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	The Ypsilanti Courier A Heritage Newspaper Weekly Publication

Library Events

PUBLISHED: January 24, 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

Week 5:

January 28 through 31

†Baby Brigade: 10:30 a.m. January 28 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: 10:30 a.m. January 28 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.

†Make a Mardi Gras Mask! 7 to 8:30 p.m., January 28 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 229 W. Michigan Ave. Drop in. Free. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1390

Kids, get ready for Fat Tuesday by making a Mardi Gras mask at the library! We will also discuss the holiday's traditions while enjoying music and treats — New Orleans style. Space is limited to 12 participants, so come early! For grades 4-12.

†Superior Storytime: 10:30 a.m., January 29 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 8975 MacArthur Blvd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-3747

Enjoy a storytime for pre-schoolers.

†Toddler Storytime: 10:30 a.m. January 29 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.

†Chess Club and Family Game Night: from 6 to 8:30 p.m. January 29 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.

†Family Games/Lego Night: from 6 to 8 p.m. January 29 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.

†E-Mail Basics II: From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. January 29 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1377

This class will cover creating folders and address books, sending files as attachments, and creating signatures.

†The Knitting Club: from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 29 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.

†African American Authors Book Discussion Group: 7 p.m. January 29 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1306

Title for January: Fifth Born by Zelda Lockhart.

†Genealogy Resources Online: From 10:30 a.m. to noon January 30 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1377.

An introduction to genealogical research using the Internet.

†Toddler Storytime: 10:30 a.m. January 30 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 a.m. January 30 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 p.m. January 30 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.

†Mystery Lovers Book Group: 2 p.m. January 30 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1356.

Join other amateur sleuths once a month to discuss mystery novels. This month's book under the microscope is: "The Camel Club" by David Baldacci.

†Jump Start Storytime: 10:30 a.m. January 31 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.

†Kids Club Movie Night: 6 p.m. January 31 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 229 W. Michigan Ave. Free. Drop-in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1390.

Watch movies that have been adapted from children's best-loved books.

†Microsoft Word and Excel: Beyond the Basics: From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. January 31 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1377

Learn how to create mailing lists, labels and charts in MS Word and MS Excel.

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