34th Annual Jackson Storyfest
Jackson, MI, United StatesThe Jackson District Library’s 34th Annual Storyfest returns November 1-6, 2021. This year’s theme – Storytelling Through the Arts – captures the many fun and creative forms of storytelling, from spoken word to song and […]
NaNoWriMo Short Story Contest
Jackson, MI, United StatesWe are excited to announce the winners of our NaNoWriMo Short Story Contest in partnership with Concatenation Convention! 1st Place: Brad Hartke “Hubert, The Bee, The Corpse, and The Kiss” […]
Henrietta Branch Winter Silent Auction
Henrietta Branch 11744 Bunkerhill Rd., Pleasant Lake, MI, United StatesThe Henrietta Friends of the Library are hosting their annual Winter Silent Auction November 2-30. Stop by during open hours to bid on a wide variety of items just in […]
Silver Tales
Ella Sharp Museum 3225 4th Street, Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us for a masterful performance by renowned harpist Cynthia Shelhart. Cynthia is an international authority on double-strung harp performance and pedagogy, and she literally wrote the book used by double harp students around […]
Storyfest Showcase
Jackson Symphony Orchestra 215 W Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI, United StatesThe Jackson Storyfest 2021 showcase features storytelling in all its forms, with performances by Jackson School of the Arts dance troupe, poetry and music duo Lonnie & Clyde, Center Stage […]
Stories of the First Peoples of Michigan
Jackson, MI, United StatesDuring the week of Storyfest, and in honor of Native American History Month, we’re excited to present a collection of traditional tales, music and songs of the First Nation people […]
The Art of Storytelling: Life Into Words
Jackson, MI, United StatesThis highly interactive virtual workshop focuses on the relevance of the spoken word and the oral tradition in an educational setting. Teachers can learn how to take a story off […]
Pennies in a Jar
Jackson, MI, United StatesDecorate a jar, collect your pennies, and learn about some of Jackson's WWII veterans! This program was inspired by the children's book Pennies in a Jar by Dori Chaconas. The […]
Carnegie Library Holiday Open House
Jackson, MI, United StatesCelebrate the start of the holiday season at the Carnegie Library Holiday Open House before the City of Jackson Christmas Parade! Santa is sending his elves to deliver books this […]
Book Tasting
Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us for a live virtual Book Tasting! This will be a chance for you to hear from JDL staff members Christy Broderick (Grass Lake Branch), Carly Pampuch (Springport and […]