Latitudes: Winter 2008

Latitudes I T ’ S A L L AT T H E Y P S I L A N T I D I S T R I C T L I B R A R Y I W I N T E R / S P R I N G 2 0 0 8

THE DANCER WITHIN PA G E 2

POLAR SCIENCE SERIES

PA G E S 4 , 6

I C E C A RV I N G I N T H E PA R K

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ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH

COMMUNITY READS: CHINA

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P L U S C L A U D I A S C H M I D T, M L K C E L E B R AT I O N

SPECIAL EVENTS

P R O G R ASM H LE DEUV LEEN: TF SE B R U A R Y P E SCCI A

Smithsonian Exhibit: The Dancer Within

Famed Author Alexander McCall Smith to Visit

Dance in the Movies ( T E E N S / A D U LT ) Mondays, 6:30 pm Enjoy the timeless dancing in these classic films: Mad Hot Ballroom (4/7), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (4/14), White Nights (4/21), West Side Story (4/28), Sweet Charity (5/5), Tap (5/12), and Happy Feet (5/19).

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W Finding The Dancer Within ( Y O U T H ) Saturday, April 12, 11 am This interactive session for kids and their families explores different kinds of dances.

Photos: Above, Gregory Hines. Cover, Swan Lake staged

by Makarova, © Rose Eichenbaum. All rights reserved.

OPENS April 5 through June 1 YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room

Fascinatin’ Rhythm ( A L L A G E S ) Saturday, April 19, 2–3 pm Griffen Walton has been tapping since age nine. Using tap as a way to express his creativity, Griffen has developed his own unique style. Rhythm tap is his primary passion, but Griffen has also trained in jazz and ballet. Griffen will perform and explain various tap steps.

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I T I S O U R G R E AT F O RT U N E to be the

opening venue for the national tour of The Dancer Within from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES). Dancer-turned-photojournalist Rose Eichenbaum captures the character and vitality of the greatest dancers of our age in her revealing portraits and dramatic performance shots.

Dance Gallery Celebrates The Dancer Within ( A L L A G E S ) Saturday, April 26, 11 am Peter Sparling, artistic director of Ann Arbor’s Dance Gallery Foundation and Peter Sparling Dance Company, brings the Dance Gallery Youth Ensemble and members of his professional company for an educational lecture/demonstration of contemporary dance.

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Accompanying each photograph are interview excerpts documenting the dancers’ candid reflections on life, work and passion. The exhibit gives a rare glimpse of the inner workings of artists such as 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.

W Compañeros de Flamenco ( A L L A G E S ) Saturday, May 3, 1 pm Olé! Shouts of affirmation and encouragement resound as Flamenco, the passionate dance of Spain and Latin America, is performed. The dancers and musicians of Compañeros de Flamenco bring this vibrant culture to life.

T H E Y P S I L A N T I D I S T R I C T L I B R A RY will

McCall Smith will give a talk at EMU’s Pease Auditorium on Saturday, April 19, followed by a book signing. His visit is made possible by the Ypsilanti Office of the Bank of Ann Arbor and the Friends of the Photo: Tara Murphy Ypsilanti District Library. For ticket information, call 482-4110 ext. 1301.

celebrate National Library Week, April 13–19, in extraordinary fashion this year with a visit by world-renowned author Alexander McCall Smith. This bestselling author of the beloved No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series, set in Botswana, Africa, will visit our area on the heels of the release of The Miracle at Speedy Motors, the ninth title in his No. 1 Ladies series.

China is Theme of 2008 Community Reads C O M M U N I T Y R E A D S 2 0 0 8 represents the fifth year of YDL’s collaboration with the Ann Arbor District Library, the University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, and Washtenaw Community College.

YDL-Whittaker Road will host three discussions about The Eighth Promise: Monday, February 11 at 7 pm Thursday, March 6 at 10:30 am Wednesday, March 19 at 8 pm.

Be one of the first 100 to pick up a free copy of the book (purchased by a grant from The Friends of YDL) and join in the discussion. Training for discussion leaders will be held on Tuesday, January 22 at 7 pm. Call 482-4110 ext. 1303 to sign up.

Each year a theme is selected and a book is chosen for the community to read and discuss.

The theme for 2008 is “China and America: Bridging Two Worlds,” and the book is The Eighth Promise: An American Son’s Tribute to his Toisanese Mother by William Poy Lee. The author and his mother will speak at Washtenaw Community College on Friday, January 25, at 7:30 pm. Everyone is invited to attend this free event.

