Paint Along with Bethany from the Painted Owl
Jackson, MI, United StatesBethany Stone, owner of Painted Owl in Grass Lake, will lead a 30 minute painting lesson from start to finish, where patrons are encouraged to paint along at home! The video will be available on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. Canvases can be picked up at any JDL branch starting December 7, while supplies […]
Literacy To-Go Sign Up
Jackson, MI, United StatesLiteracy To-Go Boxes are back with a few changes! This free subscription-like service will provide your children, aged 0-9, with a selection of materials based on your preferred options! These materials will be yours to keep, so you don’t need to worry about returning them to the library. Boxes will ship near the end of […]
Ray Bradbury’s “The Whole Town’s Sleeping”
Jackson, MI, United States"The woman lay as if she had floated there, her face moonlit, her eyes wide and like flint, her tongue sticking from her mouth." This is how Francine and Lavinia find one of "The Lonely One's" victims on their way to a movie ... and the story only gets more suspenseful from there! Join us […]
Disguise a Gingerbread Man: Book Character Contest
Jackson, MI, United StatesRun, run as fast as you can! Kids ages 3-10 are invited to pick up a gingerbread man at any JDL branch starting Nov. 16 to decorate as a book character. Return your gingerbread man to your library branch by Dec. 7 with your name and age on the back. Can't make it into the […]
JDL Book Boxes Sign Up
Jackson, MI, United StatesThis free subscription-like service will provide your children, aged 10-18, with a selection of materials based on your preferred options! These materials will be yours to keep, so you don’t need to worry about returning them to the library. Boxes will ship near the end of the month. Due to the amount of interest […]
Concord Book Jackets Coffee Hour
Concord Branch 108 S. Main St., Concord, MI, United StatesJoin the Concord Branch for a book discussion with coffee and dessert! Contact the branch at (517) 905-1379 for upcoming titles or just bring a book you want to share. Intended for adults.
Alex Thomas & Friends Virtual Caricature Drawing Workshop
Jackson, MI, United StatesLearn to draw fun caricatures of some of your favorite characters led by a puppet from the Alex Thomas & Friends team! Whether you are just beginning or more advanced, this workshop will teach you the tips, tricks, and techniques! This program is great for kids, tweens, and teens! To view the prerecorded video, click […]
Livability at Carnegie Library
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesThe Carnegie Library invites adults with special needs to join us twice a month for crafts and game time in the auditorium.
Wacky Winter Show
Jackson, MI, United StatesMagician Joel Tacey will perform amazing tricks, wacky stunts, silly music, and more during this fun and engaging performance. This performance is available until January 4 by clicking here.
Ukulele Jam Session
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesThe Jacktown Ukes meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month and are happy to have others jam with them! If you are a newbie, we will have an extra ukulele on hand. Resources on how to play are provided, however, we are not able to provide lessons. To learn more, call the Eastern […]