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Hanover 118 W. Main St. e are delighted to inform you that the Digital Studio in the expanded Meijer Branch Hanover, MI 49241 Wlibrary is equipped with desktop Mac computers and various digital media technologies 517-905-1399 to aid users in all of their creative endeavors. Here are just some ways that residents have used the Studio: Henrietta 11744 Bunkerhill Rd. • Recording music using the midi keyboard, guitar and software such as Pleasant Lake, MI 49272 Garage Band and Logic Pro. 517-769-6537 • Scanning old photographs and doing touch-ups with Adobe Photoshop.

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Parma “I work with an early childhood literacy program called Energizing Education. The 102 Church St. program uses volunteers as literacy mentors who read with students twice a week. Parma, MI 49269 I’m making a training video for volunteers to watch before they attend mentor 517-531-4908 training with our Literacy Specialist. It would serve to provide Spring Arbor some insight into our program, highlight the importance 113 E. Main St. of mentoring, and discuss the different strategies to use Spring Arbor, MI 49283 during reading sessions. The footage I took consists of brief 517-750-2030 interviews with the Manager, one of our Site coordinators, and the Lliteracy Specialist. Springport I am far from a videographer and don’t have access to film 116 Mechanic St. Springport, MI 49284 editing software, so the Digital Studio with its software and 517-905-1459 services at the JDL Meijer Branch was exactly what I needed to put my footage together and knit it into a video. The JDL Summit employees Anna and Chad were extremely helpful and willing to assist me with 104 W. Bird St. the programs and I really appreciate their help. They were awesome!” Jackson, MI 49203 ~ Ben Bundy, Americorps Vista Volunteer 517-783-4030 1 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 Larry Martin returns to bring our nation’s history to the other creatures from under the present and foster an appreciation for the hardships sea. endured by our veterans. Pizza Prep Join us for an interview on Saturday, November 1, Wednesday, Dec 10, 6 pm at 10 am at the First United Methodist Church, 275 W. Michigan Avenue, featuring Jim Lewis. Jim was a Ditch the take out pizza and learn US Navy Submariner stationed in the Pacific Theater of a healthy approach to this favorite Operations. 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 Taste samples, get recipes, and was dropping depth charges on his submarine. He also connect with others. tells his story of the time when he and two other sailors were transferred off of one submarine that then went Both programs will be held at the historic Whistlestop out on a War Patrol and sank with the loss of the entire Depot, 218 E. Michigan Ave, Grass Lake. RSVP by crew. Jim will be present for a Q&A. Come early to calling the Grass Lake Branch at 517-522-8211. view Larry’s WW II memorabilia. These programs are made possible in part by a This presentation is free and open to the public. Larry grant from the Chelsea-Area Wellness Foundation can be reached at [email protected]. His website and hosted by JDL’s Grass Lake Branch. 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 provide tips on expanding Wednesday, Nov 12, Noon your following to secondary Carnegie Library, Clare H. Sergeant Auditorium connections and beyond, the benefits of time (and financial) investment into In today’s digital market, it is essential for small social media marketing, and the proper utilization of a businesses to understand the options to enhance business website (compared to social sites). 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 This session will cover topics such as reach and will present this program. The presentation will run immersion through the various portals of social media about 45 minutes with 15 minutes for questions. For (Facebook vs. Twitter vs. Instagram vs. YouTube vs. more information, call 517-788-4087, ext. 1339. Flickr vs. Foursquare vs. whatever else). It will also 2 Collaborations

Created Equal: Slavery by Another Name

Meet ALICE in Jackson Join us on Wednesday, November 12, at 6:30 pm at Thursday, Nov 13, 6:30 pm the Carnegie Library for “Slavery By Another Name,” a documentary that reveals the new systems of Meet ALICE in Jackson: Asset involuntary servitude that came after the Civil War. The Limited, Income Constrained, film documents how thousands of African Americans, Employed – these are our often guilty of no crime at all, were arrested, compelled friends, families and neighbors. to work without pay and repeatedly bought and sold for Over 40% of working Jackson more than 80 years. This forced County households are labor lasted well into the 20th struggling financially, according century. to a study commissioned by the Michigan Association of United Ways. What does this Following the documentary, mean for Jackson? What does this mean for you? Professor Mark Edwards of Spring Arbor University will lead Ken Toll from United Way of Jackson County and Toby a discussion on freedom and Berry from Community Action Agency will introduce equality. 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 Hunger in America 2014 Endowment for the Humanities, the Gilder Lehrman Thursday, Dec 11, 6:30 pm Institute of American History, and Bridging Cultures. It is co-sponsored by the Jackson Area Civil Rights The 2014 study of Hunger in America reports that 50 Awareness Association and the Jackson District Library. million Americans will go hungry tonight. Over 22,000 of them are in Jackson County. Almost 8,000 of them For more information, please contact Debby Sears at are children. 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. Poets The documentary runs 52 minutes, followed by discussion. Among Refreshments will be provided.