An Evening with Anchee Min Bestselling memoirist and novelist Anchee Min shares her compelling story on Thursday, February 21 at 7 pm in the Student Center at Eastern Michigan University. Min’s memoir, Red Azalea, was a finalist for the Community Reads title for 2008.

Te e n F i l m F e s t i v a l M a k e s I t s D e b u t M Workshop: Telling a Story in Film YDL-Michigan Ave., Thursday, March 6, 6 pm Watch short films and get an overview of what it means to tell a story.

Ypsilanti Area Dancers ( A L L A G E S ) Saturday, May 24, 11 am This talented group of local young dancers (ages 7 to 18) will perform “Pas de Quatre,” a classical ballet piece.

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Students of the Asphalt Jungle, © Rose Eichenbaum

E V E N T S E R I E S : I L L U M I N AT I N G THE DANCER WITHIN A series of events at YDL-Whittaker Road titled “Illuminating The Dancer Within” will complement the themes of the exhibition, with live performances across the spectrum of dance styles and a film series showcasing dance in film. Dance events will be held in the Community Room at YDL-Whittaker Road.

W Exquisitely Ballroom ( A L L A G E S ) Saturday, May 31, 2–3 pm Enjoy a demonstration of ballroom dancing presented by Moonlight Dance Studio.

The Dancer Within is made possible through the generous support of United Dance Merchants of America, presenter of National Dance Week. Additional support is provided

by The Enchanted Garden Conservatory of Music, Dance & Drama in Ridgefield, Conn.

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W Film Technique Workshop YDL-Whittaker Road, Room 1C Saturday, March 8, Noon Get tips on how to film, including using various camera angles, and editing.

CALLING ALL TEEN FILMMAKERS:

Enter your film in the first-ever YDL Teen Film Fest. Awards will be given to the best film, director, actor, and actress. Pick up an entry form and drop off your entry at any YDL location by Monday, March 24, at 7 pm. Information: 482-4110 ext. 1340.

YDL will present two film workshops during Teen Tech Week (contestants are not required to participate and attendance is not factored into the judging).

YDL Teen Film Fest Premiere YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Saturday, March 29, 2 pm Support young filmmakers and walk the red carpet at YDL’s Teen Film Festival Premiere. We’ll screen the winning films and some honorable mentions. Awards will be presented and filmmakers will have a chance to address the audience about their films.

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PROGRAM SCHEDULE:FEBRUARY

P R O G R A M S C H E D U L E : J A N U A RY All programs are drop-in, except where noted as “Registration required.”

For drop-in programs, space is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Friends of YDL Used Book Sale YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Friday, January 18, 11 am to 5 pm Saturday, January 19, 11 am to 3 pm Sunday, January 20, 1 to 3 pm Choose from a wide range of used books at terrific prices! On Sunday, fill a bag of bargains for $3. Next sale is May 16–18.

Tax Preparation Tips ( T E E N / A D U LT ) YDL-Michigan Avenue Monday, January 14, 7 pm Cheryl Lucas from H & R Block presents “10 Common Tax Return Mistakes” and “10 Commonly Overlooked Deductions” followed by a short Q&A session.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration ( A L L A G E S ) YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Monday, January 21, 5:30–8 pm Something for all ages! At 5:30 pm, young patrons make art inspired by MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech. At 6 pm, the Erickson Excellence Song Flute and Vocal Arts Ensemble performs patriotic and freedom songs. About 7 pm, local actor Steve Dixon makes his fifth annual visit to YDL to deliver Dr. King’s most stirring rhetoric.

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Partners for Literacy Help ( A D U LT ) YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Training Sessions: Thursday, January 10, 7 pm and Saturday, March 22, 10 am Many people are on our waiting list for help with reading, writing and English.

Come to a training session and help make a New Year’s resolution come true!

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Polar Science Adventures

M What Does Your Handwriting Say About You? ( T E E N / A D U LT ) YDL-Michigan Avenue Wednesday, January 23, 7 pm Karen Elly, a certified handwriting analyst and forensic handwriting examiner, discusses the history of handwriting analysis, reviews its techniques and theories, and explains its admissibility in court.

W Ice Worlds: Why Are the Poles So Cold? ( Y O U T H / PA R E N T ) YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Saturday, January 12, 11 am Where are the North and South Poles, and why are they so cold? From ice cores to sea ice to land ice and ocean currents, come learn about the coldest places on Earth. For kids 6–11 and their parents.

