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Nature in Focus: A Community Photography Show
Ella Sharp Museum 3225 4th Street, Jackson, MI, United States*Update: Due to emergency maintenance, this exhibit has been postponed. Stay tuned for new dates.* Nature in Focus is a photography show celebrating the natural beauty in Jackson, featuring photographs taken by Jackson residents. This exhibit will be on display at the Ella Sharp Museum Pop-Up Gallery. Nature in Focus is presented by […]
Bright Walls Chaos Painting
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesMeet us on the Carnegie Library front lawn for some chaos painting! We'll have canvases, acrylic paint, brushes, all you need to bring is creativity and clothes you don't mind possibly getting paint on. This is an all ages program to simply let your creativity flow. Supplies are limited, and available on a first come, […]
Eastern Branch Friends Mixer
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesEastern Branch patrons are invited to join us to learn about becoming a Friend of the Jackson District Library! Returning Friends members and anyone interested in learning more are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. The Friends have 3 meetings per year and host books sales in May and November.
Grandparents Week
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesLearn to use an app to create family oral histories, including tips for curating questions and giving interviews. This program will take place from September 12-16, 1-1:45 PM each day, with a presentation by Daniel Clark from the Michigan Oral History Association on September 12. For more information, contact our Adult Services Department at adultservices@myjdl.com.
Concord Book Jackets Coffee Hour
Concord Branch 108 S. Main St., Concord, MI, United StatesJoin the Concord Branch for a book discussion with coffee and dessert! Contact the branch at (517) 905-1379 for upcoming titles or just bring a book you want to share. Intended for adults.
Book Tasting
Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us as JDL staff discuss what we’re reading, how we choose titles, and who we would recommend these titles for. This event will take place live on Zoom and our Facebook page. To join on Zoom, click here. Staff Hosts: Rachel Fenningsdorf, Community Engagement Coordinator Jen Holan, Community Engagement Assistant Carly Pampuch, Branch Manager […]
Great Michigan Read
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesJDL is once again participating in The Great Michigan Read, an opportunity for Michiganders to connect and explore the history and voices of our state. The 2021-22 title is The Women of the Copper Country, Mary Doria Russell's riveting account of 25-year-old Annie Clements as she stood up for the miners and families of Calumet, […]
Larry Martin Presents “WWII In Their Own Words”
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us at the Carnegie Library to see interviews with WWII veterans presented by local historian Larry Martin. September 10: Charles McClelland was aboard the USS Helena in the Pacific and was involved in naval battles around the Guadalcanal area. The Helena was escorting the USS Juneau away from a battle when the Juneau was […]
Board Game Sundays
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesCome to the Carnegie Library Quiet Reading Room to play some board games or do puzzles every Sunday from 1:30-4:30 PM, starting September 4. The library will provide the games, you provide the fun! This program is open to all ages.
Community Coffee Time
Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us for a cup of coffee and some conversation! Summit Branch: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2-5 PM (Click here for the Summit Branch activities schedule.) Carnegie Library: Wednesdays, 10-11:30 AM