Crafts
Upcycled Friendship Bracelets
Jackson, MI, United StatesVisit any JDL branch to pick up a craft kit for making friendship bracelets from upcycled pop can tabs to celebrate International Friendship Day (July 30).
VCL Festival
Vandercook Lake County Park 436-498 Parkway Street, Jackson, MI, United StatesJDL is joining the fun at the 3rd Annual VCL Festival! Stop by to visit the bookmobile and enjoy music by Railcar Graffiti, sponsored by JDL. This community event is hosted by the Vandercook Lake Lions Club and includes the LD & Pat's Cruise-In, an inflatable playground, craft activities and more.
Magic Milk Art
Henrietta Branch 11744 Bunkerhill Rd., Pleasant Lake, MI, United StatesStop by the Henrietta Branch during the week of July 18 open hours to learn how to create art using everyday materials - including milk!
Weave a Bookmark
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesThe art of weaving is at your fingertips! Join us at the Eastern Branch and learn to make a hand-woven bookmark. This is a perfect project for beginners and all supplies are provided. Intended for ages 7+.
STEM Day at the Brooklyn Branch
Brooklyn Branch 207 N. Main St., Brooklyn, MI, United StatesGet in touch with your inner scientist at STEM Day at the Brooklyn Branch! Choose your own adventure with a variety of STEM activities to explore. Intended for ages 5-12.
Soap Making at the Eastern Branch
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us for a natural ingredient soap making class at the Eastern Branch! Not only will patrons learn how to make soap from scratch, but they will learn about the scientific processes oils and lye undergo to become soap. This program is presented by Dancing Crane and intended for ages 15+. Space is limited and […]
Teen Painting at the Brooklyn Branch
Brooklyn Branch 207 N. Main St., Brooklyn, MI, United StatesTweens and teens will enjoy learning to paint a scene with a Jackson School of the Arts staff member. Program is intended for tweens and teens 11-18. Space is limited and registration is required. Funding is provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan.
SRP Block Party
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us for the last hurrah of Summer Reading! We'll have a DJ, live performances by Ring of Steel, games, activities, face painting, a mermaid and much, much more. This event will take place from 1-4 PM Saturday, July 30, in front of the Carnegie Library. Ring of Steel performances will take place at […]
Whale Tail Keychains
Jackson, MI, United StatesCreate your own Whale Tail keychain! Stop by any JDL branch starting August 1 to pick up a craft kit. A video tutorial will be available on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. Intended for older kids and teens. Available while supplies last.
Navajo Code Talkers
Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us for a virtual presentation by Laura Tohe Ph.D., the daughter of a Navajo Code Talker. This event will take place on Zoom. The recording of this program will be available for viewing until August 15. Watch the recording here. Take-and-make craft kits for making a Navajo style bracelet using colors and symbols that […]