The Ypsilanti Courier
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Upcoming Events At The Ypsilanti District Library
PUBLISHED: January 8, 2009
The following are upcoming events for the Ypsilanti District Library. All Library events are held throughout the district's three locations: the Whittaker Road Branch, 5577 Whittaker Road; the Michigan Ave. branch, 229 W. Michigan Ave; and its newest Superior Township branch, located at 8975 Macarthur Boulevard.
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For more information, contact Donna DeButts, YDL Community Relations Coordinator, at 1-734-879-1303 or visit the Web site at www.ypsilibrary.org
Ongoing events:
Lively Arts Exhibit at the Whittaker Road, Community Room from January 2-16, "Picture America"
Great art speaks powerfully, inspires fresh thinking, and connects us to our past. Picturing America, an exciting new initiative from the National Endowment for the Humanities in cooperation with the American Library Association, brings masterpieces of American art into libraries nationwide which offers unique insights into the character, ideals, and aspirations of our country.
Photo-text exhibit at the Whittaker Road, Community Room from Jan. 18-30, "In Our Family"
In Our Family is a museum-quality traveling photo-text exhibit about twenty families representing a breadth of diversity and family configurations. Designed for audiences of all ages - from early childhood to adults - In Our Family challenges stereotypes and helps dismantle prejudice by celebrating and affirming differences of all kinds. The Friends of YDL provided financial support to bring this exhibit to Ypsilanti. In Our Family was designed and arranged by Family Diversity Projects, a non-profit organization in Amherst, MA. The Ypsilanti District Library is pleased to present this exhibit in collaboration with the Ypsilanti City Human Relations Commission.
Thursday through Saturday
Thursday Morning Book Group: 10:30 am January 8 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1376.
Meets the first Thursday of each month. January's book: Seeing in the Dark by Timothy Ferris which is this year's Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Reads selection.
Drop-In Computer Lab: 1-3 pm January 8 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 229 W. Michigan Ave. Free. Drop-in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1385
Teach yourself to type or improve your PC skills with free tutorials.
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint: 6:30-8:30 pm January 8 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Register: 482-4110 ext. 1377
Learn the basics for creating presentations.
Microsoft Publisher I: 10:30-12:30 pm January 10 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1377
Learn the basics for creating personalized cards including selecting the layout and inserting and editing text and images.
Search Ypsilanti Gleanings Online!: 11 am January 10 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1312
We will demonstrate the new searchable online version of "The Gleanings," the newsletter of the Ypsilanti Historical Society, from the early 1970s to the present. In addition, Al Rudisill, president of YHS, will give a powerpoint-aided overview of Ypsilanti history.
Book Buddies: 1 pm January 10 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Register by calling: 482-4110 ext. 1340.
A book discussion group about selected books. A craft and small snack is provided. (Grades 1-3)
Introduction to Microsoft Word I: 2-4 pm January 10 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1377
Learn basic word processing skills.
TYDL WAVE: 2 pm January 10 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Road. Free. To register: call 482-4110 ext. 1340
Catch the wave! Join YDL's Teen Anime Club! Watch and discuss anime and manga, plus other fun activities. Meet and hang out with other fans!
January 12 through 18
Baby Brigade: 10:30 am January 12 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1340
Bring your babies (birth to 18 months) to this lapsit storytime and introduce them to songs, books and rhymes!
Kids' Club Storytime: 10:30 am January 12 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 229 W. Michigan Ave. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1390
Drop-in preschool songs and storytime followed by a simple craft.
Financial Literacy for Teens: 3-4:30 pm January 12 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 47 N. Huron St. Free. Drop in. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1314
Bank of Ann Arbor will be presenting a series of 4 workshops for youth ages 12-21. All classes will be limited to the first 20 people. Youth who finish all four workshops and assignments will receive a prize. Note: Workshops alternate locations between the Corner Health Center (47 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti, 1/12 & 2/9) and YDL—Michigan Avenue (1/26 & 2/23). Pre-registration preferred, call the Corner Health Center at 734-484-3600 ext. 251.
Introduction to Microsoft Excel: 5-7 pm January 12 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 229 W. Michigan Ave. Free. Register: 482-4110 ext. 1385
A basic introduction to spreadsheets.
Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Reads Facilitator Training: 7 pm January 12 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1303.
This year's selected book is Timothy Ferris's Seeing in the Dark about backyard stargazers in keeping with the theme The Universe: Yours to Discover. To learn how to manage a book discussion group around this topic, sign up for a facilitator training.
Monday Evening Book Group: 7 pm January 12 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1306.
This month's book is Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin.
Superior Storytime: 10:30 am January 13 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 8975 MacArthur Blvd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-3747
Enjoy a storytime for pre-schoolers.
Toddler Storytime
January 13, 10:30 am
Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1340
Children 1 ? to 3 years old and their caregivers share a program that includes stories, songs, and action rhymes.
Chess Club and Family Game Night: 6-8:30 pm January 13 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 229 W. Michigan Ave. Drop in. Free. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1386
Tuesday is game night! Play Chess, Checkers, Scrabble, Uno, Sorry, Twister and other fun games.
Lego Night: 6-8 pm January 13 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Drop in Details: 482-4110 ext. 1340
Discover your inner architect as you construct a building, a creature, or whatever your fancy inspires!
Introduction to Microsoft Word II: 6:30-8:30 pm January 13 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1377
Learn to create and format tables, insert images and create bulleted and numbered lists.
The Knitting Club: 6:30-8 pm January 13 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 229 W. Michigan Ave. Free. Drop-in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1390
Open to knitters of all skill levels. Bring your supplies to complete an ongoing project or begin a new one. Learn new skills and meet new friends.
Toddler Storytime: 10:30 am January 14 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1340
Children 1 ? to 3 years old and their caregivers share a program that includes stories, songs, and action rhymes.
English as a Second Language Book Group: 11 am January 14 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 229 W. Michigan Ave.
Study English as a Second Language in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Our English Book Club will use books and other materials written in English as a framework for our conversations! Questions? Call 482-4110 ext. 1385 or 1320.
Pre-school Storytime: 1:30 pm January 14 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1340
Enjoy stories, songs, and simple crafts for 4 and 5 year olds.
PC Basics: Meet the Computer: 2-3:30 pm January 14 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1377
Learn the parts and proper use of the computer and Windows basics including opening/closing applications and managing files/folders.
Microsoft PowerPoint: 6-8 pm January 14 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 229 W. Michigan Ave. Free. Register: 482-4110 ext. 1385
Learn the basics for creating presentations.
An Evening of Edgar Allan Poe: 6:30 pm January 14 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1377
Celebrate Poe's 200th birthday (January 19) by viewing some of his most famous short stories with fellow Poe fans.
Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting: 7 pm January 14 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1340
We're looking for new members! Join TAG! Meet new people, plan teen programs, and create displays at the library. Stop by a meeting for more information.
Jump Start Storytime: 10:30 am January 15 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1340.
Stories reinforce basic concepts to jump-start preschoolers into learning.
Drop-In Computer Lab: 1-3 pm January 15 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 229 W. Michigan Ave. Free. Drop-in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1385
Teach yourself to type or improve your PC skills with free tutorials.
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