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After Hours Board Game Night
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesEnjoy an evening of board games at the Carnegie Library! You can bring a board game or borrow one of ours to play - just make sure to arrive before we close the doors to the public at 6 PM! Intended for adults.
Crafty Covering: DIY Book Covers
Parma Branch 102 Church St., Parma, MI, United StatesGet creative at the Parma Branch and make your own book cover for a book you love or remake one for a book that missed the (book)mark. Intended for kids and teens. No registration required.
Carnegie Cart
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesStop by the Carnegie Library auditorium to play Mario Kart and Mario-themed board games! All ages are welcome. No registration required. Summer dates (all sessions 1-4 PM): June 15, July 27 and August 24
Parma/Springport Book Club
GG's Cafe 110 W. Main St., Parma, MI, United StatesJoin us on the third Tuesday of the month at 10 AM at GG’s Cafe to discuss a new book each month. To learn more, stop by or call either branch.
Closed for Juneteenth
All JDL locations will be closed Wednesday, June 19. Our digital resources are always available and the wifi, accessible from the parking lot, will remain on.
Blood Drive
Meijer Branch 2699 Airport Rd., Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us for a blood drive at the Meijer Branch on June 20 from 10 AM – 1:30 PM. Appointments are preferred, however walk-ins are accepted. Sign up for an appointment here. Learn about the critical need for blood donations in the summer months here. Everyone ages 21+ who attempts to donate blood will be […]
Napoleon Book Club
Napoleon Branch 6755 Brooklyn rd., Napoleon, MI, United StatesRead 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
Meijer Branch 2699 Airport Rd., Jackson, MI, United StatesThe 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 […]
Trail Head Book Club
Trail Head Coffee Shop 118 N. Main St., Concord, MI, United StatesInterested 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.
Chinese Bilingual Storytime
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesGrand Valley State University professor Haixia Liu will run a bilingual storytime for toddlers and young children featuring stories and crafts about Chinese Zodiac Animals and Festivals. Dates: June 21, 1 PM and August 7, 1 PM Call the Eastern Branch at 517-788-4074 to register for your preferred date.