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Do Good Day

Brooklyn Branch 207 N. Main St., Brooklyn, MI, United States

Take a day to do something good for the community! Join us at the Brooklyn Branch to make a toy to donate to the animal shelter or a tray favor for Meals on Wheels recipients. Ages 4-17 

Game Night at the Eastern Branch

Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United States

Join us at the Eastern Branch to play one of the games from our collection, or bring your own game to share and play.

Soap Making at the Carnegie Library

Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United States

Join us for a natural ingredient soap making class at the Carnegie Library! Not only will patrons learn how to make soap from scratch, but they will learn about the scientific processes oils and lye undergo to become soap. This program is presented by Dancing Crane and intended for ages 15+. Space is limited and […]

Free

Upcycled Friendship Bracelets

Jackson, MI, United States

Visit any JDL branch to pick up a craft kit for making friendship bracelets from upcycled pop can tabs to celebrate International Friendship Day (July 30).

Game Day at the Brooklyn Branch

Brooklyn Branch 207 N. Main St., Brooklyn, MI, United States

It's games galore! Get in on the game action at the Brooklyn Branch, we'll feature family friendly board games and Nintendo Switch games for some light hearted competition.

Teen Painting at the Hanover Branch

Heritage Park - Hanover Historical Society 121 Tefft Street, Hanover, MI, United States

Tweens and teens will enjoy learning to paint a scene with a Jackson School of the Arts staff member. Program is intended for tweens and teens 11-18. Space is limited and registration is required. This event will be held at Hanover Heritage Park. Funding is provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library […]

Free

Rescue Read Along

Cascades Humane Society 1515 Carmen Drive, Jackson, MI, United States

Join us to read to rescue pets at Cascades Humane Society!  Readers can sign up for 30 minute time slots here. Children are welcome to participate, however they need an adult to accompany them.

VCL Festival

Vandercook Lake County Park 436-498 Parkway Street, Jackson, MI, United States

JDL 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.  

Soap Making at the Eastern Branch

Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United States

Join us for a natural ingredient soap making class at the Eastern Branch! Not only will patrons learn how to make soap from scratch, but they will learn about the scientific processes oils and lye undergo to become soap. This program is presented by Dancing Crane and intended for ages 15+. Space is limited and […]

Free

Teen Painting at the Brooklyn Branch

Brooklyn Branch 207 N. Main St., Brooklyn, MI, United States

Tweens and teens will enjoy learning to paint a scene with a Jackson School of the Arts staff member. Program is intended for tweens and teens 11-18. Space is limited and registration is required. Funding is provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan.

Free