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Comics Go to College
Jackson, MI, United StatesThis series of lectures, each with time for Q&A from comics legend, Stephen R. Bissette, will be offered via Zoom to the wider community free of charge. Presented in partnership with Jackson ConCon, Jackson College and Nostalgia, Ink. October 13, 7 PM: Illustrating Regional Cryptozoological Lore - This lecture provides an illustrated overview of various […]
Earth Hour Kits
Jackson, MI, United StatesEarth Hour is held every year on the last Saturday in March at 8:30 PM. People all over the world switch off their lights to show support for the planet. Stop by any JDL branch March 21-26 to pick up an activity kit with information about activities to do with the whole family during lights […]
ASL at JDL
Jackson, MI, United StatesStop by any JDL branch starting April 11 to explore American Sign Language with flash cards featuring beginning phrases in recognition of National American Sign Language day. For a video tutorial of some beginning ASL greetings and common questions, click here.
STEM Mondays
Spring Arbor Branch 122 Star Rd., Spring Arbor, MI, United StatesStop by the Spring Arbor Branch for STEM activities. These activities are great for enhancing homeschooling curriculum! Space is limited and registration is required. Call the Spring Arbor Branch at 517-750-2030 to register. March 7 & 21; April 4 & 18; May 2 & 16
Michigan’s Majestic Lighthouses
Summit Branch 104 W. Bird Street, Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us at the Summit Branch as Southern Lower Peninsula Historian Laurie Perkins takes you on a trip through two of Michigan’s majestic lighthouses—one in Copper Harbor at the tip of the Kewanee Peninsula and the other at Tawas Point on the sunrise side of the State. Space is limited and registration is required. Please […]
AAPI Heritage Month Storytime
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us for a Japanese/English bilingual storytime in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month on May 20 at 10 AM at the Carnegie Library! Ai Yoshida will be reading Crow Boy by Taro Yashima and teaching how to make origami. Intended for ages 3+. About Ai Yoshida: Ai is the Asian […]
Bug Hunt Bingo
Jackson, MI, United StatesStop by any JDL branch during the week of May 16 to hunt for Michigan spring bugs on a bug bingo card! Craft kits will also be available with bug tongs and a magnifying glass.
AAPI Culinary Panel
Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Panelists will discuss the preservation and celebration of their culinary heritages. This event will take place on Zoom and Facebook Live. To join on Zoom, click here. Meet the Panelists: Danilo M. Baylen Ed. D. teaches, researches, and publishes technology integration practices, visual […]
Bike with the Badge
Falling Waters Trail Teft Rd, Spring ArborIn partnership with JDL, Deputy Larry Jacobson of Concord will be taking kids (or anyone who would like to participate) for a bike ride down the Falling Waters Trail and talking about bike safety. Meet at the Falling Waters trailhead at 11 AM on June 4. Participants will receive a free water bottle and safety […]
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.