W Chinese Paper Cutting ( A L L A G E S ) YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Thursday, January 24, 7 pm Delicate Chinese paper cutting uses everyday scissors to achieve sophisticated pictures and designs with greater intricacy than machines can produce. Artist Xiaomei Cui demonstrates this art form and shows examples from her collection.

DDR Teens ( A G E S 1 3 –1 8 ) YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Saturday, January 12, 2 pm Celebrate the New Year DDR style, and join the Revolution! Play Dance Dance Revolution with friends and fans. Prizes for top performers! Food. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1340.

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Chinese Cultural Celebration (ALL AGES) YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Sunday, January 13, 1–5 pm In keeping with the Community Reads theme, YDL’s celebration will feature Lion Dancers, Chinese storytellers and more!

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W Helpers and Heroes Series: Emergency Medical Technician ( Y O U T H ) YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Saturday, January 26, 1 pm Jason Trojan from Huron Valley Ambulance discusses what an EMT does and gives a tour of an ambulance.

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W Houseplant TLC ( A D U LT ) YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Sunday, January 27, 2–4 pm Master gardener Carol Brodbeck returns to share her wisdom and help solve your houseplant problems. Learn to assess your growing conditions and pick the right plants. Common houseplants, including African violets, will be covered.

Ice sculpture, “Winnie the Pooh and Friends,” 2007 M Ice Carving in the Park YDL-Michigan Avenue, Library Park Plaza Saturday, February 9 beginning at 10 am Ice carving in the park is back! Bring your family downtown to the Library Park Plaza and watch JR’s Ice transform 600 pounds of ice into a frozen work of art.

The carving will begin around 10 am — stop by throughout the day to see a masterpiece emerge!

Make a Mardi Gras Mask! (GRADES 4–12) YDL-Michigan Avenue Monday, January 28, 7–8:30 pm Get ready for Fat Tuesday by making a Mardi Gras mask! We’ll discuss the holiday’s traditions while enjoying music and New Orleans-style treats. Limit 12.

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W Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Presents a Kinder Concert ( A G E S 2 – 5 ) YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Friday, February 1, 10 am AND 11 am In these interactive concerts, your child’s imagination comes alive through dance and movement led by Gari Stein, with music performed by AASO musicians.

Helpers and Heroes Series: Dentist

(YOUTH)

YDL-Whittaker Road, Story Room Saturday, February 9, 11 am Dr. Karen-Lee Jones Stewart discusses what it’s like to be a dentist.

High School Musical 2 ( Y O U T H ) YDL-Whittaker Road, Story Room Saturday, February 9, 2 pm Watch the movie and learn a dance from High School Musical 1.

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W T’ai Chi Demonstration (TEEN/ADULT) YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Saturday, February 2, 10 am Join Sifu Greg Knollmeyer to learn about the benefits and history of t’ai chi. You’ll see a demonstration and learn basic t’ai chi movements.

W Images of African-American Life in Washtenaw County ( A D U LT ) YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Saturday, February 2, 1–5:30 pm Learn about our area’s rich AfricanAmerican heritage and add to our collection by donating your documents, pictures and other items that tell the local history of African-Americans. Presented by The Loyal Opposition to the Status Quo, Inc., in partnership with YDL.

W The African American Experience: An American Mosaic Database ( A D U LT ) YDL-Whittaker Road, Computer Lab Monday, February 11, 6:30–8:30 pm Get hands-on instruction in using this vast, accessible new database, called the “definitive electronic research tool for African American history and culture.”

Registration required: 482-4110 ext. 1377.

W African-American Read-In ( A L L A G E S ) YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Monday, February 4, 6:30–8:30 pm On this day, join more than one million people in the U.S. and the Caribbean to read literature written by African Americans. Local writers will also share their works. Organized

by Splendor Educational Consulting.

M Chocolate Creations ( G R A D E S 6 – 1 2 ) YDL-Michigan Avenue Monday, February 11, 7–8:30 pm Create your own chocolate assortment to enjoy or give to someone special. We’ll have all you need to mold, decorate, and package your delectable delicacies.

W Dental Health and Literacy Day (YOUTH) YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Wednesday, February 13, 9 am to 9 pm Washtenaw HeadStart and YDL team up to bring dental health information and resources to the community.

