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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]