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Barks & Bites
Spring Arbor Branch 122 Star Rd., Spring Arbor, MI, United StatesCelebrate your K-9 furry family members! We will be making easy and healthy dog treats for participants to take home to their K-9 friends. Fun for all ages of humans, but please leave your pets at home.
DIY Hair Pins
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesWalk into fall in style by making your own DIY hair pins! All supplies provided.
Mess Free Finger Painting
Henrietta Branch 11744 Bunkerhill Rd., Pleasant Lake, MI, United StatesSounds unlikely, but it is true! This art activity is a perfect way for children to explore paints and color mixing while keeping the mess to a minimum. Children can create a finger painting masterpiece to take home, and grownups will appreciate taking the art home without the messy child.
Moving and Grooving Our Way to Literacy: Language Immersion for Young Children
Jackson, MI, United StatesJenifer Strauss is a former teacher, Storyteller, and Narrative Coach who specializes in Early Childhood Literacy. This workshop is designed for early childhood educators, youth librarians, caregivers and parents of young children. In this action-packed workshop, Jen will lead participants through a series of rich and diverse language experiences based on brain science and the […]
If You Can Tell It, You Can Write It: Personal Narrative and the Storytelling to Story Writing Connection
Jackson, MI, United StatesJenifer Strauss is a Storyteller, Narrative Coach and former Middle School teacher. Years ago, when a group of defiant sixth graders dared Jen to turn them into writers, she first asked them to become storytellers! Her Turning Points Personal Narrative Writing Process began with that group of students. In this workshop for upper elementary, middle […]
Turning Memories into Treasures
Jackson, MI, United StatesIn this 90-minute Zoom workshop, award winning storyteller and teaching artist, Judy Sima, helps families re-create memorable events in their lives. Through a step by step process that includes imaginative play, sketching and sharing, family members become eager to share their stories with others. (Ages 6 and up) This workshop is limited to 20 participants […]
JDL Book Boxes Sign Up
Jackson, MI, United StatesThis free subscription-like service will provide your children, aged 10-18, with a selection of materials based on your preferred options! These materials will be yours to keep, so you don’t need to worry about returning them to the library. Boxes will ship near the end of the month. Due to the amount of interest […]
JDL Book Boxes Sign-Up
Jackson, MI, United StatesThis free subscription-like service will provide your children, aged 10-18, with a selection of materials based on your preferred options! These materials will be yours to keep, so you don’t need to worry about returning them to the library. Due to the amount of interest in this program, registration will open once per month […]
Virtual Trivia Night
Jackson, MI, United StatesDo you miss trivia night? Grab your friends and join JDL for virtual trivia! Top three contestants will receive a small prize from JDL. To register, click here. Contestants will be answering the questions via AhaSlides. The event code will be sent to registered participants on the day of the event. Questions? Contact […]
Redistricting in Michigan: The MICRC & Communities of Interest
Jackson, MI, United StatesThe League of Women Voters of Jackson Area is holding a townhall event to educate voters on the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) process in drawing new legislative and congressional maps. MICRC was created as a result of Michigan adopting proposal 18-2 in 2018. Discussions will include redistricting in Michigan, the commission, and […]