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5H Summer Reunion with Elvis
Grass Lake Branch 130 W. Michigan Ave, Grass Lake, MI, United StatesCelebrate a reunion of the 5 Healthy Town Eating Classes! Chef Brad West cooks up some of his best summer time favorites. Enjoy the live music of Elvis Presley performed by impersonator Lee Piper. Made possible in part by a grant from the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation
Summer Reading Program Kick Off Party
Meijer Branch 2699 Airport Rd., Jackson, MI, United StatesSign up for the Summer Reading Program, and check out our selection of space-themed games and crafts! The Michigan Science Center will be on hand to facilitate 10 hands-on interactive stations geared toward learning about solar systems and the cosmos. Participants will use a variety of science and engineering practices to develop a deeper appreciation […]
Summer Reading Fun!
Hanover Branch 118 W. Main St., Hanover, MI, United StatesJune 1 through June 15 come join the summer reading fun! Sign up for summer reading and play library bingo!
Bubbleology
Springport Branch 116 Mechanic St., Springport, MI, United StatesRon Loyd "The Bubbleman" and Gloria Loyd "The Bubblewoman" have performed their bubble magic for over 30 years. During this 45-minutes program, they use ordinary soap bubble solution to create volcano bubbles, tornado bubbles, kaleidoscope bubbles, square bubbles, merry-go-round bubbles and much more. Their program is filled with ideas to be tried at home, involves […]
StoryWalk® at Summit: A Parade of Elephants
Jackson, MI, United StatesTake a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story! This year, our featured story is "A Parade of Elephants" by Kevin Henkes. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Call your branch for more information. Dates & […]
StoryWalk® at Eastern: A Parade of Elephants
Jackson, MI, United StatesTake a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story! This year, our featured story is "A Parade of Elephants" by Kevin Henkes. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Call your branch for more information. Dates & […]
Pets Caught Reading Photo Contest
Jackson, MI, United StatesEnter a photo of your furry, feathered and/or scaly friends reading your favorite book for the chance to win a gift card to one of three local pet stores! Photos may be submitted June 7-11 (Pets Appreciation Week!) to marketing@myjdl.com along with your name and your pet's name. Winners will be announced June 14. For contest […]
Oliver’s Animal Adventures
Jackson, MI, United StatesPresented by Alex Thomas & Friends, this program mixes the silliness of puppetry with a series of live exotic animals for an educational and entertaining virtual program! Each day from June 7-11 a new video will premiere on our Facebook page and here on our website. Featured Animals: Lynx: Available June 7-13 Kinkajou: Available June […]
Fantastical Beasts
Jackson, MI, United StatesDreaming of dragons, gryphons, and more? Look no further than your own backyard for beasts of myth and legend! Explore the magical adaptations of Michigan’s wildlife with this live animal presentation by the Howell Nature Center, including native birds, mammals, and reptiles and learn that the supernatural is just that – SUPER NATURE! To watch […]
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 […]