Jackson Storyfest
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Storytime at the Parma Branch
Storytime at the Parma Branch
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Parma Branch Summer Storytime: Mondays, 11 AM (ages 2-4)
Challenge Your Shelf Book Club
Challenge Your Shelf Book Club
Join a unique book group where you choose what you read based on monthly prompts! Join us in person for monthly meetings at the Summit Branch to share what you read or complete your challenge by turning in your book review each month. For each book you read and complete a book review on, you […]
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What Does a Park Ranger Do?
What Does a Park Ranger Do?
What's is like working at a National Park as a Park Ranger? How does someone become a Park Ranger? These questions and more will be answered by JDL's own Bambi Skrzynski, former National Parks Ranger. Children of all ages are encouraged to join us this summer for a presentation and Q&A about this exciting career. […]
Henrietta Branch Book Club
Henrietta Branch Book Club
Join us on the last Tuesday of the month at 4 PM at the Henrietta Branch to discuss a new book each month. To learn more, stop by or call the branch at 517-769-6537.
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Little Listeners Summer Storytime
Little Listeners Summer Storytime
Enjoy stories, hands-on activities and more in a storytime for 2–4-year-olds every Wednesday at the Summit Branch. There will be no storytime on June 19, due to the library being closed for Juneteenth.
Gaining STEAM
Gaining STEAM
Let's gain some STEAM at the Summit Branch! Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math by learning, discovering, and creating together. June 26, 3 PM - Experimenting with Magnets July 31, 3 PM - Don't Touch the Lava STEAM Challenge August 14, 3 PM - Ocean Art Intended for ages 8 to 12. Registration is […]
The Life and Music of Igor Stravinsky
The Life and Music of Igor Stravinsky
Join us at the Carnegie Library to learn about the life of composer Igor Stravinsky and the impact his work has had on music history. Intended for ages 14+. No registration required. Presented by: Dania Lee Cleveland, BFA
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Creative Connections
Creative Connections
Patrons of all abilities are welcome to join us at the Meijer Branch on the first Thursday of the month* from 10 AM-12 PM for Creative Connections! Bingo: June 6, August 1 Arts, Crafts & Games: July 11 This program is intended for adults with special needs, though all are welcome! No registration is needed, […]
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Meijer Branch Book Club
Meijer Branch Book Club
Join us on the first Friday of the month from 10-11:30 AM at the Meijer Branch to discuss a book selected by the group. Summer Dates and Titles: June 7: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee July 5: Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee August 2: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by […]
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Canvas Bag Painting
Canvas Bag Painting
Get creative at the Parma Branch by painting your very own canvas bag. Intended for teens. Call 517-531-4908 to register.
Summer Discover Finale Festival
Summer Discover Finale Festival
Join us for a Summer Discover celebration in downtown Jackson on August 3! Party in the Park: 11 AM-2 PM, Horace Blackman Park Enjoy live music, yard games and a bounce house. Music Line-Up: 11 AM: Steve & Brian Tucker 12 PM: Tiffany & Marcus Shelton 1 PM: The Van Buren Boys There will be […]
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Crafts at Carnegie
Crafts at Carnegie
Join us at the Carnegie Library for a new craft each month! Summer Dates: July 7: Mixed media picture frame August 4: Free-style crafting Call 517-905-1339 to register. Ages 14+.
7 events,
Storytime at the Parma Branch
Storytime at the Parma Branch
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Parma Branch Summer Storytime: Mondays, 11 AM (ages 2-4)
Just Desserts Book Club
Just Desserts Book Club
Just Desserts Book Club meets at the Spring Arbor Branch on the first Monday of the month at 12 PM. To learn more, call the branch at 517-750-2030.
Reading with River
Reading with River
Reading is great, and reading with a dog is even better! Sign up for a one-on-one 10-minute session reading with River at the Carnegie Library by calling 517-905-1331. All ages are welcome.
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Little Listeners Summer Storytime
Little Listeners Summer Storytime
Enjoy stories, hands-on activities and more in a storytime for 2–4-year-olds every Wednesday at the Summit Branch. There will be no storytime on June 19, due to the library being closed for Juneteenth.
Books & Brews Book Club
Books & Brews Book Club
Join us for pizza and drinks at 127 Brewing on the first Wednesday of the month at 6 PM as we discuss books chosen by the group. To learn more, contact the Adult Services Department at (517) 905-1399 or adultservices@myjdl.com.
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Big Block Storytime
Big Block Storytime
Listen to stories and play with big blocks at the Spring Arbor Branch! Intended for ages 2-5. Dates (all storytimes at 11 AM): June 6 & 20 July 11 & 25 August 8 & 22
Bots and Books
Bots and Books
Let's explore robotics! Join the MC Hammers Robotics Team from Michigan Center High School and Jackson District Library's Summit Branch for a fun filled event. Experienced team members will teach participants how to program Lego robots, construct mechanisms to enhance robots and lead STEM activities. This event will be held at the Lion's Club in […]
Grass Lake Branch Book Club
Grass Lake Branch Book Club
Join us on the second Thursday of the month at 5:30 PM at the Grass Lake Branch to discuss a new book each month. To learn more, stop by or call the branch at 517-522-8211.
