Digital Studio Available for Creative Projects!

Chapters
Brooklyn
207 N. Main St.
Brooklyn, MI 49230
517-905-1369
Carnegie
244 W. Michigan Ave.
Jackson, MI 49201
517-788-4087
November
December 2014
Digital Studio Available
for Creative Projects!
Concord
108 S. Main St.
Concord, MI 49237
517-905-1379
Eastern
3125 E. Michigan Ave.
Jackson, MI 49202
517-788-4074
Grass Lake
130 W. Michigan Ave.
Grass Lake, MI 49240
517-522-8211
Hanover
118 W. Main St.
Hanover, MI 49241
517-905-1399
Henrietta
11744 Bunkerhill Rd.
Pleasant Lake, MI 49272
517-769-6537
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e are delighted to inform you that the Digital Studio in the expanded Meijer Branch
library is equipped with desktop Mac computers and various digital media technologies
to aid users in all of their creative endeavors. Here are just some ways that residents have
used the Studio:
• Scanning old photographs and doing touch-ups with Adobe Photoshop.
• Converting old slides into digital images
Meijer
2699 Airport Rd.
Jackson, MI 49202
517-788-4480
Napoleon
6755 Brooklyn Rd.
Napoleon, MI 49261
517-536-4266
Parma
102 Church St.
Parma, MI 49269
517-531-4908
Spring Arbor
113 E. Main St.
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
517-750-2030
Springport
116 Mechanic St.
Springport, MI 49284
517-905-1459
Summit
104 W. Bird St.
Jackson, MI 49203
517-783-4030
• Recording music using the midi keyboard, guitar and software such as
Garage Band and Logic Pro.
• Converting music from cassette tapes to digital media
• And many more fun projects…
C
ontact Anna and Chad at the Meijer Branch 517-788-4480 or [email protected] to
explore several fun ways to use the Digital Studio or if you would just like a tour. We
look forward to serving you!
“I work with an early childhood literacy program called Energizing Education. The
program uses volunteers as literacy mentors who read with students twice a week.
I’m making a training video for volunteers to watch before they attend mentor
training with our Literacy Specialist. It would serve to provide
some insight into our program, highlight the importance
of mentoring, and discuss the different strategies to use
during reading sessions. The footage I took consists of brief
interviews with the Manager, one of our Site coordinators,
and the Lliteracy Specialist.
I am far from a videographer and don’t have access to film
editing software, so the Digital Studio with its software and
services at the JDL Meijer Branch was exactly what I needed
to put my footage together and knit it into a video. The JDL
employees Anna and Chad were extremely helpful and willing to assist me with
the programs and I really appreciate their help. They were awesome!”
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~ Ben Bundy, Americorps Vista Volunteer
Collaborations
5 Healthy Towns
Healthy Cooking Classes
Something’s Fishy
Wednesday, Nov 12, 6 pm
Say goodbye to frozen fish
entrees! Chef Brad West shares
tips on how to prepare fish and
other creatures from under the
sea.
Larry Martin returns to bring our nation’s history to the
present and foster an appreciation for the hardships
endured by our veterans.
Pizza Prep
Wednesday, Dec 10, 6 pm
Join us for an interview on Saturday, November 1,
at 10 am at the First United Methodist Church, 275
W. Michigan Avenue, featuring Jim Lewis. Jim was a
US Navy Submariner stationed in the Pacific Theater of
Operations.
Ditch the take out pizza and learn
a healthy approach to this favorite
food from Chef Brad West. Options
for vegetarian toppings included.
Jim shares his experiences being several hundred feet
below the Pacific Ocean while a Japanese Destroyer
was dropping depth charges on his submarine. He also
tells his story of the time when he and two other sailors
were transferred off of one submarine that then went
out on a War Patrol and sank with the loss of the entire
crew. Jim will be present for a Q&A. Come early to
view Larry’s WW II memorabilia.
Taste samples, get recipes, and
connect with others.
Both programs will be held at the historic Whistlestop
Depot, 218 E. Michigan Ave, Grass Lake. RSVP by
calling the Grass Lake Branch at 517-522-8211.
These programs are made possible in part by a
grant from the Chelsea-Area Wellness Foundation
and hosted by JDL’s Grass Lake Branch.
This presentation is free and open to the public. Larry
can be reached at [email protected]. His website
is at LMWW2.com.
Free Help for Small Business Owners!
Bring your lunch and have dessert on us while learning about ways to improve
your business outcomes. To reserve your spot or for more information, please call
788-4087 ext. 1339.
Small Business Communications Online
Wednesday, Nov 12, Noon
Carnegie Library, Clare H. Sergeant Auditorium
provide tips on expanding
your following to secondary
connections and beyond,
the benefits of time (and financial) investment into
social media marketing, and the proper utilization of a
business website (compared to social sites).
In today’s digital market, it is essential for small
businesses to understand the options to enhance
communications online, whether it is through social
media or other promotional forums.
Kyle Liechty, Co-op / Intern Coordinator with The Center
for Spartan Engineering at Michigan State University
will present this program. The presentation will run
about 45 minutes with 15 minutes for questions. For
more information, call 517-788-4087, ext. 1339.
