Crafts
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.
Bad Art Turns Messy!
Summit Branch 104 W. Bird Street, Jackson, MI, United StatesFamilies - get creative! This summer, we're taking Bad Art and making it messy. June 15: Help us create a "kindness rock garden" with painted rocks July 20: Bubble Art August 17: Splatter Paint Two sessions are offered each date: 3-4 PM and 4-5 PM. Registration is required. Call 517-783-4030 to register.
Crazy Craft Creations
Jackson, MI, United StatesCreate a different craft every month at the Spring Arbor Branch. Space is limited, please call 517-750-2030 to register. Dates (all sessions take place at 5:30 PM): June 23, July 21, August 18 This program is intended for adults.
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 […]
Brooklyn Branch End of Summer Reading Party
Brooklyn Branch 207 N. Main St., Brooklyn, MI, United StatesCelebrate the end of summer reading at the Brooklyn Branch with ice cream and sidewalk chalk! Stop by to enjoy a frozen treat and get creative with chalk.
Passionate Painting Projects
Spring Arbor Branch 122 Star Rd., Spring Arbor, MI, United StatesJoin us for a new painting project each month at the Spring Arbor Branch. Space is limited, call 517-750-2030 to register. This program is intended for adults.