Educational
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
Gifts of the Earth, the Sound of Nature
Henrietta Branch 11744 Bunkerhill Rd., Pleasant Lake, MI, United StatesDoc William "Walks Sacred" Martin will present an interactive sharing of his understanding of the gifts of the earth for healing and learning the unity among the people as was shared with him by his elders. This program is intended for ages 3-5. About the Presenter: Doc Martin is of Cree lineage from Quebec, Trois-Rivieres, […]
Forget Google, Ask Grandmother!
Henrietta Branch 11744 Bunkerhill Rd., Pleasant Lake, MI, United StatesJoin Doc William "Walks Sacred" Martin as he shares about Traditional Wisdom - Speaking with Nature. He will share his decades of living and working on reservations with Elders on his journey to be a medicine Helper. Discover the meaning of traditional songs and how they are represented in nature. He will bring some of […]
Michigan Lighthouses
Meijer Branch 2699 Airport Rd., Jackson, MI, United States**Update: The Concord Branch Michigan Lighthouses session is being rescheduled. Stay tuned for the new date. The Meijer Branch session will still take place as scheduled.** Learn about Michigan's lighthouses with Laurie Perkins from the Michigan DNR. Meijer Branch: November 17, 2 PM About the presenter: Laurie Perkins is is the Site Historian for […]
Michigan Lighthouses
Concord Branch 108 S. Main St., Concord, MI, United StatesLearn about Michigan's lighthouses with Laurie Perkins from the Michigan DNR. About the presenter: Laurie Perkins is is the Site Historian for the Mann House, Walker Tavern, and the Tawas Point Lighthouse. In 2020, she was a guest on Light Hearted, an podcast about lighthouses. You can listen to the episode here.
Celebrating Jewish Culture
Lost Railway Museum 142 W. Michigan Ave., Grass Lake, MI, United StatesJoin members from Jackson's Temple Beth Israel to discover some special Jewish customs and traditions, such as weddings and Bar Mitzvahs. You will also have the chance to learn about Jewish holidays and hear several songs and stories. This event will take at the Lost Railway Museum in Grass Lake on January 26 at 6 […]