This session will cover topics such as reach and
immersion through the various portals of social media
(Facebook vs. Twitter vs. Instagram vs. YouTube vs.
Flickr vs. Foursquare vs. whatever else). It will also
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Collaborations
Created Equal:
Slavery by Another Name
Meet ALICE in Jackson
Thursday, Nov 13, 6:30 pm
Join us on Wednesday, November 12, at 6:30 pm at
the Carnegie Library for “Slavery By Another Name,”
a documentary that reveals the new systems of
involuntary servitude that came after the Civil War. The
film documents how thousands of African Americans,
often guilty of no crime at all, were arrested, compelled
to work without pay and
repeatedly bought and sold for
more than 80 years. This forced
labor lasted well into the 20th
century.
Meet ALICE in Jackson: Asset
Limited, Income Constrained,
Employed – these are our
friends, families and neighbors.
Over 40% of working Jackson
County
households
are
struggling financially, according
to a study commissioned by the
Michigan Association of United Ways. What does this
mean for Jackson? What does this mean for you?
Following
the
documentary,
Professor Mark Edwards of
Spring Arbor University will lead
a discussion on freedom and
equality.
Ken Toll from United Way of Jackson County and Toby
Berry from Community Action Agency will introduce
us to ALICE, thanks to CMS Energy, which donated
$25,000 to the county-by-county study this year.
This program is part of the
”Created Equal” grant made
possible
by
the
National
Endowment for the Humanities, the Gilder Lehrman
Institute of American History, and Bridging Cultures.
It is co-sponsored by the Jackson Area Civil Rights
Awareness Association and the Jackson District Library.
Hunger in America 2014
Thursday, Dec 11, 6:30 pm
The 2014 study of Hunger in America reports that 50
million Americans will go hungry tonight. Over 22,000
of them are in Jackson County. Almost 8,000 of them
are children.
For more information, please contact Debby Sears at
517-788-4087.
Join us to learn more about
Hunger
in
America
in
2014. The showing of this
documentary is co-sponsored
by Jackson area food pantries.
The documentary runs 52
minutes, followed by discussion.
Refreshments will be provided.
Poets
Among
Us
All forums are held at the Carnegie Library. The JXN
Community Forum series is co-sponsored by the
Universalist Unitarian Church of East Liberty (UUCEL).
Be sure to watch for the Young Poets 2015 Contest
Information and Registration Packet coming soon to all
the branches and Myjdl.com.
Please contact Debby Sears at 517-788-4087 for more
information.
The contest is open to all Jackson County school age
children in grades Kindergarten through 12th Grade.
Deadline for entries will be January 23, 2015. Questions
should be directed to Jean Dailey, [email protected]
or 517.788.4099, Extension 1308.
JXN Community Forums are held monthly from
September through May. The forums are free and open
programs to facilitate dialogue about the challenging
issues of our time and community.
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Authors!
Ken LaZebnick
Hollywood Digs: An Archaeology of Shadows
Playwright and screenwriter Ken LaZebnik has unearthed shards of film history that have rarely seen the light of
day in his book Hollywood Digs. Join us for an evening of stories of Hollywood’s greatest legends expressed by Ken.
The evening will include a talk and book sale and signing.
Friday, November 14
6:30 pm
Carnegie Library
Ken LaZebnik writes for television, film and the theater. His work
includes collaborating with Garrison Keillor on Robert Altman’s
last film, A Prairie Home Companion, many years of writing for
hour-long television dramas, and ten plays, two of which have won
citations from The American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA).
LaZebnik wrote the film Thomas Kinkade’s Christmas Cottage, which featured Peter O’Toole
and Marcia Gay Harden. For television, he has written for series as varied as Touched By An Angel, Army Wives,
When Calls The Heart, Providence, and Star Trek: Enterprise. During his seven-year tenure on Touched By An
Angel, he wrote over twenty episodes. He wrote three PBS specials for their series “In Concert at the White House,”
which were filmed in the East Room of the White House.
For more information, please call 517-788-4087.
Laurice LaZebnik
Patty Snoblen
The Atomic Sailor
Images of America
Jackson County
In honor of Veterans’ Day, local
author Laurice LaZebnik will be
at the Carnegie Library for a talk
on her latest book, The Atomic
Sailor.
Join us for a presentation by
Patricia Snoblen, author of
Jackson County
(Images of
America). This book illustrates
the rich history and culture that
make Jackson County such an
interesting place to live.
Tuesday, November 11
1 - 3 pm
Carnegie Library
Saturday, November 8
11 am - 12 pm
Meijer Branch Library
The Atomic Sailor is a novel based on
the real-life experiences of Jackson
veteran, James McLaughlin, who joined
the Navy in 1942. He was among
thousands of sailors who were exposed to radiation
during nuclear tests from 1946-1952. LaZebnik spent
many hours with McLaughlin, hearing his stories about
life in the military from 1942 to the Vietnam era.
Ms. Snoblen is the manager
of JDL’s Meijer Branch, an
accomplished genealogist
and a local history researcher.
Books will be available for sale and signing. For more
information, please call 517-788-4087.
A book sale and signing will follow her presentation.
Please call 517-788-4480 for more information.
