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Storytime at the Brooklyn Branch
Brooklyn Branch 207 N. Main St., Brooklyn, 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! Brooklyn Branch Storytime: Thursdays, 11 AM (ages 0-5) Storytimes will run weekly from September 5 to November 30.
Storytime at the Spring Arbor Branch
Spring Arbor Branch 122 Star Rd., Spring Arbor, 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! Spring Arbor Branch Storytime: Thursdays, 11 AM (ages 2-5). K.J. the Corgi will join us for storytime at the Spring Arbor Branch each week! Storytimes will run weekly from September 5 to November […]
Eastern Branch Friends Mixer
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesEastern Branch patrons are invited to join us to learn about becoming a Friend of the Jackson District Library! Returning Friends members and anyone interested in learning more are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. The Friends have 3 meetings per year and host books sales in May and November.
Storytime at the Springport Branch
Springport Branch 116 Mechanic St., Springport, 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! Springport Branch Storytime: Thursdays, 1-5 PM (ages 0-5). Stop by and look for a staff member wearing the "share a story" button and ask them to share a storytime with you. Storytimes will […]
Community Coffee Time
Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us for a cup of coffee and some conversation! Summit Branch: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2-5 PM (Click here for the Summit Branch activities schedule.) Carnegie Library: Wednesdays, 10-11:30 AM
Passionate Painting Projects
Spring Arbor Branch 122 Star Rd., Spring Arbor, MI, United StatesCreate 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. Dates: September 15, October 13, November 10
Great Michigan Read
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesJDL is once again participating in The Great Michigan Read, an opportunity for Michiganders to connect and explore the history and voices of our state. The 2021-22 title is The Women of the Copper Country, Mary Doria Russell's riveting account of 25-year-old Annie Clements as she stood up for the miners and families of Calumet, […]
Grandparents Week
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesLearn to use an app to create family oral histories, including tips for curating questions and giving interviews. This program will take place from September 12-16, 1-1:45 PM each day, with a presentation by Daniel Clark from the Michigan Oral History Association on September 12. For more information, contact our Adult Services Department at adultservices@myjdl.com.
Touch a Truck at JDL
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesTouch a Truck provides children with a hands-on educational experience by giving them an opportunity to explore vehicles and to talk with the operators to learn about their vehicles and how they impact the community. A tractor, spreader, tow truck, bucket truck, fire truck, ambulance and backhoe will be available to explore! Please parking in […]
Planting Bulbs in the Fall
Springport Branch 116 Mechanic St., Springport, MI, United StatesJoin us at the Springport Branch to learn about planting bulbs in the fall so they come up in the spring, and get some bulbs to take home with you. This program is intended for teens and adults.