SEPTEMBER–DECEMBER 2019 WWW.YPSILIBRARY.ORG EVERYONE’S A WRITER Introducing Ypsi Writes!

ave you ever wished you could bounce your latest short story off of someone? H Or have you struggled with writing a business plan or résumé? Ypsi Writes supports all writers with any kind of project. Eastern Michigan University’s Office of Campus and Community Writing, the library, and 826michigan are launching an exciting, all- ages, ongoing writing initiative. Ypsi Writes will host drop-in hours at all YDL locations offering help with any type of writing, and present writing workshops where both experienced and aspiring writers can learn various forms, from memoirs to résumés to poetry. Ypsi Writes supports the community of writers in Ypsilanti by providing assistance at all stages of the writing process; by bringing writers together for conversation, inspiration, and feedback; and by promoting our shared identities as writers. Trained writing coaches—either at drop-in hours or in workshops—will be well prepared to work with you on any type of writing. You’ll discover engaging programs that build writing skills and inspire a love of writing for both seasoned and novice writers alike. continued on page 2

IN THIS ISSUE Everyone's A Writer 1–2 SOLVE A Solve a Mystery with the Ypsi Family Read 1–2 MYSTERY Banned Books Week 3 WITH THE YPSI Winter Wonderland 3 How a Doctor Exposed the Flint Water Crisis 4 FAMILY READ

What's in Our Water? Threats to the Huron he Ypsi Family Read brings our entire River 4 community together around one book, and Get Weather-Ready with Home Improvement T ends with a big celebration that brings the Programs 5 book to life. Last year, readers celebrated Ghost with a track meet at Frog Island Park, and danced Visit Our Farmers Markets! 5 the cha-cha and tried the author’s family cookie Local Government News 5 recipe with Ruth Behar after reading Lucky Broken Girl. 5577 Whittaker Road Non-profit Org. Events Calendar 6–9 Ypsilanti, MI, 48197 US Postage This season’s pick, The Parker PAID Back to School Special Section 10–11 Inheritance by Varian Johnson, will Permit No. 658 come to life with a scavenger hunt Ypsilanti, Michigan ECRWSSEDDM Financial Coaching with United Way 11 that takes families on a trip through RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER Fall in Love with Beezy's Library Café 12 local history. Readers will get to solve a historical mystery just like Candice Friends of the Library 12 and Brandon, the main characters in the book. Then on November 15, we’ll put your puzzle-solving skills to the test with a “Break Out Of The Library” party. continued on page 2

Fall 2019 Ypsilanti District Library | The Loop 1 EVERYONE'S A WRITER CONTINUED YDL and EMU for more than a decade, offering rely on writing, including technical writers, grant FROM PAGE 1 fun, creative writing workshops for youth led by writers, bloggers, and journalists. A local author passionate and highly-trained volunteers. These showcase will feature selected published authors Ypsi Writes kicks off with a Grand Opening writing workshops, as well as 826michigan’s who will read from and sign their books (details at celebration on October 19, in conjunction with popular drop-in homework help program, will all www.ypsilibrary.org/writers). the National Day on Writing. “Everyone’s a Writer” continue as part of Ypsi Writes. EMU and 826 will highlight the many ways we all use writing in will also offer some youth and adult workshops Saturday, October 19 our daily lives, even if we don’t identify as writers. in tandem, so parents can participate in an adult Writing activity stations will engage both youth and workshop while their kids participate in another YPSI WRITES GRAND OPENING adults in fun activities, and patrons will be able to program nearby. 11am–2pm | All YDL Locations stop by and work on writing for a few minutes or The Grand Opening will be held simultaneously Try out hands-on writing activities for an hour! at all YDL locations from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The all ages and learn about writers in our 826michigan has collaborated with both Whittaker Road event also features a writer expo community. highlighting professionals in many careers that

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The Parker Inheritance, a 2018 Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book, was the clear choice of those who voted this summer. In addition to being a fun book to read, its focus on local history is a great fit for Ypsilanti! It’s set in a small town called Lambert, which is based on the author’s hometown of Florence, South Carolina, where kids ride their bikes to the library and eat lunch at a historic diner. Candice visits Lambert for the summer, living with her mother in her grandmother’s empty house. She soon meets Brandon, who lives across the street. While searching the attic for books to read, they find a mysterious letter about a hidden fortune. Following clues, they uncover the story of a young man who lived in Lambert during the 1950s Jim Crow era of segregation. As they discover forgotten local heroes, they learn how FAMILY READ events in the past still have an impact on their daily lives. Author Varian Johnson relied on oral histories HISTORY HUNT from local residents to do research on his book, Unscramble each of the clue words. Then copy the letters in the numbered cells to the cells below and Ypsi Family Read puzzle solvers will do the with the same number. The solution will lead to a resource that will help you find the hidden same, finding clues in the library’s A.P. Marshall medallion! Oral History archive. Scavenger hunters will also hunt through photos of Ypsi school children on Matt Siegfried’s 1900s Adams Street website, and visit parks and historical markers throughout Early inhabitants of the Ypsilanti area the city and townships. Whether you finished the book or just love the theme, there will be lots of great workshops related to the story. Readers can look at Small community Ypsilanti’s local-history-based murals and make art with Lynne Settles, write their own mystery with 826michigan, or join a book discussion. The Family Read is designed for all ages, selecting Person who studies human history through excavating artifacts books that are appropriate for kids as young as third grade but also interesting to adults. There’s also a list of related picture books, so younger readers can join in the conversation. Old cemetery The Family Read was designed to encourage families to unplug and read aloud together. Even after kids can read, they build vocabulary when they hear stories read aloud. And reading Path near a river in Ypsilanti together prompts great conversations. The Parker Inheritance touches on themes like segregation, bullying, racism, friendship, and social justice that families can talk about. There will be plenty of copies of The Parker Local waterway Inheritance at every YDL location starting September 9, so come pick one up! We hope you’ll enjoy it as much as we do. Native American trail that is now a US highway

2 Ypsilanti District Library | The Loop Fall 2019 BANNED BOOKS WEEK Celebrate our Freedom to Read September 22–28 anned Books Week brings together the entire book community—librarians, B booksellers, publishers, journalists, 2018’s Top 11 Most Challenged Books: teachers, and readers of all types—in support of the freedom to express ideas, even those some • George, by Alex Gino: Banned, challenged, • Thirteen Reasons Why, by Jay Asher: Banned, consider unorthodox or unpopular. and relocated because it was believed to challenged, and restricted for addressing teen The books featured during Banned Books Week encourage children to clear browser history and suicide. have all been challenged in libraries or schools. change their bodies using hormones, and for • This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki, illustrated By focusing on efforts across the country to mentioning “dirty magazines,” describing male by Jillian Tamaki: Banned and challenged remove or restrict access to books, Banned Books anatomy, “creating confusion,” and including a for profanity, sexual references, and certain Week draws national attention to the dangers transgender character. illustrations. of censorship. The ALA Office for Intellectual • A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo, by Jill • Skippyjon Jones series, written and illustrated Freedom tracks banned and challenged books in Twiss, illustrated by EG Keller: Banned and by Judy Schachner: Challenged for depicting libraries. In 2018, they recorded 347 challenges challenged for including LGBTQIA+ content, stereotypes of Mexican culture. to library, school, and university materials and and for political and religious viewpoints. • The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time services, naming a total of 483 books. • Captain Underpants, series written and Indian by Sherman Alexie: Banned and YDL is committed to reflecting the diversity of illustrated by Dav Pilkey: Challenged because challenged for sexual references, profanity, our community, and is proud to include many it was perceived to encourage disruptive violence, gambling, and underage drinking, different viewpoints in our collections. Visit YDL- behavior, while Captain Underpants and the and for its religious viewpoint. Whittaker September 22–28 for an intriguing Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot was • This Day in June by Gayle E. Pitman, illustrated display of challenged materials alongside quotes challenged for including a same-sex couple. by Kristyna Litten: Challenged and burned for from writers sharing how they feel about their • The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas: Banned including LGBTQIA+ content. work being censored. While you’re there, take a and challenged because it was deemed “anti- • Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan: Challenged banned books “mug shot” and celebrate your cop,” and for profanity, drug use, and sexual and burned for including LGBTQIA+ content. freedom of expression. references. • Drama, written and illustrated by Raina Telgemeier: Banned and challenged for including LGBTQIA+ characters and themes. Winter Wonderlan�

SNOWY CANDLE HOLDER Here’s one of the crafts that adults and teens can make at our Winter Wonderland event. You can also try it at home! MATERIALS • Mason Jar or similar clear glass jar • Epsom Salt • ModPodge Glue hen the weather turns cold, there’s • ModPodge Acrylic Spray no better place to spend time than • Sponge brush the library. This year, we’ll celebrate W • Large bowl the season with a winter extravaganza! • Twine or Ribbon On December 14, YDL-Whittaker will be • Evergreen Sprigs, or other transformed into a winter wonderland. Entering embellishments the library, you’ll see an ice carving demonstration • Tea light or votive candle as a carver creates a beautiful sculpture. Kids are able to pet and have photos taken with live DIRECTIONS reindeer. Fill a large bowl with Epsom Salt. Evenly The event will feature craft projects for both coat the sides of the jar with ModPodge adults and kids, so everyone can create a Glue, but not the bottom. Roll the jar in the Saturday, December 14 unique wintry project to bring home or give as a bowl of salt, covering it well. Let dry. gift. All materials will be provided and crafts will WINTER WONDERLAND Spray the jar with acrylic spray and decorate with twine, ribbon, evergreen be appropriate for novices and skilled crafters 2–4pm | YDL-Whittaker sprigs. When the spray is dry, place a alike. If you’re unable to attend, we’ve included Winter takes over the library with a festive candle inside the jar and watch it glow. instructions for one of these projects so you can celebration for all ages. make it at home with a recycled jar.