All forums are held at the Carnegie Library. The JXN Us 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 Please contact Debby Sears at 517-788-4087 for more the branches and Myjdl.com. information. The contest is open to all Jackson County school age JXN Community Forums are held monthly from children in grades Kindergarten through 12th Grade. September through May. The forums are free and open Deadline for entries will be January 23, 2015. Questions programs to facilitate dialogue about the challenging should be directed to Jean Dailey, [email protected] issues of our time and community. or 517.788.4099, Extension 1308.

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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

In honor of Veterans’ Day, local Jackson County author Laurice LaZebnik will be at the Carnegie Library for a talk Join us for a presentation by on her latest book, The Atomic Patricia Snoblen, author of Sailor. Jackson County (Images of America). This book illustrates Tuesday, November 11 the rich history and culture that make Jackson County such an 1 - 3 pm interesting place to live. Carnegie Library Saturday, November 8 The Atomic Sailor is a novel based on the real-life experiences of Jackson 11 am - 12 pm veteran, James McLaughlin, who joined Meijer Branch Library the Navy in 1942. He was among thousands of sailors who were exposed to radiation Ms. Snoblen is the manager during nuclear tests from 1946-1952. LaZebnik spent of JDL’s Meijer Branch, an many hours with McLaughlin, hearing his stories about accomplished genealogist life in the military from 1942 to the Vietnam era. and a local history researcher.

Books will be available for sale and signing. For more A book sale and signing will follow her presentation. information, please call 517-788-4087. Please call 517-788-4480 for more information. 4 Discover More @ Your Library!

Sharing Library History Holiday Open House

Do you have stories or photographs of the Jackson Kick off the season District Library, or earlier ones of the Jackson Public Library and the Jackson County Library system, that at the Carnegie Library! you would be willing to share? Enjoy the festivities that Students from Jackson College, under the direction of include…a visit with Santa Jackson College instructor Diana Agy and Lynne Loftis, (children receive a free book), will be gathering oral histories about the library this fall. a Bake Sale and Book Sale sponsored by the “Friends of These oral histories will the Library”, crafts for the kids then be combined with and a fun “holiday tattoo”! photographs to produce a film about the library’s Friday, November 21 rich history and impact on the people of Jackson 4 - 8 pm County. The students will also be developing an exhibit about the library that will The Holiday Parade starts off at 6 pm and passes right be held at the Ella Sharp Museum from mid-January in front of the historic Carnegie Library. Don’t miss this thru April 2015. This project is supported by Jackson festive family event! College, the Jackson District Library, the Ella Sharp Museum, and the Friends of the Jackson District Library.

Please contact Lynne Loftis at 517-784-0903 for more information. Gingerbread House Contest

First Annual Gingerbread Contest! Holiday Dessert Tea Open to all ages! 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 Create and enter your Gingerbread will be held in the Clare H. Sergeant Auditorium at the House by Saturday, Dec 6 for judging Carnegie Library. This annual event will feature delicious and display. desserts, holiday music, visiting with Friends from all branches, and the presentation of the 2014 Friend of Prize Categories by Age: the Year Award. 6 and under 7-10 years A form for nominating 11-13 years a Friend for the 2014 14-16 years Friend of the Year 18 years & up Award will be available at all branches in early Judging is based on overall November. 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 Winners will be announced and awarded on Saturday, at 517-788-4099, ext. 1308. Please try to have your Dec 13. Contact the Meijer Branch at 517-788-4480 for reservations in by Wednesday, Dec 3, 2014. contest rules. 5 Community Corner

