ARK Animal Encounters

Learn about live birds, reptiles and more in a hands-on experience with Ark Animal Encounters!

Event Dates and Locations (Please note if your branch requires registration):

  • Brooklyn: June 22, 11 AM* (Call 517-905-1369 to register)
  • Summit (held at Vandercook Lake Lions Club): June 22, 1 PM* (Call 517-783-4030 to register)
  • Napoleon: June 30, 2 PM* (Call 517-536-4266 to register)
  • Springport (held at Springport Township Offices): July 14, 2 PM

*Requires registration

This event is part of Summer Discover programming.

Healthy Eating Storytime

Join us at the Springport Branch on March 25 at 11 AM to hear a storytime about nutrition for children ages 2-11.

The Jackson County Health Department will be available to answer any questions you have about WIC and nutrition.

Registration is required. Call 517-905-1459 to register.

Ask an Advocate

Sit down with Holly Flickinger, Deputy Health Officer for the Jackson County Health Department, to learn about what the Health Department has to offer you.

You’ll have the chance to hear about the latest in health news for Jackson and Springport, ask questions, and connect with resources that can help you and your family stay healthy through the coming year.

Call the Springport Branch at 517-905-1459 to register.

Mother’s Day Cards

Join us at the Springport Branch to learn some creative techniques for making Mother’s Day cards, including pop-up cards!

All ages welcome. Call 517-905-1459 to register.

Cricut for Beginners

Did you get a new Cricut machine for Christmas and it’s still in the box? Join us at the Springport Branch to get started with your Cricut and avoid the overwhelm!

This program is intended for teens and adults and registration is required. Call 517-905-1459 to register.

Curious George Storytime

Join a Health Resource Advocate from the Jackson County Health Department to read a Curious George story about germs, and do a fun activity learning about proper handwashing and how germs spread!

Springport Branch: March 11, 12-1:30 PM

Parma Branch: March 18, 12-1:30 PM

 

Curious George Storytime

Join a Health Resource Advocate from the Jackson County Health Department to read a Curious George story about germs, and do a fun activity learning about proper handwashing and how germs spread!

Springport Branch: March 11, 12-1:30 PM

Parma Branch: March 18, 12-1:30 PM

 

Springport Branch Storytime

JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations!

Springport Branch Storytime: Thursdays, 1-5 PM (ages 0-5). Stop by and look for a staff member wearing the “share a story” button and ask them to share a storytime with you.

Storytimes will run weekly from January 9 to March 3.

Springport Branch Storytime

JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations!

Springport Branch Storytime: Thursdays, 1-5 PM (ages 0-5). Stop by and look for a staff member wearing the “share a story” button and ask them to share a storytime with you.

Storytimes will run weekly from January 9 to March 3.

Springport Branch Storytime

JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations!

Springport Branch Storytime: Thursdays, 1-5 PM (ages 0-5). Stop by and look for a staff member wearing the “share a story” button and ask them to share a storytime with you.

Storytimes will run weekly from January 9 to March 3.