Adults
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.
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 […]
Old Time Radio Shows at the Carnegie Library
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesDo you enjoy nostalgia and history? Join us to hear an Old Time Radio Show presented by Center Stage Jackson. The shows will include Episode 1 of Flash Gordon: Amazing Interplanetary Adventures (1935) and the comedy Fibber McGee and Molly from "The Flying Saucer" (1950). Meijer Branch: October 8, 1 PM Carnegie Library: October 15, […]
Blood Drive at the Concord Branch
Concord Branch 108 S. Main St., Concord, MI, United StatesJoin us for a blood drive at the Concord Branch on October 17 from 10 AM - 2:30 PM. Appointments are preferred, however walk-ins are accepted. Sign up for an appointment here. This event is presented by Versiti Blood Center of Michigan. For eligibility guidelines and blood donation FAQs, click here.
Resume Workshop
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us at the Carnegie Library to go through the process of making a resume and ask any questions you may have. Session Dates: October 18, 1-3 PM October 20, 6-8 PM
Genealogy Workshop
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesAre you looking to research your family but don't know where to start? Join us at the Carnegie Library for a Beginners Genealogy Workshop presented by Marge Herman from the Jackson County Genealogical Society. You'll have the chance to learn about genealogy databases available at JDL and resources available at the Jackson County Genealogical Society. […]
Silver Tales For The Young at Heart
Vista Grande Villa 2251 Springport Road, Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us for a free storytelling event featuring Larry Castleberry on November 2, at 10 AM at Vista Grande Villa. This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to 517-905-1317 or community@myjdl.com. About the Storyteller: Larry Castleberry is an engaging Storyteller who weaves folk and fairytales stories from the world of the […]