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PJ Storytime
PJ Storytime
It's pajama day at the Eastern Branch and we would love to read you some stories before bedtime! You can drop off your stuffed animal at the branch anytime from August 1-3 for them to be in a story of their own that we will read during our storytime on August 9. Intended for children […]
After Hours Board Game Night
After Hours Board Game Night
Enjoy an evening of board games at the Carnegie Library! You can bring a board game or borrow one of ours to play - just make sure to arrive before we close the doors to the public at 6 PM! Intended for adults.
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Cyanotype Printing
Cyanotype Printing
Learn how to create cyanotype prints on paper and a canvas tote bag at the Meijer Branch! Cyanotype prints or "sun prints" use the sun to create stunning blue and white silhouette images. All supplies will be provided, though if you have a special object that you would like to make a print of, feel […]
Passionate Painting Projects
Passionate Painting Projects
Create beautiful art at the Spring Arbor Branch! Each session you will paint on different types of material. Material could be wood, glass, canvas and more. Space is limited. To register, please call the branch at 517-750-2030. This program is intended for adults. Summer Dates (all sessions at 12 PM): June 15, July 13 and August […]
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Infinite Landscapes Animation
Infinite Landscapes Animation
Join us at the Carnegie Library to transform a drawing of your favorite scenery and collaborate to create an infinite looping animation of shifting, imaginative landscapes. Intended for all ages 8+. Call 517-905-1331 to register.
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Storytime at the Parma Branch
Storytime at the Parma Branch
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Parma Branch Summer Storytime: Mondays, 11 AM (ages 2-4)
Teen Art Series
Teen Art Series
Teens 13+ can join Lacina Stieber at the Spring Arbor Branch for a different art project each month featuring a variety of media and themes. Dates (all sessions at 2:30 PM): June 17, July 15 and August 12. Call 517-750-2030 to register.
Yoga at Eastern
Yoga at Eastern
Come relax, unwind, and take care of your body with the slow and gentle flow of yoga at the Eastern Branch! Bring your own mat. If you do not have one, a limited amount may be available. This program takes place on the second Monday of the month at 3 PM.
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Little Listeners Summer Storytime
Little Listeners Summer Storytime
Enjoy stories, hands-on activities and more in a storytime for 2–4-year-olds every Wednesday at the Summit Branch. There will be no storytime on June 19, due to the library being closed for Juneteenth.
Read with a Root Beer Float
Read with a Root Beer Float
Check out a book at the Concord Branch and receive an official JDL stamp, then walk to the Mann House to sit under the beautiful trees to read your book and enjoy a tasty root bear float compliments of the historical Mann House! All ages are welcome. Dates: June 12, 1:30-3 PM July 24, 1:30-3 […]
Drop-In Art for Kids
Drop-In Art for Kids
Kids ages 5-12 can drop in at the Spring Arbor Branch from 2:30-3:30 PM to create an art project. June Projects: June 12: Bug Boxes June 26: Popsicle Sun Catcher July Projects: July 10: Great Smoky Mountains Stencil Picture July 24: Cupcake Wrapper Flowers August Projects: August 14: Monarch Craft August 28: Leaf Rubbing Journal […]
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Napoleon Book Club
Napoleon Book Club
Read the book of the month and enjoy discussion with other book club members at the Napoleon Branch. This group meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 2 PM. Call the branch at 517-536-4266 to learn more. Summer Dates: June 20, July 18 and August 15
Nintendo Night
Nintendo Night
The Meijer Branch invites patrons of all ages and skill levels to enjoy an evening of gaming! Two Nintendo Switches will be provided; one for competitive games like Smash Bros. and one for casual games like Mario Kart. If there are any special requests for games, please contact the Meijer Branch at 517-788-4480 and we’ll […]
Mindfulness Mandalas
Mindfulness Mandalas
Join us at the Eastern Branch for a creative and fun way to practice mindfulness as we design our own beautiful mandala or mindfully color a pre-drawn mandala. You'll also learn more about the benefits of practicing mindfulness in our day-to-day lives. Intended for teens and adults 16+. Call 517-788-4074 to register.
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Senior Movie Matinee
Senior Movie Matinee
Join us for a free movie matinee and snacks at the Senior Site at the Spring Arbor Branch! All showings are at 1 PM. July 19: The Great Debaters (2007) August 16: Jaws (1975)
Trail Head Book Club
Trail Head Book Club
Interested in discussing what you’re reading and get book recommendations from others? Join us on the third Friday of the month at 12 PM at the Trail Head Coffee Shop in Concord to share conversation, meet new friends and discover new interests. Call the Concord Branch at 517-905-1379 for more information.
