How to use the computer to find the stuff I need from Jackson District Library.

Bring your library card and pin number.

Space is very limited.

Pre-registration is required

Register by calling 517-788-4099 ext 260 Beginning June 2, 2008 at 8:00 AM

On The Page: A Writers Workshop

Join Us for inspiring exercises and peer reivew/support

2nd Thursdays, 2pm

Visit the Concord Branch to celebrate our first year in our new location at the Opera House - 6/13/2008 from Noon to 6:00pm. Refreshments will be available.

Just Desserts: A Mystery Book Club

Bring in you favorite reads and discuss them. Non-Fiction and Non-Mystery Readers Welcome.

Meets in Napoleon, 2nd Fridays, 2:30pm

Come to the Jackson District Library for An Evening with the Lost Word Writers, a local authors reading, on June 13, 2008 5:00pm to 6:30pm. All local writers are welcome to share their work.
This event is open to the public free of charge, but adult discretion is advised! For more information please e-mail Autumn at autumnrosewood@hotmail.com! Thank you!

Join us at the Michigan Theatre as we kick off our 2008 Summer Reading Program "Catch the Reading Bug @ Your Library". We'll show the "Bee Movie" and beforehand you can sign up for summer reading and make some buggy crafts. The movie starts at 10:00 am. Admission is free and you can pick up tickets at your local branch. The Michigan Theatre's refreshment stand will be open for any who want to purchase refreshments. For more information call 788-4087 ext 235. Hope to see you there.

Remember to come to the Eastern Branch for our m

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.

Join us at the Parma Branch as Paul McCormack shares his animals with us. Learn about thier habits and habitats and get a chance to touch some live animals. For more information, call 517-531-4908. Hope to see you there.

Join us at the Grass Lake Branch for stories and fun. For more information, call 517-522-8211. Hope to see you there.

Teens - stop in at the Parma Branch on Mondays for a fun program just for you. For more information, call 517-531-4908. Hope to see you there.

Join us at the Carnegie Branch as Paul McCormack shares his animals with us. Learn about thier habits and habitats and get a chance to touch some live animals. For more information, call 517-788-4087 ext 235. Hope to see you there.

Join us at the Grass Lake Branch for stories and fun. For more information, call 517-522-8211. Hope to see you there.

Join us at the Carnegie Branch as Paul McCormack shares his animals with us. Learn about thier habits and habitats and get a chance to touch some live animals. For more information, call 517-788-4087 ext 235. Hope to see you there.

Join us at the Henrietta Branch as Paul McCormack shares his animals with us. Learn about thier habits and habitats and get a chance to touch some live animals. For more information, call 517-769-6537. Hope to see you there.

Join us for movies and popcorn at the Carnegie Branch on Tuesdays this summer. Movies will be at 2:00 pm. This week we are showing "The Ant Bully" rated PG. For more information or to register groups, please call 788-4087 ext. 235. Hope to see you there.

Join us at the Carnegie Branch for a creepy crawly storytime as we explore the world of spiders. For more information call, 517-788-4087 ext 235. Hope to see you there.

Join us at the Spring Arbor Branch as Chris Measzros entertains with his stories and pulls kids from the audience to help him. For more information call 517-750-2030. Hope to see you there

Join us at the Summit Branch for some great puppet shows. The JDL Have Stage, Will Travel Puppet Troupe is presenting a bilingual puppet show "The Very Busy Spider/La Arana Muy Ocupada" and also "Caterpillar to the Rescue". For more information, call 517-783-4030. Hope to see you there.

This month's book discussion will cover The Blue Bottle Club, by Penelope Stokes. Bring your lunch and opinions, and we'll dish up dessert!

Join us at the Springport Branch as Paul McCormack shares his animals with us. Learn about thier habits and habitats and get a chance to touch some live animals. For more information, call 517-857-3833. Hope to see you there.

Join us for our Summer Reading Program kick-off with Storyteller Chris Measzros at the Hanover-Horton Elementary School!

Join us at the Napoleon Branch for some great puppet shows. The JDL Have Stage, Will Travel Puppet Troupe is presenting a bilingual puppet show "The Very Busy Spider/La Arana Muy Ocupada" and also "Caterpillar to the Rescue". For more information, call 517-536-4266. Hope to see you there.

Kids in first through fifth grade are invited to join our Library Ant-ics Group at the Carnegie Branch. This week we'll be trying out Dance Dance Revolution. Come down to try it out. For more information, call 517-788-4087 ext 235. Hope to see you there.

Puppet Show

by Karen and Gretchen

All Ages Welcome

Caution: Fun may be had!!!

Prerequisites: Participants should (should have Computer Basics class or be comfortable the computer, keyboard, mouse (right click, left click, double click, scroll) and Windows. Learn how to do a general search of the Internet and how to evaluate information you find on websites

Prerequisites: Participants should (should have Computer Basics class or be comfortable the computer, keyboard, mouse (right click, left click, double click, scroll) and Windows. Learn how to do a general search of the Internet and how to evaluate information you find on websites

Join us at the Brooklyn Branch as Paul McCormack shares his animals with us. Learn about thier habits and habitats and get a chance to touch some live animals. For more information, call 517-592-3406. Hope to see you there.