W Make a Mardi Gras Mask! (GRADES K–3) YDL-Whittaker Road, Story Room Monday, February 4, 7 pm See January 28 listing.

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CH B EARR C H PROP G RR O AG MR A S CMH ES D U EL D E :UF LEEB: RNUOAVREYM/ M

P R O G R A M S C H E D U L E : A P R I L / M AY

Crime Lab ( Y O U T H )

Polar Science Adventures

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YDL-Michigan Avenue Saturday, February 23, 11 am Registration required: 482-4110 ext. 1390 M

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W YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Saturday, February 23, 3 pm Registration required: 482-4110 ext. 1340 Become immersed in the intriguing world of forensic science as you work with others to solve a mock crime. Examine evidence, confirm your suspicions, and rule out various suspects. The Ann Arbor Hands On Museum’s Crime Lab keeps everyone guessing until the end!

Frosty Life: Surviving the Poles

( Y O U T H / PA R E N T )

YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Saturday, February 16, 11 am Explore the difficulties of life at the poles.

What animals live there and how do they survive? Find out how polar bears swim in ice-cold water and whether penguin eggs can survive off the ice. For kids 6–11 and their parents.

Today is Your Birthday … Finally!

A Leap Year Celebration ( A L L A G E S ) YDL-Michigan Avenue Friday, February 29, 10 am–6 pm Happy 10th birthday to all you leap-year babies born in 1968! Join us anytime today for leap year fun. Share stories of people who were born on February 29.

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W Burnout 4 Teens ( A G E S 1 3 – 1 8 ) YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Saturday, February 16, 2 pm Play “Burnout” on the big screen with other racing fans! Snacks. Call 482-4110 ext. 1340 to register.

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( Y O U T H / PA R E N T )

YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room, February 17, 24 March 1, 9, 16, 30, 2 pm Nissan automotive engineer Augusto Lee presents a 6-session workshop about the world in motion. Third- and fourth-graders will learn engineering terminology, practice math and science concepts, and work in teams. Parents are strongly encouraged to take part. Registration is required: call 482-4110 ext. 1303.

W Budget Travel 101: Visiting China (ADULT) YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Tuesday, March 4, 6:30–8:30 pm This budget travel workshop will help travelers prepare for their first trip to China and learn to save money on travel to any destination. Topics include: travel documents, accommodations, transportation, traveling safely, and much more.

W Why China, Why Now, Why Me? (ADULT) YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Tuesday, February 19, 7 pm Frances Kai-Hwa Chang, acting editor for www.IMDiversity.com, Asian American Village, looks at what Americans can do to bridge the cultural gap between our country and this emerging superpower.

W Mobile Planetarium ( A L L A G E S ) YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Saturday, March 8, 10 am to 4:30 pm Learn about outer space with shows created by NASA.

W Story and Craft ( A G E S 3 – 7 ) YDL-Whittaker Road, Story Room Saturday, March 8, 1–3 pm Listen to a story and make a craft.

Meet the Authors of Eyes on Fire — The Detroit Riots 40 Years Later ( A D U LT ) YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Wednesday, February 20, 7 pm Join a reading and discussion of the eyewitness accounts of the Detroit Riots in the 1960s by three authors of Eyes on Fire. What was it like to experience the riots? Why did they happen and what are the long-term implications for the city?

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Melting Away: Protecting the Poles

( A G E S 6 - 1 1 A N D PA R E N T S )

YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Saturday, March 15, 11 am What will happen as the polar ice melts?

Explore land ice and sea ice and the effect of their melting. How will it affect people?

What can we do right now to help?

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YDL-Michigan Avenue Wednesday, April 9, 7 pm What do Akimbo, Harriet Bean, Max & Maddy, Precious Ramotswe, Isabel Dalhousie, and Professor Doctor MoritzMaria von Igelfeld have in common? Why, their author, of course! Enjoy refreshments and a roundtable discussion of the work of Alexander McCall Smith.

YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Saturday, March 15, 2 pm Get your game on at YDL! Enter YDL’s teen tournament and play March Madness ‘08 against other fans. “Final Four” games will be played on the big screen. Food.

Registration strongly encouraged: call 482-4110 ext. 1340.

M Coffeehouse Poetry Night ( T E E N ) YDL-Michigan Avenue Monday, April 14, 7 pm Kick back and enjoy coffee and pastries while sharing your own or your favorite poetry. For grades 6–12.