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Discover More @ Your Library!
Sharing Library History
Holiday Open House
Do you have stories or photographs of the Jackson
District Library, or earlier ones of the Jackson Public
Library and the Jackson County Library system, that
you would be willing to share?
Kick off the season
at the Carnegie Library!
Enjoy the festivities that
include…a visit with Santa
(children receive a free book),
a Bake Sale and Book Sale
sponsored by the “Friends of
the Library”, crafts for the kids
and a fun “holiday tattoo”!
Students from Jackson College, under the direction of
Jackson College instructor Diana Agy and Lynne Loftis,
will be gathering oral histories about the library this fall.
These oral histories will
then be combined with
photographs to produce
a film about the library’s
rich history and impact
on the people of Jackson
County. The students will
also be developing an exhibit about the library that will
be held at the Ella Sharp Museum from mid-January
thru April 2015. This project is supported by Jackson
College, the Jackson District Library, the Ella Sharp
Museum, and the Friends of the Jackson District Library.
Friday, November 21
4 - 8 pm
The Holiday Parade starts off at 6 pm and passes right
in front of the historic Carnegie Library. Don’t miss this
festive family event!
Please contact Lynne Loftis at 517-784-0903 for more
information.
Gingerbread House Contest
First Annual Gingerbread Contest!
Open to all ages!
Holiday Dessert Tea
and 2014 Friend of the Year
Week of December 7 - 13
Meijer Branch
Save the date! Monday, Dec 8, 2014 from 2– 3:30
p.m. In honor of the Friends of our libraries, the Tea
will be held in the Clare H. Sergeant Auditorium at the
Carnegie Library. This annual event will feature delicious
desserts, holiday music, visiting with Friends from all
branches, and the presentation of the 2014 Friend of
the Year Award.
Create and enter your Gingerbread
House by Saturday, Dec 6 for judging
and display.
Prize Categories by Age:
6 and under
7-10 years
11-13 years
14-16 years
18 years & up
A form for nominating
a Friend for the 2014
Friend of the Year
Award will be available
at all branches in early
November.
Judging is based on overall
appearance, originality, creativity and craftsmanship.
Friends of the Meijer Library will judge the houses.
To make reservations for the Holiday Dessert Tea, or
if you have any questions, please contact Jean Dailey
at 517-788-4099, ext. 1308. Please try to have your
reservations in by Wednesday, Dec 3, 2014.
Winners will be announced and awarded on Saturday,
Dec 13. Contact the Meijer Branch at 517-788-4480 for
contest rules.
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Community Corner
Energizing Education
How to Start your Own Business
Energizing Education helps promote literacy and improve
reading skills for K-2 students
in Jackson County. Through inschool mentoring and family
engagement nights, students
receive additional support they
may need. Volunteers read with
students twice a week for 30
minutes in the Literacy Lounges
at Arnold, Bennett, Frost, George Long, Northeast, and
Parnall Elementary Schools.
Michigan Small Business Development Center (MISBDC) is presenting a series of workshops at the
Carnegie Library’s Computer Lab on November 13 and
December 11 at 6 pm to help aspiring entrepreneurs
assess their abilities to lead and manage a company,
as well as evaluate market
and sales potential for their
products. The basics of business
ownership are introduced, along
with resources available to help
launch new ventures in Michigan.
Topics include:
It is important to learn to read so that your child can
read to learn. Help your child improve their reading and
writing skills not only at school but also in your home.
You can use grocery lists, box tops, or even junk mail to
help them recognize letters and practice reading. If you
would like to be a mentor or find out more information,
email [email protected] or
visit www.energizingeducationjackson.org.
•Business Ownership Basics: Assessing your
readiness for entrepreneurship
•Steps for Starting a Business: Utilizing the Start
Up Checklist
•Introduction to Writing a Business Plan: Tools and
Templates
•Start Up Calculator: Tool to determine start-up
costs, operating expenses and revenue forecasting
•Next Steps: Resources and Recommendations
To register and for more information, call Norma
LaVallee, 517-240-1977 or [email protected].
Civil War Roundtable
WE WANT YOU!
Individuals with an interest in the Civil War
Drama at the Opera House!
A new Jackson Area
Civil War Round Table
is being formed!
This group will meet
regularly to discuss
and reflect on the
conflict that, more
than anything else,
shaped our great
nation.
Concord Area Players are pleased to announce that
their first show will be a classic!! This fall’s production is
You Can’t Take It With You by Moss Hart and George S.
Kaufman.
Join us in November to hear (and see) Tom Nanzig
describe in his slide presentation “Hold the Fort : The
Battle of Allatoona Gap, Georgia”, a fight that General
Sherman later described as the bloodiest battle his men
fought.
Tuesday, November 11, 6:30 pm
Meijer Branch Library - 2699 Airport Rd.
For further information, contact:
Irwin Hasenwinkle
517-764-9783
[email protected]
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Performances
will
be
November 20, 21, & 22 at
7:00 pm with a 3:00 pm
matinee on November
22. All performances to
be held in the Jackson
District Library Concord
Branch Opera House at 108 S.
