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Make a Misfit Toy
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesLet the little one in your life get creative by creating their own misfit toy. Piece together parts from worn toys to create your own creative toy. All supplies provided.
Alex Thomas & Friends Puppet Show
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesAlex Thomas & Friends provides interactive shows for children & families, bringing jokes, prizes, stories, silliness, and all around fun to the library through the art of puppetry. Interactive Puppet Shows allow volunteers and audience members to play along and become a part of the act. Zany Muppet-style puppets, who have made video appearances for […]
The Storytellers
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesA Universe of Music & Stories features musical selections, captivating stories, hands-on fun with musical instruments from around the world, a short interactive poem, a hilarious musical skit, and when time permits, post-show activities. As always, live musical accompaniment will feature unique music and musical instruments from the Caribbean, Western Africa, North America, Australia, Brazil […]
A.R.K. Animal Encounters
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesMost animals on Earth, including humans, are affected by the light and dark cycle. Let's meet Diurnal, Nocturnal, and Crepuscular animals, and discover how they've adapted to live during different periods of the light and dark cycle, as the Earth turns from day to night, and back again. A.R.K. Animal Encounters is a company providing […]
Bee Amazed at the Amazing Life of the Honeybee
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesThis educational program is presented by Thornapple Woodlands (Don and Karen Snoeyink). Through an entertaining honey bee educational seminar, the audience will: Learn about the three types of bees in a hive and their respective roles. Understand how bees find nectar and process it into honey. Realize how honey is harvested. Learn the nutritional and […]
Galaxy Tie Dye
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesCreate a stellar galaxy tie dye t-shirt. All supplies provided.
Mess Free Finger Painting
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesSounds unlikely, but it is true! This art activity is a perfect way for children to explore paints and color mixing while keeping the mess to a minimum. Children can create a finger painting masterpiece to take home, and grownups will appreciate taking the art home without the messy child.
Little Gardeners
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesDoes your child love to play in the dirt and garden? Let your little one dig, water, plant, and harvest to their hearts content at our gardening-themed sensory experience.
Exotic Zoo
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesLive Animal Presentation Exotic Zoo is an Educational Wildlife Program. They are a traveling zoo that will bring exotic animals for a hands-on learning experience. They will educate everyone on topics such as the animal's natural habitat, diet, and more! In addition, there is a question and answer session. Lastly, everyone can see and touch […]
Scrapbooking Club
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesCome work on your projects with the Scrapbooking Club the first Saturday of every month. This is a great opportunity to socialize while creatively capturing your memories. This event is the first Saturday of each month.