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Photo Exhibit: The Director Within Artist-in-Residence Rose Eichenbaum will inspire photographers of all ages to discover their storytelling potential. Photo Feedback ( A D U LT / T E E N ) W YDL-Whittaker, Thurs., Apr 16, 6–8pm Register: 482-4110 x1377. Sign up for a 15-minute one-on-one session with Rose Eichenbaum for a personalized critique of your work.
The Director Within W YDL-Whittaker, Apr. 18 –May 30 This exclusive exhibit by Rose Eichenbaum features images of famous film directors Cover photo of from her latest book, Mel Brooks copyright Rose Eichenbaum. The Director Within: All rights reserved. Storytellers of Stage and Screen. As our Artist-in-Residence from April 16–18, Eichenbaum will lend her expert eye to our photo workshops and events.
Digital Portraits ( T E E N ) W YDL-Whittaker, Sat., Apr. 18, 3pm Bring your digital camera, smartphone, or tablet for a portrait workshop. We’ll display your work in the teen area. Photography for Older Adults ( A G E S 5 5 + ) W Workshops: YDL-Whittaker, Fridays, March 6 & 20, Apr. 3, 17, 24, 10am–noon Register: 482-4110 x1316. M Exhibit Reception: YDL-Michigan Sunday, May 17, 2pm Aspiring photographers: begin your study with professors Jennifer Baker and Heather Neff. Learn photo techniques and display your work in an exhibit at YDL-Michigan. Bring a digital camera.
Contest: What “Library” Means to You All locations. Submit photos by April 11. What does the word “library” mean to you? Pick up an entry form at any YDL service desk in March and submit a photo expressing this theme. Entries will be judged by Rose Eichenbaum, with awards to adult, teen, and youth photographers. You don’t need to be a pro to enter!
Say it with Snap! Motivating Workers by Design,1923–1929 W YDL-Whittaker, January 28 – March 16 In the pre-Depression era, corporate America commissioned Chicagobased Mather & Co. to print iconic posters with catchy slogans to entice them to be more productive.
Workers Respond: Snapping Back ( A D U LT ) W YDL-Whittaker, Thursday, Jan. 29, 7pm Since the Industrial Age, employers have tried to motivate workers in every imaginable way. This lecture recounts how workers used criticism and humor to talk back. It’s a Snap: Business Basics ( A D U LT ) W YDL-Whittaker, Feb. 3, Mar. 4, Apr. 8, 6–8pm The Michigan Small Business Development Center gives advice to take you from concept to business plan and find resources to get started.
Say It With Snap! is a program of ExhibitsUSA, a national division of Mid-America Arts Alliance, and The National Endowment for the Arts.
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COMMUNITY READS Ann Arbor–Ypsi Reads All locations, January–February This year’s selection is A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki. In this award-winning story, a novelist on a remote island in the Pacific is linked to a bullied and depressed Tokyo teenager after discovering a Hello Kitty lunchbox that washed ashore. The author visits Ypsilanti on Feb. 11 (see page 4). Find related events at aaypsireads.org.
Nancy Flanagan M YDL-Michigan, Jan. 20–Feb. 27 Post Industrial landscapes of Ypsilanti. Ypsilanti Community Schools M YDL-Michigan, Mar. 1–31 W YDL-Whittaker, Mar. 20–Apr. 9 Artwork by local students.
Senior Photography and Essay Exhibit M YDL-Michigan, May 17–June 20 View the results of the Photography for Older Adults workshop.
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Anime Typhoon ( T E E N ) M YDL-Michigan, third Mondays, 6:30pm Watch and discuss anime and eat Asian snacks. Hosted by Michigan Avenue TAG.
