Kristy cooper ypsilanti district library board trustee. New ypsilanti library board of trustee member theresa maddix. Anyone who lives, works, or owns property in ydls service area is eligible for a library card, regardless of age. The ypsilanti district library is a library that serves ypsilanti, ypsilanti township, and superior township in eastern washtenaw county, michigan, with a permanent branch in each municipality, as well as a bookmobile that travels throughout the service area. Washtenaw community college board of trustees, room 215 student center. Timeline of ann arbor history and its tragedies, crises, disasters. Nov 10, 2020 ypsilanti district library has three branches and a bookmobile serving a population of over 60,000. If there are two pay phones next to each other, you can call long distance o. He comes to us from plymouthcanton community schools where he served as the assistant principal of salem high school for the last 5. As a steward of public funds, the library will make purchases that provide the greatest economic advantage. Stop by the plaza at michigan ave to see our display and take a picture on the.
The ypsilanti district library moved into the old ypsilanti post office building in downtown ypsilanti in 1963. Radisson hotel, huron center industrial park, ypsilanti township radon gas. Accepts books for friends of the library book store and magazines for the exchange rack. Madeline wagner substitute librarian ypsilanti district library. Ever since the library added more computers, you dont have to wait for access to. Book bundles they are now providing them for general patrons. The collection started with 250 books that these ladies. Coronavirus has closed our physical buildings to patrons, but weve pivoted to provide curbside delivery of items and kits and youtube and zoombased programs for all ages. Ydls next chapter the ypsilanti district library is hosting an outdoor, socially distanced view all.
Barbara krueger, community outreach, monroe county library system. The whittaker road library was built in 2001 and ydl opened another location on mac arthur boulevard in 2007. Compare pay for popular roles and read about the teams worklife balance. In addition to its collections, the library also hosts programs and activities in. Number of employees at district library of ypsilanti in year 2018 was 81. Northeast iowa advanced manufacturing technicians abstract.
Depot town is definitely the more hipstery district, i said, pointing out. Download ypsilanti district library and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. We function as a moving block party, said mary garboden, who runs the bookmobile as ypsilanti district librarys outreach librarian. Groundbreaking celebration for new superior library branch.
A community resource for residents of ypsilanti, ypsilanti township and superior township. Curbside appointments are available every 15 minutes monday through saturday from. Ypsilanti michigan ypsilanti district library board trustee. Ypsilanti district library portfolio the ivy group. Lisa currently serves as director of ypsilanti district library, where she led a successful millage campaign to provide for a longoverdue branch in superior township. The main location is at 5577 whittaker road in ypsilanti township, the downtown branch formerly the main location is at 229 west. Ann best, outreach librarian, menominee county library. Ford library beal ave, ann arbor, mi 48109 canton public library 1200 s canton center rd, canton, mi 48188 richard w bailey library 4800 e huron river dr. Kent district library bookmobile visits mobile food pantries khou. Sep 03, 2015 as brick and mortar library systems have grown, however, bookmobile programs were dropped in most places.
Gregory anglin began his tenure with ypsilanti community schools at holmes elementary on august 5, 2019. The ypsilanti library became a district library in 1997 with the addition of ypsilanti township and later superior township. The library collection also includes electronic databases, films, and other cultural materials. Ypsilanti district library ypsilanti, mi address, phone. In addition to its collections, the library also hosts programs and activities in the washtenaw county area. Apr 06, 2021 the ypsilanti district library will finally break ground on a new superior township branch, and the public is invited to the groundbreaking ceremony wednesday, april 7th. The ydl service area includes the city of ypsilanti, ypsilanti township, and the portion of superior township thats not in the ann arbor school district.
The site was donated to the library by ypsilanti township. Ypsilanti, mi the ypsilanti district library will soon begin construction on a new branch in superior township thanks to voter support for a new millage passed tuesday, nov. Ypsilanti district library 187 followers on linkedin. Ypsilanti district library academics ypsilanti community. Marshall oral history archive is a partnership between the ypsilanti district library and the african american cultural and historical museum of washtenaw county. Covid protocols masks are required when picking up your materials. By taking library service all over our community, the bookmobile breaks down barriers of unfamiliarity and access, reaching people who cannot get to a library building due to physical, economic, social, or geographic reasons. Manufacturers also have shirts, dresses and suits for rockbottom prices. Serendipity paperback book exchange, chelsea serendipity.
Your ypsilanti library serves residents of ypsilanti, ypsilanti township, and a portion of superior township. See more of ypsilanti district library on facebook. Ypsilanti district library in ypsilanti, mi homefacts. You can reserve library materials, printing requests, or activity kits available at whittaker, michigan avenue, and superior township.
On april 4, the voters of ypsilanti city and township approved a request to create a district library independent of both municipalities. Student researcher and general mills manufacturing engineering associate intern. The ypsilanti district library, located in ypsilanti, mi, offers books, periodicals, and other information sources to patrons. My name is theresa maddix and i would like to thank voters in the ypsilanti district library service area for electing me as a new member of the library board of trustees. The ypsilanti district library s story began in 1868, when a group of six prominent women created the ladies literary library. Ypsilanti, mi 48197 ypsilanti district library 8795 macarthur blvd, ypsilanti, mi 48198 gerald r. In october, 2006, the ypsilanti district library entered into an agreement to acquire a new bookmobile for the district. Online library card application patrons can now apply for a library card online. Get the inside scoop on jobs, salaries, top office locations, and ceo insights.