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r. Mona Hanna-Attisha, a pediatrician in What The Eyes Don’t See will be highlighted at Flint, was among the first people to notice libraries and schools around the state in 2019 D elevated lead levels in her patients. She and 2020 as part of the Great Michigan Read, immediately started to conduct research, and a project of the Michigan Humanities Council. soon uncovered a widespread pattern—and one of The program’s goal is to invoke a statewide the most catastrophic public health crises in U.S. conversation on humanitarian issues, centered History. around a common book. Monday, October 21, 10am In her book What The Eyes Don’t See, Dr. Mona, Dr. Hanna-Attisha will visit Ypsilanti in October, MEET DR. MONA HANNA- as she’s come to be called, narrates how she and YDL will host several related programs this ATTISHA exposed the ongoing Flint Water Crisis and fought fall, including discussions on the state of PFAS WCC Towsley Auditorium, 4800 E. Huron the unethical actions of government officials. contamination here in Washtenaw County and a River Drive Starting with case studies of children who drank lecture on the future of the Great Lakes. Multiple Dr. Mona will read from What The Eyes Don’t contaminated water, she showed Flint residents copies of her book will be available at all locations. See and discuss her work to address the were being exposed to toxic levels of lead and impacts of the Flint Water Crisis and stop other hazardous chemicals. lead contamination nationwide. Sponsored by the Michigan Humanities Council. WHAT’S IN OUR WATER? THREATS TO THE HURON RIVER

By Kris Olsson, Daniel Brown, and Anita Daley. Adapted from an article in the Huron River Watershed Council’s Fall 2019 Newsletter. Daniel Brown will present “PFAS in the Huron River Watershed” at YDL-Whittaker on November 7 at 7pm.

eadlines have been swirling this year with stories about new and not-so-new H threats to the Huron River. Between PFAS, dioxane, microplastics, and algae blooms, anyone planning to enjoy the river might be feeling cautious. The Huron River is the cleanest urban river in rinse off with non-foamy river water and wash up microplastic pollution comes from synthetic fibers, Michigan, and the watershed has come a long way when you get home. and much of that likely comes from washing from the time when its waters ran a different color polyester or synthetic fiber clothing. Microplastics depending on what kind of paper the Peninsular DIOXANE can be harmful to humans as well as wildlife. Paper Company was making that day. While some A 1, 4 dioxane plume currently contaminates Plastic additives have been linked to cancer and toxins no longer enter the waterways, some are the groundwater under much of Scio Township, endocrine disruption issues. still cause for concern. Ann Arbor Township, and Ann Arbor. Those Individuals and communities can take action to communities, along with Washtenaw County and reduce microplastic pollution. Microplastic beads PFAS HRWC, are currently involved in litigation against were removed from most cosmetic products PFAS are synthetic chemicals that persist for the polluter, Gelman Sciences, to slow or stop the in 2015. Laundry filters and other devices can a long time in the environment and human body. spread of the plume and clean it up. capture tiny fibers from clothing before they wash PFAS are most worrisome when they contaminate Dioxane is suspected to be cancer-causing down the drain. drinking water. To date, drinking water tests from through inhalation, ingestion, or by direct skin the Great Lakes Water Authority, where most contact, though the type of exposure makes an MAINTAINING A HEALTHY HURON Ypsilanti area residents get their water, have not enormous difference in the level of risk. RIVER detected any PFAS contamination, though many The dioxane plume has not reached the Huron Environmental groups across Michigan, nearby communities have found PFAS in their River, but if it does it could quickly spread to the including the Huron River Watershed Council, drinking water. Ypsilanti area. At this time, dioxane is not affecting constantly work with state and federal agencies The good news is that it is safe to swim, boat, the safety of recreational users or public drinking to protect residents from new and existing health and enjoy the Huron River, with a few simple water supplies. risks. By many critical measures, the condition of precautions. Do not eat fish from the Huron the Huron River is improving. The river is vital to River, but catch-and-release fishing is okay. Avoid MICROPLASTICS southeast Michigan and with a few precautions, river foam, as PFAS can become concentrated in Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic sized residents can enjoy the river responsibly as they foam at high levels. If you, your children, or pets smaller than 5 millimeters. Most are invisible have in the past. accidentally make contact with river foam, simply to the naked eye. In the Great Lakes, 70% of

4 Ypsilanti District Library | The Loop Fall 2019 GET WEATHER-READY WITH HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS

HOME WEATHERIZATION and homeowners are welcome to receive reparing for Michigan’s often weatherization services. unpredictable weather can cost a fortune. P Do you have a leaky roof? Does your home FREE HOME IMPROVEMENTS MAY have a draft during the winter months? Is your INCLUDE: Visit www.washtenaw.org/weatherization home in need of some repairs as the temperature • Furnace or boiler tune-up, to help your heating to see if you qualify. Eligibility for LIHEAP, FAP, starts to drop? To help lower the cost of utility bills, system run more efficiently and last longer SSI, SER, TANF, WAP, THAW, or WIC establishes Washtenaw County’s Weatherization Assistance • High efficiency furnace replacement automatic eligibility. Renters must obtain landlord Program offers free home improvement services • Installation of new energy-saving programmable approval. to eligible Washtenaw residents. Both renters thermostat

users can double their SNAP dollars and get up to $20 in FREE produce at each market visit thanks VISIT OUR to Double Up Food Bucks and the Fair Food NEED FARMERS Network. ASSISTANCE? Fridays, May 31–Oct 25 MARKETS! DIXBORO FARMERS MARKET CALL 211 3–7pm | 5221 Church Rd, Ann Arbor MI Tuesdays, May 7–Oct 29 DOWNTOWN YPSILANTI FARMERS Dixboro is more than your typical Farmers MARKET Market, with the Artisan’s Market the last Friday of each month, music on the new pavilion, and 3pm–7pm | Ypsilanti Farmers Marketplace, 16 S. crafts for kids. Special events include Cars on the Washington Street Green Sept 13 and Halloween Extravaganza Oct ife is unpredictable, and we can all find The market happens year-round at Growing 25. Visit www.dixborovillagegreen.org. Hope’s newly-renovated Robert C. Barnes Sr. ourselves looking for a hand sometimes. Marketplace Hall. This fall find lots of fresh L The United Way’s 211 service connects produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, crafts, and people to local agencies who offer food assistance, more at the outdoor market. Come back in provide emergency shelter, or help paying a utility January for an indoor winter market. bill. They can even help you find high-quality child care or in-home care for a loved one. Call 2-1-1 or Saturdays, May 4–Oct 26 visit www.211.org. DEPOT TOWN FARMERS MARKET Library staff are also happy to help you navigate local resources! Ask a reference librarian, or visit 9am–1pm | 100 Rice Street, Ypsilanti MI www.ypsilibrary.org/assistance for a local service Find everything from fresh produce to artisan directory. baked goods on a visit to the historic Depot Town market. At both Ypsilanti markets, Bridge Card LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEWS

