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Larry Martin Presents “WWII In Their Own Words”
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us at the Carnegie Library to see interviews with WWII veterans presented by local historian Larry Martin. September 10: Charles McClelland was aboard the USS Helena in the Pacific and was involved in naval battles around the Guadalcanal area. The Helena was escorting the USS Juneau away from a battle when the Juneau was […]
Bright Walls Chaos Painting
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesMeet us on the Carnegie Library front lawn for some chaos painting! We'll have canvases, acrylic paint, brushes, all you need to bring is creativity and clothes you don't mind possibly getting paint on. This is an all ages program to simply let your creativity flow. Supplies are limited, and available on a first come, […]
Board Game Sundays
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesCome to the Carnegie Library Quiet Reading Room to play some board games or do puzzles every Sunday from 1:30-4:30 PM, starting September 4. The library will provide the games, you provide the fun! This program is open to all ages.
Fall Family Movies
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us on the second Sunday of the month at the Eastern Branch for a family movie! September 11, 2 PM: Atlantis: The Lost Empire October 9, 2 PM: The Addams Family November 13, 2 PM: Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
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.
Yoga at Eastern
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesCome relax, unwind, and take care of your body with the slow and gentle flow of yoga! 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. October is scheduled for the third Monday (October […]
Author Talk: Blindsided to Blessed
Meijer Branch 2699 Airport Rd., Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin author Heather Caster as she discusses her book Blindsided to Blessed: My Family's Journey from Teen Suicide to Finding a Purpose. You can watch the event recording here. In her book, Heather, a local Northwest Middle School teacher and parent, shares her personal experience with teen suicide with the loss of her own daughter. […]
Eastern Branch Book Group
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us and other readers on the first Monday of the month* to talk about the monthly book group pick! September's title: The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner *September's meeting will be held on the second Monday, due to Labor Day.
Storytime at the Eastern Branch
Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, 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! Eastern Branch Storytime: Tuesdays, 11 AM (ages 0-5) Storytimes will run weekly from September 5 to November 30.
Storytime at the Henrietta Branch
Henrietta Branch 11744 Bunkerhill Rd., Pleasant Lake, 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! Henrietta Branch Storytime: Tuesdays, 11 AM (ages 3-5) Storytimes will run weekly from September 5 to November 30.