Latitudes: Winter 2014

Latitudes IT’S ALL AT THE YPSILANTI DISTRICT LIBRARY | WINTER/SPRING 2014

A M E R I C A’ S G R E AT E ST G E N E R AT I O N

OUR LIVES, OUR STORIES PAG E

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CO M I C S A S A RT

ART SPIEGELMAN

MLK EVENTS PAG E 4

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FAMILY HISTORY DAY PAG E 7

PLUS FREE FILM SERIES, SPRING BREAK FUN

America’s Greatest Generation From classic films to swing dance lessons, this season’s programs are inspired by the lives and times of what’s often been called the “Greatest Generation.”

Concurrent Exhibits These exhibits run April 6–May 25.

Ypsi Stories: Community Scrapbook W YDL-Whittaker, Community Room Contribute to our community scrapbook during the run of Our Lives, Our Stories with your written memories and copies of photos from Ypsilanti during World War II, the Depression, and the ‘50s boom years.

Our Lives, Our Stories: America’s Greatest Generation YDL-Whittaker, April 6–May 25 YDL is proud to host a national touring exhibit this spring that explores the life arc of America’s Greatest Generation, told in their own words. Born in the 1910s and ‘20s, this generation was shaped by their experiences during the Great Depression and World War II, creating both the Baby Boom and the postwar economic surge.

Pen Pal Mailboxes ( Y O U T H ) M W S All locations Trade letters with other YDL kids using our stationery–you provide the imagination!

Children of the Greatest Generation W YDL-Whittaker, Youth Department See a kid’s perspective with iconic vintage lunch boxes, a poignant photo display, and a giant scrap tinfoil ball!

This museum-quality display features personal anecdotes, photomural panels, audiovisual displays, vintage household objects, toys, and military and homefront items from World War II.

WWII Model Display ( A L L A G E S ) M YDL-Michigan View models of WWII-era tanks, planes, and trucks, courtesy of Model Cave.

Ann Arbor/Ypsi Reads All locations, January–February 2014 This year’s selection, Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys, follows a 15-yearold Lithuanian girl and her family through the Soviet invasion and the Gulag. Read it in advance of the author’s visit on Tuesday, January 21 at WCC’s Towsley Auditorium.

The Art of Comics

This exhibition has been made possible through NEH on the Road, a special initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities. It is brought to you by Mid-America Arts Alliance. Our Lives, Our Stories: America’s Greatest Generation was organized by the Minnesota History Center/Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, MN.

Art Spiegelman: What the %@&*!

Happened to Comics?

Thursday, April 10, 7pm, Pease Auditorium on the Eastern Michigan University campus Tickets: $20/$10 students VIP Reception and Program: $50 Visit EMUtix.com or call 734-487-2282 to purchase tickets.

Get Inspired

Big Band Swing and the Greatest Generation

Pulitzer Prize winner Art Spiegelman almost single-handedly brought comic books out of the toy closet and onto literature shelves. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear Spiegelman explain the evolution of comics and why they are an art form.

YDL-Whittaker, Friday, April 25, 7pm Our annual gala features music, drama, and merriment from the Big Band era and beyond. Wear your sharpest vintage threads and come out for an evening of entertainment to benefit YDL. Tickets are $40. Call 879-1303 to reserve yours.

Cover art: Self portrait with Maus mask

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JANUARY PROGRAM SCHEDULE: JANUARY 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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Kinderconcerts ( A G E S 2 – 6 ) W YDL-Whittaker, Monday, Jan. 13 and Monday, May 12, 9:30 and 10:30am Watch your child’s imagination come alive through dance and movement at this interactive concert led by Gari Stein, with music performed by Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra musicians.

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New Program Series AARP Income Tax Preparation ( A D U LT ) M YDL-Michigan, Thursdays, Feb. 6–Apr. 10, 10:30am–3pm. Register: 482-4110 x1385.

Get free help with tax preparation.

This service is aimed at people of low to moderate incomes, with special attention to those 60 and older.

Airbrush Painting ( T E E N ) M YDL-Michigan, Monday, Jan. 13, 6:30pm Kick off this season’s Creativity Lab with Cliffnote, Detroit artist, graphic novelist and hip hop musician, for an airbrush demo and a conversation about his life as an artist and his latest work, Path to Notification.

