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Chasing the Aurora Beyond the 45th Parallel

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Ready to catch the Aurora in your backyard? Join author and founder of Michigan Aurora Chasers, Melissa F. Kaelin, to learn about how to catch an Aurora display near your house and realize your dream of viewing the Northern Lights.

Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures
Event Details:

Ready to catch the Aurora in your backyard? Join author and founder of Michigan Aurora Chasers, Melissa F. Kaelin, to learn about how to catch an Aurora display near your house and realize your dream of viewing the Northern Lights.

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Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.

Timeframe

The library cannot guarantee that this event will end exactly at the estimated end time. Staff and presenters do their best to end on time, but please be kind if they go a little over or under the budgeted time frame. You may leave early if needed. The library also reserves the right to conclude its events early if needed.

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The Edmund Fitzgerald Investigations with Ric Mixter

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The mighty Fitz is the Great Lakes largest shipwreck, resting in two major pieces on the bottom of Lake Superior, its entire crew of 29 simply vanished into the waves around seven that evening.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures
Event Details:

The mighty Fitz is the Great Lakes largest shipwreck, resting in two major pieces on the bottom of Lake Superior, its entire crew of 29 simply vanished into the waves around seven that evening.

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Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.

Timeframe

The library cannot guarantee that this event will end exactly at the estimated end time. Staff and presenters do their best to end on time, but please be kind if they go a little over or under the budgeted time frame. You may leave early if needed. The library also reserves the right to conclude its events early if needed.

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GWBHS Annual Mtg. & Presentation: Classic Michigan Food and Drinks: The Stories Behind The Brands

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Did you know the Ritz Cracker was invented in Jackson? Join authors Gail Offen and Jon Milan as they reveal secrets and surprises from their latest book “Classic Michigan Food and Drinks: The Stories Behind The Brands,” (History Press, 2024).

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures
Event Details:

Did you know the Ritz Cracker was invented in Jackson? Join authors Gail Offen and Jon Milan as they reveal secrets and surprises from their latest book “Classic Michigan Food and Drinks: The Stories Behind The Brands,” (History Press, 2024).

Disclaimer(s)

Timeframe

The library cannot guarantee that this event will end exactly at the estimated end time. Staff and presenters do their best to end on time, but please be kind if they go a little over or under the budgeted time frame. You may leave early if needed. The library also reserves the right to conclude its events early if needed.

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College Admissions Tips & Tricks: Summer Planning

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12

Summer break offers high school students more than just a pause from academics—it’s an important opportunity to grow, explore interests, and build a strong foundation for the college application process.

Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Lectures
Event Details:

Summer break offers high school students more than just a pause from academics—it’s an important opportunity to grow, explore interests, and build a strong foundation for the college application process.

Disclaimer(s)

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Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.

Timeframe

The library cannot guarantee that this event will end exactly at the estimated end time. Staff and presenters do their best to end on time, but please be kind if they go a little over or under the budgeted time frame. You may leave early if needed. The library also reserves the right to conclude its events early if needed.

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Detroit Jewish History Part 1

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Experience the early days of Detroit’s Jewish community, from 1762 to its population surge in the 1880s. Catherine Cangany, PhD is executive director of Jewish Historical Society of Michigan.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures
Event Details:

Experience the early days of Detroit’s Jewish community, from 1762 to its population surge in the 1880s. Catherine Cangany, PhD is executive director of Jewish Historical Society of Michigan.

Disclaimer(s)

Timeframe

The library cannot guarantee that this event will end exactly at the estimated end time. Staff and presenters do their best to end on time, but please be kind if they go a little over or under the budgeted time frame. You may leave early if needed. The library also reserves the right to conclude its events early if needed.

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What's Cooking?- At Anano's

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

What’s Cooking? features local chefs and other food and beverage experts as they give demonstrations with generous samples. No registration is required.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures
Event Details:

What’s Cooking? features local chefs and other food and beverage experts as they give demonstrations with generous samples. No registration is required.

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Allergies

The library cannot guarantee that this event will be free from allergens. Please contact the library for further questions or concerns.

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Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.

Timeframe

The library cannot guarantee that this event will end exactly at the estimated end time. Staff and presenters do their best to end on time, but please be kind if they go a little over or under the budgeted time frame. You may leave early if needed. The library also reserves the right to conclude its events early if needed.

Job Interview Tips & Tricks

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Get ready to shine in your next job interview! Join Executive Library Director Cathy Russ for a practical class that will help you walk into any job interview feeling confident and prepared.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to shine in your next job interview! Join Executive Library Director Cathy Russ for a practical class that will help you walk into any job interview feeling confident and prepared.

Disclaimer(s)

Timeframe

The library cannot guarantee that this event will end exactly at the estimated end time. Staff and presenters do their best to end on time, but please be kind if they go a little over or under the budgeted time frame. You may leave early if needed. The library also reserves the right to conclude its events early if needed.

Holiday

All Day
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
Closing
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Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
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College Admissions Tips & Tricks: College Research and Visit Planning

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Westacres Activity Center at Westacres Branch
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 9-12

Join Ashleigh Taylor of Empowered 4 College Counseling to learn about the importance of assessing fit when deciding where to apply to college.

Library Branch: Westacres Branch
Room: Westacres Activity Center
Age Group: Teens, Grades 9-12
Program Type: Lectures
Event Details:

Join Ashleigh Taylor of Empowered 4 College Counseling to learn about the importance of assessing fit when deciding where to apply to college.

Disclaimer(s)

Smile!

Attendance at library programs may be photographed or recorded. These images may appear in the library’s print and digital marketing materials. If you do not wish your image to be published, please notify a member of the library staff before the start of the program.

Timeframe

The library cannot guarantee that this event will end exactly at the estimated end time. Staff and presenters do their best to end on time, but please be kind if they go a little over or under the budgeted time frame. You may leave early if needed. The library also reserves the right to conclude its events early if needed.

Staff Safety Training - Library Closed

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Holiday

All Day 7/3 - 7/5
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
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Election Day

All Day
Main Library

The Main Library is closed while voting takes place in the Meeting Room (Precinct  15). The Westacres Branch is open.

Closing
Branches:
Main Library
Description:

The Main Library is closed while voting takes place in the Meeting Room (Precinct  15). The Westacres Branch is open.

Maintenance

All Day 8/15 - 8/23
Main Library
Closing
Branches:
Main Library

Holiday

All Day 9/5 - 9/7
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
Closing
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Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site

Staff In-Service Day

All Day
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
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Holiday

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site
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Main Library, Westacres Branch, Online, Off Site

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