Latitudes: Summer 2013

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SUMMER 2013

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Summer Library Program: Do-It-Yourself more points you earn! Watch YDL’s teen Facebook page and website www.ypsilibrary.org/just-for-you/teens throughout the summer for details!

DIY @ YDL ( A D U LT S ) This summer, adults who do any eight of the following activities will receive a gift: read or listen to books or ebooks, attend DIY library programs, or complete DIY activities using library materials. You can access your reading log at www.ypsilibrary.org. All completed logs received by 5 pm on Sunday, August 18 will be entered into a prize drawing.

Sign-up begins on Saturday, June 1 Prize drawings on Sunday, August 18

Art @ YDL

Read. Learn. Do! ( R E A D E R S 1 2 – U N D E R ) We’re not just reading—there will also be a summer’s worth of fun storytimes and programs that include free crafts, games, movies, and music. Your goal is to spend 900 minutes (15 hours) in reading activities. Everything counts, including audiobooks and listening to or reading aloud to someone else. Earn a prize when you reach the 450-minute mark, and get a free book when you reach 900 minutes.

Need help reaching your goal? Come to our storytimes or sign up to read with one of our teen volunteers.

W Seasonal Florals YDL-Whittaker, June 2–August 18 Floral painter Joanne Porter explains why she prefers to work from fresh flowers rather than from photographs: “When I start a painting, I imagine a slight breeze gently moving the petals,” she says. “I then try to capture that movement in my composition. Using many layers of color, my intent is to convey the delicate feel of the flowers and their richness of color.”

Dream It! Make It! ( R E A D E R S 1 3 – 1 8 ) Play the new summer game developed by teen summer interns. Read and attend library programs between June 1 and August 18 to earn points toward prizes.

The more activities you complete, the

PROGRAM SCHEDULE: JUNE Most programs are drop-in, and space is on a first-come, first-served basis.

To register for programs, go to ypsilibrary.org or call the phone number listed.

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S Superior Garden Planting ( Y O U T H ) YDL-Superior, Saturday, June 1, 2–4 pm Get ready to get dirty! Help us plant our annual learning garden that will produce new opportunities to learn about growing your own food all summer long.

W Magic and Mini-Kites ( Y O U T H ) YDL-Whittaker, Saturday, June 8, 11:30 am–2:30 pm We kick off our summer program with a hands-on demonstration by Magician Jason Abbott. From 1–2:30 pm, learn how to make a mini-kite from FLY Art Center.

W DIY @ YDL: What’s Wrong with My Garden? ( A D U LT ) YDL-Whittaker, Sunday, June 9, 2–3:30 pm Bugged by garden problems? Master Gardener Carol Brodbeck shows you how to diagnose common problems and find the best cure for what ails your flower or vegetable garden. Drawing for a free gardening book.

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PROGRAM SCHEDULE: JUNE Hand-Crafted Coat Racks ( T E E N ) S YDL-Superior, Monday, June 10, 2–3:30 pm. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1391 W YDL-Whittaker, Tuesday, June 11, 4–5:30 pm. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1340 Use spray paint and stencils to customize a wooden coat rack. We’ll teach you how to drill and attach hooks. Go home with a stylish, functional accessory for your room!

M Sustainability Films ( A D U LT ) YDL-Michigan, Fridays, Community Potluck, 6 pm; Screenings, 7 pm

June 14: Within Reach follows a couple who pedals across America in search of a truly sustainable community.

W Hand Art ( Y O U T H ) YDL-Whittaker, Monday, June 10, 3–4 pm Use your handprints and thumbprints with washable paint and inkpads to make all kinds of unique art. Be sure to wear old clothes that you don’t mind getting messy.

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July 12: Dive! looks at the dumpster diving subculture’s creative ways of eliminating food waste and investigates what grocery stores are doing to become less wasteful.

August 2 : Your Environmental Road Trip follows three friends on their quest to discover quirky, creative ways Americans are reducing their environmental impact.

Co-hosted by Growing Hope, the Ypsilanti Food Co-op, and Transition Ypsilanti

DIY @ YDL: Garden Gnomes

( T E E N / A D U LT )

YDL-Whittaker, Tuesday, June 11 and Thursday, July 11, 6:30–8:30 pm Create and decorate your own garden gnome. In June, handbuild a basic clay gnome, then decorate your fired gnome with acrylic paint and varnish in July.

