Ypsilanti District Library
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Proudly serving Ypsilanti, Michigan since 1868.
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Attention kids ages 9-15: Like homemade jewelry? Like snacks? Whether you want to make a creative piece for yourself or to give as a gift, register for Saturday's Jewelry Workshop at YDL-Superior before space runs out: ypsilibrary.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=210....
December 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Attention kids ages 9-15: Like homemade jewelry? Like snacks? Whether you want to make a creative piece for yourself or to give as a gift, register for Saturday's Jewelry Workshop at YDL-Superior before space runs out: ypsilibrary.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=210....
Sometimes two sentences are all it takes to change everything. Hear how our 2025 Short Horror Story Contest winner used the challenge to reignite her passion.
December 9, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Sometimes two sentences are all it takes to change everything. Hear how our 2025 Short Horror Story Contest winner used the challenge to reignite her passion.
Library dogs, chess club, writing labs, craft workshops, and a book party! This week's kids lineup has something for every age. Full schedule at ypsilibrary.org/events. ✨
December 8, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Library dogs, chess club, writing labs, craft workshops, and a book party! This week's kids lineup has something for every age. Full schedule at ypsilibrary.org/events. ✨
We've got 15+ free meetups this week and they deserve more hype! Crafts, cards, classic movies, zines, music, meditation—you get the idea. Browse our whole schedule at ypsilibrary.org/events. 👀
December 8, 2025 at 12:45 AM
We've got 15+ free meetups this week and they deserve more hype! Crafts, cards, classic movies, zines, music, meditation—you get the idea. Browse our whole schedule at ypsilibrary.org/events. 👀
Today's the day! Paul Keller's Annual Jolly Jazz Holiday Celebration kicks off at 2pm at Whittaker. Bring the kids, bring grandma, bring your holiday spirit. It's free, it's festive, and it's happening TODAY! 🎶
December 7, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Today's the day! Paul Keller's Annual Jolly Jazz Holiday Celebration kicks off at 2pm at Whittaker. Bring the kids, bring grandma, bring your holiday spirit. It's free, it's festive, and it's happening TODAY! 🎶
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lil jim bob reporting for duty 🤭
We’re here to serve the community (and that’s a threat) 🫡
December 5, 2025 at 11:43 PM
lil jim bob reporting for duty 🤭
We’re here to serve the community (and that’s a threat) 🫡
December 5, 2025 at 11:25 PM
We’re here to serve the community (and that’s a threat) 🫡
THE BOOK CLUB FOR PEOPLE WHO DON'T HAVE TIME FOR A BOOK CLUB. One short story. Once a month. Picked and printed for you. Read it in the room. Have a snack. Go home. You don't even need to bring a pen.
RSVP to Ypsilanti's hottest new club: ypsilibrary.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=252...
RSVP to Ypsilanti's hottest new club: ypsilibrary.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=252...
December 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
THE BOOK CLUB FOR PEOPLE WHO DON'T HAVE TIME FOR A BOOK CLUB. One short story. Once a month. Picked and printed for you. Read it in the room. Have a snack. Go home. You don't even need to bring a pen.
RSVP to Ypsilanti's hottest new club: ypsilibrary.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=252...
RSVP to Ypsilanti's hottest new club: ypsilibrary.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=252...
FRIDAY: Hot chocolate. Fresh cookies. Carols with Ypsilanti Youth Choir. Stories from Black Men Read. Photos with Santa. And free books! Our annual Downtown Tree Lighting is the perfect way to kick off December. See you there! 🎅
📅 : Dec 5 | 5:30pm | YDL-Michigan
🅿️ Free parking across Adams Street
📅 : Dec 5 | 5:30pm | YDL-Michigan
🅿️ Free parking across Adams Street
December 5, 2025 at 2:04 AM
FRIDAY: Hot chocolate. Fresh cookies. Carols with Ypsilanti Youth Choir. Stories from Black Men Read. Photos with Santa. And free books! Our annual Downtown Tree Lighting is the perfect way to kick off December. See you there! 🎅
📅 : Dec 5 | 5:30pm | YDL-Michigan
🅿️ Free parking across Adams Street
📅 : Dec 5 | 5:30pm | YDL-Michigan
🅿️ Free parking across Adams Street
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No one is doing it like us (and that's probably for the best) 🕺
Inspired by @cincylibrary.bsky.social
Inspired by @cincylibrary.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
No one is doing it like us (and that's probably for the best) 🕺
Inspired by @cincylibrary.bsky.social
Inspired by @cincylibrary.bsky.social
TOMORROW: Eat pizza, support your library! 🍕 Aubree's on Whittaker is donating 20% of your bill to YDL all day Thursday (11am-10pm). Dine-in, carryout, or delivery! Just show the flyer below to your server or mention YDL when you order.
Supporting your community never tasted so good. 😋🍴
Supporting your community never tasted so good. 😋🍴
December 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
TOMORROW: Eat pizza, support your library! 🍕 Aubree's on Whittaker is donating 20% of your bill to YDL all day Thursday (11am-10pm). Dine-in, carryout, or delivery! Just show the flyer below to your server or mention YDL when you order.