YOUTH Storytimes ( I N FA N T S – 5 Y E A R S ) W YDL-Whittaker, Mon-Thurs and Sat, 10:30am; Weds, 1:30pm M YDL-Michigan, Mon, 10:30am
TeenScape ( A G E S 1 3 – 1 7 ) W YDL-Whittaker, Wednesdays, Jan. 7 through Apr. 29, 6:30–7:30pm Meet other teens and explore electronics, photo editing, crafts, games, and snacks.
S YDL-Superior, Tues, 10:30am Interactive stories, games and crafts with our creative youth librarians! Each storytime is geared toward a different age group. Storytimes run Jan. 5–Apr. 25.
A D U LT Cabin Fever Playdates ( Y O U T H ) W YDL-Whittaker, Saturdays, Jan. 31, Feb. 28, Mar. 28, noon–5pm. Parents must attend to supervise their children. Our community room becomes an active play space for kids to get their sillies out!
Adult Crafters Guild ( A D U LT ) W YDL-Whittaker, Wednesdays, 7pm Register: 482-4110 x1377. Join our new Adult Crafters Guild and craft a new project every other month. Jan. 14: Greeting Card Basics Mar. 11: DIY Screen Printing May 13: Bird’s Nest Necklace
Black Authors Book Club ( T W E E N ) M YDL-Michigan, third Wednesdays, 6pm Join other tweens for pizza and conversation about books by African-American authors. Hosted by Jean Winborn.
Natural Hair ( A D U LT ) M YDL-Michigan, Thursdays, 6:30pm Jan. 15: Hair Steaming Feb. 12: Co-washing Mar. 12: The Best Oils and Moisturizers Apr. 2: DIY Natural Hair/Body Products May 21: Cover Grey Naturally Beginning Genealogy ( A D U LT ) M YDL-Michigan, third Mondays, 6:30pm Get tools to uncover your family’s history. Jan. 19: Beyond the U.S. Census Feb. 16: Web Sources Mar. 16: Writing a Family History Apr. 20: On the Road to American Genealogy May 18: Finishing Your Family History
Book & Cook ( A G E S 8 – 1 2 ) W YDL-Whittaker, Saturdays, Jan. 24, Feb. 21, Mar. 21, Apr. 18, May 16, 3–4pm Stories inspire tasty, easy-to-prepare dishes.
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AARP Income Tax Prep ( A D U LT ) M YDL-Michigan, Thursdays, Feb. 5–Apr. 9; 10:30am–4pm Appointments: 482-4110 x1385. Get free help with tax preparation. By appointment or limited walk-ins.
Creativity Lab ( T W E E N / T E E N ) M YDL-Michigan, second and fourth Mondays, Jan. 12–May 11, 6:30pm Second Mondays focus on electronics and fourth Mondays feature crafts.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE: JANUARY Fashion Blast ( A G E S 8 – 1 7 ) S YDL-Superior, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2pm Begin a fashion portfolio of your own designs, learn awesome scarf techniques, and have fashion-forward fun.
Do You Need Health Insurance? ( A D U LT ) W YDL-Whittaker, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2pm If you don’t have health insurance, Feb. 15 is the deadline to sign up at HealthCare.gov for 2015. Learn what programs you qualify for and how to get help to pay for them. Presented by Washtenaw Health Initiative
KinderConcert ( A G E S 2 – 6 ) W YDL-Whittaker, Monday, Jan. 12, 9:30 and 10:30am Fritz Kaenzig of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra delights audiences as he showcases the tuba. Replaces Baby Storytime.
DIY Fleece Scarf ( A G E S 6 – 1 2 ) W YDL-Whittaker, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2pm Make a simple, cozy scarf to take off the chill this winter. 3
JANUARY / FEBRUARY M L K C E L E B R AT I O N You Can’t Stop Me Project ( FA M I LY ) W YDL-Whittaker, Mon., Jan. 19, 6–8pm Make a craft and hear students from the “You Can’t Stop Me Project” perform inspirational songs at 6:30pm. Top 10 Preservation Mistakes (ADULT) W YDL-Whittaker, Saturday, Jan. 17, 11am Learn how to preserve family photos, movies, and slides through digitization. Bring mementos for evaluation and consultation by Priceless Photo Preservation.
