#YDL
LightNews LightNews
riglight.bsky.social
Iredeemable, as it would only cause me greater harm than Suidei or Ydl would ever do to myself.
September 30, 2026 at 8:37 PM
ypsilibrary.org
Babysitting 101 is this Sunday, and only 5 spots are left! 🍼

Tweens and teens ages 11–16 are invited to join Denise Wieck from Lock it for Life to build the skills they need to babysit with confidence, from feeding and diapering to basic safety and keeping kids entertained. Pizza is on us!
Pink and cream flyer for Babysitting 101. Text reads: Limited availability! Sunday, Oct 4, 1–4:30pm, YDL-Whittaker, 5577 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti. Ages 11–16. Learn babysitting skills like feeding, diapering, basic safety, and how to provide fun activities for young children! Pizza provided! Register at ypsilibrary.org/events.
September 30, 2026 at 7:01 PM
ypsilibrary.org
A First Fridays mashup for the ages! Build a FrankenToy that will haunt your friends and family, tie-dye with natural dyes from our community garden, and join local artists Avery Williamson & Krista Skytta as they create a permanent community art installation for the library.

See you Friday! 🧟🌿🎨
Orange flyer with bold black text reading "First Fridays at the Library, for all ages. FrankenToys, Natural Dyes & Community Art. Friday, Oct 2, 5–7pm, YDL-Michigan, 229 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti." The word FrankenToys is in a white, dripping horror-style font, flanked by two mismatched FrankenToys: an action figure with swapped arms and sneakers, and a green plush animal with a masked baby-doll head. Along the bottom is a colorful floral mural. On the left sits a green Care Bear with gray dinosaur legs, and on the right are artists Avery Williamson and Krista Skytta, standing in front of a blue tie-dye swirl.
September 30, 2026 at 3:36 PM
ypsilibrary.org
Tomorrow night! Detroit radio legend Gerald McBride, host of Mix 92.3's Old School House Party, visits YDL to share stories from his memoir. Free and open to all! Books will be available for purchase and signing from Black Stone Bookstore.

📅 Wed, Sept 30 | 7–8:30PM
📍 YDL-Superior | 1900 Harris Rd
September 29, 2026 at 3:11 PM
ypsilibrary.org
Help us spread the word! 📣 Our Community Resource Fair is TOMORROW.
Get your Michigan ID (cost covered for qualifying individuals), register to vote, and connect with tons of local resources for health, housing, jobs & more, all in one spot.

📅 Tuesday, Sept 29 | 1–5pm
📍 YDL-Michigan Library Plaza
Flyer for an all-ages Community Resource Fair on Tuesday, Sept 29 from 1–5pm at the YDL-Michigan Library Plaza, 229 W. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti. Services include a Mobile ID Clinic, voter registration, Medicaid and insurance help, mental health and grief support, housing and basic needs, and education, jobs, and reentry resources. Logos of participating organizations appear above a photo of the library with a Michigan Secretary of State van parked in front.
September 29, 2026 at 12:05 AM
ypsilibrary.org
Due to a staff illness, Jumpstart Storytime at YDL-Michigan is cancelled this morning (Sept. 28).
Announcement text over a backdrop of magnet letters and a picture of a mother and daughter rabbit reading together. It reads Little Ones Storytime at YDL-Michigan is cancelled Monday, Sept. 28.
September 28, 2026 at 1:50 PM
ypsilibrary.org
TODAY: Walk-in flu vaccines at YDL-Superior, 1–4pm! Ages 18+
lyer on a light blue background reading "Flu Vaccine Clinic." A sticker graphic shows a shield with a bandage bearing the YDL logo, with the text "It's flu season! Protect yourself. Protect others. Get a flu shot." Location: YDL-Superior, 1900 Harris Rd, Ypsilanti, MI. Ages 18+. Saturday, September 26, 1–4pm. No insurance or appointment required! Presented in partnership with Michigan Medicine, with the Michigan Medicine logo.
September 26, 2026 at 3:08 PM
frandroid.com
Les Pays-Bas construisent leur propre Linux pour quitter Windows dans l’administration
👉 https://l.frandroid.com/yDl
La référence tech pour s’informer, comparer et bien acheter
September 25, 2026 at 4:49 PM
ypsilibrary.org
No Discovery Time at YDL-Superior this morning, but our Read, Sing, Play storytime is still happening at YDL-Whittaker at 10:30am. We'll be back at Superior next week!
Event cancellation graphic with a yellow bell icon on a dark blue background. Text reads: "Event Cancellation. Discovery Time at YDL-Superior this morning (Sept 24) is cancelled due to a staff illness. Join us instead for storytime at YDL-Whittaker today at 10:30am! We apologize for the inconvenience. See you next week! Visit ypsilibrary.org for library updates."
September 24, 2026 at 1:26 PM
ypsilibrary.org
Free flu and COVID vaccines at YDL-Whittaker start tomorrow! Walk-ins welcome.

