ivy, and wildflowers.
January 6, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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Did you know YDL has a monthly zine club? Never made a zine? Perfect. Come learn techniques, swap ideas, and make zine-making friends. Basic art materials provided, just bring your ideas. ✂️

Next meetup is THIS THURSDAY at our downtowni branch, 6-8pm! Register: ypsilibrary.events.mylibrary.digital
Pink flyer with black hand-lettered title reading 'Ypsilanti Zine Club with the Ypsilanti District Library' in magenta. A vintage halftone megaphone graphic appears in top left corner shouting toward the title. Top right corner features 'FREE!' in rough black lettering with yellow highlight. Body text reads 'Work on zines together, share techniques and ideas, and make zine-making friends. Basic art materials provided!' Dates listed: Jan 8, Feb 12, Mar 12. Red circle on right contains 'Monthly on Thursday nights 6-8pm, YDL-Michigan Ave, 229 W. Michigan Ave.' Bottom features black brushstroke banner with white text 'Register at' and orange text 'ypsililibrary.org/events' with halftone pointing hand gesture directing to registration info.
January 6, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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Join us this Saturday for the first installment of INK DRINKER, a brand new lecture series focused on connecting the community to materials on our shelves. Totally free!
"Promotional poster for the Ink Drinker Reading Series at Ypsilanti District Library, Winter/Spring 2026. Features a teal and cream color scheme with an image of spilled white pills or candies from a prescription bottle. Lists four events: January 10 with David Kuhnlein and Addy Malinowski; February 28 with Dr. Toni Pressley-Sanon and Lawrielle West; March 28 with Andrew Luddington and Jared Bentley; April 11 with Dr. Kelly Weinersmith. All events at 3:00pm at 229 W Michigan Avenue. Free lecture series."
January 5, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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♟️ Youth Chess. 🐕 Quinn time (register!). ❄️ Snowy science with the Metroparks. 🎶 Ladies of Soul concert. Plus storytimes are back next week!
Kids Events This Week graphic on yellow background listing four January events: Youth Chess Club Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm at YDL-Whittaker for grades K-12; Read to Quinn the Library Dog Thursday 5:30-7:30pm at YDL-Michigan with registration required; Life When It's Snowy Saturday 11am-12pm at YDL-Whittaker for ages 3-5 with Huron-Clinton Metroparks; The Ladies of Soul: A Take Note Concert Sunday 2-3pm at YDL-Whittaker, all ages, with Sean Dobbins Ensemble and Athena Johnson.
January 5, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Finally, some good news 🗓️
Screenshot of a February 2026 calendar view from a calendar app. The month is displayed in a clean grid format with several dates marked by small green dots indicating scheduled events. The calendar shows February has 28 days with events scattered throughout the month on dates including the 2nd, 13th, 16th, 17th, and 18th. The interface has a dark background with white text. Above the calendar image is a social media post from user Mohammad (@MargBarAmerica) that reads "calenderheads, peep february 2026. you don't see em laid out like this often anymore. something to look forward to"