Friends with Pens Writing Group (ADULT) W YDL-Whittaker, Thursdays, 7–8:30pm, 1/16, 2/13, 3/13, 4/17, 5/15 Bring your writing projects to YDL’s Creative Writing Group, facilitated by EMU Prof. Heather Neff. Adults only.

Transform a T-Shirt ( T E E N ) M YDL-Michigan, Saturdays, 3:30pm, 1/18, 2/15, 3/29 Cut, draw, and design on an old T-shirt to make a new fashion statement.

TYDL Wave ( T E E N ) W YDL-Whittaker, Fourth Saturdays, 12pm If you love anime, join our TYDL WAVE anime club. Sessions follow a monthly theme, including new releases such as Anti-Valentine’s Day and more.

Family Science Workshops ( A G E S 6 – 1 1 ) W YDL-Whittaker, Third Saturdays, 2–4pm. Register: 482-4110 x1340.

“Predators and Prey: The Eternal Struggle” is the theme of these science-based workshops by the U-M Natural History Museum.

Topics include: Dining on Dinos (1/18), Meals with Megafauna (2/15), and Present Day Predators and Prey (3/15).

FREE FILM SERIES Monday Night Movies ( A D U LT ) W YDL-Whittaker, Biweekly on Mondays, 6:30pm, January– March Classic comedies and free popcorn.

Metal Folk Art ( A G E S 7 – 1 8 ) W YDL-Whittaker, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2pm Register: 482-4110 x1340.

S YDL-Superior, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2pm Register: 482-4110 x1391.

Back by popular demand! Make an artistic keepsake by imprinting a drawing onto special tooling foil.

Our Stories on Film ( A D U LT ) W YDL-Whittaker, Tuesday, 6pm, 4/15, 5/6 Documentaries that complement the Greatest Generation exhibit.

Love and Literature ( A D U LT ) W YDL-Whittaker, Wednesdays, 6–8:30pm, 2/19, 3/12, 3/26 Hosted by EMU Prof. Heather Neff.

Exhibits @ YDL Terrence Thompson Miniatures M YDL-Michigan, Jan. 7–Mar. 31 View Terrence Thompson’s comiconinspired handmade collectible miniatures.

Sustainability Film Series ( A D U LT ) M YDL-Michigan, 2nd Fridays, 7pm Meet other green enthusiasts at a community potluck at 6pm before the films.

Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation W YDL-Whittaker, January 1–31 The exhibit 50 Years, 50 Stories celebrates AAACF’s 50th anniversary.

Understanding Race ( A D U LT ) M YDL-Michigan, 3rd Saturdays, 3:30pm Greatest Generation-inspired films about race.

Ann Arbor Women Artists W YDL-Whittaker, Feb. 2–Mar.15 AAWA winter juried exhibition features works by talented local artists.

See ypsilibrary.org for a full schedule.

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JANUARY / FEBRUARY M A R T I N L U T H E R K I N G , J R . D AY E V E N T S Concert: Rev. Robert B. Jones

MLK, Jr. Day Celebration

(ALL AGES)

(YOUTH)

YDL-Michigan, Monday, Jan. 20, 3pm MLK Day activities in the Youth Department begin at 3pm. At 4pm, Rev. Robert B. Jones will educate and celebrate cultural diversity with African American roots music.

W YDL-Whittaker, Monday, Jan. 20, 5:30–8:30pm Make a craft and hear the “You Can’t Stop Me Project” students perform inspirational and self-empowering songs at 6pm.

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Need Health Insurance? ( A D U LT ) W YDL-Whittaker, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2pm and Thursday, Mar. 13, 7pm Everyone must have health insurance in 2014. Washtenaw Health Initiative volunteers tell you what programs you qualify for and how to get help to pay for them.

Celebrate the Chinese New Year ( Y O U T H ) W S YDL-Whittaker and YDL-Superior, Thursday, Jan 30, 3–9pm Ring in the Year of the Horse by decorating Chinese lanterns, decorating dragons, and creating your own fortune cookies.