📅 Thurs, Sept 24 | 4–8:30pm
📅 Tues, Sept 29 | 10am–1pm
📅 Sat, Oct 3 | 10am–2pm

On Sept 24 and Oct 3, onWHARD will also be here with free anemia screenings, period kits, and health resources.
Flyer reading "Free Vaccine Clinics @ YDL" with the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy logo. No appointment necessary; bring your insurance card if you have one. Location: YDL-Whittaker, 5577 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti. Ages 3+. COVID-19 and flu vaccines (standard, pediatric and high dose) available on three dates: Thursday, September 24, 4–8:30pm; Tuesday, September 29, 10am–1pm; and Saturday, October 3, 10am–2pm. On September 24 and October 3, onWHARD will also offer free anemia screenings, period kits and health resources.
September 23, 2026 at 4:21 PM
ypsilibrary.org
This week's lineup is packed like a tote bag after a library haul. 👜 Don't miss tonight's author talk with Demarra West, vaccine clinics on Thursday and Saturday, and The Big Read: Living Room Legacies Kickoff in the Downtown Library Plaza!

Full calendar at ypsilibrary.org/events
Graphic titled "Adult Events This Week" from Ypsilanti District Library, listing more than 35 programs from Monday, Sept 21 through Saturday, Sept 26 at the Michigan, Whittaker, and Superior branches. Highlights include an author talk with Demarra West on Tuesday at 7pm at YDL-Superior, a U-M Vaccine Clinic (ages 5+) Thursday 4-8:30pm at YDL-Whittaker, The Big Read Kickoff Saturday 11am-1pm on the YDL-Michigan Plaza, and a Flu Vaccine Clinic (18+) Saturday 1-4:30pm at YDL-Superior. Full schedule and registration at ypsilibrary.org/events.
September 22, 2026 at 4:59 PM
ypsilibrary.org
Due to a staff illness, Jumpstart Storytime at YDL-Michigan is cancelled this morning (Sept. 21). See you next week!
Announcement text over a backdrop of magnet letters and a picture of a mother and daughter rabbit reading together. It reads Jumpstart Storytime at YDL-Michigan is cancelled Monday, Sept. 21.
September 21, 2026 at 1:26 PM
ypsilibrary.org
Join us for Walking Storytime this Saturday (Sept 19) at 11am! If the weather cooperates, we'll walk around the library grounds to read, dance, sing, and act out stories, then wrap up with a craft and playtime in the garden. If it's raining, we'll move inside instead. See you there!
Blue graphic with a yellow bell icon and the heading "Rain Backup Plan." Text reads: If it is raining this Saturday (9/19), our Walking Storytime at 11am will take place inside rather than in the YDL-Whittaker Garden. See you there, rain or shine! Orange button reads: Stay up-to-date at ypsilibrary.org.
September 17, 2026 at 5:43 PM
ypsilibrary.org
Shop the sale, support the library! 📚 The Friends of YDL Book Sale is back this week at our Whittaker branch. Books, vinyls, CDs, movies, puzzles, games, and more. It all kicks off with tomorrow's members-only preview, so now's the perfect time to join to support YDL! Memberships start at $10
Flyer for the Friends of YDL Book Sale, September 17-20, against a bookshelf background. Text reads: Thursday 6-8pm (exclusive preview sale for Friends of YDL members), Friday 11am-5pm, Saturday 11am-3pm, Sunday 1-3pm. Located at YDL-Whittaker, 5577 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti. Ypsilanti District Library and Friends of YDL logos at the bottom.
September 16, 2026 at 11:47 PM
ypsilibrary.org
Use this foolproof flowchart to figure out if you need more books. (Spoiler: you do.) The Friends of YDL Fall Book Sale starts tomorrow!