Madeline wagner substitute librarian ypsilanti district. Uncover why ypsilanti district library is the best company for you. Ypsilanti district library 5577 whittaker rd ypsilanti, michigan 481975485 map it united states voice. The library serves an area of 9,800 people, including a sizeable amish population. Libraries, in ypsilanti, mi ypsilanti, michigan libraries. Ypsilanti district library libraries 8795 macarthur blvd.
He sees a lot of the same families, and said hes seen kids grow up on the bookmobile. Ypsilanti district library the ypsilanti district library s mission is to enrich life, stimulate intellectual curiosity, foster literacy, and encourage an informed citizenry. By taking library service all over our community, the bookmobile breaks down barriers of unfamiliarity and access, reaching people who cannot get to a library building due to. A substitute librarian covering public desk shifts on an asneeded basis at 3 library branches and a bookmobile. The main location is at 5577 whittaker road in ypsilanti township, the downtown branch. The ypsilanti district library is a library that serves ypsilanti, ypsilanti township, and superior township in eastern washtenaw county, michigan, with a permanent branch in each municipality, as well as a bookmobile that travels. Mobile library, library week, bibliophile, the book. Ypsilanti district library serving the ypsilanti area. Fresno county public library fresno county, fresno california. The ypsilanti district library will finally break ground on a new superior township branch, and the public is invited to the groundbreaking ceremony wednesday, april 7th. Ypsilanti district library millage passes by more than 21. The ydl service area includes the city of ypsilanti, ypsilanti township, and the portion of superior township thats not in the ann arbor school district all patrons applying for a library card need to complete a library card application form.
Ypsilanti district library libraries 8795 macarthur. A community resource for the ypsilanti area as a community resource, the ypsilanti district library s mission is to enrich life, stimulate. Ypsilanti district library breaks ground on its next chapter. From 20112015 lisa served as director of the redford township district library, securing public support and a stable base of funding. The superior township planning commission has approved a final site plan for a new library branch the ypsilanti district library will build in that. The main location is at 5577 whittaker road in ypsilanti township, the downtown branch formerly the main location is at 229 west michigan avenue, and a third branch is at 8975 macarthur boulevard in superior township.
Ypsilanti district library 5577 whittaker rd ypsilanti, michigan 481975485 map it united states. The library of michigans joe hamlin and cathy lancaster will host a panel of the following from libraries with bookmobile services. Your ypsilanti library serves residents of ypsilanti, ypsilanti township, and a portion of superior. As a community resource, the ypsilanti district library s mission is to enrich life, stimulate intellectual curiosity, foster literacy, and encourage an informed citizenry. Ydls bookmobile also provides neighborhood service. Creating stability and equity in michigans public libraries. The washtenaw county board of commissioners unanimously approved funding for the new branch at macarthur boulevard and harris road during a wednesday, oct. Nov 30, 2003 ypsilanti district library notes to financial statements november 30, 2003 8 note 1 summary of significant accounting policies ypsilanti district library the library began operations as a district library in may 1983 when it began receiving tax revenue from ypsilanti township and the city of ypsilanti. The kent district library has been visiting communities across the county to keep promoting literacy and reading during the covid19. Purpose the board of trustees of the ypsilanti district library has established this purchasing policy to govern the purchase of goods and services for the library.
The money will be distributed in 2021, according to a resolution. Ken mcgregor, who has driven the bus for eight years, said its stuck around because people love it. Ypsilanti district library breaks ground on its next. This project is made possible in part by the michigan humanities council, an affiliate of the national endowment for the humanities. Solon cook, a harness maker, arrived in ann arbor august, 1830. Were pleased to make services available while our buildings remain closed to prevent the spread of covid19. Ypsilanti michigan ypsilanti district library board.
Steal this book is, in a way, a manual of survival in the prison that is amerika. Morley is a rural town an hour north of grand rapids, dotted with cornfields and farm stands full of fresh produce. Ypsilanti district library university of southern mississippi. Ann arbor news clippings files subjects, rz ann arbor district. Ypsilanti district library bookmobile at the intersection of carpenter road and michigan avenue, pittsfield township, michigan. The ypsi main library out on whittaker road is a lot bigger, but this one has plenty of books to keep you busy. Ypsilanti district library history, administration. The washtenaw county health department will be setting up a nocost, popup covid19 testing site at the ypsilanti district library whittaker branch on. Find out what works well at ypsilanti district library from the people who know best. The ypsilanti district library s bookmobile was also used to provide additional services to superior township. All libraries should acquire and recommend with gusto. The library has six computers, often occupied by patrons who come to file their taxes, book bus and plane tickets, or do homework. They seem to have an especially large selection of new books on display, a lot of them considering the size of the library.
Lisa barry talks with sam killian of the library system about how this new facility has been a long time in the making and how the community will benefit. Student accounts the ydl can create an account for ycs students to utilize their digital resources. The bookmobile is a unique library on wheels that brings library materials to people. Manage your account, search the catalog, renew or reserve items, download digital content. Ypsilanti became a city in 1823 called woodruffs grove, but renamed in 1829 named after. Books film music tv community culture digital culture bside. Ypsilanti, mi plans are in the works to get a new ypsilanti district library branch building underway in superior township.
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