The Fuel We Feed Ourselves ( A D U LT ) M YDL-Michigan, Thursday, Jan. 30, 6:30–8:30pm Learn about how to fuel our bodies to help keep our “machines” less prone to failure. Discover the the link between certain foods and cancer. Presented by Dr. Mahaveer Swaroop Bhojani, former U-M faculty member in Radiation Oncology.

Improv 101 ( T E E N / T W E E N ) M YDL-Michigan, Wed., Jan. 22 (TWEEN) and Monday, Jan. 27 (TEEN), 6:30pm The Corner Health Center Theatre Troupe performs and conducts an improv workshop.

FEBRUARY Black History Month Scavenger Hunt ( Y O U T H ) W M S All locations during February Kids: Pick up a copy of this self-guided scavenger hunt commemorating notable African Americans and historical landmarks. Finish the hunt to be entered in a drawing for cool prizes.

Grow Your Own Fruit Trees ( A D U LT ) M YDL-Michigan, Thursday, Jan. 23, 6:30pm Early Bird’s Ginnette Golembiewski and Hidden Lake Garden’s Gerald Donaldson discuss planting, tending, and harvesting your own fruit trees.

“Grown Folks Talkin’…HUSH!” ( A D U LT ) W YDL-Whittaker, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2pm Bring your funny bone and your thinking caps as Master Storyteller Ivory D. Williams shares his wit, wisdom, and humor to stress the importance of values and principles.

Dedicated to Make a Change ( T E E N ) M YDL-Michigan, Fridays, Jan. 24 and Mar. 21, 4pm Teens from Dedicated to Make a Change, a service learning/social justice youth group, will discuss their service work in New Orleans (1/24) and host an interactive discussion on HIV and staying safe (3/21).

Virtually Natural Hair Solutions Library Lab ( G R A D E S 1 – 6 ) W YDL-Whittaker, Saturdays, Jan. 25 and Mar. 22, 2-4pm. Register: 482-4110 x1340.

Dive into scientific discoveries! Learn about our bodies (1/25) and get messy with gravity experiments (3/22).

( A D U LT / T E E N ) M YDL-Michigan, Thursday, Feb. 6; repeated Mar. 13, 6:30pm. Register: 482-4110 x1385.

Spend time with other “naturals” and find resources and online tutorials for creating natural African American hairstyles.

Superhero Training Academy (GRADES K–5) M YDL-Michigan, Saturday, Jan. 25, 3pm Decorate a mask, perform superhero tasks, fight super villains, save Superman from Kryptonite, and refuel with Supersnacks!

Elmo’s Birthday Party ( A G E S 3 – 8 ) M YDL-Michigan, Saturday, Feb. 8, 11am Celebrate Elmo’s birthday with stories, birthday cake, and a craft.

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FEBRUARY / MARCH African American Read-In ( A L L A G E S ) W YDL-Whittaker, Saturday, Feb. 8, 12pm Join us as we read aloud books by African American authors. Everyone is invited to read! Info: http://www.ncte.org/action/aari.

Preschool Open House ( FA M I LY ) W YDL-Whittaker, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 6–8pm Parents and caregivers: Talk to local preschool representatives, who will answer your questions about their programs.

Snake Neckties ( A G E S 5 – 1 2 ) W YDL-Whittaker, Saturday, Feb. 8, 12pm No, don’t wear a snake as a necktie!

We’ll help kid crafters turn vintage neckties into not-so-scary toy snakes.

African American Genealogy ( A D U LT ) M YDL-Michigan, Thursday, Feb. 13, 6:30pm Been tracing an African American genealogy but have run into a dead-end in the Civil War period? You’re not alone. Try these tips to find the answers you seek!

Forensic Science: Crimesolvers (YOUTH 8+) S YDL-Superior, Saturdays, Feb. 8 and Feb. 22, 2pm Amateur sleuths use chemistry and fingerprinting to help solve crimes and unravel mysteries in these hands-on sessions.

Ypsilanti’s Historic Victory Gardens (ADULT) M YDL-Michigan, Thursday, Feb. 27 and Apr. 3, 6:30pm Learn about Ypsilanti’s rich history of victory gardens and urban foraging with local historian Laura Bien and local farmer Stefanie Stauffer. Get tips on planting and growing your own garden.