January 4, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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Welcome back to a fully-booked calendar at YDL! 20+ ways to learn, create, and connect this week. See you at one (or five) of them! 📚✨ Full schedule at ypsilibrary.org/events.
Adult events schedule graphic showing Monday programs: Mahjong Meetup 1-3pm at YDL-Whittaker, Read it & Eat It Cookbook Club 6-7:30pm at YDL-Whittaker (register at ypsiliary.org), and Sew Social 7-8pm at YDL-Superior (marked 'back by popular demand'); Tuesday programs: Meditation with Ease 6-7pm at YDL-Superior, Fellowship of the Fiber 6-8pm at YDL-Whittaker, Genealogy & Family History Bunch 7-8pm at YDL-Whittaker, and Computer Basics - Getting Started 7-8:30pm at YDL-Whittaker (register at ypsiliary.org). Blue background with orange and yellow curved design elements at bottom. Adult events schedule graphic showing Wednesday programs: ESL Book Club 11am-12:30pm at YDL-Michigan, Microsoft PowerPoint - Basics 2-4pm at YDL-Whittaker (register at ypsiliary.org), Moving for Better Balance 4-5pm with the Ann Arbor YMCA at YDL-Whittaker, and Crochet Club 6-9pm at YDL-Whittaker; Thursday programs: Thursday Morning Book Group 10:30am-12pm at YDL-Whittaker (book: Little Fires Everywhere) and Ypsilanti Zine Club 6-8pm at YDL-Michigan (register at ypsiliary.org). Blue background with orange and yellow curved design elements at bottom. Adult events schedule graphic showing Thursday programs: Euchre Club 6:30-8:30pm at YDL-Michigan (register at ypsiliary.org), YDL Film Club 7-8pm at YDL-Whittaker (register at ypsiliary.org), and AARP Tax Info Help Session 7-8:30pm at YDL-Whittaker (Early Bird Tax Appt Sign Ups, register at ypsiliary.org); Friday programs: MICHIGAN WORKS! Community Outreach 11am-1pm at YDL-Michigan; Saturday programs: YDL Guitar Club 10am-12pm at YDL-Michigan and Breastfeeding Basics 10:30am-12pm with Wrapped in Love at YDL-Superior. Blue background with orange and yellow curved design elements at bottom. Adult events schedule graphic showing Saturday program: Writing Oneself: Letters & Emotions 11am-12:30pm with YpsiWrites at YDL-Michigan (register at ypsiliary.org) and NEW! Ink Drinker Reading Series 3-5pm with authors David Kuhnlein & Addy Malinowski at YDL-Michigan; Sunday program: The Ladies of Soul: A Take Note Concert 2-3:30pm with the Sean Dobbins Ensemble & Athena Johnson at YDL-Whittaker. Blue background with orange and yellow curved design elements at bottom.
January 4, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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It's 2026! Here are our ins and outs for the year 💙
Graphic titled 'IN/OUT' with Ypsilanti District Library logo in center. IN (left side, black background): Joining a club @ the library, falling asleep to audiobooks, Fiber Crafts, browsing with no agenda, 'I DNF'd it' honesty, asking librarians anything, Hustle culture [crossed out], Replacing humans with chatbots [crossed out]. IN (right side, white background): third places, GOING ANALOG, Media Literacy, checking out 10 books reading 2, comfort reads, recommending your fave book to a stranger, Mutual Aid, finishing books you hate [crossed out], thinking you're 'not a library person' [crossed out]. OUT (bottom, white background): BookTok FOMO, Late Fee Anxiety (we got rid of those), doomscrolling, digital isolation, gatekeeping knowledge, buying what you could borrow, unboxing, genre snobbery.
January 3, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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TOMORROW: Become the confident, capable birth partner you want to be.