YPSILANTI SEEKS INPUT FOR FUTURE the roads are wide open—which has led to higher PLANS speeds and more accidents. The City is working 019 is an exciting year for planning in the with MDOT to evaluate creating bicycle lanes on City of Ypsilanti, as the city updates its Hamilton and Huron, and converting a lane to 2 Master Plan, creates a new Sustainability parking on Washtenaw between the water tower Plan, and revamps its plan for parks and and Hamilton. Visit www.cityofypsilanti.com to nonmotorized transportation. Public input will be learn about an upcoming public input session this sought for each one of these projects, so follow fall. the City's Facebook page or sign up on the city’s website, www.cityofypsilanti.com, for text or email YMCA EXPLORES EASTSIDE REC alerts and select "Planning Initiatives 2019." CENTER Offering a full-service recreation center on the HURON/HAMILTON/WASHTENAW east side of the county has long been a dream LANE REDUCTION for Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation. In When Huron, Hamilton, and Washtenaw were June, the County Parks Commission committed redesigned in the late 1960s, the City was seeing resources to participate in a feasibility study to an increase in traffic, and the majority of people explore building a YMCA on a vacant parcel on who lived and worked in Ypsilanti worked standard South Huron Street owned by Ypsilanti Township. first shift or 9–5 hours, which led to predictable The facility would be owned and operated by the The Mary Lou Murray Recreation Center on traffic jams. Today, with more people walking and YMCA. Washtenaw Avenue is operated by Washtenaw riding bicycles and fewer "shift change" pressures, County Parks and Recreation

Fall 2019 Ypsilanti District Library | The Loop 5 Event Schedule | Fall 2019

Tuesday, Sept. 17–Thursday, Sept. 26 OCTOBER Saturday, October 19 TELLING YOUR STORY: THE POWER PUMPKIN CARVING & CRAFTS ADULT OF WORDS Wednesday, October 2 11am | Norfolk Park, Superior Township 6pm | Tuesday, September 17 | YDL-Michigan THE GREAT LAKES TODAY Rain Date: October 26 6pm | Wednesdays, September 18 & 25 7pm | YDL-Whittaker Enjoy pumpkin carving, and arts & crafts. SEPTEMBER YDL-Whittaker Thirty-five million people depend on our Refreshments provided. Hosted by Superior Thursday, September 26 | 6pm | YDL-Superior freshwater “inland seas” for drinking water, jobs, Township Parks & Recreation. Friday, September 6 What’s your story? In this writing workshop we'll and their way of life. Join Great Lakes researcher help you explore the stories of your life, focus FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT: 18 STRINGS Karen Vigmostad on a lake-by-lake photographic on one significant moment, and write about that 6pm | YDL-Michigan journey. Find out what threatens our lakes today, experience. No experience? No worries! This An outdoor performance of classic rock, blues, who is working to address the threats, and what workshop will walk through the basics of memoir and country to accompany your First Friday you can do to help. writing and help you discover the power of your downtown art and music walk! YDL Guitar Club own words and memories. The YDL-Whittaker will open. program is a 2-part series that requires registration, call 734-482-4110 x1377. Hosted by EMU Center for Campus and Community Writing as part of Ypsi Writes.

Tuesday, September 17 THE HEALING JUSTICE MOVEMENT Saturday, October 19 6pm | YDL-Whittaker The film Healing Justice explores restorative YPSI WRITES GRAND OPENING (All practices, which redefine criminal and juvenile Ages) justice with a focus on understanding trauma, 11am–2pm | All YDL Locations finding reconciliation, and bringing about Whether you’re working on a novel or need help Monday, September 9 restorative change. Join the Dispute Resolution Sunday, October 6 with a resume or business plan, Ypsi Writes will help you reach your writing goals. With the FAYGO! Center for a screening, light dinner, and HISTORY OF BLUES WITH JOEY community conversation. Register for this free theme “Everyone’s A Writer,” the Grand Opening 6:30pm | YDL-Michigan LEONE event at https://healing-justice-film-event. event will feature published authors and fun The Faygo Book will tickle the taste buds 2pm | YDL-Whittaker eventbrite.com writing activities and prompts for all ages. Ypsi and memories of Detroiters and Faygo lovers Music historian and acclaimed guitarist Joey Writes is a partnership between the Library, everywhere. Sip Faygo while you hear from Leone, along with two other musicians, cover Thursday, Sept. 19–Sunday, Sept. 22 826michigan, and EMU’s Center for Campus author Joe Grimm how a family business forged the history, influence and impact of American FRIENDS BOOK SALE blues music through songs, stories and and Community Writing. a 100-year bond with Detroit and became the YDL-Whittaker historical facts. Take Note concert sponsored by last company standing in “pop alley.” Sunday, October 20 Find hidden gems, stock up on great reads, and the Friends of YDL. SAFELY TALK ABOUT RACE & RACISM Wednesday, Sept. 11 & Monday, Sept. 30 support your library at the best used book sale Tuesday, October 8 2pm | YDL-Whittaker START OR UPDATE YOUR RÉSUMÉ in town! Thursday: Continue the conversation about race and USING GOOGLE 6pm–8pm (members only preview THE BYSTANDER MOMENT sale) racism, facilitated by peace educator La'Ron 7pm | YDL-Whittaker 7pm | YDL-Whittaker Friday: 11 am–5 pm Williams. Starting your résumé is easy using a template The #MeToo movement shined much-needed Saturday: 11 am–3 pm and other Google resources! On September 30, light on sexual harassment and abuse. But how Sunday: 1 pm–4 pm bring your existing résumé and edit and update do we push back against gender violence in it using Google resources. Come to one or both ways that actually work? The film The Bystander sessions. Offered in partnership with Grow With Moment shares a proven model for challenging Google, the American Library Association, and sexist cultural norms, casting all of us as active the Public Library Association. Register online or bystanders and potential leaders who have a call 734-482-4110 x1377. positive role to play in promoting gender equality.

Wednesday, October 9 SHOCKWAVES FROM STONEWALL 6:30pm | YDL-Michigan Following the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York, Michigan experienced a surge in gay liberation activism. Historian Dr. Tim Retzloff explores Metro Detroit’s queer organizations that sprang up in the early 1970s and key events that sent political and social shockwaves through the state still felt today.

Saturday, October 12 Saturday, September 21 MOBILE SECRETARY OF STATE JUST ADD RICE OFFICE 2pm | YDL-Michigan 10am–4pm | YDL-Whittaker Monday, October 21 Learn how to stretch your food budget by adding Save yourself a trip to the Michigan Secretary of FLINT WATER CRISIS WITH DR. rice to your main dish. We’ll sample a tasty dish, State by visiting their full-service mobile office. MONA HANNA-ATTISHA send you home with plenty of recipes, and share Change your address, register to vote, order a 10am | WCC Towsley Auditorium information about where to get food support, Thursday, September 12 replacement vehicle title, become an organ Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha is a pediatrician and even if you don’t qualify for SNAP. donor, and more! (No new driver licenses or professor whose research uncovered the Flint WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ESTATE renewal of CDL licenses). Water Crisis. Her book, What The Eyes Don’t PLANNING Thursday, September 26 See, shares her dramatic discovery of lead 7pm | YDL-Whittaker INTRODUCTION TO ESSENTIAL OILS Saturday, October 12 exposure in Flint and the brutal backlash she Learn what estate plan will work best for you. 7pm | YDL-Whittaker WITCH'S TEA faced when she went public with her findings. Attorney Virginia Cardwell will explore available Learn about essential oils from Dr. Lisa Profera, This visit is part of the Great Michigan Read tour tools including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, 3pm | YDL-Michigan who will inform you about their common uses as Double, double, toil and trouble; fire burn and sponsored by the Michigan Humanities Council. and other methods to plan for property to pass well as how to use them safely. outside of probate. cauldron bubble. Brew up herbal potions (teas) with us. Witch hats encouraged! Tuesday, October 22 Sunday, September 14 AARP SMART TEK (Age 55+) Sunday, October 13 1pm | YDL-Whittaker EXPUNGEMENT FAIR BLISSFIELD WITH AUTHOR Back by popular demand! Learn about the high- 10am | Washtenaw County Learning Resource tech safety features that are already in your Center, 4135 Washtenaw Ave HEATHER NEFF 2pm | YDL-Whittaker car, what might come soon, and what to look If you have one felony or two misdemeanor for when shopping for a new car. To register convictions in Washtenaw County and have Author and EMU professor Dr. Heather Neff reads from her seventh novel, Blissfield, a family call 1-877-805-4115 or visit www.aarp.org/ been released from probation or parole for more findaworkshop10 than 5 years, you may be eligible to have your drama of deep loss and even deeper love. Copies will be available for purchase and signing conviction removed from the public record. Fair Wednesdays, October 23 & 30 hosted by Michigan Works! southeast. after the reading. TURNING YOUR STORY INTO SONG Saturday, September 14 Thursday, September 26 Tuesday, October 15 7pm | YDL-Michigan BANNED BOOKS WEEK READ MEDICATION SAFETY (Age 55+) How would it feel to share your story with FAMILY KICKBALL FUN DAY music? Bring your story from the “Telling your 11am | Oakbrook Park, Superior Township ALOUD 3pm | YDL-Whittaker 1pm | YDL-Whittaker Pharmacist Rana-Ahson Ahmad will discuss Story” workshops and music therapy students Rain Date & Time: Saturday, September 21 | 11am will help you turn it into an original song or add Join us for kickball, foot golf, games & crafts. Take a stand against censorship and celebrate how to take prescription medication safely and our freedom to read! Join YDL's Senior Advisory what to look out for when managing multiple music to dramatize your story. No musical skills Lunch will be provided. Hosted by Superior necessary. Register online or call 734-482-4110 Township Parks & Recreation. Board and read aloud from frequently challenged medications. and banned books. x1385. Thursday, October 17 Sunday, September 15 Thursday, October 24 Sunday, September 29 SPRUCE UP YOUR HOLIDAY SAFELY TALK ABOUT RACE & RACISM SPOOKY TALES AND S'MORES 2pm | YDL-Whittaker THE ABCS OF DNA & GENEALOGY MARKETING 2pm | YDL-Whittaker 12pm | YDL-Whittaker 7pm | YDL-Michigan This is a continuing series of community Eat s’mores around the "bonfire" and share your meetings about race and racism facilitated by What can DNA testing tell you? DNA testing can Calling all small business owners! Learn to use be a powerful tool in your genealogy toolkit. This business listings, online advertising, and email experiences with ghostly encounters. Telling your local peace educator La'Ron Williams. We’ll own stories is encouraged, but not required! watch a film or video clips followed by an open, session offers a beginner’s overview on tests, marketing to reach customers, just in time for honest group discussion. testing companies, and how you can use your the holiday shopping rush. Hosted in partnership results. Sponsored by the Genealogical Society with Grow With Google. of Washtenaw County.