W St. Patrick’s Day Fun ( Y O U T H ) YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Monday, March 17, 6:30 pm We’ll celebrate the luck of the Irish by making Irish crafts and watching the movie Darby O’Gill and the Little People.

Wear something green!

W National Library Week: Pop Trivia Night ( A D U LT ) YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Thursday, April 17, 7 pm Our 10th Annual Pop Trivia Night is a must-do event for local trivia buffs. The questions, selected from materials in the library, test your knowledge of pop culture: music, movies, celebrities, television, sports, fads, and popular literature. Teams compete in preliminary and final rounds for a great trophy and prizes. To register to compete, call (734) 482-4110 ext. 1377.

M Is It Written in the Stars? A Visit with Astrologer Bon Rose Fine ( T E E N / A D U LT ) YDL-Michigan Avenue Thursday, March 20, 7–8:30 pm While science has disproved many theories from ancient times, astrology continues to play a part in our lives today. Join local astrologist Bon Rose Fine for a vibrant discussion of how astrological charts are made and what they reveal about ourselves and our future.

W After-Hours Murder Mystery ( A D U LT ) YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Friday, April 18, 6:30–9:30 pm Whodunit? Join us for an evening of mystery theater mayhem. This program is recommended for ages 18+. Refreshments will be served. To register, call 482-4110 ext. 1377.

Elementary Magic Workshop ( A G E S 6 –1 2 ) M YDL-Michigan Avenue Saturday, March 22, 11 am Registration required: 482-4110 ext. 1390 W YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room, Saturday, March 22, 1 pm Registration required: 482-4110 ext. 1340 Professional magician Jeff Wawrzaszek teaches a half-dozen tricks that young wizards will be able to perform anywhere.

After the lessons, get a packet of special props and illustrated instructions.

Earth Day Jubilee ( G R A D E S K – 5 ) YDL-Whittaker Road, Story Room Saturday, April 26, 2:30 pm Enjoy nature stories and make your own rain stick to celebrate Earth Day. Limit 12.

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Teen Magic Workshop ( A G E S 1 3 – 1 8 ) YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Saturday, March 22, 2:30 pm Amaze your friends with magic! Teens will learn tricks they can do anywhere and get the necessary props to keep. Registration required: call 482-4110 ext. 1340.

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M AY Living History Day ( A L L A G E S ) YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Saturday, May 10, 11 am to 5 pm Experience the past with events and re-enactors from different periods in U.S. history.

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Alexander McCall Smith: The Prequel

March Madness @ YDL ( A G E S 1 3 – 1 8 ) 7

ONGOING EVENTS

ONGOING EVENTS

ONGOING EVENTS

Ta k e N o t e C o n c e r t S e r i e s

Ongoing Events @ YDL-Whittaker Road W Family Games/Lego Night ( FA M I LY ) YDL-Whittaker Road, Tuesdays, 6–8 pm Bring the whole family for a relaxing evening of games—Legos too!

Saturday Craft Box ( Y O U T H ) YDL-Whittaker Road, Story Room Saturdays at 2:30 pm, 1/19, 2/2, 2/16, 3/1, 3/15, 3/29, 4/12 Drop in and enjoy fun-filled “crafty” Saturday afternoons!

W TAG Meetings ( T E E N ) YDL-Whittaker Road, Story Room Wednesdays/Thursdays at 7 pm, 1/9, 1/24, 2/6, 2/21, 3/5, 3/20, 4/9, 4/24, 5/7, 5/22 YDL’s Teen Advisory Group,TAG, now meets twice a month! TAG is always looking for teens with all interests to join.

Plan programs and contribute to Teen Speak. To get involved, call 482-4110 ext.

1340 to register, or just stop by a meeting.

Getting Connected Improve your computer skills with YDL’s free hands-on computer training: M YDL-Michigan Avenue N E W !

YDL-Michigan Avenue now offers free computer training in the Friends of YDLsponsored computer lab. Pre-registration is required: call 482-4110 ext. 1385.

Courses offered this season include: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and a resume-writing workshop.

Dance Dance Revolution ( FA M I LY ) YDL-Whittaker Road, Community Room Fridays, 4–5 pm, 1/11, 2/8, 2/15, 3/14, 3/21, 4/18 Join the revolution and get ready to dance!

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W YDL-Whittaker Road New this season: Microsoft Access training.

Pre-registration is required: call 482-4110 ext. 1377.