Two experienced doulas will cover comfort measures during labor, breastfeeding support, and postpartum warning signs. Walk away with practical tools to show up when it matters most. ❤️

📍Saturday, 1/3 | 10:30am-12pm | YDL-Superior
Promotional graphic for Dads as Doulas workshop. Title reads 'Wrapped in Love Doula & Lactation Services presents Dads as Doulas: Showing Up with Confidence.' Event details: Saturday, Jan 3, 10:30am-12pm at YDL-Superior, 1900 N Harris Rd. No registration required. Illustration shows three diverse couples in intimate moments - partners embracing expectant mothers with tenderness and support.
January 2, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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¡Cuentos para todos! 📚✨ This Saturday, join Norma Rodriguez for bilingual storytime where we'll have every book & every song in both Spanish and English. Wiggle it out and take home a free book (thanks to Rotary Club of Ann Arbor!). Perfect for little ones. See you at our downtown branch!
Bright blue flyer with decorative paper fan border. Title reads 'Spanish Storytime with Norma Rodriguez' in white and gold text. Features side-by-side English-Spanish translation boxes explaining the bilingual storytime format. Event details: Saturday, Jan 3, 10:30am at YDL-Michigan Ave, 229 W. Michigan Ave. YDL logo in bottom right corner.
January 1, 2026 at 11:46 PM
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Here's to more holds, discoveries, and happy returns in 2026. 🎉
Laptop display showing "top 5 on kanopy - kids" with show thumbnails: Dino Ranch, Masha and the Bear, Antiks, Gecko's Garage, and Arpo. Laptop display showing "TOP 5 ON kanopy: ADULTS" with show thumbnails: Death in Paradise, Blackshore, Beyond Paradise, Dinner in America, and Lark Rise to Candleford.
January 1, 2026 at 1:56 AM
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Thanks for keeping us busy, Ypsi.
Library card on red textured background showing "YOUNG ADULT FICTION" top 5: Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins, The Cruel Prince by Holly Black, The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, and A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson. JAN - DEC 2025. iPad display showing "TOP 5 ON hoopla" with book covers: Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins, The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, Quicksilver by Callie Hart, The Tenant by Freida McFadden, and Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. Holographic CD background with "most popular dvds" listing: The Substance, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Deadpool & Wolverine, Nosferatu, and Alien: Romulus with their respective movie posters. "MOST POPULAR Library of Things" with whimsical border showing LOT items: Puzzles, Hotspots, Portable DVD Player, Giant 4-in-a-Row Game, Heavy Duty Sewing Machine, Digital Radon Detector, and Jumbo Jenga with product photos.
January 1, 2026 at 1:56 AM
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Another year in the books! 😉 You streamed constantly, borrowed creatively, and proved once again that libraries are about way more than books. Our patrons leaned into dark fiction, couldn't resist a good memoir, and kept the youth graphic novel game going strong.
Library card-style graphic with blue patterned background reading "2025 WRAPPED - Title: TOP CHECK OUTS OF 2025, Author: YPSILANTI DISTRICT LIBRARY" with "MOST CHECKED OUT ITEMS 2025" written in red marker across the date/borrower lines. YDL 2025 Wrapped stamp in corner. Library card on leather book background showing "ADULT FICTION" category with top 10 titles including The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah, James by Percival Everett (marked "must read"), Tom Lake by Ann Patchett, Firekeeper's Daughter by Angelina Boulley (noted as "2025-4 Great Michigan Read"), Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, Anxious People by Fredrik Backman, Verity by Colleen Hoover, Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry, and The Women by Kristin Hannah. Timeline shows JAN - DEC 2025. Library card on red vintage book background showing "ADULT NONFICTION" top 5: Educated by Tara Westover, The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel A. van der Kolk, Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann, Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall, and Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke. JAN - DEC 2025. Library card with cityscape background showing "YOUTH FICTION" top titles: Dog Man by Dav Pilkey (marked #1-5 and shown extra large), Puppets of Spelhorst by Kate DiCamillo (noted "2025 Family Read"), The Babysitter's Club series by Gale Galligan/Ann M. Martin (top title: Logan Likes Mary Anne), Sisters by Raina Telgemeier, Cat Kid Comic Club by Dav Pilkey, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney (top title: The Deep End). JAN - DEC 2025.
January 1, 2026 at 1:56 AM
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Ring in the new year with us... on Friday! We'll be closed tomorrow (Dec 31) & Thursday (Jan 1) so our staff can ring in 2026 with their loved ones. Back to regular hours on Jan 2nd. See you next year! 🎆
Colorful fireworks illustration on black background with text reading 'Happy New Year! YDL will be CLOSED Wednesday, Dec 31 & Thursday, Jan 1 for the holiday! Back open Friday, Jan 2, 10AM-6PM at all branches
December 30, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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December 30, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Thank you for an amazing year! Please consider donating to the Bookmobile fund so we can continue serving Ypsi for many more years to come. 📖🚌🪄❤️

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December 30, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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We've got you covered on #13. Help us with the rest?
Screenshot of a tweet from Boots Riley showing Woody Guthrie's handwritten 1942 New Year's resolutions. The list includes 33 items like 'work more and better,' 'wash teeth if any,' 'take bath,' 'eat good,' 'drink very scant if any,' 'write a song a day,' and #13 'read lots good books.
December 30, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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TEENS!! Tomorrow night at the library = your one-stop NYE prep shop.✨ Make party hats, candle holders for ~ambiance~, and mocktails you'll actually want to drink. 🥂 Ages 12-18, free, walk right in!

📍 Whittaker branch | Tuesday, Dec 30 | 5-6:30pm
Colorful event flyer with fireworks, champagne glass, and party hat illustrations announcing "New Year's Party" on Tuesday, December 30, 5-6:30 PM at Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Road. Text reads "Make mocktails, candle holders, and party hats!"
December 29, 2025 at 7:15 PM