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Paleo Joe
Jackson, MI, United StatesLearn about fossils and dinosaurs with Paleo Joe as he shows casts of fossils such as a T-Rex tooth and a Velociraptor skull! Event Dates and Locations (please note if your branch requires registration): Meijer: July 18, 11 AM Carnegie: July 19, 11 AM Eastern (held at Keicher Elementary): July 19, 2 PM Brooklyn: July […]
LEGO at the Library
Spring Arbor Branch 122 Star Rd., Spring Arbor, MI, United StatesJoin us at the Spring Arbor Branch for an afternoon of LEGO creations! There will be different challenges during the event to compete for prizes. Intended for ages 5-12. Space is limited, call the branch at 517-750-2030 to register.
Yoga Storytime
Parma Branch 102 Church St., Parma, MI, United StatesJoin us at the Parma Branch for an interactive story time every Monday at 11 AM where we build healthy minds and bodies through books, music, rhymes, and yoga! Intended for ages 2-6. Call 517-531-4908 to register.
Music & Movement for Littles
Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin us to introduce your child to the joy of music and movement at an early age. For ages 0-5, with an adult. This program is led by Kindermusik-certified instructor Candy Sweeney. Registration is required, please register at the branch where you plan to attend. Brooklyn Branch: June 26, 11 AM Spring Arbor Branch: June […]
Basic Soap Making
Brooklyn Branch 207 N. Main St., Brooklyn, MI, United StatesDiscover the soap making process and learn how to make your own bar of soap using a basic recipe. Intended for ages 15+*. Call the Brooklyn Branch at 517-905-1369 to register. Presented by: Dancing Crane Soaps & Sundries *This is real soap making with lye and heat following specific instructions, so this is a strictly […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hanover Branch Book Sale
Hanover Branch 118 W. Main St., Hanover, MI, United StatesStop by the Hanover Branch to shop books from your favorite authors for all ages! Dates and Times: Monday, July 24: 1-7 PM Wednesday, July 26: 10 AM - 6 PM Friday, July 28: 1-6 PM Saturday, July 29: 10 AM - 2 PM This event is presented by the Friends of the Jackson District […]
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 […]
Discover Jackson History
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin local historian Linda Hass at the Carnegie Library to dig into Jackson history - from its founding, to the prison, to Jackson's role in the underground railroad, with the first abolition newspaper in Michigan.