Storytime at the Parma Branch
Parma Branch 102 Church St., Parma, MI, United StatesJDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Parma Branch Summer Storytime: Mondays, 11 AM (ages 2-4)
Challenge Your Shelf Book Club
Summit Branch 104 W. Bird Street, Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin a unique book group where you choose what you read based on monthly prompts! Join us in person for monthly meetings at the Summit Branch to share what you read or complete your challenge by turning in your book review each month. For each book you read and complete a book review on, you […]
Henrietta Branch Book Club
Henrietta Branch 11744 Bunkerhill Rd., Pleasant Lake, MI, United StatesJoin us on the last Tuesday of the month at 4 PM at the Henrietta Branch to discuss a new book each month. To learn more, stop by or call the branch at 517-769-6537.
Little Listeners Summer Storytime
Summit Branch 104 W. Bird Street, Jackson, MI, United StatesEnjoy stories, hands-on activities and more in a storytime for 2–4-year-olds every Wednesday at the Summit Branch. There will be no storytime on June 19, due to the library being closed for Juneteenth.
Chinese Bilingual Storytime
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesGrand Valley State University professor Haixia Liu will run a bilingual storytime for toddlers and young children featuring stories and crafts about Chinese Zodiac Animals and Festivals. Dates: June 21, 1 PM and August 28, 1 PM Call the Eastern Branch at 517-788-4074 to register for your preferred date.
Drop-In Art for Kids
Spring Arbor Branch 122 Star Rd., Spring Arbor, MI, United StatesKids ages 5-12 can drop in at the Spring Arbor Branch from 2:30-3:30 PM to create an art project. June Projects: June 12: Bug Boxes June 26: Popsicle Sun Catcher July Projects: July 10: Great Smoky Mountains Stencil Picture July 24: Cupcake Wrapper Flowers August Projects: August 14: Monarch Craft August 28: Leaf Rubbing Journal […]
Medicare 101
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us for an educational event on Medicare basics at the Eastern Branch. Recommended for seniors 65+ and their families. No registration required.
Closed for Labor Day
All JDL locations will be closed on Monday, September 2 for Labor Day. Our digital resources are always available and the wifi, available from the parking lot, will remain on.
Recipe Club
Springport Branch 116 Mechanic St., Springport, MI, United StatesLove to cook? Need new ideas? Want to share your favorite recipes with others? Come join Springport Branch every first Tuesday to swap recipes! Each month will have a special theme, so call the branch at 517-905-1459 beforehand to know what type of recipe to share. Samples may be included. Fall Dates (all sessions at […]
Avatar Academy: Summit
Summit Branch 104 W. Bird Street, Jackson, MI, United StatesDuring this four-session program, tweens ages 8-12 will imagine themselves as avatars - design their avatar's world, create a costume for their avatar and more. Please call to register at the branch you would like to attend. All sessions at 3:30 PM. Registration is for all four sessions of the program. Summit Branch (call 517-783-4030 […]