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Wednesday July 16, 2008
Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:30 am

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

Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am

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

Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am

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

Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:00 pm

This month's discussion will be on Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, by Lisa See.  You bring lunch and we'll dish up some lively conversation and a tastey dessert!

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm

Concord Branch Story/Craft/Movie - How to Eat Fried Worms - 1pm

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm

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.

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm

Join us at the Springport Branch for stories and fun.  For more information call 517-857-3833.  Hope to see you there.

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm

Kids in first through fifth grade are invited to join our Library Ant-ics Group at the Carnegie Branch.  This week we'll hosting an Indoor Olympics.  Come down and see how you do.  For more information, call 517-788-4087 ext 235.  Hope to see you there.

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm

JOIN US FOR THE FUNNEST SHOW OF THE SUMMER

THE GREATEST SHOW IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM

"TRICKS AND KICKS"

NAPOLEON BRANCH

Start: 5:30 pm
End: 7:00 pm

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 July 1, 2008 at 8:00 AM

Thursday July 17, 2008
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:00 am

Join us at the Brooklyn Branch as Joel Tacey entertains us with dazzling juggling, wacky stunts and tons of audience participation.  For more information, call 517-592-3406.  Hope to see you there.

Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:30 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 July 1, 2008 at 8:00 AM

Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am

Join us at the Meijer Branch for stories and fun.  For more information call 517-744-4480.  Hope to see you there.

Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am

Join us at the Eastern Branch for some fun stories.  For more information call 514-788-4074.  Hope to see you there.

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm

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.

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm

DISCUSS:

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

BY SARA GRUEN

THRUSDAY JULY 17TH, 2PM

NAPOLEON BRANCH OF THE JDL

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm

Teens - join us at the Carnegie Branch for a juggling workshop. Joel Tacey will introduce the art of juggling and help you learn how to do it.  For more information, call 517-788-4087 ext. 235.  Hope to see you there.

Friday July 18, 2008
Start: 10:30 am

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.

Start: 3:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm

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.

Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:30 pm

HEY TEENS!!! 

Saturday July 19, 2008
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

 Join us @ the Meijer Branch as we shoot to the moon!!
Well, maybe not all the way to the moon but super high for sure! 

Roger Sadowsky of the Jackson Model Rocketry Club will have rocket displays and demonstrations.

He will launch rockets every half hour.

10:30AM
11AM
11:30AM
12PM

There will be a moonwalk, popcorn, tang & a rocket kit giveaway donated by the Toy House in downtown Jackson!

Monday July 21, 2008
Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am

Join us at the Grass Lake Branch as Joel Tacey entertains us with dazzling juggling, wacky stunts and tons of audience participation.  For more information, call 517-522-8211.  Hope to see you there.

Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am

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

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm

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.

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm

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

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm

Join us at the Grass Lake Branch as Joel Tacey entertains us with dazzling juggling, wacky stunts and tons of audience participation.  For more information, call 517-522-8211.  Hope to see you there.

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm

Join us at the Henrietta Branch as we learn about the Leader Dog Program with Bethany Chenoweth and meet some of the newest puppies in training.  For more information call 517-769-6537.  Hope to see you there.

Tuesday July 22, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:45 pm

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 "A Bug's Life"  rated G.  For more information or to register groups, please call 788-4087 ext. 235.  Hope to see you there.

Wednesday July 23, 2008
Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:30 am

Join us at the Carnegie 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 517-788-4087 ext 235.  Hope to see you there.

Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am

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

Start: 11:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

Join us at the Summit 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 517-783-4030.  Hope to see you there.

Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am

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

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm

Join us at the Springport Branch for stories and fun.  For more information call 517-857-3833.  Hope to see you there.

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm

Concord Branch Story/Craft/Movie - Honey I Shrunk the Kids - 1pm

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:30 pm

JOIN FELLOW SUMMER READERS

AT THIS AMAZING EVENT

OLYMPIC SPEED SPORT STACKING

IS YOUR EYE FASTER THAN HIS HAND?

NAPOLEON BRANCH WEDNESDAY JULY 23RD, 2PM

 

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 2:30 pm

Join us at the Carnegie 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 517-788-4087 ext 235.  Hope to see you there.

Start: 4:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

Join us at the Napoleon 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 517-536-4266.   Hope to see you there.

Start: 5:30 pm
End: 7:00 pm

Learn how to use the computer to find and order the stuff you need from Jackson District Library. Bring your library card and know your pin number!