Energizing Education How to Start your Own Business

Energizing Education helps promote literacy and improve Michigan Small Business Development Center (MI- reading skills for K-2 students SBDC) is presenting a series of workshops at the in Jackson County. Through in- Carnegie Library’s Computer Lab on November 13 and school mentoring and family December 11 at 6 pm to help aspiring entrepreneurs engagement nights, students assess their abilities to lead and manage a company, receive additional support they as well as evaluate market may need. Volunteers read with and sales potential for their students twice a week for 30 products. The basics of business minutes in the Literacy Lounges ownership are introduced, along at Arnold, Bennett, Frost, George Long, Northeast, and with resources available to help Parnall Elementary Schools. 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 • Business Ownership Basics: Assessing your writing skills not only at school but also in your home. readiness for entrepreneurship You can use grocery lists, box tops, or even junk mail to • Steps for Starting a Business: Utilizing the Start help them recognize letters and practice reading. If you Up Checklist would like to be a mentor or find out more information, • Introduction to Writing a Business Plan: Tools and email [email protected] or Templates visit www.energizingeducationjackson.org. • 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 Civil War Roundtable LaVallee, 517-240-1977 or [email protected].

WE WANT YOU! Individuals with an interest in the Civil War Drama at the Opera House! A new Jackson Area Civil War Round Table Concord Area Players are pleased to announce that is being formed! their first show will be a classic!! This fall’s production is This group will meet You Can’t Take It With You by Moss Hart and George S. regularly to discuss Kaufman. and reflect on the conflict that, more Performances will be than anything else, November 20, 21, & 22 at shaped our great 7:00 pm with a 3:00 pm nation. matinee on November 22. All performances to Join us in November to hear (and see) Tom Nanzig be held in the Jackson describe in his slide presentation “Hold the Fort : The District Library Concord Battle of Allatoona Gap, Georgia”, a fight that General Branch Opera House at 108 S. Sherman later described as the bloodiest battle his men Main St., Concord, MI. Contact fought. Barbara Knight at 734-224-2073 for information and ticket sales Tuesday, November 11, 6:30 pm or email concordareaplayers@ Meijer Branch Library - 2699 Airport Rd. gmail.com. Ticket prices are $9.00 adults and $5.00 students. For further information, contact: Opening night student’s tickets will be $3.00. $1.00 of each ticket will go to the renovation of the Concord Irwin Hasenwinkle Branch Library Opera House project. Visit the Concord 517-764-9783 Area Players Facebook page for more information and [email protected] updates! 6 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 Understanding Electronics Budding film artists can learn to make a short film (a Learn the difference between computer, tablet and minute or a minute and a half). All ages. Call Anna phone. What to look for when electronic shopping. Merritt for appointment. Understand antivirus usage. At home Internet vs. Ongoing in November @ Meijer mobile Internet. This class is for beginners. Saturday, Nov 22, 2 - 4 pm @ Meijer Computer Basics This class covers the basic Microsoft Publisher (Newsletter/Flyer) components and Windows. Learn Prerequisites: Computer Basics class and Beginning the use and operation of the mouse Microsoft Word class and Introduction to Publisher (right, left, and double click) and learn to save and class. Gain an overview of MS Publisher and learn the retrieve documents. basics of creating a newsletter or flyer. Saturday, Nov 1, 2 - 4 pm @ Meijer Tuesday, Dec 2, 6 - 8 pm @ Carnegie Thursday, Dec 4, 10 am - 12 pm @ Carnegie Beginning Microsoft Word Prerequisites: Computer Basics class or similar Beginning Microsoft Excel experience. Users will gain an overview of MS Word Prerequisites: Computer Basics class or similar and practice formatting documents, selecting text, experience. Get an overview of MS Excel. Learn to set changing font size and style, cut /copy and paste. up a simple address database, create simple formulas and a simple spreadsheet. Tuesday, Nov 4, 6 - 8 pm @ Carnegie Thursday, Nov 6, 10 am - 12 pm @ Carnegie Tuesday, Dec 9, 6 - 8 pm @ Carnegie Saturday, Nov 15, 2 - 4 pm @ Meijer Thursday, Dec 11, 10 am - 12 pm @ Carnegie