Sweets for Your Sweet ( T E E N ) M YDL-Michigan, Monday, Feb. 10, 6:30pm Make chocolates for a special someone and craft an origami box to present them.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE: MARCH Silly Glasses ( Y O U T H 4 + ) S YDL-Superior, Saturday, Mar 1, 2pm.

Register: 482-4110 x1391.

Turn a pair of costume eyeglasses into silly glasses by adding feathers, googly eyes, and more. We provide the materials.

Zines and Mini Comics ( A L L A G E S ) M YDL-Michigan, Mondays, Mar. 17 and Mar. 31, 6:30pm Learn about the history of handmade “zines” and work on your own. Come back on 3/31 to trade zines.

Star Wars Day @ YDL ( A L L A G E S ) W YDL-Whittaker, Saturday, Mar 8, 2–4pm Dress as a Star Wars character and bring your camera for themed games and activities. If we’re lucky, a special guest or two may show up!

First Day of Spring Fling ( Y O U T H ) M YDL-Michigan, Saturday, Mar. 22, 11am Celebrate the beginning of spring by planting an herb garden and enjoying a tasty ice cream float.

Identity Theft: Don’t Be a Victim ( A D U LT ) W YDL-Whittaker, Tuesday, Mar. 18, 7–8pm The Michigan Attorney General’s Senior Brigade (Consumer Protection Division) presents valuable information on how to reduce the risk of identity theft and what to do if you become a victim.

Fancy Nancy Party ( Y O U T H ) M YDL-Michigan, Saturday, Mar. 8, 3pm Decorate a tiara, make a beaded bracelet, and enjoy a fashion show with cupcakes and punch. Dress in your fanciest attire!

Ones to Watch Music ( A L L A G E S ) W YDL-Whittaker, Thursday, Mar. 20, 7pm Catch singer-songwriter Evan Freed in a performance of musical pop perfection.

TEEN TECH WEEK @ YDL-MICHIGAN Arduino Ambience Lights ( T E E N ) M Monday, March 10, 6:30pm.

Register: 482-4110 x1390.

Arduino Sandbox members will teach teens how to build and program an ambience light to illuminate their home!

Join us for Arduino Sandbox the second Monday of every month.

Website Remix ( T W E E N ) M Saturday, March 15, 2–5pm Join Michael Columna in the Teen Zone and learn how to use hackasaurus.com to remix html code and create your own website.

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MARCH / APRIL Clothes Pin Critters and Jumping Jack Bugs ( A G E S 5 – 1 2 ) S YDL-Superior, Wed., Mar. 26, 6pm W YDL-Whittaker, Sat., Mar. 29, 2pm Get the “jump” on spring as you create these fanciful creatures.

Writing Your Life Story Reminiscence Writing ( A G E S 5 0 + ) W YDL-Whittaker, six sessions, Wednesdays, Apr. 9–May 14, 2–4pm.

Register: 482-4110 x1377.

Want to write your life story but aren’t sure how? Writing and reminiscence expert Sally Haines will guide you through the process of sharing and recording your story. Please plan to attend all six sessions.

Leave a Legacy: Plant a Tree ( A D U LT ) W YDL-Whittaker, Sun., Mar. 30, 2–4pm Planting a tree grows into meaningful memories. Master Gardener Carol Brodbeck explains how to plant a tree that will thrive. Drawing for a free book.

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Pop Trivia Night ( T E E N / A D U LT ) W YDL-Whittaker, Thursday, Apr. 17, 7pm.

Register: 482-4110 x1377.

Compete for prizes as you test your knowledge of trivia questions on subjects from the 1920s through the 1960s.

Register as an individual or a team.

Spring Break Fun Join us for tons of fun teen and youth programs! Highlights include: M YDL-Michigan Apr. 8, 1pm: Teen Glass Blowing Field Trip. Parental waiver and registration required: 482-4110, x1390.

Daily, 2pm: Teen activities and youth movies

Grow a Victory Garden ( A G E S 6 – 1 2 ) W YDL-Whittaker, Saturday, Apr. 19, 2pm During WWII, Americans helped in the war effort by planting victory gardens and preserving produce. Get practical tips and ideas for your own victory garden.

W YDL-Whittaker Apr. 8, 2pm: Comic Book Day Apr. 9, 2pm: Poetry for Kids Apr. 10, 2pm: Movie & Canned Food Drive Apr. 11, 2pm: Meme T-Shirts.

