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The Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Jackson, MI, United StatesDecorate a pumpkin as your favorite literary/book character! All ages are welcome to participate. To submit, send a photo of your pumpkin to marketing@myjdl.com with your name and phone number any time from October 1-25. Congrats to the winners: Christy Broderick, Lydia Heffner and Drew Draper! You can see all of the amazing entries on […]
Storyfest Showcase
Jackson Symphony Orchestra 215 W Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI, United StatesThe Jackson Storyfest 2021 showcase features storytelling in all its forms, with performances by Jackson School of the Arts dance troupe, poetry and music duo Lonnie & Clyde, Center Stage Jackson, as well as storytellers Satori Shakoor and Tre Howl. This event will be held at Weatherwax Hall in the Jackson Symphony Orchestra building and […]
34th Annual Jackson Storyfest
Jackson, MI, United StatesThe Jackson District Library’s 34th Annual Storyfest returns November 1-6, 2021. This year’s theme – Storytelling Through the Arts – captures the many fun and creative forms of storytelling, from spoken word to song and dance. We are excited to partner with local organizations and professional storytellers to bring a unique storytelling experience to the Jackson Community. For a full list of Storyfest events, […]
Hanover Holiday Open House
Hanover Branch 118 W. Main St., Hanover, MI, United StatesJoin us at the Hanover Branch for a Holiday Open House on December 17 from 1-5:30 PM! Refreshments will be available as well as a scavenger hunt. Santa will be making an appearance from 4-5:30!
Chalk Art
Jackson, MI, United StatesRelease your inner artist and have some fun with this all-ages chalk art craft! Craft kits will include black cardstock, a stencil, chalk and instructions for creating your own piece of art. Kits available at all JDL branches beginning December 20, while supplies last.
Parma Holiday Open House
Parma Branch 102 Church St., Parma, MI, United StatesJoin us at the Parma Branch for a Holiday Open House on December 20 from 10 AM to 7 PM! Refreshments will be available as well as a snowflake craft for community members to help decorate the branch.
Springport Holiday Open House
Springport Branch 116 Mechanic St., Springport, MI, United StatesJoin us at the Springport Branch for a Holiday Open House on December 21 from 10 AM to 7 PM! Refreshments will be available as well as a snowflake craft for community members to help decorate the branch.
The Art and Voice of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Jackson, MI, United StatesThis event honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s powerful voice while highlight the role that art can play in social transformation. Patrons are invited to create a piece of art in any medium inspired by one of the prompts from Dr. King's sermons and speeches, and send a photo of their piece […]
National Library Lover’s Month Bookmark
Jackson, MI, United StatesCelebrate National Library Lover's Month by making a wooden map bookmark. Where is your next book going to take you? Supply kits will be available at all JDL branches beginning February 7, while supplies last.
Celebrate Black Super Heroes
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesCelebrate Black Super Heroes during Black History Month! Logo Hunt: Stop by all 13 library branches during the month of February to collect all the superhero logos and check out displays with books, graphic novels, movies, etc. starring each superhero. Showcase: Join us in the Carnegie Library auditorium on February 26 from 12-2 PM to […]