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Crafts at Carnegie
Crafts at Carnegie
Join us at the Carnegie Library for a monthly craft class! April: Decoupaged Flower Pots May: String Art Vase Intended for ages 14+. Call 517-905-1339 to register.
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: Mondays, 11 AM (ages 2-4) Storytimes will run weekly from January 8 to May 13. Please note: There will be no storytime during the week of March 25 due to […]
Just Desserts Book Club
Just Desserts Book Club
Just Desserts Book Group returns to Spring Arbor Branch on the first Monday of the month at 12 PM! To learn more, call the branch at 517-750-2030.
Yoga at Carnegie
Yoga at Carnegie
Come relax, unwind, and take care of your body with the slow and gentle flow of yoga at the Carnegie Library! Bring your own mat. If you do not have one, a limited amount may be available. This program takes place on the first Monday of the month at 3 PM.
Recipe Club
Recipe Club
Join us for a casual and relaxed opportunity to share recipes and talk all things food, groceries, and couponing. Share your favorite weekday quick fix, hear the touching story of your neighbor's Grandma's Sour Cream cake that is so full of memories, and spend some time connecting with your community through food. Parma Branch: May […]
Brooklyn Branch Book Club
Brooklyn Branch Book Club
Join us on the first Monday of the month at 6 PM at the Brooklyn Branch to discuss a new book each month. To learn more, stop by or call the branch at 517-905-1369.
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 January 9 to May 14. Please note: There will be no storytime during the week of March 25 due to […]
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 2-5) Storytimes will run weekly from January 9 to May 14. Please note: There will be no storytime during the week of March 25 due to […]
Recipe Club
Recipe Club
Join us for a casual and relaxed opportunity to share recipes and talk all things food, groceries, and couponing. Share your favorite weekday quick fix, hear the touching story of your neighbor's Grandma's Sour Cream cake that is so full of memories, and spend some time connecting with your community through food. Parma Branch: May […]
Mother’s Day Craft
Mother’s Day Craft
Create a unique picture using pebbles for Mother's Day. Intended for ages 5-18 (small children may need an adult to assist). Call the Napoleon Branch at 517-536-4266 to register.
Storytime at the Meijer Branch
Storytime at the Meijer 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! Meijer Branch Storytime: Wednesdays, 10:30 AM (ages 3-5) Storytimes will run weekly from January 10 to May 15. Please note: There will be no storytime during the week of March 25 due to […]
Little Listeners Storytime
Little Listeners Storytime
Enjoy stories, hands-on activities and more in a storytime for ages 2-4 at the Summit Branch! Little Listeners Storytime will take place every Wednesday from January 10 to May 15. Please note: There will be no storytime during the week of March 25 due to Spring Break activities.
Homeschool Hangout Hour
Homeschool Hangout Hour
Homeschoolers 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
Drop-In Art for Kids
Kids 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
Eager Readers: S’more Stories
Eager Readers: S’more Stories
Bring your eager reader to the Summit Branch for an indoor camp adventure. Children ages 5 - 7 will have a good time listening to s'more stories, singing campfire songs, and enjoying a tasty treat. Call 517-783-4030 to register.
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 January 11 to May 16. Please note: There will be no storytime during the week of March 25 due to […]
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: Thursdays, 11 AM (ages 3-5) Storytimes will run weekly from January 11 to May 16. Please note: There will be no storytime during the week of March 25 due […]
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 January 11 to May 16. Please note: There will be no storytime during the week of March 25 due to […]
Storytime at the Spring Arbor Branch
Storytime at the Spring Arbor Branch
Storytime at the Spring Arbor Branch means a story with a corgi! Listen to stories and meet KJ and Cash the corgis on Thursdays at 11 AM. Storytime at Spring Arbor is designed for ages 1-5 and will run weekly from January 11 to May 16. Big Block Storytime: Listen to stories and play with […]
Tech Support
Tech Support
Get one-on-one basic tech support and explore JDL's digital resources! Tech Support will be available by appointment only at the Summit Branch on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, from 2-4 PM. Call 517-783-4030 to schedule an appointment. Monthly Featured Digital Resources: March - Learning Express Library April - Hoopla May - LinkedIn […]
Grass Lake Branch Book Club
Grass Lake Branch Book Club
Join us on the second Thursday of the month at 5:30 PM at the Grass Lake Branch to discuss a new book each month. To learn more, stop by or call the branch at 517-522-8211.
The Book Huddle
The Book Huddle
Join the Spring Arbor Branch book group for monthly chats about great books from all genres! This group is intended for adults and meets on the second Thursday of the month at 6 PM. Stop by or call the branch at 517-750-2030 to learn more. Winter Dates: December 14, January 11, February 8 Spring Dates: […]
Senior Movie Matinee
Senior Movie Matinee
Join us for a free movie matinee at the Senior Site at the Spring Arbor Branch! All showings are at 1 PM. March 1: Dial M for Murder (1954) March 15: The Sting (1973) April 12: Tarzan the Ape Man (1932) April 26: Cool Hand Luke (1967) May 10: Maltese Falcon (1941) May 24: Double […]
Succulents 101
Succulents 101
Cultivate your green thumb with a beginner's guide to succulents at the Parma Branch. Intended for teens and adults. Call 517-531-4908 to register.
Sourdough Saturday at the Springport Branch
Sourdough Saturday at the Springport Branch
Learn how to make a sourdough starter at the Springport Branch! This program will be presented by Doughnation Bakery’s Aaron Cole and participants will learn how to start a sourdough starter as well as how to mix and shape a loaf of bread. Space is limited. Call 517-905-1459 to register. Intended for adults.