Introduction to the Internet Learn how to do a general search of the Internet and Reserve an Expert! how to evaluate information found on websites. Prerequisites: Computer Basics, Keyboarding Skills Do you have questions about what the library offers? or similar experience using a computer, keyboard, and Need assistance downloading Library eBooks to your mouse. digital device? Have you attended a computer class and Saturday, Nov 8, 2 - 4 pm @ Meijer require extra help? Or do you just need help navigating the JDL website? Call us for one-on-one instructional Intermediate Microsoft Word or research assistance. Thirty minute sessions are held Prerequisites: Beginning MS Word in the Library with the time determined by you and or equivalent knowledge. Learn how to the staff. Reservations require 48 hour advance notice make bulleted lists, set tabs, add tables, and are dependent upon staff availability. To make your insert graphics in MS Word documents appointment, call 517-788-4099, ext. 1303. and create mail merges. Tuesday, Nov 11, 6 - 8 pm @ Carnegie Thursday, Nov 13, 10 am - 12 pm @ Carnegie A Taste of Tech Introduction to Microsoft Publisher (Cards) Do you have a digital device and need some hands- Prerequisites: Computer Basics class and Beginning on tutoring to become an expert? Bring your eReader, Microsoft Word class. Gain an overview of MS Publisher smart phone or MP3 player and learn how to download and learn to create holiday, birthday and/or graduation eBooks, audiobooks and music from JDL’s website! cards. Please be sure it’s charged and remember to bring your Tuesday, Nov 18, 6 - 8 pm @ Carnegie cords. No appointment necessary just stop between 12 Thursday, Nov 20, 10 am - 12 pm @ Carnegie and 1 pm and bring your lunch! Carnegie Computer Lab: Tuesdays and Thursdays Meijer Computer Lab: Mondays and Wednesdays

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Golden Ticket Reading Challenge Live-Ability @ Meijer Spring Arbor Writers’ Group @ Napoleon Crafts, music, games and lots Mondays, 7 – 9 pm Find a Golden Ticket in any book of fun for teens and adults with Nov 17 and Dec 15 you check out for a chance to win special needs! prizes! The more books you check 1st Mondays, 3:30 - 5:30 pm out, the more chances to win! Nov 3 and Dec 1 November 1 - January 31 Book Clubs Friendship Soup @ Spring Arbor Programs for Seniors @ Carnegie Sign up to create a great gift for Book Club @ Brooklyn Douglas Cross of Cross Financial your family. All materials and 1st Wednesdays, 7 pm Group, LLC provides important ingredients provided. information to help you understand Friday, Nov 7, 1 pm Nov 5: And the Mountains Echoed the sometimes difficult process of by Khaled Hosseini Dec 3: Where’d You Go, Bernadette? retirement and more. Silent Auction @ Henrietta by Maria Semple Wednesdays, 1:30 – 3:30 pm Bid on crafts, homemade goodies, re-gifted new items and more just Nov 5: Medicare Supplement Brown Bags and Books Nov 12: Social Security Retirement in time for the holidays! All ages! Monday, Nov 24 - Friday, Dec 5 @ Carnegie Nov 19: Medicare Advantage 3rd Wednesdays, 12 pm Nov 26: Safe Investments Dec 3: Rx Drug Plan - Part D An Evening with Harpist Nov 19: Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker Dec 10: Medicaid, Etc. for People Veanna Bourdeaux @ Summit by Jennifer Chiaverini with Limited Resources Veanna Bourdeaux returns, Dec 17: The Fault in Our Stars Dec 17: Obtainable Financial sharing the spotlight with Daylinda by John Green Goals for 2015 Lademan & Cheryl Cooper. They will be performing Holiday and Eastern Branch Book Club Yoga for Seniors @ Meijer inspirational selections. 2nd Wednesdays, 1:30 pm Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:30 am Monday, Dec 1, 7 pm Check at branch for title. Jeanette Lamphere, instructor (a $3 donation is suggested) Secret Santa Reading Challenge The Whodunits Discussion @ Spring Arbor Group @ Carnegie Yoga @ Concord Choose a great read from our 2nd Mondays, 6 pm beautifully wrapped books. Write a Wednesdays, 10 am Nov 10: Brat Farrar by Josephine Tey simple review and get a chance to Amy Reamer, instructor (a $5 Dec 8: Artists in Crime win a prize. donation is suggested) by Ngaio Marsh Dec 1 - 20, open hours Genealogy Help @ Carnegie Festival of Lights Open House Grass Lake Literary & 2nd Wednesday, 5:30 - 8:30 pm @ Grass Lake Chocolate Society Steve Shively, Genealogical Society Decorate gingerbread men and 2nd Mondays, 6 pm enjoy sweet dulcimer music. Nov 10: Eleanor & Park by It’s For The Birds Saturday, Dec 6, 10 am - 3 pm Rainbow Rowell Winter’s coming and it’s time to Dec 8: Detroit by Charlie LeDuff think of our feathered friends. Christmas Cookie Tour Annual cookie exchange. Mark Snedeker of the Dahlem @ Henrietta Center shares bird-feeding tips. A whirlwind of games, activities, Plus build your own birdfeeder! Spine Benders Book Club and of course, lots of Christmas @ Hanover Monday, Nov 3, 5:30 pm cookies! All ages welcome. 2nd Mondays, 1 – 2 pm @ Grass Lake Friday, Dec 12, 5 pm Nov 10 & Dec 8 Join the club! Coffee & discussion! Friday, Nov 14, 5 pm St. Mary’s Hand Bell Choir @ Henrietta @ Eastern Henrietta Adult Book Group Monday, Dec 1, 5:30 pm The choir will perform a variety 2nd Mondays, 5 pm @ Summit of Holiday arrangements for your listening pleasure. Nov 10: Winger by Andrew Smith Wednesday, Dec 10, 5:30 pm Sunday, Dec 14, 1:30 pm Dec 8: The Good, Good Pig @ Brooklyn by Sy Montgomery 8 Adults & Seniors

