Prerequisites\: Knowledge and of the computer mouse\, keyboard and windows functions and beginning computer and beginning word classes (above) or equivalent experience. Participants will gain an overview of Microsoft Excel learn how to set up simple formulas and set up a simple spreadsheet.

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080501T223000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080502T000000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3670 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3670 SUMMARY:POET GREG RAPPLEYE DESCRIPTION:

$\\"Greg$ Jackson native Greg Rappleye will be reading his poetry on Thursday\, May 1 at the JDL - Carnegie building\, 244 W. Michigan Ave\, in the Clare H. Sergeant Auditorium\, lower level. From 6\:30 to 7 pm Mr. Rappleye will be signing books\, and from 7 to 8 pm he will be reading selections of his poems and answering questions.

Mr. Rappleye will have his books for sale.

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080502T163000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080502T213000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3601 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3601 SUMMARY:Eastern Branch Friends' Book Sale DESCRIPTION:

Be sure to join us at the Eastern Branch

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080503T140000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080503T180000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3602 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3602 SUMMARY:Eastern Branch Friends' Book Sale DESCRIPTION:

Be sure to join us at the Eastern Branch

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080505T120000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080506T000000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3631 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3631 SUMMARY:Computer Class registration begins DESCRIPTION:

Jackson District Library Computer Classes have very limited space\, Pre-Registration is required.

Registration for each month starts the first Monday of the Month (unless that is a holiday) at 8\:00 AM. for classes held that month.

For May Classes Registrations will be taken beginning May 5 \, 2008 at 8A.M

You May register by calling 517-788-4099 ext 260 or call the branch holding the classes during open hours.

The information in most classes is cumulative\, what is learned in one in one session will be applied in subsequent classes.

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080505T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080505T170000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3659 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3659 SUMMARY:Just Desserts Book Group at Spring Arbor DESCRIPTION:

This past month we have been reading the novels of Elizabeth Berg.

We will discuss the various books of Berg'\;s we have read\, what we liked or didn'\;t and enjoy a lunch and dessert at the same time. Join us!

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080505T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080505T232900Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3511 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3511 SUMMARY:Napoleon Branch Knitting Group DESCRIPTION:

Knitting\, Crocheting\, Weaving and Creating. 1st Monday each month @ 6pm @ Napoleon Library.

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080507T130000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080510T233000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3692 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3692 SUMMARY:MEIJER BRANCH BOOKSALE! DESCRIPTION:

Visit the Meijer Branch library THIS WEEK
for the annual Spring Booksale!

May 7 - May 10. There are many hardcover\, paperback\, children'\;s\, fiction\, non-fiction\, CD'\;s\, movies\, magazines &\; more for sale!!!

Wednesday\, May 7 - 9AM-7\:30PM

Thursday\, May 8 - 9AM-7\:30PM

Friday\, May 9 - 9AM-5\:30PM

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080508T153000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080508T173000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3599 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3599 SUMMARY:Free Spinal and Foot Exams Eastern Branch DESCRIPTION:

Come visit us at the Eastern Branch\, 3125 East Michigan Avenue\, on Thursday\, May 8\, for a free spinal and digital foot exam by Dr. Troy McHenry of Discover Chiropractic. No appointment is needed\; just walk in\, get your exams\, and discuss the findings with the doctor. Call the branch at 517-788-4074 for more information.

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080508T180000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080508T190000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3661 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3661 SUMMARY:On The Page\: A Writers Workshop for all local writers DESCRIPTION:

On The Page\: A Writers Workshop for all Writers. Join us for fun exercises to spark your creative spirit.

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080509T183000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080509T190000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3662 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3662 SUMMARY:Just Desserts\: A Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:

Just Desserts\: A Mystery Book Club. Come and discuss your favorite fiction\, non-fiction reads every month!

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080510T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080510T183000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3575 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3575 SUMMARY:Crafts For Dummies at Eastern Branch DESCRIPTION:

Remember to come to the Eastern Branch for our monthly Crafts For Dummies.

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080512T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080512T160000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3663 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3663 SUMMARY:myjdl.com\: Learn to Navigate Our Website DESCRIPTION:

myjdl.com\: Learn to Find What Books/Items You Need from your own computer! We'\;ve got what you need! Here'\;s how. Space is very limited. Sign Up is required @ 788-4099.

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080512T180000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080512T190000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3664 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3664 SUMMARY:eBay\: Buying and Selling DESCRIPTION:

The US Postmaster presents this program to assist the public in ONLINE Commerce. Learn the do'\;s and don'\;ts of eBay before you go online.

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080512T223000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080513T000000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3665 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3665 SUMMARY:Spring Into Gardening\: Napoleon DESCRIPTION:

Sponsored by the Napoleon Friends Group\, this program\, run by a Master Gardner\, gives tips for summer gardening. Come and check it out!

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080514T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080514T180000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3722 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3722 SUMMARY:Henrietta's Knitting Group DESCRIPTION:

Henrietta'\;s Knitting Group meets each Wednesday at 1\:00 PM. Bring a project to work on or browse a variety of books and patterns. We'\;ll teach you how to knit or help you solve your stitching problems. This program is free\, call the Henrietta Branch at 769-6537 for more details.

