Birds of Prey: A Bird’s Eye View

Join us to discover birds of prey, including hawks, owls and falcons from the Outdoor Discovery Center! You’ll get to see the birds up close and learn about their habitat, as well as explore hands-on artifacts including skulls, feathers, pelts, and talons.

Families are welcome. No registration required.

Dates and Locations:

  • Brooklyn Branch: June 13, 11:30 AM
  • Summit Branch (held at Vandercook Lake Lions Club): June 13, 2 PM
  • Eastern Branch: June 27, 11 AM
  • Meijer Branch: July 26, 11 AM
  • Carnegie Library: July 26, 1:30 PM
  • Parma Branch (held at the Parma Masonic Lodge): July 26, 4 PM

This event is part of Summer Discover programming.

Video Game Trivia Night

Test your video game knowledge at the Summit Branch with an evening of trivia spanning the retro era, arcade boom, console wars, and beyond!

Intended for ages 9-15.

Session Times: 5 PM and 6 PM. Call 517-783-4030 to register for a session.

¿Cómo se dice…?

Did you learn Spanish in school, college or on a trip abroad? Haven’t practiced in years and feeling a little “rusty”? Enjoy refreshing your memory and practicing conversational Spanish at the Summit Branch!

Register by calling the Summit Branch at 517-783-4030.

Class Dates (all sessions at 5 PM): June 10 & 24, July 8 & 22, August 5 & 19
Intended for adults. This is not a beginner’s class and some prior experience with Spanish is recommended.

Tech Support

Need help navigating your device? Get one-on-one basic tech support and explore JDL’s digital resources!

Tech Support is available by appointment only at the Summit Branch. Call 517-783-4030 to schedule an appointment.

Eager Readers: June Bugs

Calling all Eager Readers ages 5 to 7 for a fun bug-filled time! Enjoy stories, games, a snack, and make a Bug Hotel to take home.
Call the Summit Branch at 517-783-4030 to register.

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.

Eager Readers: S’more Stories

Bring your eager reader to the Summit Branch for an indoor camp adventure. Children ages 5 – 7 will have a good time listening to s’more stories, singing campfire songs, and enjoying a tasty treat.

Call 517-783-4030 to register.

String Art

Get creative at the Summit Branch and create a string art design on a wooden plaque.

Intended for teens and adults. Call 517-783-4030 to register.

Eager Readers: Super Readers

Bring your young superhero to the Summit Branch for some reading fun! Children ages 5 -7 will enjoy hero stories, create their own secret identity, and make a mask.

Call 517-783-4030 to register.

Tech Support

Get one-on-one basic tech support and explore JDL’s digital resources!

Tech Support will be available by appointment only at the Summit Branch on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, from 2-4 PM. Call 517-783-4030 to schedule an appointment.

Monthly Featured Digital Resources:

March – Learning Express Library
April – Hoopla
May – LinkedIn Learning