Kids
Family Board Game Night
Summit Branch 104 W. Bird Street, Jackson, MI, United StatesFamilies are invited to join us at the Summit Branch on the 2nd Wednesday of the month for board game night. Bring your favorite game or try out one of ours. You can stop by at any time from 5-7 PM and stay as long (or as little) as you like. Light snacks will be […]
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 […]
VCL Festival
Vandercook Lake County Park 436-498 Parkway Street, Jackson, MI, United StatesJDL is joining the fun at the 3rd Annual VCL Festival! Stop by to visit the bookmobile and enjoy music by Railcar Graffiti, sponsored by JDL. This community event is hosted by the Vandercook Lake Lions Club and includes the LD & Pat's Cruise-In, an inflatable playground, craft activities and more.
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!
Weave a Bookmark
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesThe art of weaving is at your fingertips! Join us at the Eastern Branch and learn to make a hand-woven bookmark. This is a perfect project for beginners and all supplies are provided. Intended for ages 7+.
STEM Day at the Brooklyn Branch
Brooklyn Branch 207 N. Main St., Brooklyn, MI, United StatesGet in touch with your inner scientist at STEM Day at the Brooklyn Branch! Choose your own adventure with a variety of STEM activities to explore. Intended for ages 5-12.
Bad Art Turns Messy!
Summit Branch 104 W. Bird Street, Jackson, MI, United StatesFamilies - get creative! This summer, we're taking Bad Art and making it messy. June 15: Help us create a "kindness rock garden" with painted rocks July 20: Bubble Art August 17: Splatter Paint Two sessions are offered each date: 3-4 PM and 4-5 PM. Registration is required. Call 517-783-4030 to register.
Movie Day at the Napoleon Branch
Napoleon Branch 6755 Brooklyn rd., Napoleon, MI, United StatesJoin us for a showing of Dolphin Tale at the Napoleon Branch.
Movie Day at the Brooklyn Branch
Brooklyn Branch 207 N. Main St., Brooklyn, MI, United StatesJoin us for a showing of Shark Tale to celebrate Shark Week.
SRP Block Party
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us for the last hurrah of Summer Reading! We'll have a DJ, live performances by Ring of Steel, games, activities, face painting, a mermaid and much, much more. This event will take place from 1-4 PM Saturday, July 30, in front of the Carnegie Library. Ring of Steel performances will take place at […]