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)

Just Desserts Book Club meets at the Spring Arbor Branch on the first Monday of the month at 12 PM. To learn more, call the branch at 517-750-2030.

Reading is great, and reading with a dog is even better! Sign up for a one-on-one 10-minute session reading with River at the Carnegie Library by calling 517-905-1331. All ages are welcome.

Come relax, unwind, and take care of your body with the slow and gentle flow of yoga at the Carnegie Library! Bring your own mat. If you do not have one, a limited amount are available. This program takes place first Monday of each 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 […]

Martha York from WellWise Area Agency on Aging will give a presentation on topics including advance directives, patient advocates and how to engage family or close friends in a conversation around your end-of-life care. Call the Brooklyn Branch at 517-905-1369 to register.

Join us on the first Monday of the month at 6 PM at the Brooklyn Branch to discuss a new book each month. To learn more, stop by or call the branch at 517-905-1369.

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.

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 Department at (517) 905-1399 or adultservices@myjdl.com.

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

Let's explore robotics! Join the MC Hammers Robotics Team from Michigan Center High School and Jackson District Library's Summit Branch for a fun filled event. Experienced team members will teach participants how to program Lego robots, construct mechanisms to enhance robots and lead STEM activities. This event will be held at the Lion's Club in […]

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.

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.

It's pajama day at the Eastern Branch and we would love to read you some stories before bedtime! You can drop off your stuffed animal at the branch anytime from August 1-3 for them to be in a story of their own that we will read during our storytime on August 9. Intended for children […]

Enjoy an evening of board games at the Carnegie Library! You can bring a board game or borrow one of ours to play - just make sure to arrive before we close the doors to the public at 6 PM! Intended for adults.

Learn how to create cyanotype prints on paper and a canvas tote bag at the Meijer Branch! Cyanotype prints or "sun prints" use the sun to create stunning blue and white silhouette images. All supplies will be provided, though if you have a special object that you would like to make a print of, feel […]

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 […]