Main St., Concord, MI. Contact
Barbara Knight at 734-224-2073
for information and ticket sales
or email concordareaplayers@
gmail.com. Ticket prices are
$9.00 adults and $5.00 students.
Opening night student’s tickets will be $3.00. $1.00
of each ticket will go to the renovation of the Concord
Branch Library Opera House project. Visit the Concord
Area Players Facebook page for more information and
updates!
Adult Computer & Technology Classes
Register for any class by calling 517-788-4099 ext. 1303 or the branch where the classes are held.
Make a Film Short @ Meijer
Budding film artists can learn to make a short film (a
minute or a minute and a half). All ages. Call Anna
Merritt for appointment.
Ongoing in November @ Meijer
Understanding Electronics
Learn the difference between computer, tablet and
phone. What to look for when electronic shopping.
Understand antivirus usage. At home Internet vs.
mobile Internet. This class is for beginners.
Computer Basics
This class covers the basic
components and Windows. Learn
the use and operation of the mouse
(right, left, and double click) and learn to save and
retrieve documents.
Microsoft Publisher (Newsletter/Flyer)
Prerequisites: Computer Basics class and Beginning
Microsoft Word class and Introduction to Publisher
class. Gain an overview of MS Publisher and learn the
basics of creating a newsletter or flyer.
Saturday, Nov 1, 2 - 4 pm @ Meijer
Beginning Microsoft Word
Prerequisites: Computer Basics class or similar
experience. Users will gain an overview of MS Word
and practice formatting documents, selecting text,
changing font size and style, cut /copy and paste.
Tuesday, Nov 4, 6 - 8 pm @ Carnegie
Thursday, Nov 6, 10 am - 12 pm @ Carnegie
Saturday, Nov 15, 2 - 4 pm @ Meijer
Do you have questions about what the library offers?
Need assistance downloading Library eBooks to your
digital device? Have you attended a computer class and
require extra help? Or do you just need help navigating
the JDL website? Call us for one-on-one instructional
or research assistance. Thirty minute sessions are held
in the Library with the time determined by you and
the staff. Reservations require 48 hour advance notice
and are dependent upon staff availability. To make your
appointment, call 517-788-4099, ext. 1303.
Saturday, Nov 8, 2 - 4 pm @ Meijer
Tuesday, Nov 11, 6 - 8 pm @ Carnegie
Thursday, Nov 13, 10 am - 12 pm @ Carnegie
A Taste of Tech
Introduction to Microsoft Publisher (Cards)
Prerequisites: Computer Basics class and Beginning
Microsoft Word class. Gain an overview of MS Publisher
and learn to create holiday, birthday and/or graduation
cards.
Tuesday, Dec 9, 6 - 8 pm @ Carnegie
Thursday, Dec 11, 10 am - 12 pm @ Carnegie
Reserve an Expert!
Intermediate Microsoft Word
Prerequisites: Beginning MS Word
or equivalent knowledge. Learn how to
make bulleted lists, set tabs, add tables,
insert graphics in MS Word documents
and create mail merges.
Tuesday, Dec 2, 6 - 8 pm @ Carnegie
Thursday, Dec 4, 10 am - 12 pm @ Carnegie
Beginning Microsoft Excel
Prerequisites: Computer Basics class or similar
experience. Get an overview of MS Excel. Learn to set
up a simple address database, create simple formulas
and a simple spreadsheet.
Introduction to the Internet
Learn how to do a general search of the Internet and
how to evaluate information found on websites.
Prerequisites: Computer Basics, Keyboarding Skills
or similar experience using a computer, keyboard, and
mouse.
Saturday, Nov 22, 2 - 4 pm @ Meijer
Do you have a digital device and need some handson tutoring to become an expert? Bring your eReader,
smart phone or MP3 player and learn how to download
eBooks, audiobooks and music from JDL’s website!
Please be sure it’s charged and remember to bring your
cords. No appointment necessary just stop between 12
and 1 pm and bring your lunch!
Carnegie Computer Lab: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Meijer Computer Lab: Mondays and Wednesdays
Tuesday, Nov 18, 6 - 8 pm @ Carnegie
Thursday, Nov 20, 10 am - 12 pm @ Carnegie
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Adults & Seniors
Golden Ticket Reading Challenge
@ Napoleon
Find a Golden Ticket in any book
you check out for a chance to win
prizes! The more books you check
out, the more chances to win!
November 1 - January 31
Programs for Seniors @ Carnegie
Douglas Cross of Cross Financial
Group, LLC provides important
information to help you understand
the sometimes difficult process of
retirement and more.
Wednesdays, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Nov
Nov
Nov
Nov
Dec
Dec
Dec
5: Medicare Supplement
12: Social Security Retirement
19: Medicare Advantage
26: Safe Investments
3: Rx Drug Plan - Part D
10: Medicaid, Etc. for People
with Limited Resources
17: Obtainable Financial
Goals for 2015
Yoga for Seniors @ Meijer
Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:30 am
Jeanette Lamphere, instructor (a
$3 donation is suggested)
Yoga @ Concord
Wednesdays, 10 am
Amy Reamer, instructor (a $5
donation is suggested)
Genealogy Help @ Carnegie
2nd Wednesday, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Steve Shively, Genealogical Society
It’s For The Birds
Winter’s coming and it’s time to
think of our feathered friends.
