Jackson District Library (JDL) is happy to announce the completion of the Meijer Branch Library's 8,500 sq. ft. addition and the renovation of the original building! JDL will host a dedication of the library and celebration for the Jackson County residents on Saturday, August 9 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Join us at 10:00 am for a formal dedication of the library and ribbon cutting. At 11:30 am, Cranbrook Institute of Science staff will present fun and exciting activities for the whole family. Enjoy some great refreshments, too! [Dinosaurs - Learn about fossils and casts of different dinosaurs and become a paleontologist by digging for bones. Electricity - See how electricity can be generated, create a circuit to power a light or motor and harness electricity to make a simple device. Bug Out - Observe live and specimen bugs using magnifying glasses and microscopes to learn their unique characteristics. Simple Machines - See how gears, pulleys and wedges each act to give us an advantage when performing work. Things that Fling - Compare catapults, try a model trebuchet and build a simple catapult to take home.] The library's new addition features a space for teens, quiet study and tutoring rooms, a digital media studio, more computers, a fireplace and a book store operated by the library's Friends group. A drive-thru has also been included for after-hours pickup and drop off of materials. New features to the renovated space include a community room, complete with kitchenette, which can accommodate large groups for events as well as new spaces and activity areas for young children and families. Donna Donna Smith Marketing Officer [JDL Logo CMYK 300dpi small no shadow] 244 W. Michigan Avenue Jackson, MI 49201 517-788-4099, ext. 1314 Fax: 517-788-6024 www.myjdl.com<http://www.myjdl.com/> Inspiring our community to discover, learn and succeed!