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Magic: The Gathering
Magic: The Gathering
Join fellow enthusiasts for an afternoon of Magic: The Gathering at the Carnegie Library. Participants will need to bring their own cards. Intended for teens and adults.
Storytime at the Parma Branch
Storytime at the Parma Branch
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Parma Branch Storytime: Mondays, 11 AM (ages 2-4) Storytimes will run weekly from January 8 to May 13. Please note: There will be no storytime during the week of March 25 due to […]
Mandala Foam Art
Mandala Foam Art
Mandalas are ancient geometric symbols that are often used to help center and focus. Come focus your attention by creating your own Mandala foam art at the Grass Lake Branch. All ages are welcome. Call 517-522-8211 to register.
Storytime at the Henrietta Branch
Storytime at the Henrietta Branch
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Henrietta Branch Storytime: Tuesdays, 11 AM (ages 3-5) Storytimes will run weekly from January 9 to May 14. Please note: There will be no storytime during the week of March 25 due to […]
Storytime at the Eastern Branch
Storytime at the Eastern Branch
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Eastern Branch Storytime: Tuesdays, 11 AM (ages 2-5) Storytimes will run weekly from January 9 to May 14. Please note: There will be no storytime during the week of March 25 due to […]
Henrietta Branch Book Club
Henrietta Branch Book Club
Join us on the last Tuesday of the month at 4 PM at the Henrietta Branch to discuss a new book each month. To learn more, stop by or call the branch at 517-769-6537.
Storytime at the Meijer Branch
Storytime at the Meijer Branch
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Meijer Branch Storytime: Wednesdays, 10:30 AM (ages 3-5) Storytimes will run weekly from January 10 to May 15. Please note: There will be no storytime during the week of March 25 due to […]
Little Listeners Storytime
Little Listeners Storytime
Enjoy stories, hands-on activities and more in a storytime for ages 2-4 at the Summit Branch! Little Listeners Storytime will take place every Wednesday from January 10 to May 15. Please note: There will be no storytime during the week of March 25 due to Spring Break activities.
Homeschool Hangout Hour
Homeschool Hangout Hour
Homeschoolers of all ages and styles are invited to Homeschool Hangout Hour in the Carnegie Library auditorium every Wednesday from 12:30-1:30 PM. Different activities will be provided each week. Please note: there will be no Homeschool Hangout on March 27 due to the Spring Break escape room.
Homeschool Poetry Workshop
Homeschool Poetry Workshop
Homeschool students of all ages are invited to join us for a poetry workshop at the Meijer Branch on Wednesday, May 1 at 2 PM. Presented By: Jordan Gretzner, former Young Poets winner and author of The Island of Danger and The Hurricane & Its Aftermath. Registration is not required for this program.
Books & Brews
Books & Brews
Join us for pizza and drinks at 127 Brewing on the first Wednesday of the month at 6 PM as we discuss books chosen by the group. To learn more, contact the Adult Services at (517) 905-1399 or adultservices@myjdl.com.
Eastern Branch Book Sale
Eastern Branch Book Sale
Stop by the Eastern Branch to shop sales on fiction, non-fiction, movies and magazines. Sale Hours: Thursday, May 2: 9 AM - 8 PM Friday, May 3: 9 AM - 6 PM Saturday, May 4: 9 AM - 2 PM (Fill a bag of books for $1) Donations for the sale will be accepted at […]
Storytime at the Carnegie Library
Storytime at the Carnegie Library
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Carnegie Library Storytime: Thursdays, 10 AM (ages 0-5) Storytimes will run weekly from January 11 to May 16. Please note: There will be no storytime during the week of March 25 due to […]
Creative Connections
Creative Connections
Patrons of all abilities are welcome to join us at the Meijer Branch on the first Thursday of the month from 10 AM-12 PM for Creative Connections! Arts, Crafts & Games: March 7, May 2 Bingo: April 4 This program is intended for adults with special needs, though all are welcome!
Storytime at the Grass Lake Branch
Storytime at the Grass Lake Branch
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Grass Lake Branch Storytime: Thursdays, 11 AM (ages 3-5) Storytimes will run weekly from January 11 to May 16. Please note: There will be no storytime during the week of March 25 due […]
Storytime at the Brooklyn Branch
Storytime at the Brooklyn Branch
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Brooklyn Branch Storytime: Thursdays, 11 AM (ages 0-5) Storytimes will run weekly from January 11 to May 16. Please note: There will be no storytime during the week of March 25 due to […]
Storytime at the Spring Arbor Branch
Storytime at the Spring Arbor Branch
Storytime at the Spring Arbor Branch means a story with a corgi! Listen to stories and meet KJ and Cash the corgis on Thursdays at 11 AM. Storytime at Spring Arbor is designed for ages 1-5 and will run weekly from January 11 to May 16. Big Block Storytime: Listen to stories and play with […]
Young Poets Award Ceremony
Young Poets Award Ceremony
The community is invited to the 20th Annual Young Poets Award Ceremony to enjoy an evening of poetry as the contest winners from each grade read their poems. This event will take place at 6 PM Thursday, May 2 at Ella Sharp Museum with guest poet and former Young Poets winner Jordan Gretzner.
Eastern Branch Book Sale
Eastern Branch Book Sale
Stop by the Eastern Branch to shop sales on fiction, non-fiction, movies and magazines. Sale Hours: Thursday, May 2: 9 AM - 8 PM Friday, May 3: 9 AM - 6 PM Saturday, May 4: 9 AM - 2 PM (Fill a bag of books for $1) Donations for the sale will be accepted at […]
Meijer Book Club
Meijer Book Club
Join us on the first Friday of the month from 10-11:30 AM at the Meijer Branch to discuss a book selected by the group. Winter Dates: December 1, January 5 and February 2 Spring Dates: March 1, April 5 and May 3 To learn more, contact the Meijer Branch at 517-788-4480.
Comic Book Art
Comic Book Art
Create a piece of unique art using recycled comic books and graphic novels at the Meijer Branch. All ages are welcome. Call 517-788-4480 to register.
Eastern Branch Book Sale
Eastern Branch Book Sale
Stop by the Eastern Branch to shop sales on fiction, non-fiction, movies and magazines. Sale Hours: Thursday, May 2: 9 AM - 8 PM Friday, May 3: 9 AM - 6 PM Saturday, May 4: 9 AM - 2 PM (Fill a bag of books for $1) Donations for the sale will be accepted at […]
Star Wars Day
Star Wars Day
Celebrate Star Wars Day at the Concord Branch! Wear your favorite Star Wars costume and enjoy door prizes and a snack bar. Star Wars Episode IV- A New Hope will be shown at 11:30 AM.
Free Comic Book Day
Free Comic Book Day
Join us at the Carnegie Library in downtown Jackson for free comic books along with superhero and Star Wars activities! Comic books for a wide range of ages and interests will be available while supplies last. This event is presented in partnership with Nostalgia, Ink. About Free Comic Book Day:Every year, on the first Saturday […]
Prom Photo Op
Prom Photo Op
Looking for a place to take prom photos before prom? Stop by the Carnegie Library to have your photo taken by a JDL staff photographer in front of a backdrop or create your own photo shoot around the historic library and downtown Jackson! Family and friends are welcome, and light refreshments will be served.