Brooklyn@ Columbia Upper Elementary School
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Ukulele Jam Session
Ukulele Jam Session
The Jacktown Ukes meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month and are happy to have others jam with them! If you are a newbie, we will have an extra ukulele on hand. Resources on how to play are provided, however, we are not able to provide lessons. To learn more, call the Eastern […]
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Eastern Branch Storytime
Eastern Branch Storytime
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Eastern Branch Storytime: Tuesdays, 11 AM (ages 0-5) Storytimes will run weekly from January 9 to March 3.
Henrietta Branch Storytime
Henrietta Branch Storytime
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Henrietta Branch Storytime: Tuesdays, 11 AM (ages 3-5) Storytimes will run weekly. Winter: January 9 to March 3 Spring: March 6 to April 28
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Meijer Branch Storytime
Meijer Branch Storytime
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Meijer Branch Storytime: Wednesdays, 11 AM (ages 3-5) Storytimes will run weekly. Winter: January 9 to March 3 Spring: March 6 to April 28
Parma Branch Storytime
Parma Branch Storytime
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Parma Branch Storytime: Wednesdays, 1-5 PM (ages 0-5). Stop by and look for a staff member wearing the “share a story” button and ask them to share a storytime with you. Storytimes will run […]
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Carnegie Library Storytime
Carnegie Library Storytime
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Carnegie Library Storytime: Thursdays, 10 AM (ages 0-5) Storytimes will run weekly. Winter: January 9 to March 3 Spring: March 6 to April 28
Brooklyn Branch Storytime
Brooklyn Branch Storytime
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Brooklyn Branch Storytime: Thursdays, 11 AM (ages 0-5) Storytimes will run weekly. Winter: January 9 to March 3 Spring: March 6 to April 28
Grass Lake Branch Storytime
Grass Lake Branch Storytime
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Grass Lake Branch Storytime: Thursdays, 11 AM (ages 3-5) Storytimes will run weekly. Winter: January 9 to March 3 Spring: March 6 to April 28
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Morning Movies at Concord
Morning Movies at Concord
Join us on the first Saturday of the month at the Concord Branch to enjoy popcorn and a movie! March 4: The Lorax (PG) April 1: Disney's Earth (G) May 6: Brave (PG)
Cancelled: Making History: WWI Hello Girls
Cancelled: Making History: WWI Hello Girls
*Update: Due to branch closings, this event has been cancelled.* Join storyteller Lois Keel as she tells the story of "Hello Girl" Oleda Joure Christides, a phone operator during the First World War. Oleda was a teenage in Michigan during the war and engaged in the 60 year fight for operators to achieve veteran status.
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Just Desserts Book Group
Just Desserts Book Group
Just Desserts Book Group returns to Spring Arbor Branch on the first Monday of the month at 12 PM! March Title: What the Fireflies Knew by Kai Harris April and May titles are TBD To learn more, call the branch at 517-750-2030.
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Henrietta Branch Storytime
Henrietta Branch Storytime
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Henrietta Branch Storytime: Tuesdays, 11 AM (ages 3-5) Storytimes will run weekly. Winter: January 9 to March 3 Spring: March 6 to April 28
Community Coffee Time
Community Coffee Time
Join us for a cup of coffee and some conversation! Summit Branch: Tuesdays, 2-4 PM and Wednesdays, 5-7 PM (Click here for the Summit Branch activities schedule.)
Senior Connection
Senior Connection
Join at Community Coffee Time on March 7 at 2 PM at the Summit Branch to learn about resources available to seniors and adults 50+ in Jackson County including meal programs, enrichment activities and more! Presented by Laurie Mead, Department on Aging Enrichment Specialist.
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Meijer Branch Storytime
Meijer Branch Storytime
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Meijer Branch Storytime: Wednesdays, 11 AM (ages 3-5) Storytimes will run weekly. Winter: January 9 to March 3 Spring: March 6 to April 28
Drop-In Art for Kids
Drop-In Art for Kids
Kids ages 5-12 can drop in at the Spring Arbor Branch from 3-4 PM to create an art project. Supplies provided. Spring Dates: March 8, 15, 29 April 5, 12,19 May 10, 17, 24
Community Coffee Time
Community Coffee Time
Join us for a cup of coffee and some conversation! Summit Branch: Tuesdays, 2-4 PM and Wednesdays, 5-7 PM (Click here for the Summit Branch activities schedule.)