Thursday July 24, 2008
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:30 am

Learn how to use the computer to find and order the stuff you need from Jackson District Library. Bring your library card and know your pin number! Prerequisites: Computer Basics Class or similar experience using a computer, mouse, keyboard.

Start: 10:00 am
End: 10:30 am

Join us at the Brooklyn Branch as Laurie Wells shows us her hermit crabs and provides information on their care and feeding.  For more information call 517-592-3406.  Hope to see you there.

Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am

Join us at the Meijer Branch for stories and fun.  For more information call 517-744-4480.  Hope to see you there.

Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am

Join us at the Eastern Branch for some fun stories.  For more information, call 517-788-4074.  Hope to see you there.

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm

JOIN AREA TEENS FOR COMPETITION WITH

Wii AND xBOX

SNACKS AND SODA FREE

FUN IS OPTIONAL...

NAPOLEON BRANCH JDL, THURSDAY JULY 24TH, 1-4PM

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:30 pm

Teens - join us at the Carnegie Branch for a scavenger hunt.  For more information, call 517-788-4087 ext. 235.  Hope to see you there.

Friday July 25, 2008
Start: 10:30 am
End: 4:30 pm

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.

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm

Concord Branch Teen Movie - Them - 1pm

1954 Horror Film about Giant Radiation-Mutated Ants!

Start: 2:30 pm
End: 3:30 pm

Teens - join us at the Meijer Branch to make some henna tattoos.  For more information, call 517-788-4480.  Hope to see you there.

Start: 3:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm

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.

Monday July 28, 2008
Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am

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

Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am

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

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm

Join us at the Carnegie Branch as we explore bugs through music with Jim and Suzanne Hale.  For more information call 517-788-4087 ext 235.  Hope to see you there.

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm

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

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm

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. Call the Henrietta Branch at 769-6537 for more information.

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm

The Concord Branch invites you to join us at the Colonial Coffeehouse to discuss "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd.

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm

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.

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm

Join us at the Henrietta Branch as we explore bugs through music with Jim and Suzanne Hale.  For more information call 517-769-6537.  Hope to see you there.

Wednesday July 30, 2008
Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am

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

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm

Join us at the Springport Branch for stories and fun.  For more information call 517-857-3833.  Hope to see you there.

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm

Concord Branch Story/Craft/Movie - The Ant Bully - 1pm

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm

Join us at the Carnegie Branch for stories and crafts.  We'll be making bug catchers and pinwheels.  The fun is provided by our friends in the Irish Hills Girl Scout Council.  Our Library Antics program is intended for children in first through fifth grades.  For more information or to register a group call 517-788-4087 ext 235.  Hope to see you there.

Start: 2:00 pm

ANIMALS WITH Paul

okay, an elephant wouldn't fit in the door, but he's got everything else

2 shows on July 30th

2pm & 4pm

Napoleon Branch of the JDL

call for details  536-4266

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm

Join us at the Napoleon 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 517-536-4266.  Hope to see you there.

Start: 4:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

Join us at the Napoleon 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 517-536-4266.  Hope to see you there.

Start: 5:30 pm
End: 7:00 pm

Prerequisites: Participants should (should have Computer Basics class (above) 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

Thursday July 31, 2008
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:30 am

Prerequisites: Participants should (should have Computer Basics class (above) 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

Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:30 am

Join us at the Meijer Branch as staff from the Binder Park Zoo visit and talk about their animals.  For more information call 517-788-4480.  Hope to see you there.

Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am

Join us at the Eastern Branch for fun and stories. For more information call 517-788-4074.  Hope to see you there.

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm

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.

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:30 pm

Teens - join us at the Carnegie Branch for DDR and Guitar Hero.  Come see how good you are at these games.  For more information, call 517-788-4087 ext. 235.  Hope to see you there.

Friday August 01, 2008
Start: 10:30 am
End: 4:30 pm

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.

Start: 3:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm

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.

