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Star Gazing in the Night Sky
Concord Branch 108 S. Main St., Concord, MI, United StatesThe Jackson District Library and the Friends of Concord Branch Library invite the public to explore the wonders of the night sky during the Concord Classic Weekend on Saturday, June 22nd. An inflatable star filled planetarium will take the stage at the Concord Opera House from 5:00 - 7:00 pm and all ages will be […]
Intergalactic Arts and Crafts
Meijer Branch 2699 Airport Rd., Jackson, MI, United StatesVisit us each Monday in June to create a new space-themed art project! Some projects will be messy, so be sure to wear clothing you don't mind getting messy. Intended for age 4-10.
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 […]
Exploring the Night Sky
Twin Pines Campground 9800 Wheeler Rd., Hanover, MI, United StatesCome out and enjoy the night sky! Join JDL Hanover Branch, Ella Sharp Museum's Hurst Planetarium and Twin Pines Campground for a community star gazing event. Bring a folding chair or blanket and your binoculars. Austin Edmister (Planetarium Operator and 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 - […]
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.
Galaxy Globes
Brooklyn Branch 207 N. Main St., Brooklyn, MI, United StatesBring a piece of a galaxy far, far away to your own bedroom with a galaxy globe! We'll show you how to use simple ingredients to make a spectacular galaxy globe. Space and supplies are limited, so registration is required. For ages 8-17.
Blast Off!
Brooklyn Branch 207 N. Main St., Brooklyn, MI, United StatesRaise the roof with your own homemade rockets! Please call the branch to save your spot!
Phase of the Moon Cups
Grass Lake Branch 130 W. Michigan Ave, Grass Lake, 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.
Science Theatre
Meijer Branch 2699 Airport Rd., Jackson, MI, United StatesMSU Science Theatre is back! Students from Michigan State will be here to demonstrate cool experiments and activities all about space, stars, and our solar system. Intended for children 6 and older.