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Squishmallow Rescue Game
Squishmallow Rescue Game
Oh no! There’s a menace about town who is nabbing up all the cute and cuddly Squishmallows. Help save the town from the nefarious, masked Squishburglar and adopt your own Squishmallow at the end of our interactive, life-sized board game at the Carnegie Library. Space is limited so register quickly! Intended for ages 8-12. Call 517-905-1331 […]
CANCELLED: Getting to Know Your Drinking Water
CANCELLED: Getting to Know Your Drinking Water
Due to an illness, this event has been cancelled. Our presenter would like to reschedule for the fall, so stay tuned for a new date. Kids ages 6-12 can learn about how water makes its way from the environment to your home! Through stories and interactive activities, you'll learn how the things you do every […]
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Watercolor Class
Watercolor Class
Join us for a beginner watercolor class at the Carnegie Library to learn how to create a stained-glass effect. Intended for teens and adults. Call 517-905-1339 to register.
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Storytime at the Parma Branch
Storytime at the Parma Branch
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Parma Branch Summer Storytime: Mondays, 11 AM (ages 2-4)
Spinebenders Book Club
Spinebenders Book Club
Join us at the Hanover Branch for a book club on the third Monday of the month from 1-2 PM. Stop by or call the branch at 517-905-1399 to learn more.
¿Cómo se dice…?
¿Cómo se dice…?
Did you learn Spanish in school, college or on a trip abroad? Haven’t practiced in years and feeling a little “rusty”? Enjoy refreshing your memory and practicing conversational Spanish at the Summit Branch! Register by calling the Summit Branch at 517-783-4030. Class Dates (all sessions at 5 PM): June 10 & 24, July 8 & 22, August […]
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Parma/Springport Book Club
Parma/Springport Book Club
Join us on the third Tuesday of the month at 10 AM at GG’s Cafe to discuss a new book each month. To learn more, stop by or call either branch.
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Little Listeners Summer Storytime
Little Listeners Summer Storytime
Enjoy stories, hands-on activities and more in a storytime for 2–4-year-olds every Wednesday at the Summit Branch. There will be no storytime on June 19, due to the library being closed for Juneteenth.
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Blood Drive
Blood Drive
Join us for a blood drive at the Carnegie Library on August 22 from 10 AM – 1:30 PM. Appointments are preferred, however walk-ins are accepted. Sign up for an appointment here. Learn about the critical need for blood donations in the summer months here. This event is presented by Versiti Blood Center of Michigan. For eligibility guidelines […]
Big Block Storytime
Big Block Storytime
Listen to stories and play with big blocks at the Spring Arbor Branch! Intended for ages 2-5. Dates (all storytimes at 11 AM): June 6 & 20 July 11 & 25 August 8 & 22
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Art Through the Ages
Art Through the Ages
Learn about art through the ages with hands-on projects at the Eastern Branch. All crafts will be beginner-friendly, and you do not need any prior art experience to participate. Sessions: August 23, 3 PM - Paper Making & Paper Marbling (3100 B.C.) September 15, 2 PM - Watercolor (1300s) October 12, 2 PM - Pop […]
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Carnegie Cart
Carnegie Cart
Stop by the Carnegie Library auditorium to play Mario Kart and Mario-themed board games! All ages are welcome. No registration required. Summer dates (all sessions 1-4 PM): June 15, July 27 and August 24
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Storytime at the Parma Branch
Storytime at the Parma Branch
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Parma Branch Summer Storytime: Mondays, 11 AM (ages 2-4)
Challenge Your Shelf Book Club
Challenge Your Shelf Book Club
Join a unique book group where you choose what you read based on monthly prompts! Join us in person for monthly meetings at the Summit Branch to share what you read or complete your challenge by turning in your book review each month. For each book you read and complete a book review on, you […]
1 event,
Henrietta Branch Book Club
Henrietta Branch Book Club
Join us on the last Tuesday of the month at 4 PM at the Henrietta Branch to discuss a new book each month. To learn more, stop by or call the branch at 517-769-6537.
3 events,
Little Listeners Summer Storytime
Little Listeners Summer Storytime
Enjoy stories, hands-on activities and more in a storytime for 2–4-year-olds every Wednesday at the Summit Branch. There will be no storytime on June 19, due to the library being closed for Juneteenth.
Chinese Bilingual Storytime
Chinese Bilingual Storytime
Grand Valley State University professor Haixia Liu will run a bilingual storytime for toddlers and young children featuring stories and crafts about Chinese Zodiac Animals and Festivals. Dates: June 21, 1 PM and August 28, 1 PM Call the Eastern Branch at 517-788-4074 to register for your preferred date.
Drop-In Art for Kids
Drop-In Art for Kids
Kids ages 5-12 can drop in at the Spring Arbor Branch from 2:30-3:30 PM to create an art project. June Projects: June 12: Bug Boxes June 26: Popsicle Sun Catcher July Projects: July 10: Great Smoky Mountains Stencil Picture July 24: Cupcake Wrapper Flowers August Projects: August 14: Monarch Craft August 28: Leaf Rubbing Journal […]
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Medicare 101
Medicare 101
Join us for an educational event on Medicare basics at the Eastern Branch. Recommended for seniors 65+ and their families. No registration required.
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