Mark Snedeker of the Dahlem
Center shares bird-feeding tips.
Plus build your own birdfeeder!
Monday, Nov 3, 5:30 pm
@ Grass Lake
Friday, Nov 14, 5 pm
@ Henrietta
Monday, Dec 1, 5:30 pm
@ Summit
Wednesday, Dec 10, 5:30 pm
@ Brooklyn
Live-Ability @ Meijer
Crafts, music, games and lots
of fun for teens and adults with
special needs!
1st Mondays, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Nov 3 and Dec 1
Friendship Soup @ Spring Arbor
Sign up to create a great gift for
your family. All materials and
ingredients provided.
Friday, Nov 7, 1 pm
Silent Auction @ Henrietta
Bid on crafts, homemade goodies,
re-gifted new items and more just
in time for the holidays! All ages!
Monday, Nov 24 - Friday, Dec 5
Spring Arbor Writers’ Group
Mondays, 7 – 9 pm
Nov 17 and Dec 15
Book Clubs
Book Club @ Brooklyn
1st Wednesdays, 7 pm
Nov 5: Dec 3: And the Mountains Echoed
by Khaled Hosseini
Where’d You Go, Bernadette?
by Maria Semple
Brown Bags and Books
@ Carnegie
3rd Wednesdays, 12 pm
An Evening with Harpist
Veanna Bourdeaux @ Summit
Veanna Bourdeaux returns,
sharing the spotlight with Daylinda
Lademan & Cheryl Cooper. They
will be performing Holiday and
inspirational selections.
Monday, Dec 1, 7 pm
Nov 19: Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker
by Jennifer Chiaverini
Dec 17: The Fault in Our Stars
by John Green
Secret Santa Reading Challenge
@ Spring Arbor
Choose a great read from our
beautifully wrapped books. Write a
simple review and get a chance to
win a prize.
Dec 1 - 20, open hours
The Whodunits Discussion
Group @ Carnegie
2nd Mondays, 6 pm
Festival of Lights Open House
@ Grass Lake
Decorate gingerbread men and
enjoy sweet dulcimer music.
Saturday, Dec 6, 10 am - 3 pm
Grass Lake Literary &
Chocolate Society
2nd Mondays, 6 pm
Christmas Cookie Tour
@ Henrietta
A whirlwind of games, activities,
and of course, lots of Christmas
cookies! All ages welcome.
Friday, Dec 12, 5 pm
St. Mary’s Hand Bell Choir
@ Eastern
The choir will perform a variety
of Holiday arrangements for your
listening pleasure.
Sunday, Dec 14, 1:30 pm
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Eastern Branch Book Club
2nd Wednesdays, 1:30 pm
Check at branch for title.
Nov 10: Brat Farrar by Josephine Tey
Dec 8: Artists in Crime
by Ngaio Marsh
Nov 10:
Dec 8: Eleanor & Park by
Rainbow Rowell
Detroit by Charlie LeDuff
Annual cookie exchange.
Spine Benders Book Club
@ Hanover
2nd Mondays, 1 – 2 pm
Nov 10 & Dec 8
Join the club! Coffee & discussion!
Henrietta Adult Book Group
2nd Mondays, 5 pm
Nov 10: Winger by Andrew Smith
Dec 8: The Good, Good Pig
by Sy Montgomery
Adults & Seniors
Meijer Book Club
Fridays, 10 am
Nov 7 and Dec 5
Check at branch for title.
Napoleon Just Desserts
Mystery Book Club
2nd Thursdays, 2:30 pm
Join us for a tasty treat & discuss
your favorite mystery books.
Napoleon Book Club
3rd Thursdays, 2 pm
Beading @ Eastern
Sundays, 1:30 pm
Nov 9 & 23, Dec 7 & 21
KnitCroWits! @ Summit
Knit and crochet group.
2nd Wednesdays, 6 – 7:30 pm
Knitting @ Henrietta
Knitters and crocheters of all ages.
Wednesdays, 1 pm
Nov 20: The Light Between Oceans
by M.L. Stedman
Dec 18: The Invention of Wings
by Sue Monk Kidd
Crafts ‘n’ More @ Concord
Bring your favorite craft to work on.
Socialize over coffee, share ideas.
1st Mondays, 1 - 2 pm
Nov 3 & Dec 1
Spring Arbor Just Desserts
Book Group
1st Mondays, 12 pm
Scrapbooking @ Eastern
With Bonita Kothe, instructor.
3rd Mondays, 6 pm
Nov 3: The Monuments Men by
Robert Edsel
Dec 1: Sworn to Silence
by Linda Castillo
Springport Book Club
Last Monday of the Month, 6 pm
Check at the branch for titles.
Summit Book Group
3rd Thursdays, 1 – 2 pm
Check at branch for title.
Summit Evening Book Group
Wednesdays, 6 pm
Nov 5: The Forgotten Garden
by Kate Morton
Dec 3: Can’t Wait to Get to
Heaven by Fannie Flagg
Arts & Crafts
Flying Needles @ Grass Lake
A stitching group for knitters,
crocheters and crafters; all skill
levels welcome.