Sharing Stories, Then & Now (ALL AGES) M YDL-Michigan, Mon., Jan. 19, 2pm A panel of activists share experiences of the Civil Rights movement and work with older youth to illustrate the continued relevance of fighting injustice. Children’s activities downstairs.
Makey Makey Workshop ( A G E S 9 – 1 4 ) M YDL-Michigan, Saturday, Jan. 17, 1pm Create a banana piano and other musical activities using Makey Makeys, easy-to-use electronic controls that turn everyday objects into extraordinary creations.
Beginning Beekeeping ( A D U LT ) M YDL-Michigan, Thursday, Jan. 29, 6:30pm Jamie Berlin of Ypsi Melissa gives tips on how to get bees, beekeeping tools and equipment, and bee resources. Come and connect with other local beekeepers.
Snow Day! ( A G E S 5 – 1 2 ) S YDL-Superior, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2pm
Elmo’s Birthday Party ( Y O U T H ) M YDL-Michigan, Saturday, Jan. 31, 11am Celebrate Elmo’s birthday with stories and Elmo-inspired cupcakes and crafts.
W YDL-Whittaker, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2pm The weather outside may be frightful, so we’ll take the winter fun indoors with snow-inspired activities.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE: FEBRUARY Safely Talking: Race and Racism ( A D U LT ) W YDL-Whittaker, Sundays, Feb. 1 and Mar. 1, 1:30pm We host film screenings from the series Race: The Power of an Illusion, followed by open, honest conversations moderated by La’Ron Williams. In collaboration with the Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice.
Personalized Plates ( A G E S 5 5 + ) W YDL-Whittaker, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1pm Register: 482-4110 x1359. Use decorative stencils to design an eye-catching plate to display. Part of the Learning Never Gets Old series.
Idlewild: Black Eden’s Past, Present (ADULT) M YDL-Michigan, Monday, Feb 2, 6:30pm Learn about Idlewild, the historic AfricanAmerican resort town in western Michigan, from Micala Evans, former resident and guide for Historic Idlewild Tours. Library Lab: Get Gooey! ( A G E S 7 – 1 2 ) W YDL-Whittaker, Thursday, Feb. 5, 6:30pm Register: 482-4110 x1340. Be prepared to get messy as we explore the powers of polymers by dissecting diapers and mixing up a batch of Oobleck, a magical Newtonian solid.
Sweets for Your Sweet ( T E E N ) M YDL-Michigan, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 6pm Make a bouquet of chocolate lollipops for your valentine or for yourself. Author Talk: Ruth Ozeki Rackham Auditorium, UM Campus Wednesday, Feb. 11, 7pm Hear from the author of this year’s awardwinning Ann Arbor-Ypsi Reads selection, A Tale for the Time Being. Her engaging novel tackles past and present, fact and fiction, quantum physics, history, and myth. See page 2 for more information.
African-American Read-In ( A L L A G E S ) W YDL-Whittaker, Saturday, Feb. 7, noon–2pm Join us as we read aloud books written by African-American authors. Everyone is invited to read and bring their own books. http://www.ncte.org/action/aari
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FEBRUARY / MARCH Paint Like Jacob Lawrence ( Y O U T H ) W YDL-Whittaker, Monday, Feb. 16, 7pm S
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Grab a paintbrush and swirl into color while learning about Jacob Lawrence, a painter famous for his colorful depictions of African-American life. The Address by Ken Burns ( A D U LT ) W YDL-Whittaker, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2pm Ken Burns’s new documentary tells the story of Greenwood School students whose study of the Gettysburg Address brings new understanding to the speech. Part of the Learning Never Gets Old series.