Meijer Book Club Beading @ Eastern Bead Potpourri @ Parma Fridays, 10 am Sundays, 1:30 pm Design and make your own Nov 7 and Dec 5 Nov 9 & 23, Dec 7 & 21 bracelet from a variety of beautiful Check at branch for title. beads. Cassandra Spicer, presenter. KnitCroWits! @ Summit Registration is required. Napoleon Just Desserts Knit and crochet group. Monday, Nov 17, 6 pm Mystery Book Club 2nd Wednesdays, 6 – 7:30 pm 2nd Thursdays, 2:30 pm Craft ‘n’ Chat @ Meijer Join us for a tasty treat & discuss Knitting @ Henrietta Bring your favorite craft to work on. your favorite mystery books. Knitters and crocheters of all ages. 4th Tuesdays, 5:30 pm Wednesdays, 1 pm Napoleon Book Club 3rd Thursdays, 2 pm Crafts ‘n’ More @ Concord Movies Nov 20: The Light Between Oceans Bring your favorite craft to work on. by M.L. Stedman Socialize over coffee, share ideas. Feature Films @ Carnegie Dec 18: The Invention of Wings 1st Mondays, 1 - 2 pm Thursdays, 6:30 pm by Sue Monk Kidd Nov 3 & Dec 1 Nov 6: Chef (R) Dec 4: Belle (PG) Spring Arbor Just Desserts Scrapbooking @ Eastern Book Group With Bonita Kothe, instructor. 1st Mondays, 12 pm Movie Matinee @ Eastern 3rd Mondays, 6 pm Thursdays, 3 pm Nov 3: The Monuments Men by Nov 13: Nobody’s Fool (R) Robert Edsel Friendship Soup @ Spring Arbor Nov 20: Grumpy Old Men (PG13) Dec 1: Sworn to Silence Sign up to create a great gift for Dec 4: The Apartment (A) by Linda Castillo your family. All materials and Dec 11: Love Actually (R) ingredients provided. Dec 18: Miracle on 34th Street (G) Springport Book Club Friday, Nov 7, 1 pm Last Monday of the Month, 6 pm Monday Night at the Movies Check at the branch for titles. Christmas Fused Glass @ Summit Ornament Mondays, 5:30 pm Summit Book Group Peggy Hill from Make It Yours Nov 10: The Making of a Lady (PG) 3rd Thursdays, 1 – 2 pm will lead us in making a unique Nov 24: Nothing Like the Holidays Check at branch for title. ornament to keep or give as a gift. (PG13) Adults & Teens 12 & up. Dec 8: Redwood Highway (PG13) Summit Evening Book Group Monday, Nov 10, 6 pm Dec 22: The Homecoming: A @ Springport Wednesdays, 6 pm Christmas Story (PG) Wednesday, Nov 12, 5:30 - 7 pm Nov 5: The Forgotten Garden @ Hanover by Kate Morton Wednesday, Dec 3, 5:30 - 7 pm Dec 3: Can’t Wait to Get to @ Concord Heaven by Fannie Flagg Book & Bake Sales Rustic Fall Pumpkin @ Brooklyn Eastern Friends Book Sale Dress up your home for fall Great selection of books, with this rustic pumpkin craft. Arts & Crafts magazines and more! $1/Bag on Registration is required. Saturday! Flying Needles @ Grass Lake Wednesday, Nov 12, 5:30 pm Nov 6: 10 am - 8 pm A stitching group for knitters, Nov 7: 12 - 5 pm crocheters and crafters; all skill Christmas Card Make & Take Nov 8: 10 am - 2 pm levels welcome. @ Meijer Mondays at 1 pm Bonita Kothe presents how to Spring Arbor Friends Holiday create a couple special cards Dessert/Candy Sale Sit n’ Stitch @ Eastern for special people. Materials are Yummy & unique dessert items. Fridays at 12:30 pm supplied. Registration is required. Enjoy or give as gifts. Thursday, Nov 13, 6 - 7:30 pm Friday, Dec 12, 10 am -3 pm

