Monster Mash Deadline
Jackson, MI, United StatesTo celebrate October and all things spooky, we're having a Monster Mash contest for kids! Create a monster out of whatever you can find. Paint a picture, building with Legos, use old jars and paper towel tubes - wherever your imagination takes you! To submit an entry, bring your creation into any JDL branch OR […]
NaNoWriMo Kickstart Writer’s Workshop
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesAre you interested in writing the next great American novel or just growing your fiction writing skills overall? Have you hit a rut or wanted to write something and just can't get started? Kick off National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) at the Eastern Branch with a community of writers to gain valuable feedback, and participate […]
Silver Tales For The Young at Heart
Vista Grande Villa 2251 Springport Road, Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us for a free storytelling event featuring Larry Castleberry on November 2, at 10 AM at Vista Grande Villa. This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to 517-905-1317 or community@myjdl.com. About the Storyteller: Larry Castleberry is an engaging Storyteller who weaves folk and fairytales stories from the world of the […]
Happy 100th Birthday Parma Branch!
Parma Branch 102 Church St., Parma, MI, United StatesJoin us for an open house to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Parma Branch! We'll have refreshments and a display of photos and items from the Parma Branch's history curated by the Friends of the Library.
Drop-In Art Hour
Spring Arbor Branch 122 Star Rd., Spring Arbor, MI, United StatesKids can drop in at the Spring Arbor Branch to have some fun with art projects. Registration is not required, however supplies are limited. Intended for ages 5-9. September 7 & 21, 3-4 PM October 5 & 19, 3-4 PM November 2 & 16, 3-4 PM
Family Game Night
Summit Branch 104 W. Bird Street, Jackson, MI, United StatesFamilies are invited to join us at the Summit Branch on the 1st Wednesday of each month for game night. September 7, 5 PM: "Beat the Parents" trivia ages 6+ October 5, 5 PM: "Minute to Win It" fun. November 2, 5 PM: Putt-putt golf in the library No registration is needed. Join us to […]
Meijer Branch Book Group
Meijer Branch 2699 Airport Rd., Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us on the first Friday of the month at the Meijer Branch to discuss a book selected by the group.
Storyfest Showcase
Jackson Symphony Orchestra 215 W Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI, United StatesCelebrate the 35th Annual Storyfest with an evening of storytelling featuring Jenifer Strauss and Adam Mellema at the Jackson Symphony Orchestra's Weatherwax Hall on November 4 at 7 PM. This event is free and open to the public. About the Storytellers: Adam Mellema dances, sings, and uses an exuberant style all his own to play […]
Eastern Branch Fall Book Sale
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesStop by the Eastern Branch to shop fiction and non-fiction books, juvenile and young adult books, as well as movies and magazines. Thursday, November 3: 9 AM - 8 PM Friday, November 4: 9 AM - 6 PM Saturday, November 5: 9 AM - 2 PM (Saturday is fill a bag of books for $1.) […]
Morning Movies at Concord
Concord Branch 108 S. Main St., Concord, MI, United StatesStop by the Concord Branch on the first Saturday of every month and enjoy popcorn and a family movie. November 5: Rumble (PG) December 3: Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13) January 7: Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (PG) February 4: Minions: The Rise of Gru (PG)