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Carnegie Library Storytime
Carnegie Library Storytime
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Carnegie Library Storytime: Thursdays, 10 AM (ages 0-5) Storytimes will run weekly. Winter: January 9 to March 3 Spring: March 6 to April 28
Computer Classes
Computer Classes
Join us at the Carnegie Library on the 2nd and 4th Thursday on the month to learn basic computer skills.
Brooklyn Branch Storytime
Brooklyn Branch Storytime
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Brooklyn Branch Storytime: Thursdays, 11 AM (ages 0-5) Storytimes will run weekly. Winter: January 9 to March 3 Spring: March 6 to April 28
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Silent Library
Silent Library
Try not to laugh! Teens can join us at the Parma Branch to play a card game where the goal is to complete tasks without laughing for the chance to win a prize. Registration is required. Call 517-531-4908 to register.
Curious George Storytime
Curious George Storytime
Join a Health Resource Advocate from the Jackson County Health Department to read a Curious George story about germs, and do a fun activity learning about proper handwashing and how germs spread! Springport Branch: March 11, 12-1:30 PM Parma Branch: March 18, 12-1:30 PM
Starting a Container Garden
Starting a Container Garden
Want to grow your own herbs and vegetables this year but have limited space? Join us on March 11 at 1 PM at the Meijer Branch for seeds and tips for creating your own container garden. Two lucky patrons will walk away with a porch railing planter! Intended for teens and adults.
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Yoga at Carnegie
Yoga at Carnegie
Due to the Eastern Branch construction, Yoga is moving to the Carnegie Library! Come relax, unwind, and take care of your body with the slow and gentle flow of yoga! Bring your own mat. If you do not have one, a limited amount may be available. This program takes place on the second Monday of […]
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Henrietta Branch Storytime
Henrietta Branch Storytime
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Henrietta Branch Storytime: Tuesdays, 11 AM (ages 3-5) Storytimes will run weekly. Winter: January 9 to March 3 Spring: March 6 to April 28
Community Coffee Time
Community Coffee Time
Join us for a cup of coffee and some conversation! Summit Branch: Tuesdays, 2-4 PM and Wednesdays, 5-7 PM (Click here for the Summit Branch activities schedule.)
Read with Our FURiend Maia
Read with Our FURiend Maia
Come meet therapy dog Maia and enjoy reading to a FURiend or hear a story read to you. Ask Kay (Maia's owner) to share stories about Maia's adventures, get book suggestions and take home activities. Reading to a furry friend can help young readers gain confidence while reading. Intended for ages 3 to 12. Spring […]
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Meijer Branch Storytime
Meijer Branch Storytime
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Meijer Branch Storytime: Wednesdays, 11 AM (ages 3-5) Storytimes will run weekly. Winter: January 9 to March 3 Spring: March 6 to April 28
Drop-In Art for Kids
Drop-In Art for Kids
Kids ages 5-12 can drop in at the Spring Arbor Branch from 3-4 PM to create an art project. Supplies provided. Spring Dates: March 8, 15, 29 April 5, 12,19 May 10, 17, 24
After School Science: Static Electricity
After School Science: Static Electricity
Prepare for a shockingly good time as we explore static electricity! Participants will try their hand at the floating orb and cranking the Van De Graaf generator to generate electricity. Intended for ages 6-12. Registration required. Call the Brooklyn Branch at 517-905-1369 to register.
