JUNE 12, 2026 PUBLIC SERVICES YDL offers Noise Permit and more for summer Noise Permit is the annual summer staple put on by Ozone House and Ypsilanti District Library. The free summer workshop series serves local youth and young adults (ages 10 to 24) by teaching music production, performance and, new this year, videography. The program was started in 2011 to give young creatives a dedicated space to hone their skills and collaborate, eventually culminating in a live showcase. This summer, it is expanding the way teens can explore their creative interests. The Michigan Arts and Culture Council increased its funding to more than $15,000 this year, which helped purchase new equipment and bring more programs to Noise Permit. With the increased funding, four new Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) will enable youth to learn more about the technology needed to create this art form. “We were able to purchase four complete audio work stations and all four have a midi keyboard and microphone packs that can plug in to the laptops,” YDL librarian Stephanie Pocsi-Marrison said. In addition to the traditional beat creation, writing and lyric editing, audio recording, editing and mixing workshops, Noise Permit will now include videography, visual storytelling and video editing. Youth will be able to use the DAWs at the library or at the Ozone House Drop-in Center during the workshop season. A digital camera and other videography equipment will also be available, along with new recording accessories. This popular workshop series is aimed at teens who are interested in working with local professional artists to learn new skills. The workshop series will culminate in a live concert with stage performances by youth participants on Friday, August 7, 6-8 p.m., at YDL’s downtown Library Plaza (229 W. Michigan Ave.). “We really wanted to focus on increasing our capacity for teaching and providing access to the technology and materials,” said Pocsi-Morrison. “With access to our own set of DAWs and videography equipment, we can invite teen and young adult participants to record at the library or Ozone House whenever they are free.” Another new component to Noise Permit this year is Wednesday Night Table Talk. Once a week, a guest artist will share a meal with young artists. These guest artists will MIKE JONES Groundcover vendor No. 113 answer questions and share more about their creative practices, the role art plays in their lives, navigating the business side of being a creative artist and using social media to promote creative work. “Learning how to use your voice in writing is the key to advocacy,” said YDL Parapro Shayla Card-Nowlin. “Learning how to collaborate is how we learn how to ask for help, and being in a community is how we learn to create a safe space for all.” YDL-Michigan (229 W. Michigan Avenue) also offers the following opportunities for fun this summer: Opportunity Awaits! Visit Michigan Works! Southeast the second Friday of each month, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A representative will be in the building to answer questions and provide information and assistance on job leads, employment, job fairs and career guidance. All services are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Michigan Works! Southeast offers career guidance, access to training, free job fairs, and workshops. For more information, visit www.mwse.org. Join other families every Monday at 10:30 a.m., starting June 15, for Downtown Storytime at the YDL to explore early literacy skills and talk about how learning and playing together benefit you and your child. This storytime will have something for everyone and dedicated space for infants to enjoy the fun. Each week they will explore a new theme, like fairytales, engineering, or creating art, while singing, dancing, reading and playing together! Interested in leveling up your cooking abilities? Join FedUp Ministries, Monday, June 15, 1:30 p.m., for a chef boot camp where you decide the skills you want to work on. Learn to cook for a crowd, dice any veggie or innovate with basic ingredients to create something new and mouth-watering. Any highly motivated and food-curious kiddos are invited to hone their chef skills! Ages 8-18. Thursday, June 18, 11 a.m., “JuneStorytime: A teenth Musical Century of Black History.” Learn more about music through the generations and then practice playing and making music with different instruments and tools. This is the rescheduled event with Drummasphere from February. Friday, June 19, 3 p.m., “Juneteenth of jazz and poetry.” Michigan Poet Laureate Melba Joyce Boyd returns alongside award-winning jazz bassist Marion Hayden's Legacy Ensemble, featuring pianist Ian Finkelstein and drummer Tariq Gardner. Mentored by master trumpeter Marcus Belgrave, Marion Hayden began performing jazz at the age of 15. Hayden has performed with such diverse luminaries as Bobby McFerrin, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Geri Allen, Regina Carter, Steve Turre, David Allen Grier, James Carter and Nancy Wilson. Widely recognized as an advocate for the preservation of cultural and artistic legacy, she was honored with the prestigious Kresge Artist Fellowship, the Spirit of Detroit Award, and the Jazz Hero Award from the National Association of Jazz Journalists. Hayden has collaborated for more than 20 years with Michigan Poet Laureate Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd, creating original musical landscapes to accompany Boyd's rich tapestry of poetry. The library is honored to showcase this legendary friendship during Juneteenth downtown. The Superior and Whitaker Ypsilanti District Library branches are also full of summertime fun and events! Visit website ypsilibrary.org GROUNDCOVER NEWS What’s Happening at the Ann Arbor District Library Open 10am–8pm Daily Visit any of our five locations across town to browse books, magazines, newspapers, and more. Check out movies, CDs, art prints, musical instruments, or even home tools—you name it! Enjoy fast and free WiFi, study and meeting rooms, and plenty of comfortable spaces to relax or hang out. Unusual Stuff To Borrow There’s more to borrow at AADL than books, music, and movies. To name a few, there are games, telescopes, stories to go kits, and home tools. Check out these unusual yet handy items during your next library visit. Michigan Activity Pass With a valid library card from any Michigan public library, you can print a pass to participating organizations through the Michigan Activity Pass website. Some partners offer complimentary or reduced-price admission; others, discounts in their gift shop or other exclusive offers. Summer Game Code: ITSCOVERED FEATURED EVENT 5 2025 Noise Permit performance. Courtesy of the Ypsilanti District Library. Tuesday, June 16 • 7 PM • Hollway Field It’s AADL Night when the Mighty Oak women’s team takes the pitch against Detroit FC. Get in FREE with your AADL card & get ready for giant games, stickers, t-shirts, & a BIG Summer Game code. Learn more at afcannarbor.com.
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