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Discover Michigan Wrap-Up Tour
Jackson, MI, United StatesLet's take a road trip across the great Mitten State to wrap up Summer Discover 2023! Pick up a passport at any JDL location from July 21-31 and start making your way around the district to explore all 13 Michigan destinations represented at the branches. Visit 3 locations to earn a frisbee, visit 7 locations […]
Garden to Table
Summit Branch 104 W. Bird Street, Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin MSU Extension Educator Kellie Jordan to learn about good gardening and harvesting, along with preparing and preserving food from the garden safely. Please call the Summit Branch 517-783-4030 to register.
Michigan Lighthouses
Jackson, MI, United StatesLearn about Michigan's lighthouses with Laurie Perkins from the Michigan DNR. Dates and Locations: Brooklyn Branch: June 28, 2 PM Springport Branch: August 5, 12 PM (Call 517-905-1459 to register) About the presenter: Laurie Perkins is is the Site Historian for the Mann House, Walker Tavern, and the Tawas Point Lighthouse. In 2020, she […]
Living History at JDL
Mt. Evergreen Cemetery 1047 Greenwood Ave, JacksonJackson District Library is proud to present a new, ongoing program series called Living History. The summer portion of the series will be focusing on Civil War history and the amazing information found at your local cemeteries. Guided Tours of Mt. Evergreen Cemetery, featuring local historian Linda Hass and friends, will be held on Saturday, […]
Just Desserts Book Group
Spring Arbor Branch 122 Star Rd., Spring Arbor, MI, United StatesJust Desserts Book Group returns to Spring Arbor Branch on the first Monday of the month at 12 PM! To learn more, call the branch at 517-750-2030.
Sunflower String Art
Grass Lake Branch 130 W. Michigan Ave, Grass Lake, MI, United StatesString Art Expert Christy will teach you how to make your very own sunflower string art! All materials provided. Intended for ages 8+. Please call 517-522-8211 to register.
PJ Storytime
Meijer Branch 2699 Airport Rd., Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us for a PJ Storytime at the Meijer Branch on August 9 at 10 AM! Drop your stuffed animal off a day or two in advanced of story time and they will have a sleep over in the library. Then wear your favorite PJs to storytime and hear about all the fun things your […]
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. Summer Dates: June 8, July 13, August 10 (all sessions at 5:30 […]
African American Genealogy
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us at the Carnegie Library for a series of workshops on African American Genealogy presented by the Jackson County Genealogical Society. You will learn how to search the US Census, African American-owned newspapers, and the US Freedman's Bank database. Summer Dates: June 10, August 12, 10 AM -12 PM
Super Paracord Bracelets
Parma Branch 102 Church St., Parma, MI, United StatesDesign a paracord bracelet and learn the history behind paracord and why it is so durable. Intended for teens. Call 517-531-4908 to register.