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Friday, October 25 Thursday, November 7 Tuesday, November 19 Saturday, December 7 YPSI GLOW PFAS IN THE HURON RIVER YPSI NIGHT WITH THE SIERRA CLUB CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING WITH 7pm | Off Site WATERSHED 7:30pm | Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage SANTA CLAUS After Halloween Downtown (see page 8), walk 7pm | YDL-Whittaker Museum, 100 East Cross Street 6pm | Old Township Hall, 1815 Norfolk Ave, together in all your glowing finery to North Daniel Brown from the Huron River Watershed Enjoy refreshments and learn about outings and Superior Township Washington Street to enjoy the radiance of Council will discuss PFAS contamination in the activism of the Huron Valley Group of the Sierra Join us for the annual Christmas tree lighting YpsiGLOW. Music, dancing, glowing costumes, Huron River, how to protect yourself, and what Club. Local presentations will include Solar Ypsi at Old Superior Township Hall! There will be activities, and glowing luminaries will light up actions we need from government agencies to and the Ypsilanti skate park. caroling, an ice carving demo, and pictures your evening! Hosted by Wonderfool Productions. protect people from exposure. with Santa. Cookies and hot chocolate will be Downtown processional starts at 6:45. Saturday, November 23 provided. Hosted by Superior Township Parks & Tuesday, November 12 BEESWAX WRAPS Recreation. Tuesday, October 29 DISCOVERY OF A NEW NATION 3pm | YDL-Michigan NOSFERATU: SYMPHONY OF 7pm | YDL-Whittaker Reduce your plastic use by making beeswax HORROR (Teens & Adults) From the formation of the Iroquois Confederacy wraps that are perfect for covering bowls of 7pm | YDL-Whittaker to the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears, Thanksgiving leftovers. Register online or call Complete your Halloween with the first vampire hear a Native American telling of U.S. History. 734-482-4110 x1385. film ever made. We’ll screen the 1922 silent This lecture begins in the 1100’s and ends film with English intertitles and musical just before the Civil War. Presented by Heather DECEMBER accompaniment. Bruegl, a member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin. Sunday, December 1 NOVEMBER PAUL KELLER ENSEMBLE HOLIDAY JAZZ 2pm | YDL-Whittaker Join us for toe tapping holiday jazz with the ever-popular Paul Keller Ensemble. Take Note concert sponsored by the Friends of YDL. Saturday, December 14 WINTER WONDERLAND (All Ages) Wednesday, Dec. 4–Tuesday, Dec. 10 2pm | YDL-Whittaker DISCOVER YOUR INNER POET With ice carving demonstrations and adult- Wednesday, Dec 4, 5:30pm | YDL-Superior oriented craft projects, this event will be as Saturday, Dec 7, 1pm | YDL-Whittaker much fun for grown-ups as it is for families! Tuesday, Dec 10, 6pm | YDL-Michigan Discover your inner poet with fun and generative Sunday, December 15 prompts and activities led by an experienced HOLIDAY WREATH MAKE & TAKE Wednesday, November 13 Sunday, November 3 poet. Hosted by the EMU Office of Campus and 2pm | YDL-Whittaker 6:30pm | YDL-Michigan Community Writing as part of Ypsi Writes. THE BOOGIE WOOGIE KID Create a festive evergreen wreath with Carol YPSILANTI’S 19TH CENTURY BLACK Brodbeck from Expressively Yours. All materials 2pm | YDL-Whittaker BARBERS Saturday, December 7 provided. Bring a large plastic bag to take your Pianist and singer-songwriter Matthew Ball, Barbers played an important role in the social, DIY HOT COCOA MIX IN A JAR wreath home in. Register online or call 734-482- aka The Boogie Woogie Kid, will perform New political, economic, and cultural life of their 3pm | YDL-Michigan 4110 x1377. Orleans and Swing Era favorites from the 20s, communities. Historian Matt Siegfried will Ward off chilly nights with your own hot cocoa 30s, and 40s. Take Note concert sponsored by discuss the lives of Ypsilanti's African-American mix. Choose from a variety of fixings to customize Saturday, December 21 the Friends of YDL. barbers and hairdressers, their influence on your creation. Also makes a great gift! Register TASTE TEST: HOLIDAY TREATS abolitionist and Reconstruction politics, and the online or call 734-482-4110 x1385. 3pm | YDL-Michigan Monday, November 4 changing role of the Black barbershop under Jim There are so many holiday goodies on store HISTORY OF BLACK VETERANS Crow. shelves, who knows if one of those boxes holds 6:30pm | YDL-Michigan your next family favorite? Join us for a taste test Local veteran Krystal Dupree shares the Tuesday, November 19 of holiday-inspired treats from around the world. historical experiences of African-Americans in SHADOW NATION the military. 6:30pm | YDL-Whittaker The 2018 documentary Shadow Nation is alive Wednesday, November 6 with music and passion, following a group of MICHIGAN HAUNTS renowned rock musicians led by George Lynch 7pm | YDL-Whittaker (Dokken/Lynch Mob) on a journey through Native Take a road trip to “the other side” with authors American reservations in the southwest and Jon Milan and Gail Offen. Their recent book is the Great Plains. Forging new friendships, they filled with hauntings, ghost towns, and bizarre learn how the repression of Native Americans tales of murder and mayhem drawn from more contributed to the poverty, alcoholism, and than 300 years of Michigan history. Book signing illnesses that still plagues reservations today. to follow.

VISUAL BOOK CLUB (18+) GENTLE YOGA (Ages 55+) SATURDAYS 7:30pm | Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17 3:30pm | Oct 3–Nov 7 | YDL-Whittaker ADULT Ypsi Alehouse, 124 Pearl Street Yoga increases your balance, flexibility, strength, Read and discuss graphic novels and other and peace of mind. Join an experienced visually interesting books. Ask for this month’s instructor for a slow-paced, well-supported, selection at the YDL-Michigan circulation desk. relaxing yoga practice. MEETUPS WEDNESDAYS SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD MEETING TUESDAYS (Ages 55+) A MATTER OF BALANCE: FALL 1pm | Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 21 | YDL-Whittaker DROP-IN WRITING PREVENTION (Ages 55+) Share your ideas for programs, services, and 4pm | Sept 10–Dec 17 | YDL-Superior 10am | Wednesdays, Oct 2–Nov 20 displays. Get help with resumes, short stories, cover YDL-Whittaker GUITAR CLUB FOR ADULTS YARN, HOOKS AND NEEDLES letters, and more! Bring any kind of writing for This 8-week workshop is designed to reduce 10am | Sept 7 & 21, Oct 5 & 19, Nov 2 & 16 & 30, 6pm | Every Thursday | YDL-Whittaker feedback and assistance from a trained writing the fear of falling and increase activity levels for Dec 14 | YDL-Michigan consultant. Sponsored by EMU's Office of older adults. Presented by the Area Agency on Knit, crochet, and chat! Bring your supplies and We teach each other songs, listen, collaborate Campus and Community Writing as part of Ypsi Aging 1-B. To register call 734-482-4110 x1377. work on your own handcraft projects. and learn to play guitars together. Open to all Writes. levels, all ages (18+), and all types of guitars. FRIDAYS SOCIAL MEDIA FOR SENIORS (Ages 55+) 2pm | Nov 6 & 13 & 20 | YDL-Michigan LNGO WALKING GROUP (Ages 55+) Learn to use Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and 10:30am | Sept 6 & 20, Oct 4 & 18, Nov 1 & 15 | more in a safe way! Bring your own smart phone, YDL-Whittaker tablet, or laptop. Register online or call 734- Exercise and socialize with a 30-minute walk 482-4110 x1385. along a path near the library.