Register: 482-4110 x1340.

Teen Lit Day ( T E E N ) M YDL-Michigan, Saturday, Apr. 19, 4pm Let our book club members tell you about their favorite titles and African American authors. Take home a book of your choice.

Sponsored by Books for Teens

S YDL-Superior Apr. 7, 12pm: Comic Book Day Apr. 10, 2pm: Charm Bracelets

Make a 1940s Hat ( A G E S 7 – A D U LT ) W YDL-Whittaker, Wed., Apr. 23, 7pm Why doesn’t anyone wear awesome hats anymore? Explore chic and glamorous eye-catching vintage hats from the 1940s and make your own distinctive headgear.

See a full event list and details at www.ypsilibrary.org.

How Detroit Saved the World: The Willow Run Story ( A D U LT ) W YDL-Whittaker, Tuesday, Apr. 8, 7–8pm Yankee Air Museum’s Randy Hotton tells how the Willow Run Bomber Plant played a key role in America’s air arsenal in WWII.

Poem In Your Pocket Day ( Y O U T H ) M W S All locations, Thursday, Apr. 24 Celebrate National Poetry Month! Stop in at any YDL service desk to select a poem you love to carry with you and share.

Polymer Clay Jewelry ( A D U LT ) W YDL-Whittaker, Thursday, Apr. 24 and May 8, 6pm. Register: 482-4110 x1377.

Learn the basics of color, texture, shape, blending, and layering in clay. Each class will make a different piece of jewelry.

Classic Board Game Party ( Y O U T H ) M YDL-Michigan, Saturday, Apr. 12, 3:30pm Get nostalgic as you play games from the 30s and 40s such as Sorry!, Candyland, Chutes and Ladders, and Clue. Snacks, too!

Songs of the Greatest Generation (ALL AGES) W YDL-Whittaker, Sunday, Apr. 13, 2pm Noted musician and teacher John E. Lawrence highlights the music of the Greatest Generation.

Hear and Now: Craig Combs ( A L L A G E S ) W YDL-Whittaker, Thursday, April 24, 7pm This National Poetry Month showcase of regional music and spoken word talent features Michigan author and poet Craig A. Combs. Open mic session follows.

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A P R I L / M AY Puppet Day Performance ( Y O U T H W YDL-Whittaker, Saturday, Apr. 26, 2–4pm Celebrate National Day of Puppetry by making a fun and simple rod puppet in a family-friendly setting.

Family History Day Step Back in Time ( A L L A G E S ) W YDL-Whittaker, Saturday, May 10, 11am – 4pm Come dressed as a cultural icon or in period costume from your favorite era, and enjoy vintage games, crafts, and tasty snacks.

Puppet Workshop ( T E E N ) M YDL-Michigan, Monday, Apr. 28, 6:30pm Local puppeteer Brian Steimel shows you how to build a hand puppet.

Paul Burch in Talkin’ America ( A D U LT ) Acclaimed Nashville singer-songwriter Paul Burch explores the rise of narrative songwriting in America from post-WWI to the 1940s.

Introduction to Embroidery ( A D U LT ) W YDL-Whittaker, Wednesday, Apr. 30, 6:30pm. Register: 482-4110 x1377.

Learn common stitches and start a simple project based on vintage patterns.

Self-Defense with Tremaine ( T E E N ) M YDL-Michigan, Wednesday, Apr. 30, 7pm Aiki-jitsu instructor Tremaine Holt will demonstrate this martial art and teach basic self-defense and safety strategies.

Multimedia Arts Showcase ( T E E N ) Mix Studio Theatre, 8 N. Washington, Monday, May 12, 7–9pm Enjoy YDL teens’ creative output in many art forms from this season’s Creativity Lab.

Glass Blowing Demo ( A D U LT ) Baron Glassworks, 838 Railroad St., 7pm Register: 482-4110 x1385.

Annette Baron demonstrates glass blowing techniques she uses to produce beautiful, luminous works of art.

Repurposed Costume Jewelry ( A D U LT ) W YDL-Whittaker, Wednesday, May 14, 6:30pm. Register: 482-4110 x1377.