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Carnegie Library Storytime
Carnegie Library Storytime
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Carnegie Library Storytime: Thursdays, 10 AM (ages 0-5) Storytimes will run weekly. Winter: January 9 to March 3 Spring: March 6 to April 28
Brooklyn Branch Storytime
Brooklyn Branch Storytime
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Brooklyn Branch Storytime: Thursdays, 11 AM (ages 0-5) Storytimes will run weekly. Winter: January 9 to March 3 Spring: March 6 to April 28
Grass Lake Branch Storytime
Grass Lake Branch Storytime
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Grass Lake Branch Storytime: Thursdays, 11 AM (ages 3-5) Storytimes will run weekly. Winter: January 9 to March 3 Spring: March 6 to April 28
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Spring Arbor Branch Grand Opening
Spring Arbor Branch Grand Opening
Join us on March 18 from 11 AM to 3 PM to for an open house celebrate our new Spring Arbor Branch! Schedule of events: 11:00 AM Flag-raising and ribbon-cutting ceremony. 12:30-1:30 PM Live music provided by the Jacktown Ukes 1:30-3:00 PM Family movie showing Games and activities will be available throughout the day, with […]
Curious George Storytime
Curious George Storytime
Join a Health Resource Advocate from the Jackson County Health Department to read a Curious George story about germs, and do a fun activity learning about proper handwashing and how germs spread! Springport Branch: March 11, 12-1:30 PM Parma Branch: March 18, 12-1:30 PM
Archetypal Tarot
Archetypal Tarot
**Update: All spots for this program have been filled** Join us to learn about tarot archetypes as a starting point for self-reflective journaling and understand how the major arcana cards mirror the hero's journey in stories we love. Participants will receive a free journal and tarot deck. Intended for ages 16+ and registration is required. […]
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Concord Book Jackets Coffee Hour
Concord Book Jackets Coffee Hour
Join the Concord Branch for a book discussion with coffee and dessert! Contact the branch at (517) 905-1379 for upcoming titles or just bring a book you want to share. Intended for adults.
Spinebenders
Spinebenders
Join us at the Hanover Branch for a book club on the third Monday of the month from 1-2 PM. Contact the branch to learn more.
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Henrietta Branch Storytime
Henrietta Branch Storytime
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Henrietta Branch Storytime: Tuesdays, 11 AM (ages 3-5) Storytimes will run weekly. Winter: January 9 to March 3 Spring: March 6 to April 28
Community Coffee Time
Community Coffee Time
Join us for a cup of coffee and some conversation! Summit Branch: Tuesdays, 2-4 PM and Wednesdays, 5-7 PM (Click here for the Summit Branch activities schedule.)
Read with Our FURiend Maia
Read with Our FURiend Maia
Come meet therapy dog Maia and enjoy reading to a FURiend or hear a story read to you. Ask Kay (Maia's owner) to share stories about Maia's adventures, get book suggestions and take home activities. Reading to a furry friend can help young readers gain confidence while reading. Intended for ages 3 to 12. Spring […]
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Meijer Branch Storytime
Meijer Branch Storytime
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Meijer Branch Storytime: Wednesdays, 11 AM (ages 3-5) Storytimes will run weekly. Winter: January 9 to March 3 Spring: March 6 to April 28
Twisted Stitchers 2.0
Twisted Stitchers 2.0
Join your friends at the Hanover Branch to learn how to crochet, starting with learning simple stitches, and making a dish cloth. We will provide a skein of yarn and a crochet hook to the first 9 people who participate. Space is limited. To register, call the branch at 517-905-1399. Please note, we will […]
Livability at Carnegie Library
Livability at Carnegie Library
The Carnegie Library invites adults with special needs to join us twice a month for crafts and game time in the auditorium.
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Carnegie Library Storytime
Carnegie Library Storytime
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Carnegie Library Storytime: Thursdays, 10 AM (ages 0-5) Storytimes will run weekly. Winter: January 9 to March 3 Spring: March 6 to April 28
Computer Classes
Computer Classes
Join us at the Carnegie Library on the 2nd and 4th Thursday on the month to learn basic computer skills.
Brooklyn Branch Storytime
Brooklyn Branch Storytime
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Brooklyn Branch Storytime: Thursdays, 11 AM (ages 0-5) Storytimes will run weekly. Winter: January 9 to March 3 Spring: March 6 to April 28
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Spring Break: JDL GameDay
Whether you’re in it to win it or just for the fun, get ready to play some games during Spring Break, March 24-April 2! Start at any JDL branch to pick up your scorecard and start playing your way through all the games represented at the Jackson District Library. Visit 3 locations to earn a […]
Treasure Bay Escape Room
Treasure Bay Escape Room
Join us for a submarine-themed escape room at the Carnegie Library! Intended for ages 6+. Groups of 8 are encouraged. Registration is required. Friday, March 24 Sessions: All sessions have been filled for this date. See below for more session options! Additional Session Dates: Saturday, March 25: All sessions filled Monday, March 27: 3 […]