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080514T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080515T000000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3632 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3632 SUMMARY:Basic Computers or How Do I Turn this Darned Thing On @ Carnegie DESCRIPTION:

Geared for adults with limited experience using computers\, this class will cover basic components of computers. Use and operation of the mouse\, (right click\, left click\, double click) and saving and retrieving documents.

Space is very limited

Pre-registration is required

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080514T223000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080514T233000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3555 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3555 SUMMARY:Free Financial Workshop Eastern Branch DESCRIPTION:

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080515T140000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080515T160000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3633 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3633 SUMMARY:Basic Computers or How Do I Turn This Darned Think On? @ Carnegie DESCRIPTION:

Space is very limited

Pre-registration is required

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080515T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080515T180000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3402 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3402 SUMMARY:Summit Book Discussion Group DESCRIPTION:

The Summit Book Discussion Group will meet the third Thursday of each month at 1pm. Discuss recent reads and share ideas on what to read next.

For this week\: read any Mystery

See you there!!

$\\"Smile\\"$

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080515T180000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080515T190000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3666 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3666 SUMMARY:Napoleon Book Discussion\: The Robber Bride DESCRIPTION:

Discuss this months read\: The Robber Bride by Margaret Atwood. Copies ava. @ Napoleon Branch

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080516T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080517T000000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3671 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3671 SUMMARY:WORD WISE AUTHOR RECEPTION DESCRIPTION:

$\\"Elizabeth$ Now in its eighth year Word Wise has a history of great workshops for writers and best selling authors for readers.

This year Word Wise brings you Elizabeth Berg\, best selling author of over 20 books and an Oprah Book Club selection (Open House).

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080517T130000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080517T163000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3672 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3672 SUMMARY:WORD WISE - WRITER'S WORKSHOPS DESCRIPTION:

Writers workshop schedule\:

9 - 9\:30 am - Registration

9\:30 - 11 am - What type of publisher for your work? Learn the different types of publishing available and the best option for your work.

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080517T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080517T190000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3673 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3673 SUMMARY:WORD WISE - AUTHOR LUNCH WITH ELIZABETH BERG DESCRIPTION:

Enjoy a wonderfully prepared lunch by the First United Methodist Church Fellowship group (back by popular demand) and an author talk by best selling author Elizabeth Berg.

Elizabeth (a former nurse turned author) will be talking about her life\, her writing experience\, and her work.

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080519T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080519T180000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3716 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3716 SUMMARY:Henrietta Branch Exercise Class DESCRIPTION:

Teresa Crippen\, personal trainer and owner of Staying Fit 4 Life in Jackson\, teaches an exercise class at the Henrietta Branch each Monday at 1\:00 p.m. Bring an exercise ball and light weights if you have them. The class is free and open to patrons 18 and over.

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080519T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080520T010000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3660 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3660 SUMMARY:Spring Arbor Writers DESCRIPTION:

Spring Arbor Writers will meet the 3rd Monday of May\, 7-9 p.m.

If you are interested in writing or just want to meet with some local writers\, this is the place and time for you.

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080521T140000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080521T150000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3642 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3642 SUMMARY:Book Signing with Dr. Tony Pinson Eastern Branch DESCRIPTION:

Come to the Eastern Branch Library on Wednesday\, M

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080521T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080521T170000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3623 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3623 SUMMARY:Brown Bags & Books Book Discussion DESCRIPTION:

May'\;s book discussion will be on Alice'\;s Tulips by Sandra Dallas. Come join us for this appropriately Springtime title. You bring lunch and we'\;ll provide dessert!

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080521T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080521T180000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3724 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3724 SUMMARY:Henrietta's Knitting Group DESCRIPTION:

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080521T223000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080521T233000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3556 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3556 SUMMARY:Free Financial Workshop Eastern Branch DESCRIPTION:

Come join us at the Eastern Branch\, 3125 East M

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080521T223000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080521T233000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3687 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3687 SUMMARY:Civil War Infantry Bugler DESCRIPTION:

Come one\, come all to see

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080521T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080522T003000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3904 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3904 SUMMARY:BROOKLYN - MICHIGAN WOLVES\: PAST\, PRESENT AND FUTURE DESCRIPTION:

From the University of Michigan-Dearborn Environmental Interpretive Center comes a program about wol

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080528T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080528T180000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3723 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3723 SUMMARY:Henrietta's Knitting Group DESCRIPTION:

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080528T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080528T233000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3634 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3634 SUMMARY:Computer Keyboard Skills @ Carnegie DESCRIPTION:

Learn and/or refresh typing skills and learn various functions of the keys (F keys\, Esc\, Ctrl\, Alt etc).

Space is very limited

Pre-registration is required

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080528T223000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080528T233000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3557 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3557 SUMMARY:Free Financial Workshop Eastern Branch DESCRIPTION:

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090106T103041Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080529T140000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20080529T153000Z UID:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3635 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.myjdl.com/node/3635 SUMMARY:Computer Keyboard Skills @ Carnegie Branch DESCRIPTION:

Learn and/or refresh typing skills and learn various functions of the keys (F keys\, Esc\, Ctrl\, Alt etc).

Space is very limited

Pre-registration is required

END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR