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Week of Events
Infinite Landscapes Animation
Infinite Landscapes Animation
Join us at the Carnegie Library to transform a drawing of your favorite scenery and collaborate to create an infinite looping animation of shifting, imaginative landscapes. Intended for all ages 8+. Call 517-905-1331 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 Summer Storytime: Mondays, 11 AM (ages 2-4)
Teen Art Series
Teen Art Series
Teens 13+ can join Lacina Stieber at the Spring Arbor Branch for a different art project each month featuring a variety of media and themes. Dates (all sessions at 2:30 PM): June 17, July 15 and August 12. Call 517-750-2030 to register.
Yoga at Eastern
Yoga at Eastern
Come relax, unwind, and take care of your body with the slow and gentle flow of yoga at the Eastern Branch! 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.
Little Listeners Summer Storytime
Little Listeners Summer Storytime
Enjoy stories, hands-on activities and more in a storytime for 2–4-year-olds every Wednesday at the Summit Branch. There will be no storytime on June 19, due to the library being closed for Juneteenth.
Read with a Root Beer Float
Read with a Root Beer Float
Check out a book at the Concord Branch and receive an official JDL stamp, then walk to the Mann House to sit under the beautiful trees to read your book and enjoy a tasty root bear float compliments of the historical Mann House! All ages are welcome. Dates: June 12, 1:30-3 PM July 24, 1:30-3 […]
Drop-In Art for Kids
Drop-In Art for Kids
Kids ages 5-12 can drop in at the Spring Arbor Branch from 2:30-3:30 PM to create an art project. June Projects: June 12: Bug Boxes June 26: Popsicle Sun Catcher July Projects: July 10: Great Smoky Mountains Stencil Picture July 24: Cupcake Wrapper Flowers August Projects: August 14: Monarch Craft August 28: Leaf Rubbing Journal […]
Gaining STEAM
Gaining STEAM
Let's gain some STEAM at the Summit Branch! Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math by learning, discovering, and creating together. June 26, 3 PM - Experimenting with Magnets July 31, 3 PM - Don't Touch the Lava STEAM Challenge August 14, 3 PM - Ocean Art Intended for ages 8 to 12. Registration is […]
Eager Readers: Sea-sational Stories
Eager Readers: Sea-sational Stories
Let's have buckets of fun together! All Eager Readers ages 5 to 7 are invited to the Summit Branch to listen to stories, have a snack and make their own sand "Find-It-Bottles". Call the branch to register at 517-783-4030.
Napoleon Book Club
Napoleon Book Club
Read the book of the month and enjoy discussion with other book club members at the Napoleon Branch. This group meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 2 PM. Call the branch at 517-536-4266 to learn more. Summer Dates: June 20, July 18 and August 15
Nintendo Night
Nintendo Night
The Meijer Branch invites patrons of all ages and skill levels to enjoy an evening of gaming! Two Nintendo Switches will be provided; one for competitive games like Smash Bros. and one for casual games like Mario Kart. If there are any special requests for games, please contact the Meijer Branch at 517-788-4480 and we’ll […]
Mindfulness Mandalas
Mindfulness Mandalas
Join us at the Eastern Branch for a creative and fun way to practice mindfulness as we design our own beautiful mandala or mindfully color a pre-drawn mandala. You'll also learn more about the benefits of practicing mindfulness in our day-to-day lives. Intended for teens and adults 16+. Call 517-788-4074 to register.
Crazy Craft Creations
Crazy Craft Creations
Joins us to get creative with a different craft project each month at the Spring Arbor Branch. Call 517-750-2030 to register. Intended for teens & adults. Summer Dates: June 6, July 18, August 15 (You must register for each session you would like to attend)
Senior Movie Matinee
Senior Movie Matinee
Join us for a free movie matinee and snacks at the Senior Site at the Spring Arbor Branch! All showings are at 1 PM. July 19: The Great Debaters (2007) August 16: Jaws (1975)
Trail Head Book Club
Trail Head Book Club
Interested in discussing what you’re reading and get book recommendations from others? Join us on the third Friday of the month at 12 PM at the Trail Head Coffee Shop in Concord to share conversation, meet new friends and discover new interests. Call the Concord Branch at 517-905-1379 for more information.
Squishmallow Rescue Game
Squishmallow Rescue Game
Oh no! There’s a menace about town who is nabbing up all the cute and cuddly Squishmallows. Help save the town from the nefarious, masked Squishburglar and adopt your own Squishmallow at the end of our interactive, life-sized board game at the Carnegie Library. Space is limited so register quickly! Intended for ages 8-12. Call 517-905-1331 […]
CANCELLED: Getting to Know Your Drinking Water
CANCELLED: Getting to Know Your Drinking Water
Due to an illness, this event has been cancelled. Our presenter would like to reschedule for the fall, so stay tuned for a new date. Kids ages 6-12 can learn about how water makes its way from the environment to your home! Through stories and interactive activities, you'll learn how the things you do every […]