Supporting your community never tasted so good. 😋🍴
Supporting your community never tasted so good. 😋🍴
We gave you Kaitlyn delivering holds like Mr. Darcy AND the hand flex. ✨ Give us a little something back this Giving Tuesday: ypsilibrary.org/donate
Inspired by: @cityofmarionlibraries
Inspired by: @cityofmarionlibraries
December 2, 2025 at 8:53 PM
We gave you Kaitlyn delivering holds like Mr. Darcy AND the hand flex. ✨ Give us a little something back this Giving Tuesday: ypsilibrary.org/donate
Inspired by: @cityofmarionlibraries
Inspired by: @cityofmarionlibraries
Our Bookmobile has been Ypsi's fourth branch for 18 years—meeting kids at schools, showing up at community events, and bringing library services to those who need them most. But she's nearing the end of the road. 🚐💙
December 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Our Bookmobile has been Ypsi's fourth branch for 18 years—meeting kids at schools, showing up at community events, and bringing library services to those who need them most. But she's nearing the end of the road. 🚐💙
Tired of talking to your houseplants? This week brings cookbook club, craft circles, euchre club, our annual downtown tree lighting, a jazz celebration, and much more. Good company, zero cover charge. 😉
December 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Tired of talking to your houseplants? This week brings cookbook club, craft circles, euchre club, our annual downtown tree lighting, a jazz celebration, and much more. Good company, zero cover charge. 😉
Streaming season is upon us! 📽️ Have you tried a hoopla BingePass yet?! You can check out a BingePass (for free) with your YDL card for SEVEN days of on-demand digital access to curated collections & streaming platforms. Get magazines, movies, puzzles, comics, documentaries, video courses, and more.
November 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Streaming season is upon us! 📽️ Have you tried a hoopla BingePass yet?! You can check out a BingePass (for free) with your YDL card for SEVEN days of on-demand digital access to curated collections & streaming platforms. Get magazines, movies, puzzles, comics, documentaries, video courses, and more.
Stop by our downtown branch before the end of December to see this vibrant community mural—a Juneteenth collaboration between local artists Avery Williamson and Krista Skytta and Ypsi kids.
November 29, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Stop by our downtown branch before the end of December to see this vibrant community mural—a Juneteenth collaboration between local artists Avery Williamson and Krista Skytta and Ypsi kids.
Our director Lisa Hoenig talked with WEMU about what makes libraries essential, and her answer was simple: "We are gathering spaces, we are learning spaces."
We're here for whatever you need: storytimes for your toddler, free tax help, knitting clubs, or WiFi you can use in our parking lot at 2am.
We're here for whatever you need: storytimes for your toddler, free tax help, knitting clubs, or WiFi you can use in our parking lot at 2am.
November 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Our director Lisa Hoenig talked with WEMU about what makes libraries essential, and her answer was simple: "We are gathering spaces, we are learning spaces."
We're here for whatever you need: storytimes for your toddler, free tax help, knitting clubs, or WiFi you can use in our parking lot at 2am.
We're here for whatever you need: storytimes for your toddler, free tax help, knitting clubs, or WiFi you can use in our parking lot at 2am.
Reminder! 🦃 The Ypsilanti District Library will close early today at 5pm, and we'll be closed tomorrow & Friday for Thanksgiving. We'll be back to our normal hours on Saturday morning!
November 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Reminder! 🦃 The Ypsilanti District Library will close early today at 5pm, and we'll be closed tomorrow & Friday for Thanksgiving. We'll be back to our normal hours on Saturday morning!
Libraries just won a major court victory! 🎉 A federal court ruled that the administration's attempt to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) was unlawful.
What does the IMLS actually do? It's the only federal agency dedicated to libraries and museums.
What does the IMLS actually do? It's the only federal agency dedicated to libraries and museums.
November 26, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Libraries just won a major court victory! 🎉 A federal court ruled that the administration's attempt to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) was unlawful.
What does the IMLS actually do? It's the only federal agency dedicated to libraries and museums.
What does the IMLS actually do? It's the only federal agency dedicated to libraries and museums.
Teens! TODAY at 4:30pm, the Teen Advisory Group is hosting Friendsgiving in the Youth Department at our Whittaker branch! Drop in to celebrate, play games, and learn how TAG members earn service hours while making the library better for everyone. (Yes, there will be mini pies. 🥧)
November 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Teens! TODAY at 4:30pm, the Teen Advisory Group is hosting Friendsgiving in the Youth Department at our Whittaker branch! Drop in to celebrate, play games, and learn how TAG members earn service hours while making the library better for everyone. (Yes, there will be mini pies. 🥧)
Gobble gobble! 🦃 The Ypsilanti District Library will close early on Wednesday at 5pm, then we're closed Thursday & Friday for Thanksgiving. We'll be back to our normal hours on Saturday morning!
November 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Gobble gobble! 🦃 The Ypsilanti District Library will close early on Wednesday at 5pm, then we're closed Thursday & Friday for Thanksgiving. We'll be back to our normal hours on Saturday morning!
plot twist: this IS the therapy 😌
November 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
plot twist: this IS the therapy 😌
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Some things remain timely! Thanks to YDL staff @ Michigan Avenue, especially Aaron Smith, for making this happen. ☀️ @third-act-michigan.bsky.social
☀️ Some bright ideas deserve their moment in the sun! From practical solar solutions to climate science deep-dives, this display at our downtown branch (created with Third Act Michigan) proves that every day is a good day to power up your environmental knowledge.
November 23, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Some things remain timely! Thanks to YDL staff @ Michigan Avenue, especially Aaron Smith, for making this happen. ☀️ @third-act-michigan.bsky.social
Need a break from holiday prep? We've got mahjong, meditation, knitting, and book clubs at the library Monday-Wednesday. We're closed Thursday & Friday, but Saturday brings guitar club, writing sprints at Vertex, and chess for all ages--perfect for post-turkey recovery. 🦃
November 23, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Need a break from holiday prep? We've got mahjong, meditation, knitting, and book clubs at the library Monday-Wednesday. We're closed Thursday & Friday, but Saturday brings guitar club, writing sprints at Vertex, and chess for all ages--perfect for post-turkey recovery. 🦃