Must be able to attend both sessions.

Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1377.

S Superior Green Fair ( FA M I LY ) YDL-Superior, Sat., June 15, 11:30 am–2 pm Kick off this year’s Summer Library Program and celebrate living green. Enjoy food, crafts, and information from local organizations. Sign up and start earning points toward your reading goal.

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Action Film Summer Series ( A D U LT ) YDL-Michigan, Second Wednesdays, 6 pm Join film aficionado Douglas Gill for a fun summer of action films and discussions.

DIY Crocheted Bracelets ( T E E N ) W YDL-Whittaker, Saturday, June 15, 2–3:30 pm. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1340 S YDL-Superior, Monday, June 17, 2–3:30 pm. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1391 If you crochet, there’s nothing simpler than adding beads to your bracelet.

If you don’t crochet, we’ll show you how to weave a bracelet.

June 12: Inception (2010) is the best Mission Impossible story ever told! (PG-13).

July 10: Attack the Block (2011) deals with an inner city gang in South London that defends against an alien invasion (Rated R).

August 14: Berry Gordy’s iconic movie, The Last Dragon (1985), combines kung fu, comedy, and music videos in Harlem (PG-13).

M Gemini Family Concert ( FA M I LY ) YDL-Michigan, Library Park Plaza Saturday, June 15, 3–5 pm Gemini celebrates their 40th year in music with a kickoff concert for summer library events. The brothers will sing award-winning songs, play more than a dozen instruments, and tell stories.

Afterward, make a Father’s Day card and sign up for the Summer Library Program.

Moves inside in case of rain.

Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Ypsilanti

M DAYFest: Cirque Amongus ( FA M I LY ) YDL-Michigan, Library Park Plaza Friday, June 14, 6–7 pm Enjoy a surprising combination of comedy, unicycle stunts, balancing acts, and circus skills. Moves inside in case of rain. Sustainability film follows this event.

Sponsored by the Downtown Association of Ypsilanti

DIY Pet Toys ( Y O U T H ) W YDL-Whittaker, Monday, June 17, 1–2 pm S YDL-Superior, Tues., June 18, Noon–1 pm Have fun making a toy for your favorite furry friend. We’ll make chew toys for dogs and dazzling dangly toys for cats.

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PROGRAM SCHEDULE: JUNE No-Sew T-Shirt Bag ( A G E S 1 1 – 1 8 ) W YDL-Whittaker, Thursday, June 20, 3–4 pm. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1340 S YDL-Superior, Thursday, June 27, 6–7 pm. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1391 Make your favorite old T-shirt into a cool new bag with this easy no-sew craft. Bring your own T-shirt or choose from the ones we have on hand.

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Fix Your Bike Yourself ( T E E N / A D U LT ) YDL-Michigan, Thurs., June 27, 6:30–8:30 pm Join volunteers from Common Cycle to learn bicycle maintenance basics you can perform at home with just a few tools.

We will also talk about useful gear, riding strategies, and community resources to help you perform more advanced bicycle maintenance.

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DAYFest: YYO Jazz Ensemble ( FA M I LY ) YDL-Michigan, Library Park Plaza Friday, June 21, 6–7 pm Enjoy the inspiring sounds of Ypsilanti Youth Orchestra’s Jazz Ensemble. Moves inside in case of rain. Sponsored by the Downtown Association of Ypsilanti M

Eric Carle Story Time ( Y O U T H ) YDL-Michigan, Saturday, June 22, 10:30 am Celebrate Eric Carle’s birthday with his stories, The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Brown Bear, Brown Bear, followed by birthday cake and a craft.

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DAYFest: Los Gatos ( FA M I LY ) YDL-Michigan, Library Park Plaza Friday, June 28, 6–8 pm Los Gatos, a world-class quintet, will get you dancing to soulful and dramatic Afro-Cuban rhythms. Los Gatos’ use of traditional call-and-response coro sections lifts their music to new heights. Concert moves inside in case of rain. Sponsored by the Downtown Association of Ypsilanti and the Friends of YDL Fireworks T-Shirt ( A G E S 5 – 1 2 ) W YDL-Whittaker, Saturday, June 29, 3–4 pm. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1340 S YDL-Superior, Tuesday, July 2, 3–4 pm.

Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1391 Just in time to celebrate the 4th of July, we’ll create a one-of-a-kind fireworks tie-dye T-shirt using permanent markers.

Bring your own clean, pre-washed, white cotton T-shirt.

DIY @ YDL: Home Repairs You Can Do Yourself ( A D U LT ) YDL-Whittaker, Saturday, June 22, 11 am Are you stumped by the simplest home repair projects? Home Depot experts will show you how. An electrician, a plumber, and a handyman will demonstrate how to replace a lamp cord, install a dimmer, replace toilet parts and faucets, repair drywall, and tackle other easy fix-it jobs.

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Clay Tile Mosaics ( A G E S 6 – 1 8 ) S YDL-Superior, Sat., June 22, 2–3:30 pm W YDL-Whittaker, Thurs., June 27, 3–4:30 pm Use colorful clay tile pieces to create a personalized picture or paperweight.

M Intro to 3D Printing ( A D U LT ) YDL-Michigan, Monday, June 24, 6:30–8:30 pm 3D printers have exploded in popularity, reinventing everything from manufacturing to entrepreneurship. In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of how 3D printing works, how to do modeling, and create an object to be printed. Taught by members of All Hands Active in Ann Arbor.

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Crazy Craig ( Y O U T H ) YDL-Michigan, Library Park Plaza Saturday, June 29, 4–5 pm Crazy Craig will astound you with juggling, unicycle riding, and devil stick twirling.

He’ll dazzle and engage you with magic tricks, stunts, and so much more!

Go to www.ypsilibrary.org for a list of ongoing programs at all locations.

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Bookmobile and Bikes on Parade (ALL AGES) Cross Street, Ypsilanti Thursday, July 4, 10:30 am–Noon Decorate your bike, wagon, or tricycle and lead YDL’s bookmobile in Ypsilanti’s Independence Day Parade. Children ages 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Call 482-4110 ext. 1316 for more information.

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M Arduino Workshop ( A D U LT ) YDL-Michigan, Mon., July 15, 6:30–8:30 pm Want to create electronic gizmos that interact with the real world? Learn the basics of electronics, programming, and how to interact with sensors and other electrical components through a computer and the Arduino Microcontroller. Taught by members of All Hands Active in Ann Arbor.

Roller Coasters ( Y O U T H ) Saturday, July 6 M YDL-Michigan, 10:30 am Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1390 W YDL-Whittaker, 1 pm Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1340 The Ann Arbor Hands On Museum staff will demonstrate the concepts that make roller coasters go. You’ll work in a small group to build your own roller coaster and test out what high-flying stunts your creation can do.

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DIY @ YDL: Healthy Honeybees

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YDL-Whittaker, Tuesday, July 16, 7–8 pm Learn about local beekeeping projects designed to help honeybees and what you can do in your own yard to support these vital pollinators. We’ll also taste and compare local honeys.

Decorative T-Shirt Scarves ( A G E S 1 1 – 1 8 ) S YDL-Superior, Mon., July 8, 6–7 pm W YDL-Whittaker, Mon., July 15, 6–7 pm We’ll fringe and use beads to turn an old T-shirt into a swanky scarf-like neck accessory. Bring your own T-shirt or choose one of ours.

Books on Tap ( A D U LT ) Thursday, July 18, 7–9 pm, Frenchie’s, 54 E. Cross Street, Depot Town YDL and Frenchie’s are proud to present a bimonthly book club. We’ll discuss Makers

by Cory Doctorow. Check out copies of the book at YDL-Michigan. Cheers!

DIY Henna ( T E E N ) W YDL-Whittaker, Thursday, July 11, 7–8:30 pm. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1340 S YDL-Superior, Thursday, July 25, 6–7:30 pm. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1391 Learn how to design and apply henna, a temporary, natural skin dye that does not damage the skin.

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Do-It-Yourself Science: Dissect an Owl Pellet ( A G E S 6 – 1 2 ) YDL-Michigan, Saturday, July 20, 10:30–11:30 am, Noon–1 pm (2 sessions) Owls swallow their prey whole and are unable to digest the hair and bones, so they spit them out onto the forest floor.

Join Jessamy Green Husted as we dissect owl pellets and discover what some owls have been eating.

