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Exploring the Night Sky
Swains Lake Campground 7400 Pulaski Rd., Concord, MI, United StatesCome out and enjoy the night sky! Join JDL Concord Branch, Ella Sharp Museum's Hurst Planetarium and Swains Lake Campground for a community star gazing event. Bring a folding chair or blanket and your binoculars. Austin Edmister (Planetarium Operator & STEM Educator Ella Sharp Museum) will have telescopes and will lead participants in a night […]
Summer Storytimes at the Mann House
Mann House 205 Hanover St,, Concord, MI, United StatesA Universe of Stories! Each storytime will include stories, music and a craft! Bring a blanket and sit on the lawn. Bring a sack lunch to eat after storytime. Take a tour of the Mann House. June 19 - Rockets (A Trip into Space) June 26 - Stars July 10 - Moon July 17 - […]
Phase of the Moon Cups
Napoleon Branch 6755 Brooklyn rd., Napoleon, MI, United StatesThis DIY toy helps kids understand and track the changing phases of the moon! As the cup turns, the child will see the moon change throughout the lunar phases.
Streaming Storytime From Space!
Meijer Branch 2699 Airport Rd., Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us on Wednesdays to watch a story read by a real astronaut in space, followed by a craft. Intended for children ages 3-10. This program will be on Wednesdays from June 12 - July 31, except July 3.
Planetscapes: Landscapes of the Solar System
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesThe landscapes of planets, moons, and comets evoke a sense of awe and exultation for those who can appreciate their beauty. Only since the 1960s have these multi-billion year old vistas been glimpsed up close by humanity's robotic emissaries to the depths of space. In this visually evocative presentation, Dr. Kirby Daniel Runyon highlights the […]
Sensory Space Stations
Meijer Branch 2699 Airport Rd., Jackson, MI, United StatesDrop in with your little one to explore our sensory space stations! Children 2 and older will have fun exploring our space-themed sensory bins filled with all kinds of fun materials and textures. Mondays in July from 10 a.m. to noon.
Exotic Zoo
Spring Arbor Branch 122 Star Rd., Spring Arbor, MI, United StatesLive Animal Presentation Exotic Zoo is an Educational Wildlife Program. They are a traveling zoo that will bring exotic animals for a hands-on learning experience. They will educate everyone on topics such as the animal's natural habitat, diet, and more! In addition, there is a question and answer session. Lastly, everyone can see and touch […]
Intro to Ozobots
Concord Branch 108 S. Main St., Concord, MI, United StatesHave fun with our Ozobots robots, which move in patterns, play games, and dance! A fun and easy introduction to coding and robotics. Please call the individual branch to save your spot. Summit: Monday, July 8, 4:00 p.m. Hanover: Monday, July 15, 2:00 p.m. Napoleon: Wednesday, July 17, 11:00 a.m. Brooklyn: Tuesday, July 23, 2:00 […]
Tuesday Movies
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us for Movie Tuesdays every Tuesday during the Summer Reading Program! June 11 - Ralph Breaks the Internet June 18 - Incredibles 2 June 25 - House with a Clock in Its Walls July 2 - Nutcracker and the Four Realms July 9 - Smallfoot July 16 - Grinch July 23 - Mary Poppins […]
Blast Off!
Napoleon Branch 6755 Brooklyn rd., Napoleon, MI, United StatesRaise the roof with your own homemade rockets! Please call the branch to save your spot!