Teens
Teen Painting at the Hanover Branch
Heritage Park - Hanover Historical Society 121 Tefft Street, Hanover, MI, United StatesTweens 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 […]
Rescue Read Along
Cascades Humane Society 1515 Carmen Drive, Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin 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 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.
Soap Making at the Eastern Branch
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Teen Painting at the Brooklyn Branch
Brooklyn Branch 207 N. Main St., Brooklyn, MI, United StatesTweens 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.
National Teen Lock-IN 2022
Spring Arbor Branch 122 Star Rd., Spring Arbor, MI, United StatesEnjoy a night of fun for the National Teen Lock-IN at the Spring Arbor Branch! We'll have author chats, food, video games, crafts, a photo scavenger hunt and more. Space is limited, please register at the Spring Arbor Branch or by calling 517-750-2030.
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 […]
Whale Tail Keychains
Jackson, MI, United StatesCreate your own Whale Tail keychain! Stop by any JDL branch starting August 1 to pick up a craft kit. A video tutorial will be available on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. Intended for older kids and teens. Available while supplies last.
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 […]
Veggie Painting
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesTake playing with your food to a new level at the Eastern Branch! We are going to paint with different fruits and vegetables using them as stamps and brushes! Please wear clothes that can get messy. Ages 5+.