Events
Be sure to join us at the Eastern Branch
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.
Be sure to join us at the Eastern Branch
Be sure to join us at the Eastern Branch
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.
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!
Knitting, Crocheting, Weaving and Creating. 1st Monday each month @ 6pm @ Napoleon Library.
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
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
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.
On The Page: A Writers Workshop for all Writers. Join us for fun exercises to spark your creative spirit.
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
Just Desserts: A Mystery Book Club. Come and discuss your favorite fiction, non-fiction reads every month!
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
Remember to come to the Eastern Branch for our monthly Crafts For Dummies.
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.
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.
Sponsored by the Napoleon Friends Group, this program, run by a Master Gardner, gives tips for summer gardening. Come and check it out!
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.
Space is very limited
Pre-registration is required
Space is very limited
Pre-registration is required
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!!
Discuss this months read: The Robber Bride by Margaret Atwood. Copies ava. @ Napoleon Branch
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Come to the Eastern Branch Library on Wednesday, M
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!
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.
Come join us at the Eastern Branch, 3125 East M
From the University of Michigan-Dearborn Environmental Interpretive Center comes a program about wol
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.
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
Register by calling 517-788-4099 ext 260 Beginning May 5, 2008 at 8:00 AM
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
Register by calling 517-788-4099 ext 260 Beginning May 5, 2008 at 8:00 AM