TYDL WAVE ( T E E N ) YDL-Whittaker Road, Story Room, Saturdays at 2 pm, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 4/5, 4/19, 5/3, 5/17 Catch the wave and join YDL’s Teen Anime Club! Watch and discuss your favorite manga and anime. Help plan other animanga events, including cosplay and anime fests.

Call 482-4110 ext. 1340 to register, or just stop by a meeting.

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Coming Soon YDL’s second bookmobile, The Navigator, is nearly ready to roll, so watch for an announcement of its arrival date and welcome event at the library.

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Enjoy these Sunday afternoon concerts at 2 pm at YDL-Whittaker Road.

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January: Michigan Week Youth Photo Contest To celebrate Michigan Week, young photographers ages 9–19 were asked to photograph their favorite Michigan historic sites. Among the places they chose are the Presque Isle Lighthouse, the Saginaw River Rear Range Lighthouse, and the Lowden Schoolhouse. Two of the winners are Ypsilanti residents.

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February: Printmaking Artists Tim Gralewski and Ben Bigelow, both MFA graduates of Eastern Michigan University, will display their fine art prints.

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January/February: Jim Vansant Landscape painter Vasant works in oil, creating some works on location and others from travel photographs.

March: Carolyn Weins Carolyn Weins’ pastel drawings (above, right) are inspired by nature and influenced by light, texture, the moods of country roadsides, wetlands, woods, and fields.

March/April: Diane Engleman Ypsilanti resident and photographer presents her collages of local landmarks.

March 2 Claudia Schmidt Folksinger/songwriter Claudia Schmidt has recorded 13 albums that feature her acclaimed 12-string guitar and mountain dulcimer playing and encompass folk, blues, and jazz styles.

April 20 Jazz from Odyssey Three of Michigan’s finest jazz musicians— Tad Weed, Kurt Krahnke, and Sean Dobbins—perform music from their powerful jazz CD.

O n g o i n g E v e n t s @ Y D L - M i c h i g a n Av e n u e M Come-and-Go Crafts ( Y O U T H / T E E N ) YDL-Michigan Avenue, Mondays from 5–8 pm, 1/7, 2/4, 3/3, 3/31, 4/28 Drop by during your library visit to make a quick craft project.

M Chess Club and Family Game Night YDL-Michigan Avenue, Tuesdays, 6–8:30 pm Join other chess enthusiasts of all skill levels for some friendly competition.

Families are invited to play Checkers, Sorry, Connect Four and other fun games.

One new game will be introduced the last Tuesday of each month.

M Reader’s Theater ( Y O U T H / T E E N ) YDL-Michigan Avenue, Wednesdays from 7–8:30 pm, 1/9, 2/13, 3/12, 4/30 Do you like acting … or just acting silly?

Either way, you’ll love Reader’s Theater!

Scripts for younger (grades 2–6) and older (grades 7–12) readers will be provided, along with props and costumes. All we need is YOU!

M Director Showcase Film Series ( A D U LT ) YDL-Michigan Avenue, Tuesdays at 6 pm, 1/8, 1/22, 2/12, 2/26, 3/11, 3/25 Join us for an in-depth look at Ingmar Bergman’s movies: Through a Glass Darkly (1/8), Winter Light (1/22), and The Silence (2/12). Next we’ll watch and discuss Michelangelo Antonioni’s L’avventura (2/26). Finally, we’ll review Ken Loach’s A Fond Kiss (3/11) and Kes (3/25).

M Read to Logan the Library Dog! (AGES 6–9) YDL-Michigan Avenue, Thursdays, 6:30–8 pm, 1/10, 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 3/6, 3/20 Your child must be able to read. Studies show that reading aloud to a trained Therapaws dog helps kids become better readers. Sign up today for your 10-minute reading slot with Logan. Read to Logan six times and earn a new book! Register at 482-4110 ext. 1390.

M Bad Movies ( A D U LT ) YDL-Michigan Avenue Tuesdays at 6 pm, 4/8, 4/22, 5/13, 5/27 So bad they’re good—or so bad they’re bad? Join us for some fun as we dissect some laughably bad films: Killer Klowns from Outer Space (4/8), Alligator (4/22), Rocky IV (5/13), and The Ring of Terror (5/27).

M Kids Club Movie Night ( Y O U T H ) YDL-Michigan Avenue Thursdays, 6 pm, 1/31, 2/28, 3/27, 4/24 Watch movies that have been adapted from best-loved children’s books.

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Knitting Club YDL-Michigan Avenue, Tuesdays, 6:30–8 pm Knit and visit every Tuesday evening!

Open to all, and beginning instruction is available. Bring your own supplies.

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YDL-Michigan Avenue Saturdays, 11 am –1 pm, 1/5-2/23 Do you like computers, online gaming, digital photography, or social networking sites? Want to learn more about them and practice using them? Join this club!

Registration recommended: 482-4110 ext. 1390.

May/June: Jo Cain Cain’s collages are created with paint and found objects.

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Teens & Tweens Computer Club

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B o o k G ro u p s @ Y D L - W h i t t a k e r R o a d

B oDoro kp D-iIsnc uSs ts o i orny tGi m roeusp s Drop in storytimes run from January 12 to May 3.

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M Kids Club Storytime YDL-Michigan Avenue, Mondays, 10:30 am Drop-in preschool songs and storytime followed by a simple craft.

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W Jump Start Storytime YDL-Whittaker Road, Story Room Thursdays, 10:30 am Stories reinforce basic concepts to jump-start preschoolers into learning.

Baby Brigade YDL-Whittaker Road, Story Room Mondays, 10:30 am Bring your babies (birth to 18 months) to this lapsit storytime and introduce them to songs, books and rhymes.

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Super Saturday Storytime YDL-Whittaker Road, Story Room Alternate Saturdays, 10:30 am 1/12, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/8, 3/22, 4/5, 4/19 Stories, songs, and a simple craft for preschoolers and older children.

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S Superior Storytimes YDL-Superior, Tuesdays, 10:30 am Drop in to enjoy stories and songs.

W Bilingual Family Storytime YDL-Whittaker Road, Story Room Alternate Saturdays, 10:30 am 1/19, 2/2, 2/16, 3/1, 3/15, 3/29, 4/12, 4/26 Todos son bienvenidos a YDL para disfrutar cuentos, canciones, y rimas en español e ingles. ¡Nos vemos pronto!

W Toddler Storytime YDL-Whittaker Road, Story Room Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:30 am Children ages 1–3 and their caregivers share a program that includes stories, songs, and action rhymes.

Everyone is welcome to come to YDL to enjoy stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English. We’ll see you soon!

W Pre-School Storytime YDL-Whittaker Road, Story Room Wednesdays, 1:30 pm Enjoy stories, songs, and simple crafts for 4- and 5-year-olds.

Registration is suggested for book discussion groups. Call the contact numbers for each group listed below.

W Folktales and Fractured Fairy Tale Book Club ( G R A D E S 1 – 3 ) Mondays, 6:30 pm, 1/14, 2/11, 3/10, 4/14 Meet in the Story Room to read and discuss versions of our favorite folktales and fairy tales. A free book is given out each month. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1340.

W Thursday Morning Book Discussion Group ( A D U LT ) Meets the first Thursday of each month at 10:30 am in Conference Room 1C. The group will read: Blessings (1/3), The Golden Notebook (2/7), The Eighth Promise (Community Reads selection, 3/6), Love in the Time of Cholera (4/3), and My Life in France (5/1). Details: 482-4110 ext. 1356.

W Boys Book Club ( A G E S 9 – 1 2 ) Meets one Thursday a month at 7 pm.

The boys help choose interesting books to read and then talk about the characters, the plots, the heroes, and the villains.

Details: 482-4110 ext. 1340.

Mother/Daughter Book Club Mondays,7 pm, 1/21, 2/18, 3/24, 4/21 Mothers and their young daughters (grades 4–6) meet in the Story Room to discuss growing up, relationships, and the characters, plots and themes of the books.

Details: 482-4110 ext. 1340.

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W Teen Book Chat Series ( T E E N ) Meets Saturdays at 3 pm in Conference Room 1C. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1340.

Participants get a free copy of the book.

Read and discuss these teen lit favorites: February 9: Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac, by Gabrielle Zevin. After a nasty fall, Naomi wakes with no memory and finds herself reassessing every aspect of her life.

March 8: An Abundance of Katherines, by John Green. A former child prodigy sets off on a road trip with his best friend to discover why he always gets dumped.

April 5: Thirteen Little Blue Envelopes, by Maureen Johnson. A mysterious package from her favorite aunt sends Ginny off to travel the world on a life-changing quest.

