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Board Game Sundays
Board Game Sundays
Come to the Carnegie Library Quiet Reading Room to play some board games or do puzzles every Sunday from 1:30-4:30 PM, starting September 4. The library will provide the games, you provide the fun! This program is open to all ages.
Blood Drive at the Concord Branch
Blood Drive at the Concord Branch
Join us for a blood drive at the Concord Branch on October 17 from 10 AM - 2:30 PM. Appointments are preferred, however walk-ins are accepted. Sign up for an appointment here. This event is presented by Versiti Blood Center of Michigan. For eligibility guidelines and blood donation FAQs, click here.
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.
Yoga at Eastern
Yoga at Eastern
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 the month at 3 PM. October is scheduled for the third Monday (October […]
Parma/Springport Book Lovers Book Club
Parma/Springport Book Lovers Book Club
Interested in joining a thought-provoking and fun book club? Or just looking to meet new people? Come and join the Parma/Springport Book Club at GG's Cafe in Parma the third Tuesday of every month at 10 AM.
Storytime at the Eastern Branch
Storytime at the Eastern Branch
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 September 5 to November 30.
Storytime at the Henrietta Branch
Storytime at the Henrietta Branch
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 from September 5 to November 30.
Resume Workshop
Resume Workshop
Join us at the Carnegie Library to go through the process of making a resume and ask any questions you may have. Session Dates: October 18, 1-3 PM October 20, 6-8 PM
Community Coffee Time
Community Coffee Time
Join us for a cup of coffee and some conversation! Summit Branch: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2-5 PM (Click here for the Summit Branch activities schedule.) Carnegie Library: Wednesdays, 10-11:30 AM
Spring Arbor Fall Book Sale & Bake Sale
Spring Arbor Fall Book Sale & Bake Sale
Stop by the Spring Arbor Branch to shop books, movies, puzzles, games and treats! This sale will run October 19-21, 10 AM - 6 PM each day. This event is presented by the Friends of the Spring Arbor Branch. All proceeds support JDL programming.
Community Coffee Time
Community Coffee Time
Join us for a cup of coffee and some conversation! Summit Branch: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2-5 PM (Click here for the Summit Branch activities schedule.) Carnegie Library: Wednesdays, 10-11:30 AM
Storytime at the Grass Lake Branch
Storytime at the Grass Lake Branch
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: Wednesdays, 11 AM (ages 3-5) Storytimes will run weekly from September 5 to November 30.
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
Storytime at the Summit Branch
Storytime at the Summit Branch
Drop into the Summit on Wednesdays any time from 11 AM to 5 PM to hear a story. Look for the staff person wearing the "Share a Story" badge and let them know you want to listen to a story. Take home activities based on the book are provided. Ages 3 to 9. Storytime runs […]
Storytime at the Parma Branch
Storytime at the Parma Branch
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 […]
Drop-In Art Hour
Drop-In Art Hour
Kids can drop in at the Spring Arbor Branch to have some fun with art projects. Registration is not required, however supplies are limited. Intended for ages 5-9. September 7 & 21, 3-4 PM October 5 & 19, 3-4 PM November 2 & 16, 3-4 PM
Bad Art Gets Crafty
Bad Art Gets Crafty
Let's get crafty for the holidays at the Summit Branch! September 21, 5 PM: Halloween Monsters October 19, 5 PM: Gnomes November 16, 5 PM: Felt sweater ornament This program is open to all ages and crafts are kid-friendly. Space is limited. To register, call the branch at 517-783-4030.
Storytime at the Carnegie Library
Storytime at the Carnegie Library
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 from September 5 to November 30.
Spring Arbor Fall Book Sale & Bake Sale
Spring Arbor Fall Book Sale & Bake Sale
Stop by the Spring Arbor Branch to shop books, movies, puzzles, games and treats! This sale will run October 19-21, 10 AM - 6 PM each day. This event is presented by the Friends of the Spring Arbor Branch. All proceeds support JDL programming.
Storytime at the Spring Arbor Branch
Storytime at the Spring Arbor Branch
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Spring Arbor Branch Storytime: Thursdays, 11 AM (ages 2-5). K.J. the Corgi will join us for storytime at the Spring Arbor Branch each week! Storytimes will run weekly from September 5 to November […]
Storytime at the Brooklyn Branch
Storytime at the Brooklyn Branch
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 from September 5 to November 30.
Storytime at the Springport Branch
Storytime at the Springport Branch
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Springport Branch Storytime: Thursdays, 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 […]
Community Coffee Time
Community Coffee Time
Join us for a cup of coffee and some conversation! Summit Branch: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2-5 PM (Click here for the Summit Branch activities schedule.) Carnegie Library: Wednesdays, 10-11:30 AM
Crazy Craft Creations
Crazy Craft Creations
Create a different craft every month at the Spring Arbor Branch. Space is limited, please call 517-750-2030 to register. Dates (all sessions take place at 5:30 PM): October 20, November 17 This program is intended for adults.
FAFSA Workshop
FAFSA Workshop
Representatives from the College & Career Access Center will present a workshop with area high school seniors to help them find and complete the necessary FAFSA documents. Students should bring the following items for you and your parent(s): Date of birth and Social Security number Driver’s license number, if you have one (student only) Federal […]
Resume Workshop
Resume Workshop
Join us at the Carnegie Library to go through the process of making a resume and ask any questions you may have. Session Dates: October 18, 1-3 PM October 20, 6-8 PM
Spring Arbor Fall Book Sale & Bake Sale
Spring Arbor Fall Book Sale & Bake Sale
Stop by the Spring Arbor Branch to shop books, movies, puzzles, games and treats! This sale will run October 19-21, 10 AM - 6 PM each day. This event is presented by the Friends of the Spring Arbor Branch. All proceeds support JDL programming.
Genealogy Workshop
Genealogy Workshop
Are you looking to research your family but don't know where to start? Join us at the Carnegie Library for a Beginners Genealogy Workshop presented by Marge Herman from the Jackson County Genealogical Society. You'll have the chance to learn about genealogy databases available at JDL and resources available at the Jackson County Genealogical Society. […]
Science Saturdays
Science Saturdays
Join us at the Parma Branch the fourth Saturday of every month for some fun science experiments. Program dates: October 1 & 22, 11:30 AM and November 26, 11:30 AM Registration required. Please call the Parma Branch at 517-531-4908 to register. This program is intended for ages 8-13.
No-Carve Pumpkins
No-Carve Pumpkins
Paint and decorate your own pumpkin - no carving required! This event will take place on October 22 from 1-3 PM at the Eastern Branch and is perfect for families. Supplies will be provided. Please call the branch at 517-788-4074 to register.
Zombie Survival
Zombie Survival
The Zombie Apocalypse has happened! Get prepared for a disaster in a Choose Your Own Adventure game. At the end of the game each participant will end up with a bag and some supplies to start their own Emergency/Disaster Go Bag. Space is limited and registration is required. This program is intended for teens and […]