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Fun for Kids & Teens! Live-Ability @ Meijer Festival of Lights Open House Crafts, music, games and lots @ Grass Lake Yu-Gi-Oh of fun for teens and adults with Decorate gingerbread men as part Mondays at 3 pm @ Eastern special needs! of the Village Cookie Tour and Thursdays at 3 pm @ Carnegie 1st Mondays, 3:30 - 5:30 pm enjoy sweet dulcimer music. Nov 3 and Dec 1 Saturday, Dec 6, 10 am - 3 pm Author Election Day @ Spring Arbor Heroes of Olympus Celebration STEM with iPads Favorite author votes tallied @ Meijer @Carnegie on Nov 4 election day. Winners Join us as we celebrate the release ScienceTechnologyEducationMath announced. of The Blood of Olympus—the Use iPads to plan & create latest book in the Heroes of Catapults! Win prizes! Science, Olympus series. We will have snack, fun! Registration is required. It’s For The Birds games, food, and lots of fun! Saturday, Dec 6, 2 - 3:30 pm Winter’s coming and it’s time to Wednesday, Nov 5, 4:30 pm think of our feathered friends. Mark Snedeker of the Dahlem Holiday Music @ Concord Gamer’s Day @ Concord Center shares bird-feeding tips. Come join us for an exciting Concord’s T.A.G. group will host Plus build your own birdfeeder! concert to start your Holiday this gamer’s day. Two teams will Fun, educational for ages 10 & up. Season! Music by Concord compete. Intended for 12 yrs & Elementary Music Students and Monday, Nov 3, 5:30 pm up. Pre-registration and permission High School Band. @ Grass Lake slips are required. Monday, Dec 8, 7 - 8 pm Friday, Nov 14, 5 pm Saturday, Nov 15, 11 am - 2 pm @ Henrietta Do You Want to Build a Monday, Dec 1, 5:30 pm Blast from the Past Games Day Snowman? Frozen Party! @ Summit @ Meijer @ Carnegie Wednesday, Dec 10, 5:30 pm Blast into the past with us as we Join us for the “sing-a-long” @ Brooklyn play a variety of fun, old-fashioned version of Disney’s Frozen. games! Kids 5 - 10 years. Make an “Olaf” Snowman craft! Wednesday, Nov 12, 4:30 pm Cool out with a flavored snow cone! Teen Lounge @ Meijer Must register by Fri, Dec 12. Relax, hang out, and play a Secret Santa Reading Challenge Saturday, Dec 13, 1 - 4 pm variety of games with other @ Spring Arbor teens and maybe even make new Choose a great read from our friends. Ages 13-17. beautifully wrapped books. Write a Arts & Crafts Thursdays, Nov & Dec, 4 - 6 pm simple review and get a chance to win a prize. Make a Film Short @ Meijer Golden Ticket Reading Dec 1 - 20 Budding film artists can learn to Challenge @ Napoleon make a short film (a minute or a Find a Golden Ticket in any book Here Comes Santa Claus minute and a half). All ages. Call you check out for a chance to win @ Eastern Anna Merritt for appointment. prizes! The more books you check Santa & Mrs. Claus will read Ongoing in November out, the more chances to win! stories, hear gift requests & sing Nov 1 - Jan 31 along with the kids to holiday Crafts music. Lots of photo ops for Kids of all ages are welcome T.A.G. (Teen Advisory Group) children and Santa. to make a craft every week. @ Concord Saturday, Dec 13, 1 pm Fridays @ 4 pm TAG is made up of teens ages @ Concord 13 and up. Gather and present Ho, Ho, Ho, the Santa Claus Mondays @ 4 pm ideas for teen programs. Plan and Chronicles @ Meijer @ Hanover implement teen programs. Theater students from Jackson Monday, Nov 3 & 17, 3:30 pm School of the Arts perform this Creative Creations with Vicki Monday, Dec 1 & 15, 3:30 pm fast-paced & funny Christmas play @ Carnegie that is great for all ages! Join us for crafts! 3rd-6th graders Saturday, Dec 6, 2 pm Thursdays, 4:30 pm Nov 6 & 20, Dec 4 & 18 10 Kids & Teens