MYSTERY LOVERS BOOK GROUP YPSILANTI OPEN MEDITATION 2pm | Sept 25, Oct 30, Dec 4 | YDL-Whittaker 11am | Every Friday | YDL-Michigan Calling all mystery lovers! Check out a new Drop in for weekly guided meditation led by mystery title each month. experienced mindfulness teachers.

KNITTING PLUS DROP-IN WRITING LNGO MAKER TIME (Ages 55+) 6pm | Sept 3–Dec 17 | YDL-Michigan 5pm | Sept 11–Dec 18 | YDL-Michigan 2pm | Sept 6 & 20, Oct 4 & 18, Nov 1 & 15, Dec 13 Open to all, any handcraft welcome. As a special Bring any kind of writing and receive feedback YDL-Michigan AFRICAN AMERICAN GENEALOGY feature, enjoy “oldie but goodie” films on the from trained coaches as part of Ypsi Writes. Try out traditional crafts like card and jewelry 10:30am | Sept 21, Oct 19, Nov 16, Dec 21 first Tuesday of every month. making, and try new crafts that incorporate YDL-Michigan THURSDAYS technology like digital photography and 3d Discover your family history and share the AFRICAN AMERICAN AUTHORS printed lithophanes! We provide supplies and challenges and rewards of African American BOOK GROUP THURSDAY MORNING BOOK GROUP equipment and show you how to use it, and you Genealogy. Each session will focus on a different 7pm | Sept 24, Oct 29, Nov 26 | YDL-Whittaker 10:30am | Sept 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5 get to try out lots of different creative projects. resource or technique. Join us for lively discussions of books by African YDL-Whittaker Supported by the University of Michigan School American Authors. Join us for interesting and lively discussions. of Information. DROP-IN WRITING 11am | Sept 14–Dec 14 | YDL-Whittaker FILM CLUB WITH PERRY SEIBERT GARDEN CHATS Bring any kind of writing and receive feedback 7pm | Sept 10 & 24, Oct 8 & 22, Nov 12 & 26, Dec 3pm | Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19 from trained coaches as part of Ypsi Writes. 10 | YDL-Whittaker YDL-Whittaker In November, National Novel Writing Month Join film critic Perry Seibert to watch and dissect Informal monthly meetings of garden participants can join a NaNoWriMo support great films. enthusiasts, from novice to expert. group from 11am–12pm.

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Saturday, October 19 Tuesday, November 5 Saturday, December 7 YPSI WRITES GRAND OPENING FAMILY READ SNACK AND CHAT POETS BREAK THE RULES (Ages 8+) KIDS & 11am–2pm | All YDL Locations 5pm | YDL-Whittaker 1–2:30pm | YDL-Whittaker Kids will find plenty of creative fun as we launch Chat about the family read book with a librarian Do poems rhyme? Sometimes! Can anyone write Ypsi Writes! Try fun writing activities like a six- and other families to get ready for the big event. a poem? Yes! Join 826michigan for a celebration word memoir, writing in code, creating a comic, Snacks served! of words and sounds and all the rumpled and PARENTS or adding to an ongoing story. Ypsi Writes is a raucous ways they can fit together. Young writers SEPTEMBER partnership between YDL, 826michigan, and Wednesday, November 6 will shake up poetry as we know it, while adults EMU’s Center for Campus and Community LIBRARY LAB: BUOYANCY (Ages 7–14) attend the “Discover Your Inner Poet” workshop Writing. 5pm | YDL-Whittaker nearby. Watch Bill Nye the Science Guy's buoyancy show, Friday, October 25 then recreate the hands-on demonstrations in HALLOWEEN DOWNTOWN real life. 5:30–7pm | YDL-Michigan Trick or Treat in the library parking lot with Saturday, November 9 music, popcorn, a costume contest, and a visit MAKING ART FROM LOCAL HISTORY to the haunted Boo!mobile. All ages are invited noon | YDL-Whittaker to Ypsi Glow nearby starting at 7pm. Sponsored Ypsilanti’s local history has inspired incredible by the Downtown Association of Ypsilanti and murals all over the city. Work with YCS art the Ypsilanti Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. students and teacher Lynne Settles to make

your own art to gear up for the Family Read. Saturday, December 14 Saturday, September 7 Saturday, November 9 WINTER WONDERLAND (All Ages) PENCIL BOXES (Ages 5–12) 826MICHIGAN OMNIBUS RELEASE 2pm | YDL-Whittaker 2pm | YDL-Superior 2pm | YDL-Whittaker Winter will take over the library with a massive Start the school year right by giving a new pencil Hear from young writers in Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, celebration for all ages! Pet a live reindeer, make box your custom flair. All supplies provided, and Detroit as we release the 11th installment of a sparkling craft, and sip on hot cocoa. We’ll including paint, stickers, and glueable jewels to the 826michigan OMNIBUS! Young authors will have plenty of crafts and activities for grown-ups make your project special. read their work from the OMNIBUS, followed by too. refreshments, a photo booth, and book signing. Monday, December 23–Saturday, January 4 Friday, November 15 BOREDOM BUSTERS (Ages 8+) FAMILY READ CELEBRATION 4:30pm | YDL-Superior Saturday, October 26 6pm | YDL-Whittaker Try something new during your break. DIWALI CELEBRATION Break out of the library at this season's special Monday, Dec 23: Model Magic Fantasy Creatures 2pm | YDL-Whittaker after-hours event for families. Work as a team Thursday, Dec 26: Keva Plank Challenge Hear music, watch dancers, make rangoli art, to solve puzzles. Can you escape? Dive into the Saturday, Dec 28: Ozobot Coding and enjoy sweets. Happy Diwali! world of this season’s family read, The Parker Monday, Dec 30: Make Your Own Calendar Inheritance. Thursday, Jan 2: I Spy Jars Saturday, October 26 Saturday, Jan 4: Crystal Snowflakes SHOEBOX HAUNTED HOUSES (Ages 6–14) Monday, December 23–Friday, January 3 Saturday, September 14 2pm | YDL-Superior BOREDOM BUSTERS LIBRARY LAB: DOMINO TOPPLE Turn a shoebox into a miniature scary (or silly) 2pm | YDL-Michigan 1pm | YDL-Whittaker house. Use printed images of windows, doors, Break up the blah! Stop by the library and liven Join the domino toppling club to build a giant rugs, and Halloween characters to bring the up your day. domino creation, and stay to watch it topple. house to life. Monday, Dec 23: Beads and Wire Fun Sponsored by the Zeal Credit Union. Thursday, Dec 26: Paracord Bracelet NOVEMBER Friday, Dec 27: Game Tournament OCTOBER Monday, Dec 30: Perler Bead Creations Saturday, November 2 Thursday, Jan 2: Calming Glitter Jars Friday, Jan 3: Movie Matinee Wednesday, October 2 SLEUTH STORIES Saturday, November 16 LIBRARY LAB: VOLCANOES (Ages 12pm | YDL-Whittaker 7–14) Help 826michigan unravel mysteries as part WILD CREATURE CONNECTIONS 5pm | YDL-Whittaker of the Ypsi Family Read. Inspired by The Parker 2pm | YDL-Superior Watch Bill Nye the Science Guy's volcano show, Inheritance, we’ll look at what mystery writers do The Leslie Science and Nature Center then recreate the hands-on demonstrations in to keep readers guessing. Then we’ll use writing demonstrates all levels of the food chain, real life. to solve a strange mystery, collecting evidence, featuring live appearances from a bird of prey, a interrogating suspects, piecing together motives, reptile, an arachnid, and an insect. and presenting our cases before the crowd. DECEMBER Saturday, November 2 VISIT WITH A SLED DOG Wednesday, December 4 2pm | YDL-Whittaker LIBRARY LAB: LIGHT & COLOR (Ages Meet Mitch and his owner Kim Darst from Husky 7–14) Thursday, December 26–Friday, January 3 Haven Kennels in the Upper Peninsula. Hear all 5pm | YDL-Whittaker WINTER STEAM about sled dogs and the racing techniques Kim Watch Bill Nye the Science Guy's light and 2pm | YDL-Whittaker used when she competed in the 2009 Iditarod. color show, then recreate the hands-on Try a new hands-on science and tech project demonstrations in real life. each day. Saturday, November 2 Thursday, Dec 26: Lego WeDo MATH STRING ART (Ages 5–14) Friday, December 6 Friday, Dec 27: Gel Prints 2pm | YDL-Superior DOWNTOWN TREE LIGHTING Thursday, Jan 2: Snap Circuits Explore geometry with string art, and take home 5:30pm | YDL-Michigan Friday, Jan 3: Art Journals Saturday, October 5 your own unique string art design. Join us at 5:30pm for cookie decorating and hot LEATHER STAMPING (Ages 7–14) chocolate. At 6pm the Ypsilanti Community Choir Saturday, December 28 2pm | YDL-Superior will lead caroling followed by a visit from Santa BUILD A SNOW GLOBE Use metal stamps and a mallet to create designs and photo-ops! Sponsored by the Downtown 3pm and 4:30pm | YDL-Michigan on real leather. Stamp your name into a bracelet Association of Ypsilanti. Make a one of a kind snow globe with miniatures and use watercolors to make it your style. and glitter. All supplies provided.

