It’s time to refresh your bookshelf!
The Meijer Branch will be hosting a Teen and Young Adult book swap. Please bring your gently used books to the Meijer branch any time this March. In return, you will get one coupon to be used in the book swap for each book you donate. Come back on March 16th to find some great new reads!
Intended for Teens/Young Adults. Call the Meijer Branch at 517.788.4480 for more info.
The Jackson District Library and the Jackson Branch of the NAACP will host the first African American Read-In Chain for Jackson County on February 23, 2019. During the month of February, schools, churches, libraries, community and professional organizations are urged to make literacy a significant part of African American History Month by displaying and promoting the works of African American authors.
Jackson County residents, inclusive of all ages and nationalities, may sign-up to read a selection from a book, recite a poem or choose a portion from a book all written by an African American author during this Community Read-In.
The finale will feature Kevin Collins and his Kuungana African Drum and Dance Company of Flint, MI. Their energetic dance moves and the vibrant sounds of African drums will weave together the excitement of literacy and cultural. Be a part of this celebratory event as Jackson County joins the “chain” of over 6 million participants reading works by African American authors.
Originated through the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English in 1989, the event is now supported by the National Council of Teachers of English and endorsed by the International Reading Association.
Contact the Community Engagement Department of the Jackson District Library for more information. Call at 517-788-4099 ext. 1317 or email at CEdepartment@myjdl.com.
Infatuated with Fortnite? Take a break from the game and join us as we make this Fortnite llama bookmark!
The craft will be available will supplies last.
Intended for Kids 8 & up.
Cozy mysteries, also referred to as “cozies,” are a subgenre of crime fiction in which sex and violence are downplayed or treated humorously, and the crime and detection take place in a small, socially intimate community. Cozies thus stand in contrast to hardboiled fiction, which features violence and sexuality more explicitly and centrally to the plot. The term “cozy” was first coined in the late 20th century when various writers produced work in an attempt to re-create the Golden Age of Detective Fiction.
Let’s talk about our Cozy Mysteries, have some tea and cookies and exchange titles for future reads.
Intended for Adults.
Cozy mysteries, also referred to as “cozies,” are a subgenre of crime fiction in which sex and violence are downplayed or treated humorously, and the crime and detection take place in a small, socially intimate community. Cozies thus stand in contrast to hardboiled fiction, which features violence and sexuality more explicitly and centrally to the plot. The term “cozy” was first coined in the late 20th century when various writers produced work in an attempt to re-create the Golden Age of Detective Fiction.
Let’s talk about our Cozy Mysteries, have some tea and cookies and exchange titles for future reads.
Intended for Adults.
Visit the Meijer Branch throughout the month of January to read some of the best picture books from the past year and vote on your favorites in our Mock Caldecott Awards! Voting ends January 25th.
On Wednesday afternoons in January, at 4:30 pm, join us for stories and snacks as we read aloud some of our favorites from 2018.
Votes from for your favorite books will be accepted through Friday, January 25th, when finally our Mock Caldecott winners will be revealed.
Intended for Children. Please call the Meijer Branch at (517) 788-4480 for more information.
This sale, one of two per year offered by Eastern’s Friends of the Library, offers fiction and nonfiction books, juvenile and young adult books as well as movies, music, and magazines. There’ll be approximately 5,000 items to choose from.
Most hardcovers: $1
Most paperbacks: 50¢
On Saturday it’s a $1 per bag.
Hours:
Thurs – 10am to 8pm
Fri – 12pm to 5pm
Sat – 10am to 2pm
Intended for All Ages.
Swoop on down to the Concord Branch every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for Little Owl’s Storytime! Enjoy stories, music, sign language, activities, crafts, and more.
Intended for ages 0 to 5 year.
October is here and it’s the perfect time for a scarily good book sale!
Spring Arbor’s Friends of the Library are having their Fall book sale. Stop in and see what treasures you can find! Friday will be a $1 per bag fill day (bags provided).
Intended for all ages.
Interested in classic book covers for coasters? The Meijer Branch has something for you!
Transform classic paperback cover artwork into a coaster! Bring your own paperwork books or choose from one of our covers. All supplies provided.
Intended for ages 12 and up.