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StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
1 event,
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
2 events,
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
Jackson Women of Note – A Women’s History Month Celebration
Jackson Women of Note – A Women’s History Month Celebration
Enjoy weekly videos celebrating Jackson historical women of note! All videos will be available on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
1 event,
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
3 events,
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
Virtual Storytime
Virtual Storytime
We’re shaking things up for storytime in 2021! Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM, we’ll share a prerecorded storytime on our Facebook page. Then, join us every Thursday at 10:30 AM for a live storytime with JDL staff! To join, click here.
JDL Cooks!
JDL Cooks!
Join Shelley and Annette as they show you how to prepare easy and delicious family dinners! April 1: Baked Ham with homemade mac and cheese and a fun Bunny Cake for dessert. May 24: Black Bean Burgers with eggplant fries and fruit fluff for dessert. The prerecorded videos will be available on our Facebook page […]
2 events,
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
Reanimation ConCon Film Chats
Reanimation ConCon Film Chats
Join us on the first and third Fridays in March and April to discuss and dissect selected films on the topic of reanimation, led by special guest moderators, as a part of Con Con 2021. Participants can watch the films for free with a JDL library card on Kanopy before joining in the discussion. March […]
1 event,
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
2 events,
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
3 events,
Literacy To-Go Boxes Sign-Up
Literacy To-Go Boxes Sign-Up
This free subscription-like service will provide your children, aged 0-9, with a selection of materials based on your preferred options! These materials will be yours to keep, so you don’t need to worry about returning them to the library. Registration for May boxes will be open April 5-11 (or until all slots are filled […]
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
Creating Spring Crystals
Creating Spring Crystals
Learn how to make your own crystals with just pipe cleaners, Borax and water! Materials and instructions will be available at all JDL branches beginning April 5.
2 events,
Literacy To-Go Boxes Sign-Up
Literacy To-Go Boxes Sign-Up
This free subscription-like service will provide your children, aged 0-9, with a selection of materials based on your preferred options! These materials will be yours to keep, so you don’t need to worry about returning them to the library. Registration for May boxes will be open April 5-11 (or until all slots are filled […]
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
2 events,
Literacy To-Go Boxes Sign-Up
Literacy To-Go Boxes Sign-Up
This free subscription-like service will provide your children, aged 0-9, with a selection of materials based on your preferred options! These materials will be yours to keep, so you don’t need to worry about returning them to the library. Registration for May boxes will be open April 5-11 (or until all slots are filled […]
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
3 events,
Literacy To-Go Boxes Sign-Up
Literacy To-Go Boxes Sign-Up
This free subscription-like service will provide your children, aged 0-9, with a selection of materials based on your preferred options! These materials will be yours to keep, so you don’t need to worry about returning them to the library. Registration for May boxes will be open April 5-11 (or until all slots are filled […]
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
Virtual Storytime
Virtual Storytime
We’re shaking things up for storytime in 2021! Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM, we’ll share a prerecorded storytime on our Facebook page. Then, join us every Thursday at 10:30 AM for a live storytime with JDL staff! To join, click here.
2 events,
Literacy To-Go Boxes Sign-Up
Literacy To-Go Boxes Sign-Up
This free subscription-like service will provide your children, aged 0-9, with a selection of materials based on your preferred options! These materials will be yours to keep, so you don’t need to worry about returning them to the library. Registration for May boxes will be open April 5-11 (or until all slots are filled […]
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
2 events,
Literacy To-Go Boxes Sign-Up
Literacy To-Go Boxes Sign-Up
This free subscription-like service will provide your children, aged 0-9, with a selection of materials based on your preferred options! These materials will be yours to keep, so you don’t need to worry about returning them to the library. Registration for May boxes will be open April 5-11 (or until all slots are filled […]
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
2 events,
Literacy To-Go Boxes Sign-Up
Literacy To-Go Boxes Sign-Up
This free subscription-like service will provide your children, aged 0-9, with a selection of materials based on your preferred options! These materials will be yours to keep, so you don’t need to worry about returning them to the library. Registration for May boxes will be open April 5-11 (or until all slots are filled […]
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
3 events,
JDL Book Boxes Sign-Up
JDL Book Boxes Sign-Up
This free subscription-like service will provide your children, aged 10-18, with a selection of materials based on your preferred options! These materials will be yours to keep, so you don’t need to worry about returning them to the library. We have a limited number of boxes available, so sign up soon! Registration for May […]
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
Jammin’ with Jazz
Jammin’ with Jazz
April is Jazz Appreciation Month! We'll be sharing performances by jazz artists including local solo flutist Brandon Marceal. These prerecorded videos will be available on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
2 events,
JDL Book Boxes Sign-Up
JDL Book Boxes Sign-Up
This free subscription-like service will provide your children, aged 10-18, with a selection of materials based on your preferred options! These materials will be yours to keep, so you don’t need to worry about returning them to the library. We have a limited number of boxes available, so sign up soon! Registration for May […]
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
2 events,
JDL Book Boxes Sign-Up
JDL Book Boxes Sign-Up
This free subscription-like service will provide your children, aged 10-18, with a selection of materials based on your preferred options! These materials will be yours to keep, so you don’t need to worry about returning them to the library. We have a limited number of boxes available, so sign up soon! Registration for May […]
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
3 events,
JDL Book Boxes Sign-Up
JDL Book Boxes Sign-Up
This free subscription-like service will provide your children, aged 10-18, with a selection of materials based on your preferred options! These materials will be yours to keep, so you don’t need to worry about returning them to the library. We have a limited number of boxes available, so sign up soon! Registration for May […]
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
Virtual Storytime
Virtual Storytime
We’re shaking things up for storytime in 2021! Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM, we’ll share a prerecorded storytime on our Facebook page. Then, join us every Thursday at 10:30 AM for a live storytime with JDL staff! To join, click here.
