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Touch a Truck
Springport Branch 116 Mechanic St., Springport, MI, United StatesAre you taller than a tractor tire? Have you ever been inside a fire truck? Stop by the Springport Branch during Springport's 8-80 Days Summer Fest to explore the trucks that help our community!
Painted Rocks
Parma Branch 102 Church St., Parma, MI, United StatesJoin us at the Parma Branch and have fun painting rocks to keep or hide around the district! Intended for tweens and teens. Call 517-531-4908 to register.
Author Talk with Phyllis Michael Wong
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesJackson District Library is honored to be one of 50 locations selected to join the 2023 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour! Please join us in welcoming author Phyllis Michael Wong to the Carnegie Library on Saturday, June 24 at 2 PM for a discussion and Q&A on her novel We Kept Our Towns Going: The […]
Gordon Russ Magician
Jackson, MI, United StatesFamilies are invited to Gordon Russ' interactive magic show, with lots of fun and audience participation! Event Dates and Times: Grass Lake (held at Lost Railway Museum): June 21, 11 AM Spring Arbor: June 21, 3 PM Hanover: June 28, 11 AM Carnegie: June 28, 2 PM This event is part of Summer Discover programming.
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 […]
Stacking Our World Together
Jackson, MI, United StatesMr. Jim Merrills is bringing back Sport (cup) Stacking for 2023! This hands on presentation will give children an opportunity to Cup Stack on their own and then work with friends to build world famous structures. Mr. Jim will also create a wide variety of colorful balloon animals, sharing simple step-by-step instructions. Event Dates and […]
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.
Closed for Fourth of July
Jackson, MI, United StatesAll JDL locations will be closed July 4. Please note, due to the holiday, there will be no Meet Up and Eat Up lunches July 3-4. Our digital resources are always available and the wifi, accessible from the parking lot, will remain on.
Alligator Sanctuary
Jackson, MI, United StatesLearn about reptiles and amphibians including toads, snakes and more in a hands-on experience! Event Dates and Times (please note if your branch requires registration): Grass Lake (held at Grass Lake Senior Center): July 5, 11 AM Spring Arbor: July 5, 3 PM Carnegie: July 25, 10:30 AM Henrietta: July 25, 2 PM Brooklyn: July […]
Bingo at the Meijer Branch
Meijer Branch 2699 Airport Rd., Jackson, MI, United StatesEnjoy a family friendly game of Bingo at the Meijer Branch. Up to five winners will receive gift cards to local fast food restaurants. Call the Meijer Branch at 517-788-4480 to register. All ages welcome.