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Meet YDL's First Social Worker
The Ypsilanti District Library staff now includes its first Library Social Worker. Kat Layton will be based at the YDLMichigan branch, but can provide service at any YDL location. “Deeply personal experiences, including the loss of my formerly incarcerated father to violence in 2004…drive my professional work,” Layton said. “I’m eager to connect with all members of the Ypsilanti community, including the people who have been the most neglected.” This new social worker position was made possible by the
Express more, create more, and make more this summer in year two of the Summer of HeART.
Express more, create more, and make more this summer in year two of the Summer of HeART. Children, tweens, teens, and families will experience eight weeks of connection, dialogue, and empathy through arts, music, dance and media arts workshops from the Youth Arts Alliance (YAA). This year, YAA is hosting programming at both YDL-Superior and YDL-Michigan. “We're thrilled for another year at Superior and the expansion of Summer of HeART offerings to the re-opened Michigan Avenue branch," said Heather Martin,
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Free Ride Weekends This Summer - Just Show Your Library Card!
ANN ARBOR, MI – The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide), Ann Arbor District Library (AADL), and Ypsilanti District Library (YDL) are partnering again this summer to provide Free Ride Weekends. This is in coordination with the AADL Summer Game and the YDL Summer Challenge. Every Saturday and Sunday from June 14 to August 24, library cardholders can ride any of TheRide local fixed-route buses for free. All you need to do is show the driver your valid Ann Arbor District Library card or valid
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