Join us at the Eastern Branch for some great puppet shows. The JDL Have Stage, Will Travel Puppet Troupe is presenting a bilingual puppet show "The Very Busy Spider/La Arana Muy Ocupada" and also "Caterpillar to the Rescue". For more information, call 517-744-4074. Hope to see you there.

Join us at the Concord Branch as Paul McCormack shares his animals with us. Learn about thier habits and habitats and get a chance to touch some live animals. For more information, call 517-524-6970. Hope to see you there.

Teens - come down to the Carnegie Branch for a knitting program. No experience is necessary. Bring your needles if you have them but we will be supplying needles and yarn. For more information, call 517-788-4087 ext. 235. Hope to see you there.

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.

See you there!!

Come to the Eastern Branch Library, 3125 East Michigan Avenue, on June 19 at 2 PM fo

A Double Header Discussion:

Bridges of San Luis Rey and The Nick Adams Stories

Join Us in Napoleon to discuss these Summer Reads

Every 3rd Thursday, 2pm

The cracks in the foundation lead to a body. Is it the man who's been missing for five years? And is it an accident . . . or murder? Join other detectives to discover the clues and see that justice is done. Teens - join your fellow detectives at the Carnegie Branch and try to solve the mystery "The Cracks in the Wall". Do you have what it takes to solve the crime? For more information, call 517-788-4087 ext 235. Hope to see you there.

Join us at the Meijer Branch as Paul McCormack shares his animals with us. Learn about thier habits and habitats and get a chance to touch some live animals. For more information, call 517-788-4480. Hope to see you there.

Join us at the Meijer Branch for movies and popcorn Fridays this summer. For more information, call 517-788-4480. Hope to see you there.

Free Summer's Eve craft activities available all day.

Join us at the Carnegie Branch in the Auditorium for a Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament.  We'll provide refreshments - you supply the cards.  For more information call 517-788-4087 ext 235.  Hope to see you there.

Teens - join us at the Summit Branch for programs just for you.  Enjoy movies, music, games, food  and fun on Fridays.  For more information, call 517-783-4030.  Hope to see you there.

HEY TEENS!!!

BANDS PERFORMING:

Safe or Brave
(www.myspace.com/safeorbrave)

Innocence is a Still Life
(www.myspace.com/innocenceisastilllife)

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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. 

Join us at the Parma Branch for some great puppet shows.  The JDL Have Stage, Will Travel Puppet Troupe is presenting a bilingual puppet show "The Very Busy Spider/La Arana Muy Ocupada" and also "Caterpillar to the Rescue".  For more information, call 517-531-4908.  Hope to see you there.

Join us at the Grass Lake Branch for stories and fun.  For more information, call 517-522-8211.  Hope to see you there.

Teens - stop in at the Parma Branch on Mondays for a fun program just for you.  For more information, call 517-531-4908.  Hope to see you there.

Join us at the Grass Lake Branch for some great puppet shows.  The JDL Have Stage, Will Travel Puppet Troupe is presenting a bilingual puppet show "The Very Busy Spider/La Arana Muy Ocupada" and also "Caterpillar to the Rescue".  For more information, call 517-522-8211.  Hope to see you there.

Join us at the Carnegie Branch for stories about gardens and a craft.  For more information call 517-788-4087 ext. 235.  Hope to see you there.

The Concord Branch invites you to join us at the Colonial Coffeehouse for a discussion of "Dream When You're Feeling Blue" by Elizabeth Berg.

Join us at the Henrietta Branch as Laurie Wells shows us her hermit crabs and provides information on their care and feeding.  For more information call 517-769-6537.  Hope to see you there.

Learn about Jackson's coolest new way to exercise and move about nature.   Bikers, Rollerbladers, Hikers, Runners, Birders, Families, Lovers and Outdoor Enthusiasts

Presented by Brandon of the Parks Department

 Monday June 23rd, 6:30pm

Join us for movies and popcorn at the Carnegie Branch on Tuesdays this summer.  Movies will be at 2:00 pm.  This week we are showing "The Reef"  rated G.  For more information or to register groups, please call 788-4087 ext. 235.  Hope to see you there.

Join us at the Carnegie Branch as Jenifer Strauss weaves a web of wacky stories and songs.  For more information call 517-788-4087 ext 235.  Hope to see you there.

Join us at the Spring Arbor Branch for stories and fun.  For more information call 517-750-2030.  Hope to see you there.

Join us at the Summit Branch for stories and fun.  For more information call 517-783-4030.  Hope to see you there.

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.

Story/Craft/Movie - A Bug's Life at Concord

Join us at the Springport Branch as Jenifer Strauss weaves a web of wacky stories and songs.  For more information call 517-857-3833.  Hope to see you there.