Monday Evening Book Group ( A D U LT ) Meets the second Monday of the month at 7 pm, Conference Room 1C. This season’s titles: The Virgin Suicides (1/14), The Eighth Promise (Community Reads selection, 2/11), Doomsday Book (3/10), Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress (4/14), and Hopscotch (5/12). Details: 482-4110 ext. 1306.

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B o o k G ro u p s @ Y D L - M i c h i g a n Av e n u e Registration is suggested for book discussion groups.

Call the contact number listed for each group. exchange of ideas and opinions? Join this group! We read a journal or magazine article and meet once a month to discuss it. Pick up your article at the reference desk at the beginning of each month.

Details: 482-4110, ext. 1385.

Kids Only Book Club ( G R A D E S 3 – 5 ) Tuesdays at 6:30 pm, 1/15, 2/19, 3/18, 4/15 Youth group meets monthly for snacks and discussion about books selected just for them. To register, call 482-4110 ext. 1390.

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M ESL Book Group ( A D U LT ) Every Wednesday at 11 am Study English as a Second Language in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Books and other materials written in English are a framework for conversation. Questions?

Call 482-4110 ext. 1385 or 1320.

W African American Authors Book Discussion Group ( A D U LT ) Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 pm in the Community Room. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1306.

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M Girls Rule Book Group ( G R A D E S 6 – 8 ) Wednesdays at 7 pm, 1/16, 2/20, 3/19, 4/16 Lively discussions of books selected by girls in grades 6–8. Books are provided. New girls are always invited to join. Register by calling 482-4110 ext. 1314.

Join the discussion at YDL-Superior on the third Wednesday of each month at 8 pm. Selections for this season include: The Big Year: A Tale of Man, Nature, and Fowl Obsession (1/16), Thunderstruck (2/20), The Eighth Promise (Community Reads selection, 3/19), Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (4/16) and Please Don’t Come Back from the Moon (5/21).

Details: 482-3747.

Mystery Lovers Book Group ( A D U LT ) Join other amateur sleuths once a month on Wednesdays at 2 pm in Conference Room 1C to discuss mystery novels. Titles under the microscope include: The Camel Club (1/30), The Ballad of Frankie Silver (2/27), Most Wanted (3/26), The Suspect (4/30), and Gone, Baby, Gone (5/28).

Details: 482-4110 ext. 1356.

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Teen Girls Rule, Too! ( G R A D E S 9 –1 2 ) Fridays at 7 pm, 1/11, 2/8, 3/14, 4/11, 5/9 Our discussions begin at 7 pm on the second Friday of every month and move from location to location. Suggestions for book choices are welcome. Books are provided. For information and registration, call 482-4110 ext. 1314.

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M Lazy Readers “Book” Club ( A D U LT ) Thursdays at 7 pm, 1/17, 2/21, 3/20, 4/17 Don’t have time to read a whole book but want to participate in an invigorating

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2008 Board of Trustees Linda Gurka, President Rick Roe, Secretary Suzanne Gray, Treasurer Frances Doe Judith Hartenburg James Vick Jean Winborn Library Director Jill Morey Holiday Schedule January 1 New Year’s Day (CLOSED) January 21 MLK Jr. Day (OPEN) February 18 Presidents’ Day (OPEN) March 23 Easter (CLOSED) May 26 Memorial Day (CLOSED) YDL-Whittaker Road 5577 Whittaker Road (734) 482-4110 Monday –Thursday, 9 am to 9 pm Friday and Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm Sunday, 1 to 5 pm YDL-Michigan Avenue 229 West Michigan Ave. (734) 482-4110 Monday –Thursday, 9 am to 9 pm Friday and Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm YDL-Superior M O R E H O U R S !

8975 MacArthur Boulevard at Harris (734) 482-3747 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 4 to 8 pm Tuesday, 10 am to 2 pm Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm YDL-Bookmobile (734) 482-4110 ext. 1359 YDL Online Visit us at www.ypsilibrary.org Friends of YDL Friends Shop Hours at YDL-Whittaker: Monday, 2 to 8 pm Tuesday, 6 to 8 pm Wednesday, 10 am to 2 pm Thursday, 10 am to 4 pm Friday, 10 am to noon Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm The Friends welcome donations of gently used books (no magazines or old textbooks) throughout the year.

Membership in the Friends starts at an affordable $10 per year. Additional donations are gratefully accepted.

All proceeds support the library’s programs and collections. Send a check payable to The Friends of YDL to 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197.

Call (734) 879-1303.

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