Make Your Own Puzzle
Jackson, MI, United StatesCelebrate National Puzzle Day a little early by creating your very own puzzle! Blank puzzle boards will be available at all JDL branches while supplies last. You can decorate your puzzle any way you like and once your masterpiece is complete, share your creation on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter with #myJDLpuzzle and tag JDL!
Frida’s Community Garden
Jackson, MI, United StatesFrida's Garden Collaboration coincides with the Frida Kahlo exhibition at Ella Sharp Museum, in partnership with Jackson School of the Arts. We'll share a short video on our Facebook page and YouTube channel demonstrating how to create paper flowers reminiscent of Frida Kahlo's signature floral crown. You can create your own using materials at home […]
Literacy To-Go Boxes Sign-Up
Jackson, MI, United StatesThis 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. Registration for February boxes will be open January 4-10 (or until all slots are filled […]
Motoring with the Maitlands
Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us for a conversation with the Maitlands, the Jackson family who set the Guinness Book of World Records in 2018 for visiting all 418 National Parks! Ask questions about how they worked together for 8 years, using homeschool curriculums and spending a lot of time traveling, (even hosting exchange students on the journey for […]
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. Due to the amount of interest in this program, registration will open once per month […]
Closed for MLK Day
Jackson, MI, United StatesAll JDL locations will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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.
Lift Every Voice – A Celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jackson, MI, United StatesStudents from Parkside Middle School, Jackson High School and Jackson College, along with local musician Larry Sumner Jr., capture the life and legacy of Dr. King through his works. This program will debut at 6 PM Monday, Jan. 18 on our Facebook page and YouTube Channel and will be available until Feb. 1. An excerpt of this […]
Virtual Storytime
Jackson, MI, United StatesWe’re shaking things up for storytime in 2021! Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM, we’ll share a prerecorded storytime on our Facebook page. Then, join us every Thursday at 10:30 AM for a live storytime with JDL staff! To join, click here.
Virtual Trivia Night
Jackson, MI, United StatesDo you miss trivia night? Grab your friends and join JDL for virtual trivia! Top three contestants will receive a small prize from JDL. To register, click here. Contestants will be answering the questions via AhaSlides. The event code will be sent to registered participants on the day of the event. Questions? Contact […]