Educational
Summer STEM Craft
Henrietta Branch 11744 Bunkerhill Rd., Pleasant Lake, MI, United StatesStop by the Henrietta Branch during open hours from June 13-18 to create a flower and watch it go from bud to bloom.
Summer STEM Craft
Henrietta Branch 11744 Bunkerhill Rd., Pleasant Lake, MI, United StatesStop by the Henrietta Branch during open hours from June 13-18 to create a flower and watch it go from bud to bloom.
Tails & Trails
Dahlem Nature Center 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson, MI, United StatesTails & Trails is back this summer! This program runs July 15-August 30 and is an opportunity for the entire family to discover the wildlife right here in Jackson. Stop by any JDL branch starting July 15 to pick up a passport with instructions for exploring the Dahlem Center and information on the animals you […]
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!
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 […]
Larry Martin presents “WWII in Their Own Words”
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesLearn about the experiences of those who lived through WWII in an interview presented by local historian Larry Martin at the Carnegie Library. August 6: Bud Abbott Lt. USN. Bud was a PT boat skipper (the same thing that President Kennedy did during the war). Bud was in the South Pacific at New Guinea and […]
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 […]
Celebrate World Elephant Day
Spring Arbor Branch 122 Star Rd., Spring Arbor, MI, United StatesJoin us at the Spring Arbor Branch for crafts and learn how you can be part of of saving the elephants!
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, […]