JDL Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Jackson, MI, United StatesThe JDL Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 6 PM. The public can attend the meeting by clicking on this LINK. If you wish to speak during public comment please fill out the form at this link http://myjdl.com/publiccomment/ and you will be given instructions on how to […]
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.
Voice It: Black Poetry Discussion Panel
Jackson, MI, United StatesThis virtual intergenerational panel will engage in discussion on how themes from the new Library of America Anthology, African American Poetry: 250 Years of Struggle & Song edited by Kevin Young, reflect lived experiences. Dr. Pamela Ross McClain, a scholar of African American literature at the University of Michigan Flint, will open the dialogue […]
Virtual Art Gallery
Jackson, MI, United StatesAll ages are invited to submit an original piece of art for our virtual art gallery! Submissions are accepted beginning January 1, and the gallery will be available for viewing beginning February 22. To learn more and submit your work, click 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 […]
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.
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.
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Jackson, MI, United StatesTake a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
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 April boxes will be open March 1-7 (or until all slots are filled […]
“Poets Among Us,” Jackson District Library Young Poets Contest 2021
Jackson, MI, United StatesHave you imagined riding on a space ship? Or building a snowman that reaches the sky! These themes and many more are what you can write about for the 17th Annual Young Poets Contest! If you are a K-12 student in Jackson County, JDL invites you to submit one (1) original poem by March 1, 2021. For […]