Marble Run Mania @ Brooklyn Slime Science! @ Brooklyn Christmas Gift for Mom & Dad Build a marble run using new and Get ready to get gross! Explore Children can create a surprise recycled materials. Race your the science of slime and make handmade gift for mom and dad. marbles down your new track! some of your own to take home! Materials are supplied. Registration is required; for kids Registration is required. 7-12 yrs. Saturday, Dec 6, 10 am - 2 pm 7 - 13. Monday, Nov 17, 3:30 pm @ Springport Monday, Nov 3, 3:30 - 4:30 pm Saturday, Dec 13, 10 am - 2 pm @ Parma Holiday Cards for Our Soldiers AniManga Party @ Meijer @ Parma & Springport Hang out with other teens who love All ages: stop in & make a holiday anime and manga or come learn Movies & More card. We’ll send it to soldiers all about it. Create an anime jar or overseas and at US/VA hospitals. bookmark and eat some Japanese No School Movie Monday Wednesday, Nov 5, 10 am - 7 pm snacks! 13-17 yrs. @ Hanover Tuesday, Nov 18, 4:30 pm Kids and teens can pick a movie to Fantastic Fudge @Henrietta watch and enjoy free popcorn! Kids 10 & older are invited to Deco Mesh Pumpkin Monday, Nov 3, 1 - 6 pm join Chef Brad West and learn Centerpiece @Henrietta how to make foolproof, fantastic Teens 13 & up. Make a beautiful Winter Break Movies fudge. Free samples! Registration pumpkin centerpiece. Registration @ Napoleon required. is required. Movies start at 2:30 pm Wednesday, Nov 5, 5 pm Friday, Nov 21, 5 pm Dec 22: Planes Fire & Rescue (PG) Dec 23: Prep & Landing: Naughty European Napkin Collage Kids’ Holiday Crafts @ Eastern vs. Nice (PG) Trinket Boxes@ Concord Kids 6 - 12 yrs can reserve a spot Dec 29: Snow Buddies (G) Teens 13 & up can make a gift to create bracelets for holiday gifts. Dec 30: Maleficent (PG) using napkins. Sunday, Nov 30, 1:30 pm Saturday, Nov 8, 11 am 1 pm Christmas Break Fun Family Holiday Craft Night @ Concord & Hanover Fused Glass Ornaments @ Brooklyn Kids and Teens Teens 12 & up can make a fused Make a mini Christmas tree to 1 - 3 pm glass Christmas ornament with decorate for the holidays. Kids 4+. Dec 22: Movie & Popcorn Peggy Hill as a guide. $3 to cover Must be accompanied by a parent/ Dec 26: Board Games materials, registration required. adult. Registration is required. Dec 29: Movie & Popcorn Monday, Nov 10, 6 pm Wednesday, Dec 3, 5:30 pm Jan 2: Wii Games @ Springport Three Days of Christmas Crafts Wednesday, Nov 12, 5:30 - 7 pm School Break Holiday Fun @ Hanover @ Henrietta Make a different craft each @ Carnegie Wednesday, Dec 3, 5:30 - 7 pm School kids & families are invited @ Concord day. Teens/Tweens 12 & older. Registration required. for some fun during the holiday school break! 2 - 4 pm Christmas Card Make & Take Peppermint Lip Balm Dec 22: Make & Take Cool Craft @ Meijer Wednesday, Dec 10, 5 pm Dec 23: How to Train Your Dragon Bonita Kothe presents how to 2 (PG) Free popcorn! Christmas Tree Centerpiece create a couple of special cards Dec 29: Make & Take Cool Craft December 17, 5 pm for special people. Materials are Dec 30: Maleficent(PG) supplied. Registration is required; Sock Snowmen Free popcorn! for kids 10 and up. December 19, 5 pm Thursday, Nov 13, 6 - 7:30 pm Doctor Who Holiday Special Waffle Cone Christmas Trees @ Meijer