World Music Day Celebration
Jackson, MI, United StatesThe Jackson District Library and the Jackson Symphony Orchestra are virtually celebrating World Music Day (Fete de la Musique) on June 21 at 6 PM. An evening performance by Ara Topouzian Trio will bring the rhythmic sounds and stories of the Middle East to Jackson! Topouzian is a nationally recognized Armenian American, who mesmerizes audiences with […]
Luna Moths at the Library
Jackson, MI, United StatesBeginning June 23, we will be raising Luna moth caterpillars and streaming a video so that you can watch their changing life cycles from caterpillar to pupa to adult! Sit back and relax while you tune in throughout the day to watch the caterpillars munching on leaves and growing. Watch the livestream here. Help us […]
Community Listening Circle
Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin Southeastern Dispute Resolution Services in a Community Listening Circle. A listening circle, is an formal and facilitated space to share thoughts around a specific topic or theme. As a participant, you will be coming together with people you may or may not know to share your experiences and perspectives. During the listening circle you have the responsibility to listen and an opportunity to […]
Virtual Dungeons & Dragons
Jackson, MI, United StatesTeens ages 13-18 are invited to join us for a virtual Dungeons & Dragons game on the JDL Discord server. The game will start at 1 PM, with a pre-game session at 12 PM for teens who are new to the game and want to learn, or need help making a character. This is a […]
ARK Animal Encounters
Jackson, MI, United StatesThis presentation by ARK Animal Encounters features 5-6 animals while blending education and entertainment. This program will be available on our Facebook page and here on our website June 28-July 4.
Anyone Can Be a Gardener!
Jackson, MI, United StatesThe basics of gardening - be it container or ground- are demonstrated in a relaxed, easy outside setting. Choosing the best plants and spaces, tools and materials needed, and feeding and maintenance are some of the topics covered, and we'll even look at a simple way to start a Fairy Garden with your little ones! […]
Baffling Bill the Magician
Jackson, MI, United StatesTake a virtual trip to Baffling Bill’s Illusionarium Magic Theater for a spectacular illusion show! This program will be available on our Facebook page and here on our website July 5-11.
Craft Work: Recycled Book Turtle
Jackson, MI, United StatesRecycle a used book into your very own pet turtle! Patrons can pick up a book with folding instructions and template at any JDL branch beginning July 7, while supplies last.
Dinosaur Tails & Tales
Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin PaleoJoe, paleontologist, dinosaur hunter, and storyteller to learn what tales dinosaur tails can tell. Have you ever wondered why the Stegosaurus has spikes on his tail? Why are the Longneck Dinosaurs equipped with such long tails? Hear about and see the Dinosaur with 4 long Pheasant-like tail FEATHERS. Dinosaur stories from a real Dinosaur […]
City Critters
Jackson, MI, United StatesPresented by the Detroit Zoological society, this program will introduce participants to the wild animals who share their neighborhoods, help them build empathy for these animals, and show them how they can help the animals. This program will be available on our Facebook page and here on our website July 19-25.