📖 Thursday | 6-8pm (Friends of YDL members only; memberships start at $10)
📖 Friday | 11am-5pm
📖 Saturday | 11am-3pm
📖 Sunday | 1-3pm
Flowchart titled 'Is there a problem?' with two paths. If yes, it asks 'Can books help?'—if yes, arrows point to four stacks of books (colorful spines, a ribbon-tied bundle, antique leather-bound books, and orange Penguin Classics); if no, it asks 'Are you sure?'—yes leads to the book stacks, no loops back to 'are you sure?' If the answer to 'Is there a problem' is no, the chart asks 'Are you sure?'—yes leads to 'you're right,' no leads to the book stacks. Text reads: 'really? not even gorgeous, mind-altering writing that makes you feel alive?' Ypsilanti District Library logo in the bottom corner.
September 16, 2026 at 3:02 PM
ypsilibrary.org
We loved having you. ❤️ Thank you for joining us and for being the best YDL board member ever! (Don't tell the others 🤫)
christebbens.bsky.social Chris Tebbens @christebbens.bsky.social · 16d
Thank you to the staff of the @ypsilibrary.org Bookmobile for allowing me to be part of the team tonight! I had a great time getting to see the critical service you provide to neighborhoods in our service area, and was happy to be given approval on my shelving capabilities.
A white man with a beard and glasses smiling and standing in front of a bus labeled “Bookmobile” A cartoon pigeon with a word bubble above it asking “hey, can I drive the bus?”
September 15, 2026 at 5:26 PM
ypsilibrary.org
Swing by YDL today to register to vote, submit absentee ballot forms, and get nonpartisan election info. The deadline to register online or by mail is October 19, ahead of the November 3 general election.

🗳️ YDL-Whittaker: 11am–2pm
🗳️ YDL-Superior: 4:30–6pm
Flyer with a light blue background reading "It's National Voter Registration Day!" in bold black text, with "Tuesday, Sept 15" in white text on a dark blue banner below. Text reads: "Visit YDL today for voter registration, absentee ballot applications, and more. No appointment needed!" A cream-colored box lists two locations: "YDL-Whittaker: 11am-2pm" in dark blue text and "YDL-Superior: 4:30-6pm" in olive green text. Illustrations include a clipboard with a pen, a person holding a ballot, and two ballot boxes labeled "VOTE" with ballots being inserted. Logos at the bottom show the League of Women Voters of Washtenaw County, the Ann Arbor Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., and Ypsilanti District Library.
September 15, 2026 at 3:41 PM
ypsilibrary.org
Heads up: Two of last Saturday's programs at YDL-Michigan will be rescheduled at a later date. We'll post new dates and times on ypsilibrary.org as soon as they're set. Thank you for your patience!
Blue graphic with a bell icon and "Rain Check" headline. Text reads: "Life Cycles (When I Was a Baby) and Black Thought Group will be rescheduled. Due to a temporary closure at YDL-Michigan last Saturday, these events were postponed. We will share new dates and times once they are confirmed. Thank you for your patience!" Orange banner at bottom reads "Visit ypsilibrary.org for library updates."
September 14, 2026 at 5:05 PM
ypsilibrary.org
Today's the day! The Wind Turbine Tech Challenge is ON. 🌬️ Come build a windmill, find out how wind turns into power, and cap it off with a live story from Black Men Read.
Flyer for "STEM & Stories: The Wind Turbine Tech Challenge" at Ypsilanti District Library. Image of a wooden craft windmill. Text reads: Ages 5+. Build your own windmill, learn about renewable energy, then hear a live story from Black Men Read! Saturday, Sept 12, 3-4:30pm, YDL-Superior, 1800 N. Harris Ave, Ypsilanti. Logos for Ypsilanti District Library and Black Men Read.
September 12, 2026 at 3:21 PM
cripdyke.bsky.social
Speaking of Dr. Pressley-Sanon: given the attacks on Haitian communities in the US it would seem now might be a good time to read Pressley-Sanon's book Istwa Across the Water.

Bet YDL even has a copy if you can't afford one.

