Craft Work: Science of Sound
Jackson, MI, United StatesDo you ever wonder how sounds are made? Want to make your own musical instrument? Learn how to make a harmonica using craft sticks, drinking straws and rubber bands. We'll also talk about how sound is formed and experiment with our creation to learn how to change the sound it makes. Craft kits will be […]
Coding without Computers
Jackson, MI, United StatesThis is a take and make activity that teaches kids skills needed to develop before actually even beginning to code. In this activity, patrons will learn about binary code, and make a binary coded bracelet of their initials. Project kits will be available at all JDL branches beginning Sept. 13.
September 11, 2001: The Day that Changed the World
Jackson, MI, United StatesThis exhibit features educational and multimedia displays to help all ages learn about the events of September 11, 2001, through the personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks. Lesson plans and take-home activities are available. Contact the Concord Branch to request additional materials at Concord@myjdl.com. This exhibit will be on display at […]
Brooklyn Branch Grand Reopening
Brooklyn Branch 207 N. Main St., Brooklyn, MI, United StatesJoin us for an open house and ribbon cutting celebrating the grand reopening of the Brooklyn Branch. The ribbon-cutting ceremony with remarks by JDL Director Sara Tackett and Board President Jacqueline Barber will take place at 11 AM. Refreshments and children's activities will be available throughout the day.
Basics of Sewing
Jackson, MI, United StatesLearn basic hand-sewing techniques and even some basics of working with a sewing machine! We will cover a variety of stitches, explain when they are best used, and give examples of projects you can take on using the stitch demonstrated. This program series is virtual with new videos released every Monday and Friday in September […]
Craft Work: Braided Bracelets
Jackson, MI, United StatesDuring October, the teen-themed celebration, Teentober, is being honored by teaching teens new crafting skills. We will be providing materials that will teach a Japanese braiding technique, called Kumihimo, which involves hemp cord, a disk to place the cord on, and include optional beads to add to the bracelets. This program will teach teens some […]
Yoga for Mental Health
Jackson, MI, United StatesThis program will be a yoga workshop and practice, in which we explore the many benefits of yoga and how it can help us improve our wellbeing, especially involving our mental health. We will then have a gentle, introductory practice, appropriate for all levels of experience, but highlighting some of the more common and basic […]
The Library is Among Us
Jackson, MI, United StatesAmong Us is a massively popular online game. Players are Crewmates on a ship that must complete tasks to keep everything in order and stay alive. One or more of the Crewmates are not really Crewmates but evil Impostors. Impostors look just like the rest of the Crewmates but seek to prevent the Crewmates from […]
Bookmobile Bash
MLK Jr. Recreation Center 1107 Adrian, Jackson, MI, United StatesHelp us celebrate the return of the JDL Bookmobile! We'll have games, balloon animals, Bookmobile tours, JDL swag and more, so stop by and join the fun!
The Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Jackson, MI, United StatesDecorate a pumpkin as your favorite literary/book character! All ages are welcome to participate. To submit, send a photo of your pumpkin to marketing@myjdl.com with your name and phone number any time from October 1-25. Congrats to the winners: Christy Broderick, Lydia Heffner and Drew Draper! You can see all of the amazing entries on […]