M Stuffed Animal Sleepover ( A G E S 3 – 1 0 ) YDL-Michigan, Friday, July 12, 4–5 pm Bring your SECOND most favorite stuffed animal to the library for bedtime stories and songs. Then we’ll tuck the animals under the covers to spend the night.

Claim your stuffed animal on Saturday and get a picture of it being “naughty” at night.

W Learn It Day ( A G E S 7 – U P ) YDL-Whittaker, Saturday, July 20, 2–3 pm Learn how to whistle, play a kazoo, hula-hoop, juggle, and jump rope. We’ll have experts on hand to help you get started. Practice your skills this summer and impress everyone at school this fall!

Genius Kits ( Y O U T H ) YDL-Whittaker, Saturday, July 13, 3–4 pm Every child can be a genius with our genius kit, a paper bag filled with odds and ends. Use your imagination to come up with unbelievable creations.

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P R O G R A M S C H E D U L E : J U LY / A U G U S T Tin Can Robots ( A G E S 4 – U P ) S YDL-Superior, Sat., July 20, 2–3:30 pm W YDL-Whittaker, Thurs., July 25, 2–3:30 pm Make a friendly face with these tin can “robots.” The cans serve as the bodies while magnetic hardware and recyclables become the face, arms, and legs, much like a metallic Mr. Potato Head.TM

W Crafting an Etsy Business ( A D U LT ) YDL-Whittaker, Wed., July 24, 6:30–8:30 pm Ann Arbor artisan and business owner Kate Kehoe shares the ins and outs of selling on Etsy, an online marketplace for handmade crafts, vintage goods, and supplies. Kehoe, owner of Chicalookate, has been a seller on Etsy for more than seven years.

W Pin It! Intro to Pinterest ( A D U LT ) YDL-Whittaker, Monday, July 22, 7–8:30 pm Use Pinterest, the popular social network, to post your favorite photos and links on virtual pinboards. Create a board to collect ideas and share images for just about anything! Registration required: 482-4110 ext. 1377.

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Make It, Take It: Splashy Summer Crafts ( A D U LT ) YDL-Whittaker, Wed., July 31, 6:30–8 pm Stop by and create braided headbands and woven bracelets using upcycled T-shirts.

W DIY @ YDL: Monday Night Movies (TEEN/ADULT) YDL-Whittaker, Mondays, 6:30–8:30 pm Join us for these timeless Hollywood musicals:

July 22: Singin’ in the Rain starring Gene Kelly July 29: Anything Goes starring Bing Crosby and Donald O’Connor August 5: Bye Bye Birdie with Ann-Margret, Janet Leigh, and Dick Van Dyke

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HIY: Heal It Yourself! ( A D U LT ) YDL-Michigan, Thurs., August 1, 6:30–8:30 pm Nevelyn A. McIntosh, herbalist and author of Speak to My Heart, Holy Spirit, talks about the benefits of using herbs in your daily life to aid in healing.

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Thomas the Tank Engine Story Time

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YDL-Michigan, Sat., August 3, 10:30 am Does your child love Thomas the Tank Engine? We’ll read stories about Thomas and his friends, followed by a tasty craft.

Fantastic Flights ( A G E S 8 – 1 8 ) S YDL-Superior, Saturday, August 3, 2–3 pm W YDL-Whittaker, Thursday, August 8, 2–3 pm Learn to make a variety of paper airplanes and gliders. Our tips and techniques will provide endless ideas for creating your own paper aircraft!

W DIY @ YDL: Needle Felting 101 ( A D U LT ) YDL-Whittaker, Sunday, August 4, 2–3:30 pm. Registration: 482-4110 x 1377 Learn how to do a simple needle felting project. Basics are learned in under five minutes, and you’ll be amazed at the results! Limit 12, so register early to guarantee your spot.

R.E.P. T.I.L.E.S., Inc. ( Y O U T H ) Saturday, August 3 W YDL-Whittaker, 11:30 am M YDL-Michigan, 3:30 pm Michael Brophy will bring reptiles from around the world and explain how to care for reptiles as pets.

Go to www.ypsilibrary.org for a list of ongoing programs at all locations.

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PROGRAM SCHEDULE: AUGUST DIY Stressbusters ( Y O U T H ) W YDL-Whittaker, Mon., August 5, 1–2 pm S YDL-Superior, Tuesday, August 6, Noon–1 pm It’s not always easy to relax when you’re a busy kid. Make a squeeze ball, a calm-down bottle, or a rice pack.

