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Exploring Our National Parks
Join us for a presentation exploring some of America’s National Parks with Jackson photographer, author and historian, Douglas Leffler. Douglas will cover a select number of National Parks that he and his wife Sandra visited over the years, followed by a discussion on visiting Michigan's State parks and our local parks. Dates and Locations: Summit […]
Trail Head Book Club
Trail Head Coffee Shop 118 N. Main St., Concord, MI, United StatesInterested in discussing what you’re reading and get book recommendations from others? Join us on the third Friday of the month at 12 PM at the Trail Head Coffee Shop in Concord to share conversation, meet new friends and discover new interests. Call the Concord Branch at 517-905-1379 for more information.
Chinese Bilingual Storytime
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesGrand Valley State University professor Haixia Liu will run a bilingual storytime for toddlers and young children featuring stories and crafts about Chinese Zodiac Animals and Festivals. Dates: June 21, 1 PM and August 28, 1 PM Call the Eastern Branch at 517-788-4074 to register for your preferred date.
Sourdough for Teens
Learn how to make a sourdough starter with Aaron Cole of DoughNation Bakery! Participants will learn how to start a sourdough starter as well as how to mix and shape a loaf of bread. This program is intended for teens 13+ and registration is required. Please call or stop by your branch to register. Dates and Locations: […]
Bounce House Extravaganza
Spring Arbor Branch 122 Star Rd., Spring Arbor, MI, United StatesJoin us at the Spring Arbor Branch for a Bounce House Extravaganza! We'll have multiple inflatables and activities for the entire family to enjoy. Dave's Dogs will be selling a tasty variety of hot dogs and sides throughout the day, and the Jacktown Ukes will perform at 12 PM. The Spring Arbor Fire Department will […]
Storytime at the Parma Branch
Parma Branch 102 Church St., Parma, MI, United StatesJDL 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 Summer Storytime: Mondays, 11 AM (ages 2-4)
¿Cómo se dice…?
Summit Branch 104 W. Bird Street, Jackson, MI, United StatesDid you learn Spanish in school, college or on a trip abroad? Haven’t practiced in years and feeling a little “rusty”? Enjoy refreshing your memory and practicing conversational Spanish at the Summit Branch! Register by calling the Summit Branch at 517-783-4030. Class Dates (all sessions at 5 PM): June 10 & 24, July 8 & 22, August […]
Challenge Your Shelf Book Club
Summit Branch 104 W. Bird Street, Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin a unique book group where you choose what you read based on monthly prompts! Join us in person for monthly meetings at the Summit Branch to share what you read or complete your challenge by turning in your book review each month. For each book you read and complete a book review on, you […]
What Does a Park Ranger Do?
What's is like working at a National Park as a Park Ranger? How does someone become a Park Ranger? These questions and more will be answered by JDL's own Bambi Skrzynski, former National Parks Ranger. Children of all ages are encouraged to join us this summer for a presentation and Q&A about this exciting career. […]
Henrietta Branch Book Club
Henrietta Branch 11744 Bunkerhill Rd., Pleasant Lake, MI, United StatesJoin 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.