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

"We're not in Kansas, anymore..."  Join us as we trasform the Carnegie Branch into the Wonderful World of Oz.  We are decorating the building with scenes from the movie and creating a wonderful experience for the whole family.  We'll have crafts to make, refreshments to eat, a scavenger hunt, a movie showing, a trivia contest and more.  The movie will be showing in the Early Learning Room at 7:30 pm.  We'll have the trivia contest in the auditorium at 9:00 pm and the costume contest at 9:30 pm in the auditorium.   Door prize drawings will be at 9:45 pm in the fr

Saturday August 02, 2008
Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
WWII

 

Attention!  This event will be held at the First United Methodist Church, located directly across the street from the Canegie Branch 

 August 2:  Don Brininstool, 101st Airborn, parachuted into Normandy on D-Day and fought in the Battle of the Bulge.

September 6:  E.B. Andrews, Army Infantry, fought in France and Germany.

Start: 12:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm

For our part in receiving a grant from We the People the Concord Branch will be presenting an Underground Railroad Event in conjunction with Concord's historic home, the Paddock Hubbard House Civil War Event.

The library will share stories about the Underground Railroad, local Girl Scouts will help with a craft project and quilts will be on display.

For more information contact the Concord Branch - 517-524-6970

 

Monday August 04, 2008
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm

Teens - stop in at the Springport Branch for a fun program just for you.  For more information, call 517-857-3833.  Hope to see you there.

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm

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. Call the Henrietta
Branch at 769-6537 for more information.

Tuesday August 05, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:45 pm

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 "Meet the Robinsons"  rated G.  For more information or to register groups, please call 788-4087 ext. 235.  Hope to see you there.

Wednesday August 06, 2008
Start: 11:00 am
End: 11:30 am

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

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm

Join us at the Springport Branch for stories and fun.  For more information call 517-857-3833.  Hope to see you there.

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm

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.

Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm

Concord Branch Story/Craft/Movie - The Bee Movie - 1pm

Local bee keeper's will have bee keeping equipment on display.

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm

Join us at the Carnegie Branch for stories and crafts.  We'll be making butterflies.  The fun is provided by our friends in the Irish Hills Girl Scout Council.  Our Library Antics program is intended for children in first through fifth grades.  For more information or to register a group call 517-788-4087 ext 235.  Hope to see you there.

Thursday August 07, 2008
Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am

Join us at the Meijer Branch for stories and fun.  For more information call 517-744-4480.  Hope to see you there.

Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:15 am

 Come over to the Eastern Branch Library, 3125 East Michigan Avenu

Friday August 08, 2008
Start: 10:30 am
End: 4:30 pm

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.

Start: 3:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm

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.

Saturday August 09, 2008
Monday August 11, 2008
Start: 11:00 am
End: 4:00 pm

Join us at the Carnegie Branch for the last Yu-Gi-Oh tournament of the summer.  Tournament will begin at 11:00 am and doors will open 15 minutes early for registration.  Please remember to bring your own cards.  Refreshments will be served and prizes are being provided by Nostalgia Inc.  This program is open to Yu-Gi-Oh enthusiasts of all ages.  For more information, call 517-788-4087 ext 235.  Hope to see you there.

Tuesday August 12, 2008
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:30 pm

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 "Surf's Up"  rated PG.  For more information or to register groups, please call 788-4087 ext. 235.  Hope to see you there.

Wednesday August 13, 2008
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm

Concord Branch Story/Craft/ Movie - James and the Giant Peach - 1pm

Start: 2:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm

Join us at the Carnegie Branch for stories and crafts.  We'll be making fantasy bugs and inchworm tops.  The fun is provided by our friends in the Irish Hills Girl Scout Council.  Our Library Antics program is intended for children in first through fifth grades.  For more information or to register a group call 517-788-4087 ext 235.  Hope to see you there.

Start: 5:30 pm
End: 7:00 pm

Beginning Microsoft Word

Thursday August 14, 2008
Start: 10:00 am
End: 11:30 am

Beginning Microsoft Word

Prerequisites: Computer Basics class or similar experience using a computer, mouse, keyboard and Windows.

Start: 10:30 am
End: 11:00 am

Join us at the Meijer Branch for stories and fun.  For more information call 517-744-4480.  Hope to see you there.

Start: 2:00 pm

  Come watch some Magic Schoo

Start: 2:22 pm

Job Search Series; Creating your Résumé
   The process of creating your resume; Learn how to create a professional resume using Microsoft Word;  helpful to have some computer experience and be familiar with Microsoft word.  (search for public computer classes at the library)
Space is very limited, preregistration is required.  Please call 517-788-4099 ext 260 to register.

Friday August 15, 2008
Start: 1:30 am
End: 4:30 pm

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.

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