The Ypsilanti Courier
A Heritage Newspaper
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Library Events
PUBLISHED: January 10, 2008
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
LIBRARY PROGRAMSFOR JAN. 14 - 20
n†Baby Brigade: 10:30 a.m. January 14 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!
n†Kids' Club: 10:30 a.m. January 14 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.
n†Folktales and Fractured Fairy Tale Book Club (Grades 1-3): 6:30 p.m. January 14 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Road. Free. Register at: 482-4110 ext. 1340
Read and discuss various versions of our favorite folktales and fairy tales. A free book will be given out each month.
n†Monday Evening Book Group: 7 p.m. January 14 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1306.
This month's book is Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides.
n†Tax Preparation Tips: 7 p.m. January 14 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 229 W. Michigan Ave. Drop in. Free. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1385
Cheryl Lucas from H & R Block presents "10 Common Tax Return Mistakes" and "10 Commonly Overlooked Deductions" followed by a short question and answer session.
n†Superior Storytime: 10:30 a.m., January 15 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 8975 MacArthur Blvd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-3747
Enjoy a storytime for pre-schoolers.
n†Toddler Storytime: 10:30 a.m. January 15 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.
n†Chess Club and Family Game Night: from 6 to 8:30 p.m. January 15 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.
n†Family Games/Lego Night: from 6 to 8 p.m. January 15 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Drop in Details: 482-4110 ext. 1340
We have Legos! Bring your imagination and have fun creating your own designs.
n†Kids Only Book Club (Grades 3-5): 6:30 p.m. January 15 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 229 W. Michigan Ave. Free. To register, call 482-4110 ext. 1390.
Youth group meets monthly for snacks and discussion about books selected just for them.
n†The Knitting Club: from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 15 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.
n†CyberTravel: Travel Information Online: from 7 to 8:30 p.m. January 15 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Register: 482-4110 ext. 1377
Plan family trips the convenient way using the Internet.
n†Toddlers Storytime: 10:30 a.m. January 16 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.
n†English as a Second Language Book Group: 11 a.m. January 16 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.
n†Pre-school Storytime: 1:30 p.m. January 16 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.
n†Introduction to the Internet: from 2 to 2:30 p.m. January 16 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1377
Learn the basics about using the Internet Explorer Web browser.
n†Girls Rule Book Group: 7 p.m. January 16 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 229 W. Michigan Ave. Free. Register: 482-4110 ext. 1314.
Lively discussions of new books geared to girls in grades 6-8. Snacks provided. New girls always invited to participate. This month's book: Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy by Ally Carter.
n†Superior After-Hours Book Discussion: 8 p.m. January 16 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 8975 MacArthur Blvd. Free. Register at: 482-3747
Join the discussion at YDL-Superior at 8 pm the third Wednesday of each month. This month's book to be read and discussed will be The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature, and Fowl Obsession by Mark Obmascik.
n†Jump Start Storytime: 10:30 a.m. January 17 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.
n†Introduction to Microsoft Excel I: from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. January 17 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1377
A basic introduction to spreadsheets.
n†Lazy Readers "Book" Club: 7 p.m. January 17 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 229 W. Michigan Ave. Free. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1385
Don't have time to read a whole book but would still like to participate in an invigorating exchange of ideas and opinions? Join this group! We read a journal or magazine article and meet once a month to discuss it. Articles will be available for pick-up at the start of each month at the Reference Desk.
n†Friends of YDL Used Book Sale:
January 18, 11-5
January 19, 11-3
January 20, 1-3
Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1368.
Great books at terrific prices! Enjoy purchasing a wide range of used books for 25¢ or 50¢. On Sunday, fill a bag of bargains for $3.00. Next sale is May 16-18.
n†Bilingual Family Storytime: 10:30 a.m. January 19 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Register: 482-4110 ext. 1340
Todos son bienvenidos a YDL para disfrutar cuentos, canciones, y rimas en espaÒol e ingles. °Nos vemos pronto! Everyone is welcome to come to YDL to enjoy stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English. We'll see you soon!
n†Teens & Tweens Computer Club: from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. January 19 at Ypsilanti District Library, 229 W. Michigan Ave. Free. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1390
Do you like computers, online gaming, digital photography, or social networking sites? Want to learn more about them or get practice using them? Then the Teens and Tweens Computer Club is for you. Grades 4-12. Registration recommended.
n†Saturday Craft Box: 2:30 p.m. January 19 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1340.
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