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Make & Take: Root Beer & Butter

(AGES 5–12)

YDL-Whittaker, Saturday, August 10, 3–4 pm Ever made your own butter? How about root beer? We’ll show you how. Sample your butter on fresh-baked cornbread.

W ePublish Your Book ( A D U LT ) YDL-Whittaker, Mon., August 12, 7–8:30 pm Join us for an overview of the process and learn how to ready your manuscript, craft a cover, and ePublish your text.

Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1377

Marvelous Marble Mazes ( Y O U T H ) S YDL-Superior, Mon., August 5, 2–3 pm W YDL-Whittaker, Tues., August 6, 4–5 pm Design and make a marble track from boxes, paper tubes, and recycled materials.

DIY Earrings ( T E E N ) S YDL-Superior, Thursday, August 8, 6–7:30 pm. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1391 W YDL-Whittaker, Monday, August 12, 2–3:30 pm. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1340 Create a colorful pair of earrings from polymer clay. Use your imagination or bring a picture of earrings you'd like to pattern yours after.

M DIY: Darn It All! ( A D U LT ) YDL-Michigan, Thursday, August 15, 6:30–8:30 pm Don’t let a hole in one sock make you abandon the pair. Learn how to repair your socks by darning them and save money, time, and socks.

Heritage Festival Parade ( Y O U T H ) Michigan Ave., Saturday, August 17, 10 am March with the bookmobile in the parade.

If you can, come in DIY-themed costumes such as robots, beekeepers, carpenters, and mechanics. Call 482-4110 ext. 1316 for line-up information. Youth under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Summer Reading Finale @ the Heritage Festival Riverside Park, Sun., August 18, Noon–5 pm Celebrate your summer reading achievements during the Ypsilanti Heritage Festival. Join us in the afternoon at the Children’s Activity Tent and make a craft.

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Shout It Out ( T E E N ) YDL-Michigan, Friday, August 9, 6–9 pm The third annual Shout it Out features a collage of musical and spoken word performances by teens, produced under the mentoring of Washtenaw Community College music production students. Come and hear poetry and freestyling, plus lounge musicians from Ypsi Ozone House, local bands, dancers and more! Want to share your talent? Call 482-4110 ext. 1390.

Supported in part by a New Leaders grant from the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs

W DIY @ YDL: Fall’s Coming ( A D U LT ) YDL-Whittaker, Sun., August 18, 2–3:30 pm Learn tips for fall gardening: how to extend the growing season, bring in houseplants, start new garden beds, keep plants over winter, and lots more! Bring your questions and get expert advice from Master Gardener Carol Brodbeck. Drawing for a free gardening book.

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Bicycle Fun ( FA M I LY ) YDL-Michigan, Saturday, August 10, 2 pm Common Cycle’s expert mechanics will show you how to get your family's bikes in tip-top shape and keep them that way.

Learn how spokes make a wheel strong, play a bicycle wheel as a musical instrument, and decorate your bike with spoke cards, stickers, and streamers!

Fairy Gardens ( A G E S 8 – 1 8 ) S YDL-Superior, Saturday, August 10, 2–3:30 pm. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1391 W YDL-Whittaker, Monday, August 12, 2–3:30 pm. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1340 Design and create your own fairy garden using an assortment of fun materials.

M DIY: Black Hair Goes Natural ( A D U LT ) YDL-Michigan, Monday, August 19, 6–8 pm Whether you’re still deciding or want to meet other naturals, this program is for you. We’ll make products and talk about the challenges and rewards of chemicalfree hair.

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Join the Friends for a special overstock sale of books on Saturday, June 8 from 11 am to 3 pm at YDL-Whittaker. The Friends Shop at YDL-Whittaker is open 7 days a week and needs volunteers to help staff it. For more information, call 482-4110 ext. 1368.

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second language, and much we can’t fit in this newsletter. Stop by a branch for a flyer of this season’s activities, or go online for programs, event dates and times, book recommendations, and more. It’s all at ypsilibrary.org!

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INSIDE: Cirque Amongus, R.E.P.T.I.L.E.S., Roller coasters, garden gnomes, 3D printing, Do-It-Yourself projects, and much more!