2 events,
JDL Book Boxes Sign-Up
JDL Book Boxes Sign-Up
This free subscription-like service will provide your children, aged 10-18, with a selection of materials based on your preferred options! These materials will be yours to keep, so you don’t need to worry about returning them to the library. We have a limited number of boxes available, so sign up soon! Registration for May […]
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
2 events,
JDL Book Boxes Sign-Up
JDL Book Boxes Sign-Up
This free subscription-like service will provide your children, aged 10-18, with a selection of materials based on your preferred options! These materials will be yours to keep, so you don’t need to worry about returning them to the library. We have a limited number of boxes available, so sign up soon! Registration for May […]
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
2 events,
JDL Book Boxes Sign-Up
JDL Book Boxes Sign-Up
This free subscription-like service will provide your children, aged 10-18, with a selection of materials based on your preferred options! These materials will be yours to keep, so you don’t need to worry about returning them to the library. We have a limited number of boxes available, so sign up soon! Registration for May […]
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
2 events,
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
Concord Book Jackets Coffee Hour
Concord Book Jackets Coffee Hour
Join the Concord Branch for a book discussion with coffee and dessert! Contact the branch at (517) 905-1379 for upcoming titles or just bring a book you want to share. Intended for adults.
2 events,
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
17th Annual Young Poets Awards Ceremonies
17th Annual Young Poets Awards Ceremonies
Join us to celebrate this year's Young Poets winners! This year, there will be three virtual ceremonies, each featuring a specific age group: Grades K-5 Ceremony: April 20, 6 PM (Watch here) Featuring: Kenn Nesbitt, Award-winning poet and US Children's Poet Laureate (2013-2015) Grades 6-8 Ceremony: April 21, 6 PM (Watch here) Featuring: Madison […]
2 events,
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
17th Annual Young Poets Awards Ceremonies
17th Annual Young Poets Awards Ceremonies
Join us to celebrate this year's Young Poets winners! This year, there will be three virtual ceremonies, each featuring a specific age group: Grades K-5 Ceremony: April 20, 6 PM (Watch here) Featuring: Kenn Nesbitt, Award-winning poet and US Children's Poet Laureate (2013-2015) Grades 6-8 Ceremony: April 21, 6 PM (Watch here) Featuring: Madison […]
4 events,
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
Virtual Storytime
Virtual Storytime
We’re shaking things up for storytime in 2021! Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM, we’ll share a prerecorded storytime on our Facebook page. Then, join us every Thursday at 10:30 AM for a live storytime with JDL staff! To join, click here.
Virtual Author Visit with Johnathan Rand
Virtual Author Visit with Johnathan Rand
Join us for a presentation and Q&A with American Chillers author Johnathan Rand! To join on Zoom, click here. This program is part of our ConCon 2021 partnership series.
17th Annual Young Poets Awards Ceremonies
17th Annual Young Poets Awards Ceremonies
Join us to celebrate this year's Young Poets winners! This year, there will be three virtual ceremonies, each featuring a specific age group: Grades K-5 Ceremony: April 20, 6 PM (Watch here) Featuring: Kenn Nesbitt, Award-winning poet and US Children's Poet Laureate (2013-2015) Grades 6-8 Ceremony: April 21, 6 PM (Watch here) Featuring: Madison […]
1 event,
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
1 event,
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
1 event,
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
4 events,
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
Earth Day Craft: Upcycled T-Shirt Yarn
Earth Day Craft: Upcycled T-Shirt Yarn
Learn how to upcycle an old t-shirt to create a ball of yarn that can be used for a variety of crafts! The instructional video will be available on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Jammin’ with Jazz
Jammin’ with Jazz
April is Jazz Appreciation Month! We'll be sharing performances by jazz artists including local solo flutist Brandon Marceal. These prerecorded videos will be available on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Ukulele Jam Session
Ukulele Jam Session
The Jacktown Ukes meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month and are happy to have others jam with them! If you are a newbie, we will have an extra ukulele on hand. Resources on how to play are provided, however, we are not able to provide lessons. To learn more, call the Eastern […]
2 events,
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
Redistricting in Michigan: The MICRC & Communities of Interest
Redistricting in Michigan: The MICRC & Communities of Interest
The League of Women Voters of Jackson Area is holding a townhall event to educate voters on the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) process in drawing new legislative and congressional maps. MICRC was created as a result of Michigan adopting proposal 18-2 in 2018. Discussions will include redistricting in Michigan, the commission, and […]
2 events,
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
Livability at Carnegie Library
Livability at Carnegie Library
The Carnegie Library invites adults with special needs to join us twice a month for crafts and game time in the auditorium.
2 events,
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
Virtual Storytime
Virtual Storytime
We’re shaking things up for storytime in 2021! Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM, we’ll share a prerecorded storytime on our Facebook page. Then, join us every Thursday at 10:30 AM for a live storytime with JDL staff! To join, click here.
2 events,
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]
1 event,
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
StoryWalk® 2021: Choose Your Own Adventure
Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations. Locations: Ella Sharp Museum Dahlem […]