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Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· 26d

Wildfire smoke has pushed our air quality into unhealthy territory, so the Bookmobile is staying off the road again today for the safety of our team and patrons. Come visit our branches instead, or catch up on reading through our digital catalog.

Graphic with an orange, smoky sky and a residential street with houses in the background. A blue library Bookmobile van is shown surrounded by drifting smoke clouds. Black header text reads "Bookmobile Off the Road Thursday." Text in a white box reads: "Due to poor air quality from wildfire smoke, the Bookmobile will be off the road on Thursday, July 16. Questions? Call 734-482-4110 x1316 or email outreach@ypsilibrary.org."

Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· 27d

This evening's storytime at Apple Ridge Park is CANCELLED due to extreme heat and air quality concerns. 🌡️ Catch us this weekend instead for Storytime Out and About at the Ypsi Farmers Market!

Announcement graphic on a light blue background reading 'For the safety of our patrons & little ones, THIS EVENING'S STORYTIME OUT & ABOUT IS CANCELLED' with CANCELLED in red text. Below is an illustrated event flyer showing a park scene with a lamppost, trees, tree stump, and bench, reading 'Storytime Out & About, Wednesday, July 15, 6pm, Apple Ridge Park.' A red stamped 'CANCELLED' graphic appears at the bottom

Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· 27d

Unfortunately this heat isn't letting up, so the Bookmobile is staying off the road again today to keep our team and our patrons safe. 🥵🔥 As always, you can visit us inside the library or browse our digital catalog from home. Questions? Call 734-482-4110 x1316 or email outreach@ypsilibrary.org.

Graphic with a red background and flame illustrations behind a blue library Bookmobile van with a cartoon water drop near its side mirror. Yellow header text reads "Bookmobile Off the Road." Text in a white box reads: "Due to high temperatures and air quality concerns, the Bookmobile will be off the road on Wednesday, July 15. We'll keep you posted if there are any additional changes to our schedule. Questions? Call 734-482-4110 x1316 or email outreach@ypsilibrary.org."

Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· 28d

The Bookmobile will be off the road today due to extreme heat. 🥵🔥 We want to keep our team and our patrons safe. As always, you can visit us inside the library or browse our digital catalog from home. Questions? Call 734-482-4110 x1316 or email outreach@ypsilibrary.org.

Graphic with flame and sun illustrations behind a blue library Bookmobile van drawn with cartoon sweat/tear drops on its windshield. Text reads: "Due to extreme heat, the Bookmobile will be off the road Tuesday, July 14. We'll keep you posted if there are any additional changes to our regular weekly schedule. Questions? Call 734-482-4110 x1316 or email outreach@ypsilibrary.org." A thermometer graphic on the right shows a high reading. Bottom banner text reads "Bookmobile Off the Road 7/14."

Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· 29d

This week: candy made to look like sushi, terrariums built like tiny fairy homes, and a poetry workshop for the future wordsmiths of Ypsi. 🍣

Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· Jul 13

Valid reasons to call off work that we will defend in court: 1. Food poisoning 2. Jury duty 3. "I'm on page 412"

A cozy, dark academia-style home library with built-in bookshelves, a wall sconce, and an upholstered armchair. Overlaid on the image is a screenshot of a Tumblr post from user desinteresse that reads: 'If im reading a 800 page book I should be freed of all other responsibilities in my life. Like sorry I can't do that right now because im reading this long a book. Yeah you know how it is.'

Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· Jul 12

Friday's headliner is Rooted in Community: The Black Queer Experience with Black Pride Ypsi and author Aaron Foley! 🏳️‍🌈 Conversation, communal pot painting & connection in the library plaza from 3-5:30pm. Plus: mahjong, meditation, crochet, Bingo, cornhole, and more. More at ypsilibrary.org/events!

Adult Events This Week flyer from Ypsilanti District Library, July 13–19. Monday: Mahjong Meetup 1-3pm, Noise Permit Workshop 4-6pm, Downtown Queer Crafting Group 6-8pm. Tuesday: Free Summer Lunches, ESL and community tutoring, Fellowship of the Fiber, Digital Literacy Workshop, Meditation with Ease, Excel Intermediate, Sci Fi Book Club. Wednesday: Internet Basics, Michigan Works! Outreach, Moving for Better Balance, literacy tutoring, Noise Permit sessions, Crochet Club 6-9pm, Racial Justice Reading Group. Thursday: Free Summer Lunches, Sun and Sprouts Garden Recipes, Queer Book Group (full), Canva 201, Euchre Club. Friday: Walking Club, Downtown Repair Clinic, Yoga, Digital Literacy Tutoring, Rooted in Community: The Black Queer Experience 3-5:30pm at YDL-Michigan with Black Pride Ypsi and author Aaron Foley, Bingo. Saturday: Cornhole at the Library, 12-2pm. Events across YDL-Michigan, YDL-Whittaker, and YDL-Superior. Registration at ypsilibrary.org/events.

Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· Jul 11

This morning's storytime at LeFurge Nature Preserve is CANCELLED due to high tick activity. 🚫🐛 Sorry for the late notice, but today just isn't the day for tiny hikers. Catch us next week instead for Storytime Out and About at Appleridge Park and the Ypsi Farmers Market!

Yellow graphic reading 'For the safety of our patrons & little ones, this morning's Storytime is CANCELLED.' Below is a nature-themed banner for 'Storytime Out & About, Sat | July 11 | 11am, LeFurge Nature Preserve' with a red 'CANCELLED' stamp overlaid at the bottom.

Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· Jul 10

Tomorrow night's mission: outdoor movies on the Whittaker lawn. Nearly 100 of you turned out for Ratatouille in June. Let's see if Nicolas Cage can top a rat who can cook! 📍 YDL-Whittaker lawn 🎨 Kids' activity: 8:30pm 🎬 Movie: 9pm 🍿 Popcorn from Friends of YDL, or BYO snacks 🚫 No alcohol

Flyer for "Second Saturday Cinema," a free outdoor movie series, presented by Ypsilanti District Library. A cartoon popcorn box character eating popcorn, in front of a curved filmstrip graphic, with a "FREE" starburst badge. Three movie posters are shown with dates: Ratatouille on June 13, National Treasure on July 11, and A League of Their Own on August 8. Text at the bottom reads "YDL-Whittaker | 8:30PM."

Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· Jul 9

Join YpsiWrites this Saturday for open mic readings in our downtown library's plaza! 🎤 Bring your poems, your prose, and your half-finished napkin drafts, or just come to support our local writers. (If there's inclement weather, we'll move inside.) Sign up to perform: tinyurl.com/YpsiWritesOpenMic

Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· Jul 8

there is no wrong way to library 💃

Screenshot-style graphic of three stacked social media posts over a photo of library bookshelves and study carrels. Post 1 from @queerliblib, April 3: 'it's a beautiful day to check out a book from the library.' Post 2 from @meeliesaysno, June 7: 'its a beautiful day to return a book to the library unread after it auto renews 3 times.' Post 3 from @ksfoxwald, June 13: 'The library says thank you for boosting our circulation stats and the book will still be here later if you want it another time <3.'

Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· Jul 8

Still have 4th of July vibes? We've got DVD collections at Whittaker celebrating America's 250th birthday. There's a young adults and youth selection, and DVDs and documentaries for "grownups."

Shelves of DVDs ardoung a sign that says 4th of July Documentaries, TV Shows. Young adult/youth

Shelves of DVDs around a sign that says 4th of July, DVDs for grownups.

Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· Jul 8

They didn't have to go this hard 😭

Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· Jul 7

Our Superior staff have created some superior book displays! Check out books from an America 250 selection and one for summer adventures.

Bookshelf with a selection of books by a poster that reads America 250.

A line of books across the top of a bookshelf with a sign reading Dive into a good book, Summer Fun

Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· Jul 7

Don't let little niggles in your home turn into big issues! Borrow one of our Environmental Literacy Kits (courtesy of IMLS) to check air and water quality in your house and find ways to save on energy: www.ypsilibrary.org/2026/07/envi....

Flyer with images of tools to check various issues in your home. Text reads: Environmental Literacy Kits available now. Make sure your home is environmentally safe and healthy. Find ways to save on energy, test your air quality, test your water quality. Ask at any public service desk to check out our Air Quality, Water Quality, or energy usage kits.

These kits were made possible by funding provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan.

Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· Jul 6

PSA: There's another consortia library in libby that you can add to your YDL account! Jackson District Library titles are now available with your YDL card in libby. Learn how to add JDL, and our other consortia libraries, to your account at www.ypsilibrary.org/2023/02/new-....

Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· Jul 6

Seniors and senior caregivers: There's still time to register and learn all about advance directives and the important steps to high-quality advance care planning. Sign up at buff.ly/RTri7UF or call 833-262-2200.

flyer with images of healthcare workers and family with older adults. Text is talking about the library's Seniors and Caregivers: Let's Talk About Advance Directives. Wednesday | Jul 8 | 1-3pm | Whittaker. Learn about choosing a decision maker, deciding what matters most, and asking medical providers the right questions.

Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· Jul 5

This week we've got mahjong, free lunches, art and yoga for older adults, tech training, car seat safety...What else could you want? 🤯

calendar of adult events at the library, including mahjong and sewing on monday, free lunch and digital help on tuesday, advance directives for seniors on Wednesday, free lunch, and board games on Thursday, art, fitness, and yoga on Friday, and an outdoor movie night on Saturday

Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· Jul 4

Once again, Toyota's support has put our Summer Challenge on the road to success🚗📚! From robots to circuits—we're covering all the gears this summer.

Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· Jul 4

We're back with a bang after the 4th of July break! Kids: Work on writing, get free lunches, go to a storytime at LeFUrge Nature Preserve, and more this week.

Calendar grid of library events and recurring events for kids by day of the week. Storytimes, car seat safety, writing labs, and noise permit workshops are included.

Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· Jul 4

We get so sad and bored when we're closed and can't see our patrons! PLEASE send us pictures of your 4th of July celebrations so we can live vicariously through you.

Two library staff sitting together at the YDL desk reading a book and a newspaper in front of a large clock. They look bored.

Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· Jul 3

YDL buildings are closed this Saturday and Sunday (July 4 & 5). We'll see you on Monday, July 6!

flyer with red and blue stars. text reads "reminder, YDL buildings are closed Saturday July 4 and Sunday, July 5. We will resume regular hours Monday, July 6."

Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· Jul 3

Huge thanks to the Friends of Rutherford Pool for being a Literacy Leader sponsor for our annual Summer Challenge! From diving boards to bookshelves, thanks for championing and creating community spaces! 🌊📚

Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· Jul 3

Take a road trip without the traffic! The Summer Reading Road Trip challenges you to read a book set in the summer; read about a place you haven't visited yet; reread a favorite book; write about your favorite summer adventure; and start a summer journal. Log them for a YDL Summer Challenge Badge.

flyer for the Summer Reading Road Trip with images of Michigan scenery. The list reads 1. Read a book set in the summer. 2. Read a book about a place you haven't visited yet. 3. Reread a favorite book. 4. Write about your favorite summer adventure. 5. Start a summer journal and complete four entries.

Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· Jul 2

A new Explore badge just dropped in the Summer Challenge! Budding young entrepreneurs can host a lemonade stand to raise money for, and talk about, their favorite local library. Help people cool off with fresh lemonade and library chats. Learn more at www.ypsilibrary.org/2026/07/libr....

Image with the YDL summer challenge banner and an illustration of a black-skinned child sitting behind a blue lemonade stand with a book. Text reads Lemonade stand illustration by Flynn Nicholls

Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· Jul 2

Just a reminder to make your 4th of July epic by joining the YDL Bookmobile in Ypsilanti's 4th of July Parade! We'll have stuff to decorate bikes, scooters, and even your walking shoes. Find us on Cross between Mansfield and Oakwood by 10:30am.

Image of a crowd gathering in front of the YDL Bookmobile with bikes and scooters. Text says you could look this cool...with an arrow pointing to the crowd.

Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· Jul 2

You showed us so much stuffie love! We don't need any more stuffed animals for our August 1 Adopt-a-Pet storytime, but we hope to see tons of you there. Thank you again for helping us make this a reality, and stay tuned for other ways you can give new life to more of your cherished belongings.

Librarian Stephanie poses with a pile of stuffed animals

Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· Jul 2

Unfortunately, the Bookmobile is off the road again today (July 2) due to excessive heat. Be safe!

Notice with the blue Bookmobile in the background and a thermometer and sun graphic. Text reads "Due to excessive hear, the Bookmobile will be off the road today (Jul 2).

Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· Jul 1

Help us help you! We're developing our next strategic plan, and we need your input. Scan the QR code on the flyer, or visit ypsilibrary.org by July 20 to tell us what you want to see from your library.

flyer with a QR code. Text says "Help Shape YDL's Future. YDL is working on our next strategic plan, and we want your help! Scan the QR code to give us your feedback by July 20."

Text bubbles say We want your feedback

Ypsilanti District Library@ypsilibrary· Jul 1