Watercolor Christmas Cards

Make a small portfolio and Christmas card using watercolors at the Concord Branch.

Intended for ages 9+.

Self-Care for Your Busy Life

Join Savannah Curtis from Grateful Fox Nutrition to learn how you can incorporate self-care into your busy schedule, including:

  • Whole Body Eating and Thinking
  • Gratitude Lists
  • Affirmations
  • Goals
  • Mediation
  • Guided Breathing

Blood Drive

Join us for a blood drive at the Concord Branch on October 17 from 10 AM – 2:30 PM. Appointments are preferred, however walk-ins are accepted. Sign up for an appointment here.

This event is presented by Versiti Blood Center of Michigan. For eligibility guidelines and blood donation FAQs, click here.

Haunted Jackson

Join us at the Concord Branch to hear stories of haunted Jackson locations, including in the Concord and Hanover areas. Light refreshments will be served.

Presented by: Rusty Jones, Founder and Lead Investigator for the Central Michigan Paranormal Investigations

Concord Book Group

Interested in discussing what you’re reading and get book recommendations from others? Join us at the Trail Head Coffee Shop in Concord to share conversation, meet new friends and discover new interests.

Fall Dates (all sessions at 12 PM): September 22, October 20 and November 17.

Speed Puzzle Competition

Take your puzzle hobby to the next level with a speed competition at the Concord Branch! Competitors have 3 hours to finish a 500-piece puzzle. Whoever completes the puzzle first wins or whoever has the most pieces filled by the end of the time wins. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.

Who can compete: Individual competitors of any age. All competitors will complete the same puzzle.

Space is limited. If you are interested in competing, call the branch at 517-905-1379 to register.

Drummunity: Rhythmic Fun for Everyone

Listen to information and guidance about rhythmic drumming from expert drummer, Lori Fithian. Then practice your drumming skills with your fellow community members by participating in a fun rhythmic experience!

Event Dates and Locations:

  • Meijer: July 11, 10:30 AM
  • Concord: July 11, 2 PM

This event is part of Summer Discover programming.

Stacking Our World Together

Mr. Jim Merrills is bringing back Sport (cup) Stacking for 2023! This hands on presentation will give children an opportunity to Cup Stack on their own and then work with friends to build world famous structures. Mr. Jim will also create a wide variety of colorful balloon animals, sharing simple step-by-step instructions.

Event Dates and Times (please note if your branch requires registration)

  • Meijer: June 20, 11 AM
  • Concord: June 20, 2 PM
  • Brooklyn: June 29, 10 AM* (Call 517-905-1369 to register)
  • Summit (held at Vandercook Lake Lions Club): June 29, 2 PM* (Call 517-783-4030 to register)
  • Grass Lake (held at Lost Railway Museum): July 26, 11 AM
  • Spring Arbor: July 26, 3 PM

*Registration required

This event is part of Summer Discover programming.

Storytime at the Mann House

Stop by the Mann House in Concord to hear local historian Laurie Perkins read The Yellow House Mystery. Kids can play detective to solve the mystery of the missing diamond ring and then walk to the Concord Branch to put their name in a prize drawing.