Mondays at 1 pm
Sit n’ Stitch @ Eastern
Fridays at 12:30 pm
Friendship Soup @ Spring Arbor
Sign up to create a great gift for
your family. All materials and
ingredients provided.
Friday, Nov 7, 1 pm
Christmas Fused Glass
Ornament
Peggy Hill from Make It Yours
will lead us in making a unique
ornament to keep or give as a gift.
Adults & Teens 12 & up.
Monday, Nov 10, 6 pm
@ Springport
Wednesday, Nov 12, 5:30 - 7 pm @ Hanover
Wednesday, Dec 3, 5:30 - 7 pm
@ Concord
Rustic Fall Pumpkin @ Brooklyn
Dress up your home for fall
with this rustic pumpkin craft.
Registration is required.
Wednesday, Nov 12, 5:30 pm
Christmas Card Make & Take
@ Meijer
Bonita Kothe presents how to
create a couple special cards
for special people. Materials are
supplied. Registration is required.
Thursday, Nov 13, 6 - 7:30 pm
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Bead Potpourri @ Parma
Design and make your own
bracelet from a variety of beautiful
beads. Cassandra Spicer, presenter.
Registration is required.
Monday, Nov 17, 6 pm
Craft ‘n’ Chat @ Meijer
Bring your favorite craft to work on.
4th Tuesdays, 5:30 pm
Movies
Feature Films @ Carnegie
Thursdays, 6:30 pm
Nov 6: Chef (R)
Dec 4: Belle (PG)
Movie Matinee @ Eastern
Thursdays, 3 pm
Nov 13: Nobody’s Fool (R)
Nov 20: Grumpy Old Men (PG13)
Dec 4: The Apartment (A)
Dec 11: Love Actually (R)
Dec 18: Miracle on 34th Street (G)
Monday Night at the Movies
@ Summit
Mondays, 5:30 pm
Nov 10: The Making of a Lady (PG)
Nov 24: Nothing Like the Holidays
(PG13)
Dec 8: Redwood Highway (PG13)
Dec 22: The Homecoming: A
Christmas Story (PG)
Book & Bake Sales
Eastern Friends Book Sale
Great selection of books,
magazines and more! $1/Bag on
Saturday!
Nov 6:
10 am - 8 pm
Nov 7:
12 - 5 pm
Nov 8:
10 am - 2 pm
Spring Arbor Friends Holiday
Dessert/Candy Sale
Yummy & unique dessert items.
Enjoy or give as gifts.
Friday, Dec 12, 10 am -3 pm
Kids & Teens
Fun for Kids & Teens!
Yu-Gi-Oh
Mondays at 3 pm @ Eastern
Thursdays at 3 pm @ Carnegie
Author Election Day
@ Spring Arbor
Favorite author votes tallied
on Nov 4 election day. Winners
announced.
It’s For The Birds
Winter’s coming and it’s time to
think of our feathered friends.
Mark Snedeker of the Dahlem
Center shares bird-feeding tips.
Plus build your own birdfeeder!
Fun, educational for ages 10 & up.
Monday, Nov 3, 5:30 pm
@ Grass Lake
Friday, Nov 14, 5 pm
@ Henrietta
Monday, Dec 1, 5:30 pm
@ Summit
Wednesday, Dec 10, 5:30 pm
@ Brooklyn
Teen Lounge @ Meijer
Relax, hang out, and play a
variety of games with other
teens and maybe even make new
friends. Ages 13-17.
Thursdays, Nov & Dec, 4 - 6 pm
Golden Ticket Reading
Challenge @ Napoleon
Find a Golden Ticket in any book
you check out for a chance to win
prizes! The more books you check
out, the more chances to win! Nov 1 - Jan 31
T.A.G. (Teen Advisory Group)
@ Concord
TAG is made up of teens ages
13 and up. Gather and present
ideas for teen programs. Plan and
implement teen programs.
Monday, Nov 3 & 17, 3:30 pm
Monday, Dec 1 & 15, 3:30 pm
Live-Ability @ Meijer
Crafts, music, games and lots
of fun for teens and adults with
special needs!
1st Mondays, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Nov 3 and Dec 1
Festival of Lights Open House @ Grass Lake
Decorate gingerbread men as part
of the Village Cookie Tour and
enjoy sweet dulcimer music.
Saturday, Dec 6, 10 am - 3 pm
Heroes of Olympus Celebration
@ Meijer
Join us as we celebrate the release
of The Blood of Olympus—the
latest book in the Heroes of
Olympus series. We will have
games, food, and lots of fun!
Wednesday, Nov 5, 4:30 pm
STEM with iPads
@Carnegie
ScienceTechnologyEducationMath
Use iPads to plan & create
Catapults! Win prizes! Science,
snack, fun! Registration is required.
Saturday, Dec 6, 2 - 3:30 pm
Gamer’s Day @ Concord
Concord’s T.A.G. group will host
this gamer’s day. Two teams will
compete. Intended for 12 yrs &
up. Pre-registration and permission
slips are required.
Saturday, Nov 15, 11 am - 2 pm
Blast from the Past Games Day
@ Meijer
Blast into the past with us as we
play a variety of fun, old-fashioned
games! Kids 5 - 10 years.
