The Art and Voice of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Jackson, MI, United StatesThis event honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s powerful voice while highlight the role that art can play in social transformation. Patrons are invited to create a piece of art in any medium inspired by one of the prompts from Dr. King's sermons and speeches, and send a photo of their piece […]
Closed for New Years
Jackson, MI, United StatesAll JDL locations will be closed December 31-January 1 for New Years.
Celebrate Chinese New Year
Jackson, MI, United StatesStop by any JDL branch starting January 3 to pick up a kit with crafts and activities for learning about and celebrating the Chinese New Year. Kits available while supplies last.
Beekeeping 101
Spring Arbor Branch 122 Star Rd., Spring Arbor, MI, United StatesJoin us on January 15 at 10:30 AM at the Spring Arbor Branch to learn the basics of beekeeping with local beekeeper Matt Hill!
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.
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.**