I just put a hold on my local Library's copy.
ypsilibrary.org Ypsilanti District Library @ypsilibrary.org · 19d
Adult learning doesn't get better than this! Starting tomorrow, join us to dive into Black philosophy with EMU Professor Dr. Toni Pressley-Sanon. No syllabus stress, no cost — just bring your curiosity. 🖤
Cream-colored flyer with a black zigzag and geometric pattern border across the top. Text reads "Black Thought study group" (with "study group" highlighted in yellow) "with Dr. Toni Pressley-Sanon." Event details: "Every other Saturday, Sept 12-Dec 5, 2-4pm, YDL-Michigan, 229 W. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti." Ypsilanti District Library logo in the top right corner. Below the text, four black-and-white portrait photos are shown side by side: a woman with long hair resting her chin on her hand, a smiling woman with her hair in a bun holding a book titled "Racial Justice at Work," a historical portrait of Harriet Tubman in a headscarf and shawl, and a woman with short natural hair in a dark top.
September 11, 2026 at 6:11 PM
ypsilibrary.org
Adult learning doesn't get better than this! Starting tomorrow, join us to dive into Black philosophy with EMU Professor Dr. Toni Pressley-Sanon. No syllabus stress, no cost — just bring your curiosity. 🖤
Cream-colored flyer with a black zigzag and geometric pattern border across the top. Text reads "Black Thought study group" (with "study group" highlighted in yellow) "with Dr. Toni Pressley-Sanon." Event details: "Every other Saturday, Sept 12-Dec 5, 2-4pm, YDL-Michigan, 229 W. Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti." Ypsilanti District Library logo in the top right corner. Below the text, four black-and-white portrait photos are shown side by side: a woman with long hair resting her chin on her hand, a smiling woman with her hair in a bun holding a book titled "Racial Justice at Work," a historical portrait of Harriet Tubman in a headscarf and shawl, and a woman with short natural hair in a dark top.
September 11, 2026 at 6:04 PM
dontbefuelish.bsky.social
I got Yellow Dog Linux about then. Came with a good black hat featuring a cartoon of a yellow dog with a tiny "YDL". Wore it a lot. Don't remember getting the software to work.
September 11, 2026 at 5:58 AM
ypsilibrary.org
World's cutest coworker just clocked in! Say hello to Bree: therapy dog, book muse, and the biggest floof we've ever met. Bree visited YDL today with Jared (the proud author behind "Paws of Comfort"), and our whole team is still smiling. 🐾
Four Ypsilanti District Library staff members stand together while one holds up a fluffy tricolor Sheltie/Collie-mix dog named Bree, who is being presented facing the camera with her front paws dangling down. The staff member holds a copy of the children's book 'Paws of Comfort: Bree's Helping Adventures' next to the dog. The group stands in a library hallway with a bulletin board of flyers behind them.
September 10, 2026 at 3:50 PM
ypsilibrary.org
Zine Club is BACK tomorrow (Thursday, Sept 10)! ✂️📎 Bring your creativity, we'll bring the supplies. Free & open all skill levels!

📍 229 W. Michigan Ave
🔗 ypsilibrary.org/events
Pink flyer for Ypsilanti Zine Club. A collaged megaphone shouts at the top left; "FREE!" in cut-paper letters sits top right. Bold black text reads "ypsilanti zine club." Below: "Work on zines together, share techniques and ideas, and make zine-making friends. Basic art materials provided!" Dates listed: Sep 10, Oct 8, Nov 12. A red circular badge reads "Monthly on Thursday nights, 6-8pm, YDL-Michigan Ave, 229 W. Michigan Ave." A collaged hand points toward black scribble text: "Register at ypsilibrary.org/events." Ypsilanti District Library logo in bottom right corner.
September 9, 2026 at 2:02 PM
ypsilibrary.org
Reminder: YDL is closed today (Sunday, Sept 6) and tomorrow (Monday, Sept 7) for Labor Day. We'll reopen on Tuesday at 9am!
Illustrated graphic with a red, white, and blue patriotic background featuring bunting flags and stars. A white panel with the Ypsilanti District Library logo reads: 'YDL will be CLOSED Sunday, Sept 6 & Monday, Sept 7 in honor of Labor Day.' Below the text, illustrated figures represent different workers, including construction, office, retail, healthcare, and sanitation.
September 6, 2026 at 5:25 PM