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Michigan County Poor Farms
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesLong before the advent of modern social welfare, county governments in Michigan maintained poorhouses or poor farms. Join us at the Carnegie Library to explore the early history of these facilities in their attempts to become both self-sustaining entities and refuges for a county’s poor, elderly and destitute. Discover the lives and stories of those […]
Team Puzzle Contest
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesPuzzle teams of 2-4 people will have an hour and a half to quickly solve the same puzzle. If no team completes the puzzle in that time, the team with the fewest pieces left will be declared the Puzzle Champion! Intended for adults. Register by calling the Eastern Branch at 517-788-4074.
Sunday Family Movies
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us in the Carnegie Auditorium for an afternoon family movie. Light snacks and water will be provided. March 17 - The Bad Guys (2022, PG) April 21 - DC League of Super-Pets (2022, PG) May 19 - Strange World (2022, PG)
Spinebenders Book Club
Hanover Branch 118 W. Main St., Hanover, MI, United StatesJoin us at the Hanover Branch for a book club on the third Monday of the month from 1-2 PM. Stop by or call the branch at 517-905-1399 to learn more.
Challenge Your Shelf Book Group
Summit Branch 104 W. Bird Street, Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin a unique book group where you choose what you read based on monthly prompts. Share what you read and receive book suggestions for the next prompt. For each book you read and complete a book review on, you can enter to win a quarterly prize. Join us in person at the Summit Branch or […]
Eastern Branch Book Club
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us at the Eastern Branch on the third Monday of the month at 6 PM to talk about the monthly book group pick! Stop by or call the branch at 517-788-4074 to learn more. Upcoming Titles: March - The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins April - Dissonance by Jonathan Brown May - […]
Parma/Springport Book Club
GG's Cafe 110 W. Main St., Parma, MI, United StatesJoin us on the third Tuesday of the month at 10 AM at GG's Cafe to discuss a new book each month. To learn more, stop by or call either branch.
Homeschool Hangout Hour
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesHomeschoolers of all ages and styles are invited to Homeschool Hangout Hour in the Carnegie Library auditorium every Wednesday from 12:30-1:30 PM. Different activities will be provided each week. Please note: there will be no Homeschool Hangout on March 27 due to the Spring Break escape room.
Drop-In Art for Kids
Spring Arbor Branch 122 Star Rd., Spring Arbor, MI, United StatesKids ages 5-12 can drop in at the Spring Arbor Branch to create an art project. Supplies provided. Fall Dates (all sessions 3-4 PM): September 13 & 27 October 11 & 25 November 8 & 15
Gaining STEAM
Summit Branch 104 W. Bird Street, Jackson, MI, United StatesLet's gain some STEAM at the Summit Branch! Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math by learning, discovering, and creating together. March 27, 3 PM - Create an Art Bot April 24, 3 PM - Self-Watering Planter May 22, 3 PM - Lego Challenge & Zipline Intended for ages 8 to 12. Registration is required. […]