Cooking with Ming: Trending with Tofu
Jackson, MI, United StatesTofu - you know you should eat it, as it’s the only plant-based protein with all 11 amino acids just like beef, and now with Ming the Kitchen Magician you can learn to create delicious meals using tofu in your own home! This prerecorded video will be available on JDL's Facebook page and YouTube channel. […]
Supermarket Science
Jackson, MI, United StatesIt looks like magic but it's not. Simple grocery store items are used to perform crazy and wacky science experiments. You'll never see eggs, soda cans, toilet paper, bananas, water bottles and baby diapers the same way ever again. Safety is stressed, laughs are guaranteed. It's Supermarket Science. July 26 Update: Due to a power […]
Happy Tails
Jackson, MI, United StatesStop by any JDL branch beginning July 28 and pick up a craft kit for making your own tug toy for dogs! An instructional video will be available on JDL's Facebook page and YouTube channel. If your pup already has enough toys, we encourage you to donate the tug toy you create to the Cascades […]
Summer Movie Night
Jackson College Central Campus 2111 Emmons Road, Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us for an outdoor showing of Mel Brooks' classic Young Frankenstein! The film will be shown on the west side of the Jackson College Potter Center and will begin at dusk. Please enter campus from Browns Lake Road. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on (we also recommend bug spray, just in […]
Trails & Tails
Jackson, MI, United StatesJDL is excited to partner with the Dahlem Center to present Trails & Tails as a part of the Summer Reading Program! The program will run July 14-31. Stop by any JDL branch beginning July 14 to pick up a Nature Explorer kit. Each kit includes a Passport to different stops along the trails at […]
Craft Work: Tail Spin
Jackson, MI, United StatesStop by any JDL branch beginning August 4 to pick up a craft kit and instructions to make your own rubber band helicopter!
Staycation
Jackson, MI, United StatesStop by any JDL branch beginning August 11 and pick up a packet with crafts, games, and ideas for fun, inexpensive staycation!
Rescue Read Along with Cascades Humane Society
Cascades Humane Society 1515 Carmen Drive, Jackson, MI, United StatesOnce a month, patrons will have the opportunity to read to rescue pets at Cascades Humane Society. JDL will film the Read Along as well as a bit about the featured shelter pet(s) to be shared on our social media platforms. Readers can sign up for 30 minute time slots here. Children are welcome to […]
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.
Authorator Workshop with Ralph Masiello
Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin author/illustrator Ralph Masiello aka "The Icky Bug Man" as he demonstrates how to draw a Unimerpent as well as different illustration techniques for all ages! Supply kits will be available at all JDL branches starting August 9. This program will take place live on Zoom and a recording will be available until August 31. […]