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Every September, on the 269th day of the year, Kalamazoo comes alive with 269 Fest — a weeklong celebration of music, food, film, technology, and culture. More than just another Kalamazoo event, 269 Fest brings together concerts, block parties, local markets, and community experiences that highlight the best things to do in Kalamazoo. From live entertainment to art and innovative showcases, this festival is where Kalamazoo’s creativity and culture meet what’s next.

Hello from Joe and Hailey,  the organizers of this sale. Please read below so you can understand who we are and why you should come to this book sale. You won't be disappointed with our sale, we promise!
JLC’s Low-Cost Community Book Sale is a family-run project that gets ALL the books directly FROM THE COMMUNITY through our community service called Give My Books (givemybooks.com). We have some of the most popular titles available, as well as extremely eclectic vintage/ antique books that change EVERY sale. The books are valuable to readers in general, to collectors and resellers, (Amazon, eBay, Bookstores, Dealers, Etc.) with EXTREMELY reasonable prices. This is a sale that is worth coming to!! Again, I promise. 
This is the SEPTEMBER 2026 sale with all details outlined below under "SALE DETAILS". Check out the links below for facebook event dates for the rest of 2026 - be sure to click interested for December sale to get reminders:
DECEMBER https://www.facebook.com/share/1H2CtrqAE1/
SALE DETAILS - Cash and Credit Accepted! What: A well organized, categorized book sale with 40,000+ books. There will also be around 5,000+ DVDs and CDs Hundreds of audiobooks Video Games Puzzles Board Games
Price List: WEDNESDAY: PREMIUM ACCESS DAY  Children's Picture and Story Books - $2  ALL other books - $4 (including YA/J.Fic/Graphic Novels)
THURSDAY - SATURDAY: Children's Picture and Story Books - $1 ALL other books -$2 (including YA/J.Fic/Graphic Novels)
CDs $2 single CDs $4 set DVD’s (not including seasons) - $3 DVD’s (seasons and box sets) - $5 Audiobooks - $3  Video Games (Xbox, Wii, Game Cube, Etc.) - $5 Puzzles - $3 Board Games - $5
When: 2026 Sale Dates:  September 23 - 26, 2026  December 2-5, 2026
Mark Your Calendars!
Wednesday is a special day for ANYONE and EVERYONE who wants PREMIUM ACCESS to the best selection of books. 
The general sale is run Thursday -Saturday. 
Hours: PREMIUM ACCESS DAY (P.A.D) Wednesday - 9:00am - 8:00pm ADMISSION: Free Children's Picture and Story Books - $2 ALL other books - $4
TEACHERS NIGHT Wednesday - 4:00pm - 8:00pm ADMISSION: Free ALL BOOKS ARE REGULAR PRICES FOR TEACHERS DURING TEACHER NIGHT IF: Every Teacher/Homeschoolers MUST show proof of teaching at checkout for access to regular prices, and their discount. No Exceptions. No proof means books are premium access day prices mentioned above. Please bring your proof of teaching/homeschooling.
GENERAL SALE Thursday - Saturday, 9:00am-8:00pm ADMISSION: Free Children's Picture Books and Story Books - $1 ALL other books - $2
Where:  The Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Building "A"
Discount for Teachers and Homeschool Families: We offer a 10% discount to any teacher or home school family regardless of which day you purchase your books. You simply need to prove that you indeed qualify (please bring proof). Homeschoolers, get creative with your proof  we will accept it.
Final Note About Premium Access Day and Teachers Night:
Because both will be going on at the same time and the books are at different prices, we would like to request that everyone who utilizes the teacher night’s regular prices and the teacher discount will be using the books to benefit their students, classrooms or homeschool households. We understand that teachers/parents also like to read adult fiction and nonfiction books too, so we are happy to give you the regular prices and discount and free books for those books as well, as you buy books for your students. 
The purpose of this section is to request that nobody will misuse the teacher night prices and discounts if they are, in fact, buying books to resell or otherwise using the books for their personal use rather than for the benefit of children or classrooms. Therefore, we reserve the right to refuse the teacher discounts of free books and regular prices and 10% off at our discretion on Wednesday.
We love giving free books, special prices and discounts, but we also would like to be honored regarding the purpose of the special times. Thank you for this.
So, Please, come to the sale. Please, tell others about it. Please, have a wonderful day today! Thank you! - Joe and Hailey See less
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Storytime with Programs Director, Janice Wilks! Every Wednesday from 10:30am – 11:30am Storytime will be followed by activities designed for children with developmental differences. We will never tell your child to hush or stop wiggling. Physically-distanced with stringent health and safety protocols being followed. Takes place at our office: 2505 Ardmore St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. Every family leaves with a free book and a snack! If you plan on attending, please RSVP with the form below so we can make sure there’s enough goodies to go around.

