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Professor Snoopenheimer Snoops Out Kooky Kryptids
Jackson, MI, United StatesThe brilliant but eccentric (well... "kooky" really) professor, who last summer snooped out fairies, trolls and elves (oh my!) is back at it in 2021! This time he's snooping out "kryptids" (well... "cryptids" really)- mysterious "hidden" ("crypt") animals (Bigfoot, Nessie etc.) that may exist but not proven to exist. Now cryptids can be spooky, but […]
ARK Animal Encounters
Jackson, MI, United StatesThis presentation by ARK Animal Encounters features 5-6 animals while blending education and entertainment. This program will be available on our Facebook page and here on our website June 28-July 4.
Anyone Can Be a Gardener!
Jackson, MI, United StatesThe basics of gardening - be it container or ground- are demonstrated in a relaxed, easy outside setting. Choosing the best plants and spaces, tools and materials needed, and feeding and maintenance are some of the topics covered, and we'll even look at a simple way to start a Fairy Garden with your little ones! […]
Baffling Bill the Magician
Jackson, MI, United StatesTake a virtual trip to Baffling Bill’s Illusionarium Magic Theater for a spectacular illusion show! This program will be available on our Facebook page and here on our website July 5-11.
Dinosaur Tails & Tales
Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin PaleoJoe, paleontologist, dinosaur hunter, and storyteller to learn what tales dinosaur tails can tell. Have you ever wondered why the Stegosaurus has spikes on his tail? Why are the Longneck Dinosaurs equipped with such long tails? Hear about and see the Dinosaur with 4 long Pheasant-like tail FEATHERS. Dinosaur stories from a real Dinosaur […]
City Critters
Jackson, MI, United StatesPresented by the Detroit Zoological society, this program will introduce participants to the wild animals who share their neighborhoods, help them build empathy for these animals, and show them how they can help the animals. This program will be available on our Facebook page and here on our website July 19-25.
Supermarket Science
Jackson, MI, United StatesIt looks like magic but it's not. Simple grocery store items are used to perform crazy and wacky science experiments. You'll never see eggs, soda cans, toilet paper, bananas, water bottles and baby diapers the same way ever again. Safety is stressed, laughs are guaranteed. It's Supermarket Science. July 26 Update: Due to a power […]
Trails & Tails
Jackson, MI, United StatesJDL is excited to partner with the Dahlem Center to present Trails & Tails as a part of the Summer Reading Program! The program will run July 14-31. Stop by any JDL branch beginning July 14 to pick up a Nature Explorer kit. Each kit includes a Passport to different stops along the trails at […]
Staycation
Jackson, MI, United StatesStop by any JDL branch beginning August 11 and pick up a packet with crafts, games, and ideas for fun, inexpensive staycation!
Rescue Read Along with Cascades Humane Society
Cascades Humane Society 1515 Carmen Drive, Jackson, MI, United StatesOnce a month, patrons will have the opportunity to read to rescue pets at Cascades Humane Society. JDL will film the Read Along as well as a bit about the featured shelter pet(s) to be shared on our social media platforms. Readers can sign up for 30 minute time slots here. Children are welcome to […]