Summer Reading
Luna Moths at the Library
Jackson, MI, United StatesBeginning June 23, we will be raising Luna moth caterpillars and streaming a video so that you can watch their changing life cycles from caterpillar to pupa to adult! Sit back and relax while you tune in throughout the day to watch the caterpillars munching on leaves and growing. Watch the livestream here. Help us […]
Virtual Dungeons & Dragons
Jackson, MI, United StatesTeens ages 13-18 are invited to join us for a virtual Dungeons & Dragons game on the JDL Discord server. The game will start at 1 PM, with a pre-game session at 12 PM for teens who are new to the game and want to learn, or need help making a character. This is a […]
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.
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 […]
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!
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.
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 […]