HOMEWORK HELP CARTOONING AND COMIC BOOK 4pm | Sept 16–Dec 16 | YDL-Superior DRAWING KIDS & Get free one-on-one help with homework in any 5pm | Sept 10 & 24, Oct 8 & 22, Nov 12 & 26, Dec 10 subject. Grades K–8. For more information call YDL-Michigan 734-482-4110 x2430. Draw a favorite superhero or cartoon, or a hero and villain of your own creation! We’ll cover PARENTS TWEEN READING CIRCLE (Ages 9–12) perspective, shading, and dimensions, and 5:30–6pm | Mondays, Sept 9–Dec. 16 develop original stories for your characters. YDL-Superior MEETUPS Take turns reading aloud from award winning SUPER READERS: ALPHA SQUADRON books and short story collections. Join us every YOUTH PODCASTING (4–5 year olds) week if you can, or just drop in! 5pm | Nov 4 & 18, Dec 2 & 16 | YDL-Michigan 6:30pm | Sept 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10 | YDL- MONDAY Ever wanted to develop your very own podcast Whittaker PRIME TIME FAMILY READING (Ages series and share your life experiences with the Literacy fun for emergent readers. CODING 3–11 and their parents) world? From production and content to vocal 4pm | Oct 7–28 and Nov 25–Dec 16 6pm | Sept 9–Oct 14 | YDL-Michigan performance and broadcasting, we’re launching WEDNESDAY YDL-Whittaker Help your children love to read and share ideas a library youth podcast series! Write code and program robots in two awesome in this engaging family reading series. School- 826MICHIGAN TUTORING mini-series! Build a lego robot and program it aged children and parents will enjoy storytelling TUESDAY 4pm | Wednesdays & Thursdays, Oct 2–Dec 5 using the iPad, then program ozobots to chase and scholar-led discussions about topics such YDL-Michigan as perseverance, discovery, and community, and race along lines you draw on paper. New CHESS CLUB Bring your homework and get help in any lessons each week. while 3–5 year olds read and play with an early subject, plus dedicated time for reading and childhood facilitator. Each session includes 6:30pm | Sept 3–Dec 17 | YDL-Michigan October 7–28: Lego WeDo 2.0 Chess is a great game for learning to solve writing. Students can join at any time during the Nov 25–Dec 16: Ozobots dinner and door prizes. Register by calling 734- year, but a parent or guardian must come and 482-4110 x1390. Sponsored by the Michigan problems, practice sportsmanship, and planning ahead. Learn to play, learn new strategies, and complete paperwork on or before a student’s Humanities Council, National Pan-Hellenic first day. Council, and the Kiwanis Club of Ypsilanti. join us for a friendly game.

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TAB: TWEEN ADVISORY BOARD (Ages THURSDAY KIDS BOOK CLUB (Grades 3–5) 8–12) 6:30pm | Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 21 | YDL-Michigan 4:30pm | Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11 GAMING UNPLUGGED Discuss a shared book and enjoy a snack. YDL-Whittaker 4pm | Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12 Register: 734-482-4110 x1390. Join us for food, fun, and conversation with YDL-Superior your peers. We plan library activities, do fun Try out a fun, easy-to-learn card or board game SATURDAY activities, and earn volunteer hours. Call 734- each month. 482-4110 x1340 or visit the Whittaker youth YPSI GLOW "BIG HEAD" WORKSHOPS desk to sign up. 826MICHIGAN TUTORING 3pm | Sept 28–Oct 19 | YDL-Michigan 4pm | Wednesdays & Thursdays, Oct 2–Dec 5 TWEEN READING CIRCLE (Ages 9–12) Turn yourself into a "Big Head" character! In 4 YDL-Michigan 6:30–7pm | Sept 4–Dec 11 | YDL-Michigan weeks you can design, create, add light and even Drop in homework help! See Wednesday’s Read aloud from short story collections and moving eyes to your giant, lighted head. Put it on listing. your shoulders for Halloween Downtown or Ypsi discuss the stories over snacks. Come every COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE (All Ages) Glow on October 25. Supplies provided. Register week, or just drop in. On 3rd Wednesdays come 7pm | Sept 4, Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 6 | YDL-Michigan READ TO LIBBYLULU THE LIBRARY online or call 734-482-4110 x1390. to Family Maker Nights instead of Reading Circle. Collaborate with neighbors of all ages in this DOG (Grades 1–3) creative musical experience. No drumming FAMILY MAKER NIGHT 6pm | Sept 12 & 26, Oct 10 & 24, Nov 14, Dec 12 GARDEN TO TABLE experience necessary. Each session begins 6:30pm | Sept 18, Oct 16, Nov 20, Dec 18 YDL-Michigan 2pm | Sept 21, Oct 12, Nov 16, Dec 21 with a short tutorial. Bring a drum or percussion YDL-Michigan Reading to a Therapaws dog helps kids become YDL-Whittaker instrument, or use one of ours. Create, explore, and enjoy being together as a better readers. Sign up for a 10-minute slot. Learn about cooking and gardening with a new family. Each week, we’ll provide pizza and all the Register: 734-482-4110 x1390. hands-on activity each month. supplies you need to explore a different tool or challenge. Sew, knit, build, create inventions, and more! Parent must be present.

