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 […]
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.
Teen Discord Hangout
Jackson, MI, United StatesThe Jackson District Library now has a teen Discord Server for Jackson County teens ages 13-18. This is a space for teens to meet new friends and connect on topics like anime, art, books, gaming, and graphic novels with access to library resources on mental health, self-care and more. Hangouts will take place Thursdays from 3-7 PM […]
JDL Bookmobile Coloring Contest
Jackson, MI, United StatesHow would you decorate the JDL Bookmobile? Stop by any branch starting August 1 to pick up a coloring sheet. Get creative and color or decorate the bookmobile any way you'd like. Return your coloring sheet to your branch by August 31 to be displayed. Winners for each branch will be contacted on September 7 […]
Closed for Labor Day
Jackson, MI, United StatesAll JDL locations will be closed for Labor Day.
Craft Work: Science of Sound
Jackson, MI, United StatesDo you ever wonder how sounds are made? Want to make your own musical instrument? Learn how to make a harmonica using craft sticks, drinking straws and rubber bands. We'll also talk about how sound is formed and experiment with our creation to learn how to change the sound it makes. Craft kits will be […]
Larry Martin presents “WWII in Their Own Words”
Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us at the Carnegie Library for Larry Martin's "WWII in Their Own Words." Larry has interviewed over 100 participants of WWII including German soldiers, US prisoners of war, and civilians from both Asia and Europe. September 11, 10 AM: GySgt. Thurman Miller was a Marine Rifleman who fought the entire battle of Guadalcanal as […]
Coding without Computers
Jackson, MI, United StatesThis is a take and make activity that teaches kids skills needed to develop before actually even beginning to code. In this activity, patrons will learn about binary code, and make a binary coded bracelet of their initials. Project kits will be available at all JDL branches beginning Sept. 13.
September 11, 2001: The Day that Changed the World
Jackson, MI, United StatesThis exhibit features educational and multimedia displays to help all ages learn about the events of September 11, 2001, through the personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks. Lesson plans and take-home activities are available. Contact the Concord Branch to request additional materials at Concord@myjdl.com. This exhibit will be on display at […]
Basics of Sewing
Jackson, MI, United StatesLearn basic hand-sewing techniques and even some basics of working with a sewing machine! We will cover a variety of stitches, explain when they are best used, and give examples of projects you can take on using the stitch demonstrated. This program series is virtual with new videos released every Monday and Friday in September […]