The Underground Railroad in Michigan

Carnegie Library, Saturday, October 8, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Drawing on the research for her recently published book, The Underground Railroad in Michigan, Carol E. Mull will present a program detailing the history of Underground Railroad activities in the state and this area.  Ms. Mull will take questions and have books available for purchase and signing.

Carnegie:  JXN Community Forum:  The Evidence for Climate Change

Laura Thurlow, Assistant Professor of Biology at Jackson Community College, will present a primer on climate change, often referred to as global warming.  Topics will include the causes and evidence of climate change and how the nations of the world are reacting.

This forum is co-sponsored by the Jackson Sierra Club.  Refreshments will be provided. Child care may be available for a modest fee. Call 817-0940 to RSVP for child care.

Join us to meet Larry Shaffer, the new Jackson City Manager, and Michael Overton, the new County Administrator.  They will share their visions and views on Jackson's present and future.  The audience will have the opportunity for questions and comments.  Refreshments will be provided.  Child care may be available for a modest fee. Call 817-0940 to RSVP for childcare.

As part of the foreign film series, on Saturday, July 16th, the Carnegie branch will be showing the famous Kurosawa film Seven Samurai at 1 pm in the auditorium.  Free refreshments.

Carl Wells, from Human Resource Management, VA Ann Arbor HCS, will describe the process of applying for a federal job. He will discuss eligibility, veterans' programs, types of appointments and determining if a vacancy is right for you. The program will be held in the McIntyre Room on the second floor of the Carnegie Branch on Thursday, July 14th, from 6:30-8:30 pm.