MeL requests are back online! You may notice you need your library PIN to log in today, but that should be fixed by tomorrow. You can now view all your MeL requests in the catalog: buff.ly/3MjdXqs.Thanks for your patience, and happy browsing.

Re-entering our Lord of the Rings era. ⚔️ 🖤

Experience the spirited sound of Taiko Drumming with Larry An and Eileen Ho this Saturday (11/9)! Learn about how this Japanese musical tradition amplifies imagination, uplifts spirits, and builds community. 🥁

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Unleash your inner scientist at STEMfest this Saturday (11/9)! Enjoy dazzling hands-on demos, from crystallizing salt to plating pennies in silver and gold. 🧬

Ba dum tss! 🥁

Don't miss Graphic Novel Book Club this Tuesday (11/12)! A special guest from The Humane Society of Huron Valley will stop by to talk about feral cats. 🐈

I'm going to go to bed early tonight. Me at 2:30am:

Reminder: All YDL locations will be closed tomorrow (Monday, November 11) in observance of Veterans Day. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday!

Need a pick-me-up? Borrow some inspiration from your local library! 💫

Venture into the shadowy world of film noir this November! Take a peek at the Film Noir DVD Collection at Whittaker, perfect for a night of suspense and moral ambiguity. 🎥 🎞️ Or use your YDL card to watch movies from Kanopy's Noirvember film festival: buff.ly/48DAc4y

203 years ago today, a literary giant was born. Happy birthday, Dostoevsky! 🔎

Thanks for your patience! We will post an update when the Internet has been restored.

We're back online! Thank you all for your patience and understanding.

📣 INTRODUCING Hoopla's new BingePass! The Creative Coping Toolkit is a series of film and evidence-based mental health education programs for all ages. Self care is for everyone! Learn more: buff.ly/3CsxuTL

Today we celebrate 2 years of making memories at the Superior branch! Thank you all for your unending support - you've helped make YDL-Superior a warm, beloved communal space. Kudos to our incredible team for their hard work and dedication, and here's to many more years! 🎉

YDL has officially joined Bluesky, and we will no longer be posting library updates on X. If you're already on Bluesky, follow us @ypsilibrary!

Today, the MI Department of Education Michigan Dept of Ed provided an official statement to speak out against the executive order to abolish IMLS. Michigan Library Association American Library Association Michigan Public Governor Gretchen Whitmer Rep. Debbie Dingell Sen. Elissa Slotkin Senator Gary Peters Read more: tinyurl.com/btadh2ym

Free Ride Weekends with a valid Ann Arbor District Library or Ypsilanti District Library card are back starting June 14! Learn details on riding our fixed-routes for FREE every Saturday and Sunday through August 24 at: bit.ly/4kqEX6Q.

Check out our list of Ypsi events happening this week: easternecho.com/article/2025/0…