The Ypsilanti Courier
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April Events At The Library
PUBLISHED: April 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
All month long The Dancer Within: April 5-June 2 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Road. Free. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1303
It is YDL's great fortune to be the opening venue for the national tour of this evocative exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Services (SITES). Featuring 48 color and black-and-white photographs by dancer-turned-photojournalist Rose Eichenbaum, The Dancer Within will be on view in the Community Room at Whittaker Road from April 5 through June 1. The character and vitality of Mikhail Baryshnikov, Jacques d'Amboise, Jose„ Greco, Bill T. Jones, Ann Reinking, Chita Rivera, Russ Tamblyn, Tommy Tune, and dozens of other choreographers and dancers are captured in revealing portraits and dramatic performance shots. Interview excerpts documenting the dancers' candid reflections on life, work and passion accompany each photograph, providing a rare glimpse at the inner workings of the artists.
A series of events titled Illuminating 'The Dancer Within' will complement the themes of the exhibition and will include live performances across the spectrum of dance styles and a film series that focuses on dance in film.
Diane Engleman Exhibit: April 1 through 30 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 229 W. Michigan Ave. Free. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1385
Ypsilanti resident and photographer presents her collages of local landmarks.
Week 4: Thursday through Sunday
Jump Start Storytime: 10:30 a.m. April 24 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. April 24 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 229 W. Michigan Ave. Free. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1390
Watch movies that have been adapted from children's best-loved books. This month we're watching A Series of Unfortunate Events.
Microsoft Access: from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 24 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Register: 482-4110 ext. 1377
An introduction to database creation and management.
Boys Only Book Club: 7 p.m. April 24 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1340
Pick up your copies of the book selections at the Youth Desk at YDL-Whittaker Road.
Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting: 7 p.m. April 24 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.
Bilingual Family Storytime: 10:30 a.m. April 26 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 espaŅol 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!
Saturday Craft Box: 2:30 p.m. April 26 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1340.
Drop in and enjoy fun-filled "crafty" afternoons!
Earth Day Jubilee: 2:30 p.m. April 26 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1340.
Enjoy nature stories and make your own rain stick. For grades K-5. Space is limited to the first 12 participants.
Week 5: April 28 through 30
Baby Brigade: 10:30 a.m. April 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. April 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.
Come-and-Go Crafts: from 5 to 8 p.m. April 28 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 229 W. Michigan Ave. Drop in. Free. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1390
Drop by during your library visit to make a quick craft project.
Illuminating 'The Dancer Within': Dance in the Movies: 6:30 p.m. April 28 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1303
Enjoy great dancing in some classic films as part of our Dancer Within exhibit. Tonight's feature is award-winning West Side Story, a musical which tells the story of two teen-agers from rival New York City gangs who fall in love.
Superior Storytime: 10:30 a.m. April 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. April 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.April 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. April 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.
The Knitting Club: from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 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. April 29 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1306
Title for April: And Do Remember Me by Marita Golden.
Toddlers Storytime: 10:30 a.m. April 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. April 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. April 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.
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