Bead Potpourri @ Parma @ Napoleon Celebrate the holiday season Dr. Teens! Design and make your own Kids preschool & older can decorate Who style. We will have food, bracelet from a variety of beautiful with frosting & candies, watch a crafts, games, and lots of timey- beads. Cassandra Spicer, presenter. short film, enjoy hot chocolate. wimey fun. This event is for teens Registration is required. Registration is required. and tweens ages 11 - 17. Monday, Nov 17, 6 pm Tuesday, Dec 16, 4:30 pm Monday, Dec 29, 2 pm 11 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) My name is Jacqueline Barber and I’m a life long Brooklyn: Thursdays, Nov 6 – Dec 11, 11 am resident of Jackson County. My husband, John, and I Carnegie: Wednesdays, Nov 5 – Nov 26, 10 am are parents to four children and eleven grandchildren. Eastern: Thursdays, Nov 6 – Dec 18, 10:30 am I have an Associates degree from Jackson College and Grass Lake: Wednesdays, Nov 5 – Nov 26, 11 am a Bachelor of Arts from Spring Arbor University. Henrietta: Wednesdays, Nov 5 – Nov 19, 11 am Meijer: Thursdays, Nov 6 - Nov 13, 10:30 am For thirty-seven years I have been Parma: Wednesdays, Nov 5 – Dec 17, 12 pm employed at Community Action Agency. As a Children’s Program Time for Twos (24-35 months) Manager, I oversee the daily Mondays, Nov 3 – Nov 24, 10 am @ Carnegie operation of nine Head Start/ Tuesdays, Nov 4 - Nov 11, 10:30 am @ Meijer Great Start School Readiness Program (GSRP) early childhood Library Babies (0 – 23 months) classrooms and the food service Thursdays, Nov 6 – Nov 20, 10 am @ Carnegie department. I’m an active Babies & Books (0 – 23 months) member and Trustee at Lily Missionary Baptist Church. Mondays, Nov 3 - Nov 10, 11:15 am @ Meijer During my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, tending to my flower beds (during Baby/Toddler Storytime @ Brooklyn (0 – 3 years) the summer months), walking, bike riding, attending Thursdays, Nov 6 - Dec 11, 10 am and teaching aerobics, reading and just spending time at home. I’m excited and look forward to serving as a Library Sprouts (0 – 3 years) board member for the Jackson District Library. Thursdays, Nov 6 – Dec 11, 10 am @ Concord Mondays, Nov 3 - Dec 8, 10 am @ Hanover

AMOS @ Summit (Amazing Moms of Summit) Donations to the JACKSON DISTRICT LIBRARY 2nd & 4th Mondays, 10:30 am are tax-deductible and help the library better Maddie the Reading Dog @ Spring Arbor serve the community. Send checks to: Mondays, 11:30 am 244 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson , MI 49201 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 ____$25 ____$50 ____$75 ____$100 ____other Read to Stella, a certified therapy dog. Name:______Great Start Playgroups Stories, play time, snack, and more! (0 - 5 years) Address:______Brooklyn: Mondays, Nov 17 & Dec 15, 10:30 am City:______State:______Carnegie: Fridays, Nov 14 & Dec 12, 10 am Eastern: Thursdays, Nov 13 & Dec 11, 10:30 am Phone:______email:______Baker College: Fridays, Nov 21 & Dec 19, 10 am and 1:30 pm Please include any special ways you would like your donations to be used (ex., audiobooks, ebooks, Storytime @ Summit (all ages) children’s books, programs, building fund, etc.) Wednesdays, Nov 5 – Dec 10, 11 am Thank you for your support! 12