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Week of Events
Cookie Day Celebration
Cookie Day Celebration
In celebration of National Cookie Day, tag us on social media with your favorite cookie recipes so we can share for others to enjoy.
Eastern Branch Book Club
Eastern Branch Book Club
Join us and other readers on the first Monday of the month to talk about the monthly book group pick! Winter Dates: December 5, January 9*, February 6 at 6 PM *January's session will be held on the second Monday.
Drop-in Holiday Crafts
Drop-in Holiday Crafts
Join us at the Eastern Branch on December 6 from 6-7:30 PM to learn how to create four quick and easy holiday items that can be used to decorate your home or give as a gift. All ages are welcome and supplies are included.
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
Holiday Festivities at Summit
Holiday Festivities at Summit
Visit Summit on December 7 at 6 PM to share a story with Mrs. Claus, create a marshmallow pop, prepare magic reindeer food, and help build the branch's holiday tree. Space is limited. Please call 517-783-4030 to register.
Larry Martin Presents “WWII In Their Own Words”
Larry Martin Presents “WWII In Their Own Words”
Honor the anniversary of Pearl Harbor with a special presentation as part of Larry Martin's "WWII In Their Own Words." Larry will be showing an interview with Jackson Native Herb Elfring, who was stationed at Pearl Harbor. This event will take place December 8 at 6 PM at the Carnegie Library. You can also watch […]
Michigan Lighthouses
Michigan Lighthouses
Learn about Michigan's lighthouses with Laurie Perkins from the Michigan DNR. About the presenter: Laurie Perkins is is the Site Historian for the Mann House, Walker Tavern, and the Tawas Point Lighthouse. In 2020, she was a guest on Light Hearted, an podcast about lighthouses. You can listen to the episode here.
Christmas Pinecone Ornament
Christmas Pinecone Ornament
Join us at the Parma Branch on December 10 at 11 AM to create a beautiful Pinecone Ornament for your Christmas tree. This program is intended for teens and adults. Please call 517-531-4908 to register.
Wrap & Yap
Wrap & Yap
Bring your holiday gifts to the Meijer Branch on Saturday, December 10 between 12-4 PM. We'll provide the wrapping paper, bows, boxes, and tape (while supplies last). Library staff will have holiday crafts, stories, and movies to keep your children occupied while you enjoy light refreshments and an opportunity to wrap gifts and chat with […]
Old Time Radio Show
Old Time Radio Show
Do you enjoy nostalgia and history? Join us to hear an Old Time Radio Show presented by Center Stage Jackson. The shows will include Episode 1 of Flash Gordon: Amazing Interplanetary Adventures (1935) and the comedy Fibber McGee and Molly from “The Flying Saucer” (1950).