Step into a powerful new exhibition celebrating the fearless women of the Greek Revolution.

#WeAreGreekWarriors brings the heroines of 1821 into today’s cultural conversation through bold contemporary art and modern storytelling. Fighters, strategists, and champions of freedom, these extraordinary women helped shape history, yet many of their names remain unknown.

Now, their stories come to life at the Hellenic Museum of Michigan in a groundbreaking exhibition featuring original campaign prints alongside stunning works by acclaimed contemporary artist Ramona Pintea. Reclaiming history through a fresh, fearless lens, the exhibit honors and highlights the women of the Greek Revolution while speaking directly to the women of today. Through dynamic programming, cultural events, and interactive experiences, it connects the strength of 1821 to the leadership, voices, and impact of women now.

Women of all backgrounds and generations are invited to experience this inspiring tribute and rediscover their own warrior spirit.

For more information, visit www.hellenicmi.org.

Senior Discovery Hour is a gathering spot for senior citizens who want to learn about relevant and useful topics! Engaging experts will share their knowledge on various topics, participants will have the opportunity to network, and a light lunch will be served. The best part...there is NO COST!

Curated by Veronica Bielat, "Negative Space" is an exhibition exploring the unrealized possibilities of public sculpture. Through proposal maquettes, renderings and documentation, the exhibition reconstructs a landscape of absence and provides us with an opportunity to experience these works. “Negative Space” asks visitors to consider how public space is shaped not only by what is built, but also by what is refused.

Participating artists:

Mark Beltchenko, Richard Bennett, Sierra Chadwick, Aaron Deshields, Sergio De Giusti, M Saffell Gardner, Ray Katz, Kathyrose Pizzo, Lois Teicher, Foster Willey

Opening Reception: Friday, August 28th 5-8pm

Exhibition on view: August 28-September 26th, 2026

Join April Baer and the Michigan Public Travelers in May to discover a place where age-old legends and monuments intertwine with warm sunshine and island-style living. From the ruins of Athens to the bright rooftops of Mykonos and Santorini — embrace the country at its best!

Learn more at our free information session on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 12 p.m.

Changes over the course of the nineteenth century in how Americans voted, from voice vote to public ballot box to private voting booth, also saw changes in the material culture that surrounded voting. Ballots and ballot boxes, campaign pins and ribbons, blank lists and pre-printed party tickets, lanterns and banners–the creative forces of the American print industry filled the country’s cities and small towns with the ephemera of electioneering.

As you look at the items in this exhibit, think about what they tell us about how Americans in the past felt about voting, and about how voting felt. How did Election Days feel when they were full of parades and music and public drinking? What was it like to vote when everyone around you knew who you voted for? And, most of all, who counted as a voter, and who did the counting?

On view September 11-December 22, weekdays from 12-4 pm.

Every Wednesday at 6pm, UrtbanBeat invites you to showcase your musical talent!

Whether you're experienced or just starting, the stage is open to all.

Not a performer? Enjoy dinner, drinks, and live music from local artists. No cover charge and all ages are welcome. Come early and enjoy the local flavor of Old Town.

Sign ups are first come, first serve.

Doors at 5PM

The 4th of July has passed, but we're still celebrating America's 250th birthday! From the Declaration to modern pop culture, how much do you really know about American history? Build your team of up to four players (or join a team on the spot) and come test your knowledge in six rounds of fun and challenging questions with Here's Your Host's Matt Eickhoff.

Impress your friends!

Win prizes!

Wonder where you learned that particular piece of trivia!