Start with costume jewelry from the 50s–60s and make a new fashion statement!

Lives in Motion ( A D U LT ) W YDL-Whittaker, Thursday, May 15, 7pm Thousands migrated to Michigan during and after World War II. Learn about the lives of these Michigan residents who forever changed the region’s character.

M AY Law Day ( A D U LT ) M YDL-Michigan, Thursday, May 1, 10am–4pm Register at 996-3229 from April 15–29.

Volunteer attorneys from the Washtenaw County Bar Association’s New Lawyers Section give 20 minutes of free legal advice. Walk-ins welcome as time allows.

Let’s Go Bicycling ( A L L A G E S ) M YDL-Michigan, Thursday, May 15, 7pm During Bike-Bus-Walk Week, get tips on how to ride safely and in comfort.

Space Race Crafts ( Y O U T H 6 + ) S YDL-Superior, Saturday, May 17, 2– 4pm Relive the “Race to the Moon” with nifty Space Race crafts.

South Adams Street: An Historic African American Neighborhood M YDL-Michigan, Saturday, May 3, 3:45pm ( A D U LT ) Friday, May 30, 3:45pm ( T E E N ) Matt Siegfriend leads a walking tour of South Adams Street, a tightly-knit African American neighborhood formed in the decades between the Civil War and WWI.

Swing Dance Demo ( T E E N / A D U LT ) W YDL-Whittaker, Saturday, May 17, 2–4pm Recall the Lindy Hop, the Shag, Balboa, and the Jitterbug? Join us for a swing dance demo and a brief beginner’s lesson.

A Thousand Letters Home ( A D U LT ) W YDL-Whittaker, Sunday, May 4, 2pm After the death of her father, Bud, Teresa Irish discovered the 1,000 letters he wrote home during WWII, the basis for this poignant program. Book signing follows.

Wicked Ypsilanti ( A D U LT ) M YDL-Michigan, Wed., May 28, 7pm Local history writer James Mann’s latest book, Wicked Ypsilanti, exposes the evils that once lurked in historic Ypsilanti.

Mother’s Day Craft ( Y O U T H ) M YDL-Michigan, Saturday, May 10, 10am and 11am. Register: 482-4110 x1390.

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W 6pm Lego Night

M 5:30pm Teen Creative Writing Workshop

5pm Wii Wednesdays

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W 1:30pm Preschool Storytime

M 11am–12:30pm ESL Book Club

W 10:30am Toddler Storytime

W E D N E S D AY

COMPUTER TRAINING Ask at any service desk for times and locations.

W 6pm Knitting & Crafts

W 10:30am Preschool Storytime

T H U R S D AY

$100 Patron

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$50 Benefactor

E-mail

$25 Contributor

$10 Friend

S U P P O RT T H E L I B R A RY by becoming a Friend of YDL. Send your check, payable to Friends of YDL, to 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197.

Learn more about the Friends at our annual meeting, Monday, Jan. 27, 7pm at YDL-Whittaker.

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Jan. 23–26 and June 5–8.

WEEKEND BOOK SALES

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YDL-Whittaker Monday, 2–8pm Tuesday, 6–8pm Wednesday,10am–2pm Thursday, 10am – 4pm Friday,10am– 2pm Saturday,11am– 5pm Sunday, 2– 4pm

FRIENDS’ USED BOOKSTORE

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M 2–4pm Computer Lab

M 4:30–6:30pm Computer Lab

Storytimes run through May 3

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A SAMPLING OF YDL’S ONGOING PROGRAMS: More at www.ypsilibrary.org

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LOCATIONS

May 26–Memorial Day (CLOSED)

April 20–Easter (CLOSED)

February 17–Presidents’ Day (OPEN)

January 20–MLK Jr. Day (OPEN)

January 1–New Year’s (CLOSED)

H O L I D AY S C H E D U L E

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2013–14 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Angela Moloney, President; Kay Williams, Vice-President; Brian Steimel, Secretary; Suzanne Gray, Treasurer; John Barr, Fran Doe, and Jean Winborn. Jill Morey, Library Director.

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INSIDE: Teen Tech Week, Glass Blowing, Swing Dancing, Victory Gardens,, Crime Chemisty, Pop Trivia, Family Science Workshops, and more!