Wednesday, Nov 12, 4:30 pm
Secret Santa Reading Challenge
@ Spring Arbor
Choose a great read from our
beautifully wrapped books. Write a
simple review and get a chance to
win a prize.
Dec 1 - 20
Here Comes Santa Claus
@ Eastern
Santa & Mrs. Claus will read
stories, hear gift requests & sing
along with the kids to holiday
music. Lots of photo ops for
children and Santa.
Saturday, Dec 13, 1 pm
Ho, Ho, Ho, the Santa Claus
Chronicles @ Meijer
Theater students from Jackson
School of the Arts perform this
fast-paced & funny Christmas play
that is great for all ages!
Saturday, Dec 6, 2 pm
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Holiday Music @ Concord
Come join us for an exciting
concert to start your Holiday
Season! Music by Concord
Elementary Music Students and
High School Band.
Monday, Dec 8, 7 - 8 pm
Do You Want to Build a
Snowman? Frozen Party!
@ Carnegie
Join us for the “sing-a-long”
version of Disney’s Frozen.
Make an “Olaf” Snowman craft!
Cool out with a flavored snow cone!
Must register by Fri, Dec 12.
Saturday, Dec 13, 1 - 4 pm
Arts & Crafts
Make a Film Short @ Meijer
Budding film artists can learn to
make a short film (a minute or a
minute and a half). All ages. Call
Anna Merritt for appointment.
Ongoing in November
Crafts
Kids of all ages are welcome
to make a craft every week.
Fridays @ 4 pm
@ Concord
Mondays @ 4 pm
@ Hanover
Creative Creations with Vicki
@ Carnegie
Join us for crafts! 3rd-6th graders
Thursdays, 4:30 pm
Nov 6 & 20, Dec 4 & 18
Kids & Teens
Marble Run Mania @ Brooklyn
Build a marble run using new and
recycled materials. Race your
marbles down your new track!
Registration is required; for kids
7 - 13.
Monday, Nov 3, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Slime Science! @ Brooklyn
Get ready to get gross! Explore
the science of slime and make
some of your own to take home!
Registration is required. 7-12 yrs.
Monday, Nov 17, 3:30 pm
Holiday Cards for Our Soldiers
@ Parma & Springport
All ages: stop in & make a holiday
card. We’ll send it to soldiers
overseas and at US/VA hospitals.
Wednesday, Nov 5, 10 am - 7 pm
AniManga Party @ Meijer
Hang out with other teens who love
anime and manga or come learn
all about it. Create an anime jar or
bookmark and eat some Japanese
snacks! 13-17 yrs.
Tuesday, Nov 18, 4:30 pm
Fantastic Fudge @Henrietta
Kids 10 & older are invited to
join Chef Brad West and learn
how to make foolproof, fantastic
fudge. Free samples! Registration
required.
Wednesday, Nov 5, 5 pm
Deco Mesh Pumpkin
Centerpiece @Henrietta
Teens 13 & up. Make a beautiful
pumpkin centerpiece. Registration
is required.
Friday, Nov 21, 5 pm
European Napkin Collage
Trinket Boxes@ Concord
Teens 13 & up can make a gift
using napkins.
Saturday, Nov 8, 11 am 1 pm
Fused Glass Ornaments
Teens 12 & up can make a fused
glass Christmas ornament with
Peggy Hill as a guide. $3 to cover
materials, registration required.
Monday, Nov 10, 6 pm
@ Springport
Wednesday, Nov 12, 5:30 - 7 pm
@ Hanover
Wednesday, Dec 3, 5:30 - 7 pm
@ Concord
Christmas Card Make & Take
@ Meijer
Bonita Kothe presents how to
create a couple of special cards
for special people. Materials are
supplied. Registration is required;
for kids 10 and up.
Thursday, Nov 13, 6 - 7:30 pm
Bead Potpourri @ Parma
Teens! Design and make your own
bracelet from a variety of beautiful
beads. Cassandra Spicer, presenter.
Registration is required.
Monday, Nov 17, 6 pm
Kids’ Holiday Crafts @ Eastern
Kids 6 - 12 yrs can reserve a spot
to create bracelets for holiday gifts.
Sunday, Nov 30, 1:30 pm
Family Holiday Craft Night
@ Brooklyn
Make a mini Christmas tree to
decorate for the holidays. Kids 4+.
Must be accompanied by a parent/
adult. Registration is required.
Wednesday, Dec 3, 5:30 pm
Three Days of Christmas Crafts
@ Henrietta
Make a different craft each
day. Teens/Tweens 12 & older.
Registration required.
Peppermint Lip Balm
Wednesday, Dec 10, 5 pm
Christmas Tree Centerpiece
December 17, 5 pm
Sock Snowmen
December 19, 5 pm
Waffle Cone Christmas Trees
@ Napoleon
Kids preschool & older can decorate
with frosting & candies, watch a
short film, enjoy hot chocolate.
Registration is required.
Tuesday, Dec 16, 4:30 pm
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Christmas Gift for Mom & Dad
Children can create a surprise
handmade gift for mom and dad.
Materials are supplied.
