Events of Monday, November 22, 2021

Book Tasting. Jackson District Library. 6 PM, Virtual. What kind of books do library staff like reading? Join us for a Book Tasting to find out! This event will take place November 22 at 6 PM and you’ll get the chance to hear from JDL staff members about what they’re reading, who they would recommend it to and more. JDL Staff hosts: Christy Broderick (Brooklyn Branch), Carly Pampuch (Springport and Parma Branch Manager), Anna Clark (Community Engagement Coordinator). Patrons will be able to participate by sharing what they are reading and asking questions for reading suggestions. This event will take place live on Zoom and Facebook Live. To join on Zoom, click here.

Jackson Recreation Department Youth Basketball Signups. The Jackson Recreation Department, in cooperation with Jackson Public Schools, present 4th, 5th, 6th Grade Boys and Girls Basketball League. Game days are Saturdays from January 15 to February 19 at Hunt, Northeast, Parkside and Jackson High. Registration fee is $15 (attend or live in JPS district) or $25 (outside JPS district. Registration includes t-shirt. Volunteer coaches are also needed interested in a fun, skill building basketball league. Register at your school or at the 5th floor, Jackson Recreation Department, City Hall, 161 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson.

Birthbrite Community Donation Drive-In. The mission of Birthbrite is to deliver hope and joy to children in foster care. Birthbrite stocks a wide variety of items for children and families in their foster care closet. Items are then provided to foster care children and families free of charge. Items are being accepted now through December 6. Suggested donations (new items only please): diapers, baby hygiene products, clothing, shoes, children’s underwear, children’s books, sensory/fidget toys, bath towels, toys. Donations can be dropped off at Callaghan’s Coffee Cafe, 109 S. Main Street, Brooklyn; Jaxon’s Playhouse, Summit Oaks Mall, Ferguson Road; Doll n’ Burgers, 323 South Cooper, Jackson.