Magic Show

Presented by Napoleon Friends and the Jackson District Library

Magic Show

Wednesday June 25th, 2pm

Kids in first through fifth grade are invited to join our Library Ant-ics Group at the Carnegie Branch.  This week we'll be creating crazy bugs to decorate the library.  Come down and get creative.  For more information, call 517-788-4087 ext 235.  Hope to see you there.

Join us at the Napoleon Branch as Jeff Boyer wows us with his magic tricks.  Can you figure out how he does it?  For more information call 517-536-4266.  Hope to see you there.

The Hanover Branch Summer Reading Program will be hosting the JDL Puppet Show at the Hanover-Horton Elementary School. Come Join in the fun!

 Come watch the movie Charlotte's Web with us on Wednesday (not Thursday, our u

Join us at the Hanover Branch for some great puppet shows.  The JDL Have Stage, Will Travel Puppet Troupe is presenting a bilingual puppet show "The Very Busy Spider/La Arana Muy Ocupada" and also "Caterpillar to the Rescue".  For more information, call 517-563-8344.  Hope to see you there.

Prerequisites:  Computer Basic class or similar experience using a computer, mouse, keyboard and Windows.  Should know how to right click, left click and double click.  Users will gain an overview  of MS Word and practice formating documents, selecting text, changing font, size and style, cut/copy and paste.

Space is very limited 

Pre-registration is required.

Register by calling 517-788-4099 ext 260 beginning June 2, 2008 at 8:00AM.

Prerequisites: Computer Basic class or similar experience using a computer, mouse, keyboard and Windows. Should know how to right click, left click and double click. Users will gain an overview of MS Word and practice formating documents, selecting text, changing font, size and style, cut/copy and paste.

Space is very limited

Pre-registration is required.

Register by calling 517-788-4099 ext 260 beginning June 2, 2008 at 8:00AM.

Join us at the Brooklyn Branch for some great puppet shows.  The JDL Have Stage, Will Travel Puppet Troupe is presenting a bilingual puppet show "The Very Busy Spider/La Arana Muy Ocupada" and also "Caterpillar to the Rescue".  For more information, call 517-592-3406.  Hope to see you there.

Join us at the Eastern Branch as Jim Merrills shows us how to stack cups in a variety of formations.  This interactive program is loads of fun.  For more information call 517-788-4074.   Hope to see you there.

Join us at the Concord Branch as Jim Merrills shows us how to stack cups in a variety of formations.  This interactive program is loads of fun.  For more information call 517-524-6970.   Hope to see you there.

This is the 1st of 3 Clubhouse Events @ Napoleon this summer.   For kids ages seven and up.   Video Games, Snacks and Lots of fun.    Includes Xbox and Wii.  

Teens - join us at the Carnegie Branch for crafts. We'll be tie-dying T-shirts and making boondoggles.  For more information, call 517-788-4087 ext. 235.  Hope to see you there.

Join us at the Meijier Branch as Jim Merrills shows us how to stack cups in a variety of formations.  This interactive program is loads of fun.  For more information call 517-788-4480.   Hope to see you there.

Join us at the Meijer Branch for movies and popcorn Fridays this summer.  For more information, call 517-788-4480.  Hope to see you there.

Concord Branch Teen Movie - Spider-Man

Teens - join us at the Summit Branch for programs just for you.  Enjoy movies, music, games, food  and fun on Fridays.  For more information, call 517-783-4030.  Hope to see you there.

Join us at the Parma Branch for stories and fun.  For more information call 517-531-4908.  Hope to see you there.

Join us at the Grass Lake Branch as Paul McCormack shares his animals with us.  Learn about thier habits and habitats and get a chance to touch some live animals.  For more information, call 517-522-8211.  Hope to see you there.

Join us at the Carnegie Branch for stories about jungles and the animals that live there and a craft.  For more information call 517-788-4087 ext 235.  Hope to see you there.

Join us at the Grass Lake Branch as Paul McCormack shares his animals with us.  Learn about thier habits and habitats and get a chance to touch some live animals.  For more information, call 517-522-8211.  Hope to see you there.

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. 

Teens - stop in at the Parma Branch on Mondays for a fun program just for you.  For more information, call 517-531-4908.  Hope to see you there.

Join us at the Henrietta Branch for some great puppet shows.  The JDL Have Stage, Will Travel Puppet Troupe is presenting a bilingual puppet show "The Very Busy Spider/La Arana Muy Ocupada" and also "Caterpillar to the Rescue".  For more information, call 517-769-6537.  Hope to see you there.

Dahlem Center Presents:

Native Plants, Local Birds and Wildlife

by

Gary Siegrist

Learn about native and invasive species

Learn about promoting and identifing wildlife

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

For July Classes Registrations will be taken beginning July 1 , 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

Join us for movies and popcorn at the Carnegie Branch on Tuesdays this summer. Movies will be at 2:00 pm. This week we are showing the live action version of "Charlotte's Web" rated G. For more information or to register groups, please call 788-4087 ext. 235. Hope to see you there.