Habitat for Humanity Workshop ( A D U LT ) M YDL-Michigan, Thurs., Feb. 19, 6:30pm Gaby Kuschmann presents a workshop on getting involved with Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley programs. Cupcake Charms ( T W E E N / T E E N ) M YDL-Michigan, Saturday, Feb. 21, 3:30pm Make a sweet bracelet with FIMO clay charms.
Masks for Mardi Gras ( A G E S 5 – 9 ) W YDL-Whittaker, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2pm Celebrate Mardi Gras by making a mask and enjoying some traditional treats.
Art Book Workshop ( T E E N ) M YDL-Michigan, Monday, Feb. 23, 6:30pm Local artist Debra Jean-Smith Golden leads a workshop on creating a unique folding art book to collage, paint, or write in.
Valentines & Cookies ( A G E S 5 – 1 2 ) S YDL-Superior, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2pm Decorate a cookie and make valentines for your loved ones. Limit 12 attendees.
Native American Ypsilanti ( A D U LT ) M YDL-Michigan, Thursday, Feb. 26, 6:30pm Ypsilanti was first settled by Europeans in the 1820s on the site of a Potawatomi village. Historian Matt Siegfried describes how these Native Americans shaped our local history.
Sweets for Valentine’s Day ( Y O U T H ) M YDL-Michigan, Saturday, Feb. 14, 4pm Make fun homemade valentine gifts by melting chocolate into molds. Take your treats home in decorative packages.
Teens: Take a Break Make an At-Home Story Kit ( FA M I LY ) W YDL-Whittaker, Saturday, Feb. 28, 10:30am. Register: 482-4110 x1340. Join us to make song cubes and other items to tell stories at home. Come alone or bring the kids! Replaces storytime.
Midwinter Break in the Teen Zone (AGES 9–18) M YDL-Michigan, Mon., Feb. 16, 2pm Naruto Tournament: Sign up for a slot on the bracket and compete for Naruto headbands and the latest manga.
Fancy Nancy Extravaganza ( Y O U T H ) M YDL-Michigan, Saturday, Feb. 28, 3:30pm Dress in your fanciest attire, listen to a Fancy Nancy story, make a fancy hat, enjoy parfaits, and model in our fashion show.
M YDL-Michigan, Tues., Feb. 17, 2pm Lantern Jars: Design a bold pattern to decorate a jar; then make an LED light switch to illuminate your picture.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE: MARCH How to Read Poetry ( A D U LT ) W YDL-Whittaker, Tuesdays Mar. 3, Mar. 17, Mar. 31, Apr. 14. 7pm Register: 482-4110 x1377. Register for this free 4-session course with EMU Professor Heather Neff. Study the works of celebrated poems and authors and get feedback on your own work.
Seed Starting 101 ( A D U LT ) M YDL-Michigan, Monday, Mar. 2, 6:30pm Find out about the Ypsi Seed Library and learn how to start and care for seeds for spring transplanting. You might win a seed-starting kit. Never Stop Growing ( A D U LT ) W YDL-Whittaker, Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2–4pm Join Garden A to Z.com’s Janet Macunovich for tips on how to simplify and adapt so you can continue to garden as the years add up. Part of the Learning Never Gets Old series.
Teen Tech Week ( T W E E N / T E E N ) M YDL-Michigan, Monday, Mar. 9 and Wednesday, Mar. 11, 6:30pm On Monday, make a piezo contact mic. On Wednesday, use conductive paint to make a greeting card that lights up with an LED bulb. 5
MARCH / APRIL Library Lab: Pi Day ( A G E S 4 – 7 ) W YDL-Whittaker, Saturday, Mar. 14, 2pm Register: 482-4110 x1340. The number Pi is important for doing math with circles. We’ll explore shapes, numbers, and enjoy a sweet treat.
Superhero Academy ( Y O U T H ) M YDL-Michigan, Saturday, Mar. 28, 3:30pm Make a mask, perform superhero tasks, fight supervillains, save Superman from Kryptonite, and refuel with Supersnacks. Spin Art ( A G E S 6 – 1 2 ) W YDL-Whittaker, Sunday, Mar. 29, 2pm Learn about painter Jackson Pollack and try your hand at his technique.
Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Party ( Y O U T H ) M YDL-Michigan, Saturday, Mar. 14, 3:30pm We’ll celebrate with birthday cake, read The Cat in the Hat, and make a Dr. Seuss-inspired craft.
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Garden Gospel: Plant Propagation ( A D U LT ) W YDL-Whittaker, Sunday Mar. 15, 2pm Master Gardener Carol Brodbeck demonstrates several methods of propagation: taking cuttings, dividing roots, air layering, and sowing seeds. Drawing for a free book. 3D Plaster Painting ( Y O U T H ) W YDL-Whittaker, Monday, Mar. 16, 7pm
Lego Movie Party ( Y O U T H )
YDL-Superior, Saturday, Mar. 21, 2pm You’ll love painting one of the plaster shapes we’ve cast from fun molds. Choose from a Lego figure, dinosaur, and more.
YDL-Superior, Wed., Apr. 8, 1pm Watch the Lego Movie on a big screen. We’ll also play pin the head on the Lego guy, make Lego crafts, and eat Lego snacks. Win a door prize for guessing the number of Legos in a jar!
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Fairy Doors ( A G E S 4 – 1 2 ) W YDL-Whittaker, Mon., Apr. 6, 2pm Make a simple handmade fairy door to invite fairies into your yard. Amazing Animation: UP ( A D U LT ) W YDL-Whittaker, Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2pm To avoid being taken to a nursing home, an old widower tries to fly his house to South America using a bunch of balloons. With incredible animation and unforgettable characters, UP is a sheer delight. Part of the Learning Never Gets Old series.
Crafts & More ( Y O U T H ) M YDL-Michigan, Apr. 6–10, 2pm Stop in each day for a different fun craft or activity. Movie Matinees ( FA M I LY ) W YDL-Whittaker, Apr. 6–9, 2pm All ages are invited to our familyfriendly films—free popcorn, too!
Game Show Competition ( T W E E N ) M YDL-Michigan, Saturday, Mar. 21, 3:30pm If you like the game show Family Feud, this is your time to shine. Work with a team to test your knowledge of books, movies, and pop culture. Win prizes!
In The Teen Zone ( A G E S 1 1 – 1 8 ) M YDL-Michigan Apr. 6, 6:30pm: Record your Rhymes Apr. 7–9, 11am: Make a Graphic Novel Apr. 8, 6pm: Glass Bead Windchimes
Springtime Science ( A G E S 8 – 1 2 ) W YDL-Whittaker, Sunday, Mar. 22, 2pm We’ll celebrate the changing of the seasons with experiments involving eggs.
APRIL Ypsilanti African-Americans in the Civil War ( A D U LT ) M YDL-Michigan, Thursday, Apr. 9, 6:30pm Local historian Matt Siegfried leads a lively discussion on Ypsilanti's rich AfricanAmerican Civil War history on the 150th anniversary of the war.
Springtime Wreath ( A G E S 5 5 + ) S YDL-Superior, Tuesday, Mar. 24, 1pm Register: 482-4110 x1359. Make a colorful fabric rag wreath to help welcome spring, an easy craft using a wire ring and fabric. Part of the Learning Never Gets Old series.
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A P R I L / M AY Open Sesame and Seed Bombs ( A D U LT ) M YDL-Michigan, Friday, Apr. 10, 6pm The film Open Sesame: The Story of Seeds deals with the loss of genetic diversity in seeds. Afterwards, we’ll make seed bombs. In collaboration with Thrive Ypsilanti.
Pop Trivia Night ( A D U LT ) W YDL-Whittaker, Monday, Apr. 20, 7pm Register: 482-4110 x1377. Compete for prizes as you test your knowledge of the 1960s–80s. Register as an individual or as a team.
Junk Drawer Physics ( A G E S 6 – 1 2 ) S YDL-Superior, Saturday, Apr. 11, 2pm Enjoy hands-on science projects using common household goods.
Tech Talk: Petting Zoo ( FA M I LY ) W YDL-Whittaker, Sat., Apr. 25, 11:30am Tour YDL’s tech resources: try our tablets and e-readers, check out e-books, find apps, and access free online resources like Tutor.com and TumbleBooks.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover ( Y O U T H ) M YDL-Michigan, Friday, Apr. 17, 4–5pm Bring your second-most favorite stuffed animal to the library for bedtime stories and songs. On Saturday, pick up your stuffed animal and a photo of its antics.
Straw Musical Instruments ( A G E S 6 – 1 2 ) S YDL-Superior, Saturday, Apr. 25, 2pm We'll use drinking straws to make a pan flute, oboe, and even a trombone! El Día de los Niños y los Libros ( FA M I LY ) W YDL-Whittaker, Sunday, Apr. 26, 1:30–4:30pm Enjoy a day dedicated to celebrating children and books with crafts, music, and refreshments. Co-sponsored by the Ann Arbor District Library.
Smart Money, Smart Kids ( A G E S 4 – 9 ) M YDL-Michigan, Saturday, Apr. 18, 4pm Learn about personal finance the fun way. Play a money-spending game and enjoy a thrifty treat. First 40 kids will receive a free copy of Berenstain Bears’ Dollars and Sense.
Glass Etching ( T E E N ) M YDL-Michigan, Monday, Apr. 27, 6:30pm Use Amour etch and a stencil to etch your design onto a glass jar. Makes a great gift!
P R O G R A M S C H E D U L E : M AY KinderConcert ( A G E S 2 – 6 ) W YDL-Whittaker, Monday, May 11, 9:30 and 10:30am Becky Gawron of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra delights young audiences as she showcases the trumpet.
Law Day USA ( A D U LT ) M YDL-Michigan, Friday, May 1, 10am– 4pm Get 20 minutes of free legal advice from attorneys of the Washtenaw County Bar Association’s New Lawyers Section. Call 734-996-3229 from Apr. 16–30 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins as time allows.
Let’s Go Bicycling ( FA M I LY ) M YDL-Michigan, Thursday, May 14, 7pm During Ypsilanti’s Bike-Bus-Walk Week, get tips on how to ride safely and in comfort. Co-sponsored by the City of Ypsilanti Non-Motorized Committee and Bike Ypsi. www.bbwypsi.org
Unwrapped: Chocolate ( T W E E N / T E E N ) M YDL-Michigan, Saturday, May 2, 3:30pm Barbara Wilson, owner of Mindo Chocolate Makers in Dexter, explains the origins of chocolate and brings samples for tasting.
Understanding Bipolar Disorder ( A D U LT ) W YDL-Whittaker, Tuesday, May 19, 7pm Faculty members from the University of Michigan Depression Center present a “Bright Nights” Community Forum on the causes and treatment of bipolar disorder.
Spring Foraging ( A D U LT ) M YDL-Michigan, Thursday, May 7, 6pm Get your hands dirty foraging for medicinal herbs in Water Street Commons with Heather Wysor of Magic Wysor Balms. Wear comfortable shoes and long sleeves.
Senior Health & Fitness Day ( A G E S 5 5 + ) W YDL-Whittaker, Wed., May 27, 10am–4pm Celebrate fitness with tai chi and selfdefense workshops, a group walk around the library, online health research, and more. Part of the Learning Never Gets Old series. ypsilibrary.org/lifetimelearning
Mother’s Day Craft ( Y O U T H ) M YDL-Michigan, Saturday, May 9, 3:30pm Make Mom a pretty beaded keychain and a lovely card.
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