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- Laurie Perkins
- No events scheduled for November 19, 2022.
Week of Events
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.
Fall Family Movies
Fall Family Movies
Join us on the second Sunday of the month at the Eastern Branch for a family movie! September 11, 2 PM: Atlantis: The Lost Empire October 9, 2 PM: The Addams Family November 13, 2 PM: Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
Basic Computer Classes
Basic Computer Classes
Join us every Monday in November at 10:30 AM at the Carnegie Library to learn some basic computer skills, including Gmail and Microsoft Word.
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.
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
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
Forget Google, Ask Grandmother!
Forget Google, Ask Grandmother!
Join Doc William "Walks Sacred" Martin as he shares about Traditional Wisdom - Speaking with Nature. He will share his decades of living and working on reservations with Elders on his journey to be a medicine Helper. Discover the meaning of traditional songs and how they are represented in nature. He will bring some of […]
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.
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 […]
Michigan Lighthouses
Michigan Lighthouses
**Update: The Concord Branch Michigan Lighthouses session is being rescheduled. Stay tuned for the new date. The Meijer Branch session will still take place as scheduled.** Learn about Michigan's lighthouses with Laurie Perkins from the Michigan DNR. Meijer Branch: November 17, 2 PM About the presenter: Laurie Perkins is is the Site Historian for […]
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.
Jackson District Library Board Meeting
Jackson District Library Board Meeting
The Jackson District Library Board of Trustees will meet on November 17 at 6 PM at the Grass Lake Branch. Members of the public may address the Board at any of its meetings, as provided for in the Open Meetings Act. Public comment shall be provided for in the agenda. Individuals may speak for […]
Holiday Open House
Holiday Open House
Kick off the holiday season with the Jackson District Library! Join us on November 18 from 4-7 PM at the Carnegie Library for family fun while you wait for the start of the Jackson Holiday Parade. Kids will receive a free book and the Friends of the Library will host their annual book sale and […]