Saturday, November 16 WEDNESDAY SATURDAY CREATIVE MOVEMENT FOR LITTLE STORIES & ONES (Ages 2–6) TERRIFIC THREES STORYTIME (3 year FIRST SATURDAYS 10:30am | YDL-Whittaker olds) HOT OFF THE PRESS STORYTIME Amy Cadwallader of Dance Uprising shares fun 10:30am | Sept 18–Dec 11 | YDL-Whittaker 10:30am | Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7 | YDL-Whittaker games and songs that incorporate the principles Meet at the puppet theater for stories, books, FUN FOR of movement and dance. rhymes, games, songs, crafts, and the Hear the newest picture books read aloud on parachute. We'll even toss in an occasional the first Saturday each month, before they are Saturday, November 30 science experiment! even available for checkout. Music too! LITTLE BABY DOLL STORYTIME SECOND SATURDAYS 10:30am YDL-Whittaker THURSDAY RAINBOW STORYTIME Encourage empathy, self-soothing, and 10:30am | Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14 | YDL-Whittaker caregiving. Kids will snuggle and comfort their JUMPSTART STORYTIME (Ages 4–5) ONES Join us each month for songs, crafts, and stories dolls while we sing songs, read baby-related 10:30am | Sept 19–Dec 12 | YDL-Whittaker of diversity, acceptance, love, friendship, and all SPECIAL EVENTS books, and rock our babies to sleep. Bring a doll Develop a love of learning and soft skills for the colors of the rainbow! or use one of ours. kindergarten readiness. 4's and 5's will meet in the story room for 15 minutes, then join younger Monday, September 16 LITTLE LEARNERS MONDAY siblings and caregivers for stories, parachute, KINDERCONCERT (Ages 2–6) rhythm, art, science, and play. 11am | Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14 10am & 11am | YDL-Whittaker YDL-Superior DOWNTOWN STORYTIME (5 and under) Musicians from the Ann Arbor Symphony STARRY NIGHT STORYTIME Join in the fun with educational stories, songs, 10:30am | Sept 16–Dec 9 | YDL-Michigan Orchestra join Geri Stein for a music and 6:30pm | Sept 19–Dec 12 | YDL-Whittaker and play for little ones up to age 5. Each child Introduce your child to the wonders of reading movement experience just for little ones! Stories & songs in a cozy setting at a convenient who attends receives a free book. Featuring the Fantastic Flute. The same concert with stories, songs and a craft. time. FOURTH SATURDAYS is repeated twice. BABY STORYTIME (0–18 months) FRIDAY YOGA STORYTIME Saturday, September 21 10:30am | Sept 23–Dec 9 | YDL-Whittaker 10:30am | Sept 28, Oct 26, Nov 23 Inspire a love for literature in your future reader THEATRE FOR LITTLE ONES YDL-Whittaker through songs, stories, movement, rhythm and PARENTS AS TEACHERS (Parents of kids 10:30am | YDL-Whittaker Hear great stories and learn simple animated rhyme. Stay afterward to play and socialize with ages 5 and under & expecting parents) Join Spinning Dot Theatre Troupe for an yoga poses to go with them. Bark in downward other caregivers. 11am | Sept 6–Dec 20 | YDL-Michigan interactive play with joyful live music. YOU are your child’s first and best teacher! Join dog, hiss in cobra pose, and flutter wings in butterfly. No experience necessary. TODDLER STORYTIME (18 months–3 early childhood professionals to build a support Saturday, October 19 years) network, tackle challenging problems, and learn WRITING AND STORIES FOR LITTLE 11:30am | Sept 16–Dec 9 | YDL-Whittaker from and support other parents, while your ONES (Ages 1–5) Learn colors, shapes, and counting in this fast- children play and interact. Call 734-484-9944 10:30am | YDL-Whittaker paced storytime filled with music, movement, to register. Part of the Parents as Teachers As part of the Ypsi Writes Grand Opening, hear fingerplays, parachute play, and books. program with SOS Community Services. a story, then visit hands-on stations with pre- kindergarten skill building activities for the TUESDAY TINKERLAB littlest learners. 11am | Sept 27, Oct 11 & 25, Nov 8 & 22, Dec 13 Tinkering allows young children to learn TODDLER STORYTIME (18 months–3 through hands-on experiences and provides years) unstructured time to explore, test and create. 10:30am | Sept 23–Dec 10 | YDL-Whittaker Each session will explore a new science or art A duplicate of Monday’s toddler storytime. theme.

TEENS NOVEMBER TEEN FRIDAYS Friday, November 1 TEEN STEAM CAFÉ SEPTEMBER HAUNTED CASTLE MASQUERADE 6pm | Sept 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13 6pm | YDL-Whittaker MEETUPS YDL-Michigan Tuesday, September 17 Join the Teen Advisory Group for an after-hours Join us for interactive, lively discussions on STEM BOTTLE CAP MAGNETS mystery party with food, costumes, and fun. TUESDAYS careers with professionals in various fields that 4:30pm | YDL-Michigan you may have never heard about! Dinner and Use pictures or fun designs to create cool Saturday, November 9 TEEN ADVISORY GROUP activities will also be incorporated into our TEEN magnets that will be a hit on your fridge or in KAWAII CREAM PUFFS 4:30pm | Sept 3, Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3 ONLY Cafes! your locker. 3:30pm | YDL-Whittaker YDL-Michigan SATURDAYS Make super cute cream puffs you can eat or Share your ideas about how the library can OCTOBER take home. meet teen needs! Plan programs, recommend materials, volunteer in the community, eat OPEN STUDIO: ART Saturday, October 5 snacks, and meet friends. 12pm | Sept 28, Oct 26, Nov 23 | YDL-Whittaker Drop in, listen to music, and make art SAFE SITTER TRAINING (Grades 6–8) TEEN ADVISORY GROUP with supplies from our creative toolkits! 10:30am–4pm | YDL-Whittaker 4:30pm | Sept 10 & 24, Oct 8 & 22, Nov 12 & 26, Copic markers, drawing pencils and paper, This fun, hands-on class teaches middle Dec 10 | YDL-Whittaker watercolors, digital art tablets will be available. schoolers to be safe when they're home alone, Led by members of the Teen Advisory. watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Plan programs, write grants, develop leadership Students learn about safety, child care, first aid, skills, meet friends, help your community, build TYDL WAVE: ANIME CLUB managing emergencies, and business skills. your resume. Apply online ypsilibrary.org/tag. Lunch provided. Learn more at safesitter.org. 1pm | Sept 28, Oct 26, Nov 23 | YDL-Whittaker Register online or call 734-482-4110 x1340. THURSDAYS Drop in and watch anime with other fans, stay for a discussion led by long time members Saturday, October 12 SAT MATH PREP Madison, Bri and Jeff. Plus snacks! 4pm | Sept 26–Nov 21 | YDL-Whittaker JAPANESE SOUFFLE PANCAKES SUNDAYS 3:30pm | YDL-Whittaker Get ready for the math portion of the Learn to make these fluffy, sweet treats. Then DECEMBER SAT with volunteer Gheeta Elangovan. eat! DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS MEETUP Tuesday, December 17 2pm | Sept 15 & 29, Oct 13 & 27, Nov 10 & 24, Dec 8 Tuesday, October 29 TEEN HOLIDAY CELEBRATION YDL-Whittaker TEEN HALLOWEEN PARTY 4:30pm | YDL-Michigan Play Dungeons and Dragons with members 4:30pm | YDL-Michigan Celebrate with a holiday-themed craft, yummy of the Teen Advisory. Supplies and snacks Celebrate Halloween with spooky crafts, snacks, food, music, and movies. Supplies and snacks provided. and games. provided. Fall 2019 Ypsilanti District Library | The Loop 9 NEW YEAR, NEW START Back to School Study Tips

hether you can’t wait for the new 3. Don't stay stuck. If you feel confused on a school year to start or are dreading concept, can't work out a problem, or don't W the return of stressful homework, know where to start on an assignment, ask for here are a few simple steps to help you start help right away. strong and stay organized. Tutor.com is one easy way to get the help you 1. Get into a routine and stick to it. If you block need for homework or studying. The online service HOMEWORK HELP off time in your calendar each day for studying, matches you up with a trained tutor one-on-one YDL-Michigan | Wednesdays & Thursdays, it will be easier to stay on top of your studies. for homework help or test preparation, and it is 4–6pm (ages 8–18) Choose a time when you are less likely to feel free through the library. Tutors are available from YDL-Superior | Mondays, 4–6pm (grades tired and that does not conflict with other noon to midnight daily to help in over 60 academic K–8) activities. subjects. To get started, visit www.tutor.com/ypsi 2. Start small. If you've got a big assignment and have your library card ready. YDL-Whittaker | Monday–Thursday, 4–7pm (grades K–8) looming, like a research paper, stay motivated by completing a piece of the project every few Remember, it is a new year, and a new start. All YDL locations offer free one-on-one days. Write one paragraph each night or do 5 You can do this! And YDL is here to help. homework help for youth and teens. Bring algebra problems from your assignment at a your homework, and look out for these time. Then, take a break. sessions. HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL HEALTHY & READY TO LEARN!

It’s always important to make sure your child pediatrician. For children with Medicaid or no or children are up-to-date on their vaccinations insurance, the Health Department offers free or and health screenings. Michigan law requires low-cost vaccines. vaccinations or a waiver for children entering Michigan parents or guardians opting out of the licensed childcare, preschool, kindergarten or required vaccinations must request a nonmedical seventh grade, or who are new to a school district. waiver from their local health department. Hearing and vision screenings are also required For children starting school for the first time, for children starting preschool or kindergarten. hearing and vision screenings ensure they can Washtenaw County Health Department see, hear and are ready to learn. can help. Call 734-544-6700 to schedule an For more information, see www.washtenaw. appointment, or make an appointment with your org/health. RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS

ack to school preparation isn’t only for Classroom cards allow teachers to borrow your choice. Check them out with your Classroom the students. YDL has many resources unlimited numbers of books, DVDs, and more— Card to avoid late fees. B both on and offline available for teachers with no late fees! Classroom Cards are available too! If you teach in the Ypsilanti or Lincoln School to teachers at any school in the YDL Service Area, BOOK CLUB KITS District, or any school in the YDL district, visit the as well as the entire Lincoln school district. Book club kits include multiple copies of the library to learn about opportunities for teachers, same book and are perfect for a class read aloud or go to www.ypsilibrary.org/teachers. BOOK BUNDLES or just an old fashioned book club. There are Stock your classroom shelves to fit your next unit lots of fiction and nonfiction selections available, CLASSROOM CARDS or assignment! Just fill out a quick form up to 5 including Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, and If you are a teacher and would like to check out days before you need materials, and our librarians Sharon Draper’s Out of my Mind. materials for the classroom, you should apply for will put together a set of books and DVDs tailored a classroom card at your nearest YDL location. to the age, reading level, and subject matter of

10 Ypsilanti District Library | The Loop Fall 2019 NEWS FROM OUR LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS School Bus Overhauls Bring Changes to both Ypsilanti and Lincoln Districts oth Ypsilanti and Lincoln Schools had Meet the Team at Ypsilanti Updates from Lincoln challenges with school bus service B last year, and both districts are making Community Schools Consolidated Schools significant investments to ensure students and parents have reliable, on-time transportation in the upcoming year.

