The Ypsilanti Courier
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May Events at YDL
PUBLISHED: May 8, 2008
The following are upcoming events for the Ypsilanti District Library. All Library events are held throughout the district's three locations: the Whittaker Road Branch, 5577 Whittaker Road; the Michigan Ave. branch, 229 W. Michigan Ave; and its newest Superior Township branch, located at 8975 Macarthur Boulevard.
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For more information, contact Donna DeButts, YDL Community Relations Coordinator, at 1-734-879-1303 or visit the Web site at www.ypsilibrary.org
All month long The Dancer Within: April 5-June 2 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Road. Free. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1303
It is YDL's great fortune to be the opening venue for the national tour of this evocative exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Services (SITES). Featuring 48 color and black-and-white photographs by dancer-turned-photojournalist Rose Eichenbaum, The Dancer Within will be on view in the Community Room at Whittaker Road from April 5 through June 1. The character and vitality of Mikhail Baryshnikov, Jacques d'Amboise, Jose¥ Greco, Bill T. Jones, Ann Reinking, Chita Rivera, Russ Tamblyn, Tommy Tune, and dozens of other choreographers and dancers are captured in revealing portraits and dramatic performance shots. Interview excerpts documenting the dancers' candid reflections on life, work and passion accompany each photograph, providing a rare glimpse at the inner workings of the artists.
A series of events titled Illuminating 'The Dancer Within' will complement the themes of the exhibition and will include live performances across the spectrum of dance styles and a film series that focuses on dance in film.
Jo Cain Exhibit: May 1-3, Ypsilanti District Library, 229 W. Michigan Ave. Free. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1385
Enjoy viewing Cain's collages which were created with paint and found objects.
Thursday through Saturday
Introduction to Microsoft Word II: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1377
Learn to create and format tables, insert images and create bulleted and numbered lists.
Kids @ YDL Internet Adventure: 4 to 5 p.m. Friday at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1377
Kids (6-10 years of age) are invited to learn about the Internet and Internet safety. We strongly encourage a parent/guardian to accompany the child.
Living History Day: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Road. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1340
Experience the past with events and re-enactors from different periods in United States history. Civil war re-enactors will set up camp, do a musket firing demonstration, and allow kids to experience life as a soldier through dressing up in uniforms and doing drills. Buffalo Soldiers will be on hand. Yankee Air Museum will sponsor a speaker, Randy Hotton, to talk about "How Detroit Saved the World, The Willow Run Story" at 1:00 pm
May 12-18
Monday Evening Book Group: 7 p.m. May 12 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1306.
This month's book is Hopscotch.
Bad Movies: 6 p.m. May 13 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 229 W. Michigan Ave. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1385
So bad they're good, or so bad they're bad? Join us for some fun as we dissect some laughably bad films like tonight's movie, Rocky IV.
Chess Club and Family Game Night: 6 to 8:30 pm.. May 13 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 229 W. Michigan Ave. Drop in. Free. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1386
Tuesday is game night! Play Chess, Checkers, Scrabble, Uno, Sorry, Twister and other fun games.
Family Games/ Lego Night: 6 to 8 p.m. May 13 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd.. Free. Drop in Details: 482-4110 ext. 1340
We have Legos! Bring your imagination and have fun creating your own designs.
The Knitting Club: 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 13 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 229 W. Michigan Ave. Free. Drop-in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1390.
Open to knitters of all skill levels. Bring your supplies to complete an ongoing project or begin a new one. Learn new skills and meet new friends.
Microsoft Publisher II: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 13 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1377
Learn how to use Publisher templates for creating flyers, brochures, and calendars.
English as a Second Language Book Group: 11 a.m. May 14 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 229 W. Michigan Ave.
Study English as a Second Language in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Our English Book Club will use books and other materials written in English as a framework for our conversations! Questions? Call 482-4110 ext. 1385 or 1320.
Introduction to Microsoft Excel I: 2 to 4 p.m. May 14 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1377
A basic introduction to spreadsheets.
PC Basics: Meet the Computer: from 7 to 8: 30 p.m .May 15 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1377
Learn the parts and proper use of the computer and Windows basics including opening/closing applications and managing files/folders.
Friends of YDL Used Book Sale: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 16; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 17; and 1 to 3 p.m. May 18 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Drop in. Details: 482-4110 ext. 1368.
Great books at terrific prices! Enjoy purchasing a wide range of used books for 25 cents or 50 cents. On Sunday, fill a bag of bargains for $3. Next sale is in September.
Microsoft Access: from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 17 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Register: 482-4110 ext. 1377
An introduction to database creation and management.
TYDL WAVE: 2 p.m. May 17 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Road. Free. To register: call 482-4110 ext. 1340
Catch the wave! Join YDL's Teen Anime Club! Watch and discuss anime and manga, plus other fun activities. Meet and hang out with other fans!
E-Mail Basics II: from 2 to 4 p.m. May 17 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Rd. Free. Registration: 482-4110 ext. 1377
This class will cover creating folders and address books, sending files as attachments, and creating signatures.
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