Join us at the Carnegie Library for a new craft each month! Summer Dates: July 7: Mixed media picture frame August 4: Free-style crafting Call 517-905-1339 to register. Ages 14+.

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 Summer Storytime: Mondays, 11 AM (ages 2-4)

Come relax, unwind, and take care of your body with the slow and gentle flow of yoga at the Eastern Branch! Bring your own mat. If you do not have one, a limited amount may be available. This program takes place on the second Monday of the month at 3 PM.

Did 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 […]

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. […]

Join us at the Meijer Branch for a special storytime about our National Parks! We'll read stories, sing songs, and make a National Parks themed craft together. Intended for ages 3-6. No registration required.

Enjoy stories, hands-on activities and more in a storytime for 2–4-year-olds every Wednesday at the Summit Branch. There will be no storytime on June 19, due to the library being closed for Juneteenth.

Michigan Science Center presents Kaboomistry! Why do things explode? Kids can learn about the relationships between pressure, temperature, and fuel to explain why things go KA-BOOM! We’ll mix physics and chemistry to get some loud, flashy effects! No registration required. Dates and Locations: Meijer Branch: June 12, 11 AM Spring Arbor Branch: June 12, 3 […]

Kids ages 5-12 can drop in at the Spring Arbor Branch from 2:30-3:30 PM to create an art project. June Projects: June 12: Bug Boxes June 26: Popsicle Sun Catcher July Projects: July 10: Great Smoky Mountains Stencil Picture July 24: Cupcake Wrapper Flowers August Projects:  August 14: Monarch Craft August 28: Leaf Rubbing Journal […]

Michigan Science Center presents Kaboomistry! Why do things explode? Kids can learn about the relationships between pressure, temperature, and fuel to explain why things go KA-BOOM! We’ll mix physics and chemistry to get some loud, flashy effects! No registration required. Dates and Locations: Meijer Branch: June 12, 11 AM Spring Arbor Branch: June 12, 3 […]

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! Bingo: June 6, August 1 Arts, Crafts & Games: July 11 This program is intended for adults with special needs, though all are welcome! No registration is needed, […]

Enjoy an interactive performance by a Caribbean Steel Drum band! All ages are welcome. No registration required. Dates and Locations: Eastern Branch: July 11, 10:30 AM Summit Branch: July 11, 2 PM Spring Arbor Branch: July 11, 5:30 PM Grass Lake Branch (held at Lost Railway Museum): July 24, 11 AM Carnegie Library: July 24, […]

Listen to stories and play with big blocks at the Spring Arbor Branch! Intended for ages 2-5. Dates (all storytimes at 11 AM): June 6 & 20 July 11 & 25 August 8 & 22

Enjoy an interactive performance by a Caribbean Steel Drum band! All ages are welcome. No registration required. Dates and Locations: Eastern Branch: July 11, 10:30 AM Summit Branch: July 11, 2 PM Spring Arbor Branch: July 11, 5:30 PM Grass Lake Branch (held at Lost Railway Museum): July 24, 11 AM Carnegie Library: July 24, […]

Join us on the second Thursday of the month at 5:30 PM at the Grass Lake Branch to discuss a new book each month. To learn more, stop by or call the branch at 517-522-8211.

Enjoy an interactive performance by a Caribbean Steel Drum band! All ages are welcome. No registration required. Dates and Locations: Eastern Branch: July 11, 10:30 AM Summit Branch: July 11, 2 PM Spring Arbor Branch: July 11, 5:30 PM Grass Lake Branch (held at Lost Railway Museum): July 24, 11 AM Carnegie Library: July 24, […]

Join the Spring Arbor Branch book group for monthly chats about great books from all genres! This group is intended for adults and meets on the second Thursday of the month at 6 PM. Stop by or call the branch at 517-750-2030 to learn more.

What better way to achieve your reading goal this summer than to read with a dog! Join us at the Jackson County Animal Shelter to show some love to a dog in need by reading them a story. All ages are welcome, however younger children must be accompanied by an adult. Session Dates: June 20, […]

Create beautiful art at the Spring Arbor Branch! Each session you will paint on different types of material. Material could be wood, glass, canvas and more. Space is limited. To register, please call the branch at 517-750-2030. This program is intended for adults. Summer Dates (all sessions at 12 PM): June 15, July 13 and August […]