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Craftivism: A Creative Approach to Mental Health
Jackson, MI, United StatesThis program allows teens to take negative thoughts and make something beautiful out of it using watercolors. Supply kits will be available at all JDL branches beginning January 24, while supplies last. An instructional video will be available on JDL's Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Community Reads with Racing 4 Equity
Jackson, MI, United StatesBeginning 6 PM Jan. 27, area residents are invited to attend a program at the Carnegie Library in downtown Jackson to discuss Ijeoma Oluo’s book So You Want to Talk about Race. The program kicks off what will be a four-part series facilitated by Racing 4 Equity co-founder Kesha Hamilton, with panelists Daveda Quinn, Myesha […]
National Library Lover’s Month Bookmark
Jackson, MI, United StatesCelebrate National Library Lover's Month by making a wooden map bookmark. Where is your next book going to take you? Supply kits will be available at all JDL branches beginning February 7, while supplies last.
JDL Chats: The Art and Process of Black Creators
Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us for a discussion with artist Afua Richardson on the art and creative process of Black creators in the world of comic books, graphic novels and literary arts. This event will take place live on Zoom. To join, click here. About Afua: Afua Richardson is an American illustrator best known for her work […]
Comics Go to College
Jackson, MI, United StatesThis series of lectures, each with time for Q&A from comics legend, Stephen R. Bissette, will be offered via Zoom to the wider community free of charge. Presented in partnership with Jackson ConCon, Jackson College and Nostalgia, Ink. October 13, 7 PM: Illustrating Regional Cryptozoological Lore - This lecture provides an illustrated overview of various […]
Celebrate Black Super Heroes
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesCelebrate Black Super Heroes during Black History Month! Logo Hunt: Stop by all 13 library branches during the month of February to collect all the superhero logos and check out displays with books, graphic novels, movies, etc. starring each superhero. Showcase: Join us in the Carnegie Library auditorium on February 26 from 12-2 PM to […]
Winter Wonderland LEGO Contest
Spring Arbor Branch 122 Star Rd., Spring Arbor, MI, United StatesCongratulations to our Winter Wonderland LEGO contest winners! 3-5 Age Group 1st Place: Elsie W. 2nd Place: Peter P. 6-8 Age Group 1st Place: Teddy B. 2nd Place: Lucy K 9-11 Age Group 1st Place: Lena Grace and Haynes B. 2nd Place: Micah G. Thank you to everyone who everyone who submitted a […]
Holi Splatter Painting
Jackson, MI, United StatesStop by any JDL branch starting March 7 to pick up a craft kit for creating a splatter painting to celebrate Holi and the Festival of Colors. Available while supplies last.
Spring Break Lock-In
Spring Arbor Branch 122 Star Rd., Spring Arbor, MI, United StatesKick off Spring Break with a Lock-In at the Spring Arbor Library on March 25, 6-10 PM! Enjoy Switch/PS4 gaming, crafts, board games and food! This program is open to kids ages 8+. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, call 517-750-2030.
Indiana Jones Escape Room
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesIndiana Jones has discovered the location of a missing prized artifact! You and your group must use clues and intellect to escape and help Indy to return it to the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. March 26 Session Times (See below for additional dates): 11 AM, 12:30 PM, 2 PM, 3:30 PM Please note: Participants […]