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Around the World in 9 Days
Jackson, MI, United StatesTravel the world and experience the culture of people and places around the globe during Spring Break, March 26-April 3! Start at your local branch to pick up a passport and begin your quest to visit all 13 branches while navigating the customs and traditions of the 13 countries represented. Visit 3 countries to earn […]
Indiana Jones Escape Room
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesIndiana Jones has discovered the location of a missing prized artifact! You and your group must use clues and intellect to escape and help Indy to return it to the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. April 3 Session Times: 1:30 PM, 3 PM (See below for additional dates) Please note: Participants who are more than […]
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.
Eco-friendly Gardening
Jackson, MI, United StatesStop by any JDL branch starting May 9 to pick up an at-home gardening kit that includes a basil seed packet and small containers, so you can garden indoors or outdoors depending on the space you have available. Kits will also include information about planting the seeds and how to garden in a way that […]
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
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.
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 […]
Friends of the Hanover Branch Book Sale
Hanover Branch 118 W. Main St., Hanover, MI, United StatesThe Friends of the Hanover Branch will be hosting their semi-annual book sale upstairs at the Hanover Branch on June 22 from 10 AM - 6 PM. Stop by to purchase books for any age of all your favorite authors.
Movie Day at the Brooklyn Branch
Brooklyn Branch 207 N. Main St., Brooklyn, MI, United StatesJoin us at the Brooklyn Branch for a showing of Finding Nemo!
Game Night at the Eastern Branch
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us at the Eastern Branch to play one of the games from our collection, or bring your own game to share and play.