Saturday, Dec 6, 10 am - 2 pm
@ Springport
Saturday, Dec 13, 10 am - 2 pm
@ Parma
Movies & More
No School Movie Monday
@ Hanover
Kids and teens can pick a movie to
watch and enjoy free popcorn!
Monday, Nov 3, 1 - 6 pm
Winter Break Movies
@ Napoleon
Movies start at 2:30 pm
Dec 22: Planes Fire & Rescue (PG)
Dec 23: Prep & Landing: Naughty
vs. Nice (PG)
Dec 29: Snow Buddies (G)
Dec 30: Maleficent (PG)
Christmas Break Fun
@ Concord & Hanover
Kids and Teens
1 - 3 pm
Dec 22: Movie & Popcorn
Dec 26: Board Games
Dec 29: Movie & Popcorn
Jan 2: Wii Games
School Break Holiday Fun
@ Carnegie
School kids & families are invited
for some fun during the holiday
school break! 2 - 4 pm
Dec 22: Make & Take Cool Craft
Dec 23: How to Train Your Dragon
2 (PG) Free popcorn!
Dec 29: Make & Take Cool Craft
Dec 30: Maleficent (PG)
Free popcorn!
Doctor Who Holiday Special
@ Meijer
Celebrate the holiday season Dr.
Who style. We will have food,
crafts, games, and lots of timeywimey fun. This event is for teens
and tweens ages 11 - 17.
Monday, Dec 29, 2 pm
Jackson District Library
244 W. Michigan Avenue
Jackson, MI 49201
The Friends of the
Jackson District Library
are accepting donations
of gently used adult and
children’s books. Please
call Laurel for a drop off
location at
517-784-7591.
Children’s Storytime
Welcome New Trustee!
Preschool Storytime (3 – 5 years)
Brooklyn: Thursdays, Nov 6 – Dec 11, 11 am
Carnegie: Wednesdays, Nov 5 – Nov 26, 10 am
Eastern: Thursdays, Nov 6 – Dec 18, 10:30 am
Grass Lake: Wednesdays, Nov 5 – Nov 26, 11 am
Henrietta: Wednesdays, Nov 5 – Nov 19, 11 am
Meijer: Thursdays, Nov 6 - Nov 13, 10:30 am
Parma: Wednesdays, Nov 5 – Dec 17, 12 pm
My name is Jacqueline Barber and I’m a life long
resident of Jackson County. My husband, John, and I
are parents to four children and eleven grandchildren.
I have an Associates degree from Jackson College and
a Bachelor of Arts from Spring Arbor University.
For thirty-seven years I have been
employed at Community Action
Agency. As a Children’s Program
Manager, I oversee the daily
operation of nine Head Start/
Great Start School Readiness
Program (GSRP) early childhood
classrooms and the food service
department.
I’m
an
active
member and Trustee at Lily Missionary Baptist Church.
During my free time, I enjoy spending time with my
family and friends, tending to my flower beds (during
the summer months), walking, bike riding, attending
and teaching aerobics, reading and just spending time
at home. I’m excited and look forward to serving as a
board member for the Jackson District Library.
Time for Twos (24-35 months)
Mondays, Nov 3 – Nov 24, 10 am @ Carnegie
Tuesdays, Nov 4 - Nov 11, 10:30 am @ Meijer
Library Babies (0 – 23 months)
Thursdays, Nov 6 – Nov 20, 10 am @ Carnegie
Babies & Books (0 – 23 months)
Mondays, Nov 3 - Nov 10, 11:15 am @ Meijer
Baby/Toddler Storytime @ Brooklyn (0 – 3 years)
Thursdays, Nov 6 - Dec 11, 10 am
Library Sprouts (0 – 3 years)
Thursdays, Nov 6 – Dec 11, 10 am @ Concord
Mondays, Nov 3 - Dec 8, 10 am @ Hanover
AMOS @ Summit (Amazing Moms of Summit)
2nd & 4th Mondays, 10:30 am
Donations to the JACKSON DISTRICT LIBRARY
are tax-deductible and help the library better
serve the community. Send checks to:
244 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson , MI 49201
Maddie the Reading Dog @ Spring Arbor
Mondays, 11:30 am
Come read with book lover Maddie! (Clint’s daughter)
Enclosed is my contribution in the amount of:
Stella the Story Dog @ Eastern
Saturday, Nov 15, 11 am
Read to Stella, a certified therapy dog.
____$25 ____$50 ____$75 ____$100 ____other
Name:_____________________________________
Great Start Playgroups
Stories, play time, snack, and more! (0 - 5 years)
Brooklyn: Mondays, Nov 17 & Dec 15, 10:30 am
Carnegie: Fridays, Nov 14 & Dec 12, 10 am
Eastern: Thursdays, Nov 13 & Dec 11, 10:30 am
Baker College: Fridays, Nov 21 & Dec 19, 10 am and
1:30 pm
Storytime @ Summit (all ages)
Wednesdays, Nov 5 – Dec 10, 11 am
Address:___________________________________
City:__________________________ State:_______
Phone:______________ email:_________________
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Please include any special ways you would like
your donations to be used (ex., audiobooks, ebooks,
children’s books, programs, building fund, etc.)
Thank you for your support!