YPSILANTI BRINGS BUSING IN-HOUSE After years of outsourcing, the Ypsilanti Community Schools chose to bring school transportation services back into the district for 2019–2020. The district is leasing a brand new MESSAGE FROM SUPERINTENDENT MESSAGE FROM SUPERINTENDENT fleet of 30 buses, which actually saves the district ALENA ZACHERY-ROSS SEAN MCNATT money compared to the high maintenance and The Ypsilanti Community Schools will kick off There are a lot of great things happening at gas costs of the old fleet. By moving school start the 2019–2020 school year with a new senior Lincoln Consolidated Schools! With the start of and end times to three separate tiers, the school leadership team in place. In April, I accepted the new school year, we are excited to see what district will save nearly $2 million while raising a 5-year contract to lead the district as the the new year will bring. Last year we made school driver pay and ensuring reliable operations. Superintendent after having been the interim history with our first-ever Division I State Champion Superintendent since July 2018. From the Basketball Team. We also expanded the Spanish administration to the classroom, YCS is ready to Immersion program into the middle school, several help your student succeed. Bishop Elementary students traveled to Spain In building a strong senior leadership team, for a two-week cultural exchange program, and YCS is pleased to welcome a new Assistant we once again hosted a district FIRST Robotics Superintendent and new Principals at three competition at Lincoln High School. schools. Former Principals Aaron Rose and Nina Harris are staying at YCS and have taken on new LINCOLN BOND UPDATE roles. Meet some of the new faces: Last fall, Lincoln Consolidated Schools voters supported a $25 million bond to improve facilities DR. CARLOS LOPEZ, ASSISTANT for athletics, fine arts, transportation, security, and SUPERINTENDENT: Serving most recently as more. Several upgrades are already underway: the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and • New turf for the Lincoln High School Football Assessment at Plymouth-Canton Schools, Dr. Stadium. Lopez will lead curriculum and instruction for the • New flooring in classrooms at several school district. buildings with all buildings updated by summer 2020. STEVEN B. ELAM, PRINCIPAL AT YPSILANTI • New security doors at building entrances COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL: A former teacher throughout the district to ensure visitors must LINCOLN REINVESTS IN and administrator in both Detroit and St. Louis, Mr. check into the office. TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Elam has a background in restorative practices • New roofs at Bishop and Lincoln High School. and is skilled at building a positive school climate. • Six new buses to update the district’s fleet. In June, the Lincoln Board of Education chose to • New band instruments at the high school. maintain an in-house Transportation Department GREGORY ANGLIN, PRINCIPAL AT HOLMES • Watch Lincoln’s website for project updates! after reviewing options for outsourcing. The ELEMENTARY: A Willow Run graduate and former district has developed a comprehensive plan Ypsilanti High School teacher, Mr. Anglin will to significantly improve transportation services. return to his hometown of Ypsilanti after serving The plan calls for hiring a highly qualified as an Assistant Principal in Plymouth-Canton. Transportation Director, investing in professional development for the director, drivers, and aides, MUMTAZ HAQUE, PRINCIPAL AT FORD EARLY and reviewing the student discipline process. A lot LEARNING CENTER: A visionary and passionate happened over the summer to ensure a smooth leader, Ms. Haque most recently served as start for student transportation and ensure LCS principal at Mark Twain Elementary in the Detroit provides the best possible experience to the Public Schools Community District. Lincoln Community. FINANCIAL COACHING WITH UNITED WAY

as getting your finances in order been increase your income and reduce expenses. You’ll on your to-do list? Fall is a great time leave feeling more confident about your financial H to get a fresh start, and United Way future. can help you through their free financial coaching To be eligible for financial coaching, you must live program. or work in Washtenaw County and have a source United Way of Washtenaw County will match you of earned income. You also can not have filed for with a coach and help you develop a personalized bankruptcy in the last 12 months. To learn more, coaching plan based on your goals and values. Visit uwgive.org/financialstabilityindividuals or Plans can help you reduce debt and find ways to call 734-677-7202.

Fall 2019 Ypsilanti District Library | The Loop 11 Friends Book Sale Here’s your chance to expand your personal library with the best used book sale in town! Stock up on books, DVDs, and CDs. Fill a bag on Sunday for only $4!

Weekend Book Sale September 19–22 | YDL-Whittaker Holiday Pop-Up Sale Saturday, November 23, 11am–4pm | YDL- Whittaker FRIENDS OF Thursday 6pm–8pm Members only preview night. FALL IN LOVE THE LIBRARY Memberships available at the door. Friday 11am–5pm WITH BEEZY'S Become a Friend Saturday 11am–3pm he Friends of the Library is a volunteer Sunday 1pm–4pm LIBRARY group that supports the Ypsilanti T District Library through book sales and Friends Shop CAFÉ membership. Friends of YDL memberships start The Friends Shop inside YDL-Whittaker offers a at just $10 and give you early admission to book wonderful selection of gently-used books at great n the autumn, Beezy’s house-made soups are sales and the satisfaction of supporting your prices. The shop is open seven days a week. the best way to stay cozy while you read or library! To learn more, ask at any library desk or study. Two soups are available every day, and call 734-482-4110 x1368. Monday 2pm–8pm I Tuesday 6pm–8pm one of them is always vegetarian-friendly. Beezy’s library café has also added a customizable grilled Donate Books Wednesday 10am–2pm cheese menu, so you can order a standard grilled Thursday 10am–4pm The Friends of YDL gladly accept donations of Friday 10am–2pm cheese or dress it up with avocado, bacon, and a books, DVDs, and CDs! All proceeds from donated host of other fresh ingredients. Saturday 11am–5pm books support the library. Donations are limited Sunday 2pm–4pm to 10 boxes or bags of materials, and we cannot Monday–Thursday 10am–6pm accept books that are wet, mildewed, or missing Friday & Saturday 10am–5:30pm covers or pages. Books may be dropped off at the Friends Cart Sunday closed circulation desk at YDL-Whittaker any time the The Friends also offer books for sale from a cart library is open. at YDL-Michigan. Ask at the front desk if you’re interested in buying a book.

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LOCATIONS & HOURS

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5577 Whittaker Road 229 West Michigan Avenue 8795 MacArthur Blvd Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Ypsilanti, MI 48198 (734) 482-4110 x1359 (734) 482-4110 x1350 (734) 482-4110 x1325 (734) 482-4110 x1310 HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Monday–Thursday 4pm–8pm Monday–Thursday 9am–9pm Monday–Thursday 9am–9pm Monday 12pm–8pm Friday / Saturday 10am–6pm Friday / Saturday 10am–6pm Tuesday 10am–6pm See the bookmobile’s Sunday 1pm–5pm Sunday Closed Wednesday / Thursday 4pm–8pm neighborhood route and schedule Friday Closed at www.ypsilibrary.org/bookmobile Saturday 10am–6pm Sunday Closed

Board meetings are generally held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm in Call (734) 482-4110 x1371 the board room at YDL-Whittaker. They are open to the public. for details. Visit ypsilibrary.org/board for updated meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes.

Holiday Observations Board of Trustees Sunday, September 1: Labor Day Sunday (closed) Brian Steimel, President Kristy Cooper Monday, September 2: Labor Day (closed) Monday, November 11: Veterans Day (closed) Jean Winborn, Vice President Bethany Kennedy Wednesday, November 27: Thanksgiving Day Eve (early closing at 5pm) Kay Williams, Treasurer Theresa M. Maddix Thursday, November 28: Thanksgiving Day (closed) Tuesday, December 24: Christmas Eve (closed) Patricia J. Horne McGee, Secretary Lisa Hoenig, Library Director Wednesday, December 25: Christmas Day (closed) Tuesday, December 31, 2019: New Year’s Eve (closed) Wednesday, January 1, 2020: New Year’s Day (closed)

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