Closed for MLK Day
Jackson, MI, United StatesAll JDL locations will be closed on Monday, January 17 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Craftivism: A Creative Approach to Mental Health
Jackson, MI, United StatesThis program allows teens to take negative thoughts and make something beautiful out of it using watercolors. Supply kits will be available at all JDL branches beginning January 24, while supplies last. An instructional video will be available on JDL's Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Community Reads with Racing 4 Equity
Jackson, MI, United StatesBeginning 6 PM Jan. 27, area residents are invited to attend a program at the Carnegie Library in downtown Jackson to discuss Ijeoma Oluo’s book So You Want to Talk about Race. The program kicks off what will be a four-part series facilitated by Racing 4 Equity co-founder Kesha Hamilton, with panelists Daveda Quinn, Myesha […]
JDL Cooks!
Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin Shelley and Annette warm up cold winter days by learning to make turkey chili in an Instant Pot and chicken soup in a Crock-Pot. This prerecorded program will be available on JDL's Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Meijer Branch Book Group
Meijer Branch 2699 Airport Rd., Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us on the first Friday of each month at 10 AM to discuss a book selected by the group. For more information about joining, stop by the Meijer Branch or call the branch at 517-788-4480. March: Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls April: Book Woman of Troublesome Creek May: Wonder of Lost Causes
Morning Movies at Concord
Concord Branch 108 S. Main St., Concord, MI, United StatesJoin us at the Concord Branch on the first Saturday of the month for a movie, crafts and snacks! Each movie will have showings at 10 AM and noon. February 5: Paw Patrol: The Movie March 5: Jungle Cruise April 2: Ron's Gone Wrong
National Library Lover’s Month Bookmark
Jackson, MI, United StatesCelebrate National Library Lover's Month by making a wooden map bookmark. Where is your next book going to take you? Supply kits will be available at all JDL branches beginning February 7, while supplies last.
Books & Brews Book Club
Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us for pizza and drinks at 127 Brewing as we discuss books chosen by the group. For more information, contact Adult Services at 517-905-1399 or adultservices@myjdl.com. **Update: Due to inclement weather, the February meeting has been moved to February 9 at 6 PM.**
JDL Chats: The Art and Process of Black Creators
Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us for a discussion with artist Afua Richardson on the art and creative process of Black creators in the world of comic books, graphic novels and literary arts. This event will take place live on Zoom. To join, click here. About Afua: Afua Richardson is an American illustrator best known for her work […]
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.