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Board Game Sundays
Board Game Sundays
Come 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
Fall Family Movies
Join 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
Grandparents Week
Learn 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
Yoga at Eastern
Come 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 […]
Eastern Branch Book Group
Eastern Branch Book Group
Join 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.
Author Talk: Blindsided to Blessed
Author Talk: Blindsided to Blessed
Join 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. […]
Storytime at the Eastern Branch
Storytime at the Eastern Branch
JDL 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
Storytime at the Henrietta Branch
JDL 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.
Grandparents Week
Grandparents Week
Learn 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.
Community Coffee Time
Community Coffee Time
Join us for a cup of coffee and some conversation! Summit Branch: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2-5 PM (Click here for the Summit Branch activities schedule.) Carnegie Library: Wednesdays, 10-11:30 AM
Community Coffee Time
Community Coffee Time
Join us for a cup of coffee and some conversation! Summit Branch: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2-5 PM (Click here for the Summit Branch activities schedule.) Carnegie Library: Wednesdays, 10-11:30 AM
Storytime at the Grass Lake Branch
Storytime at the Grass Lake Branch
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Grass Lake Branch Storytime: Wednesdays, 11 AM (ages 3-5) Storytimes will run weekly from September 5 to November 30.
Meijer Branch Storytime
Meijer Branch Storytime
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Meijer Branch Storytime: Wednesdays, 11 AM (ages 3-5) Storytimes will run weekly. Winter: January 9 to March 3 Spring: March 6 to April 28
Storytime at the Summit Branch
Storytime at the Summit Branch
Drop into the Summit on Wednesdays any time from 11 AM to 5 PM to hear a story. Look for the staff person wearing the "Share a Story" badge and let them know you want to listen to a story. Take home activities based on the book are provided. Ages 3 to 9. Storytime runs […]
Storytime at the Parma Branch
Storytime at the Parma Branch
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 Storytime: Wednesdays, 1-5 PM (ages 0-5). Stop by and look for a staff member wearing the "share a story" button and ask them to share a storytime with you. Storytimes will […]
Grandparents Week
Grandparents Week
Learn 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.
Storytime at the Carnegie Library
Storytime at the Carnegie Library
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Carnegie Library Storytime: Thursdays, 10 AM (ages 0-5) Storytimes will run weekly from September 5 to November 30.
Storytime at the Spring Arbor Branch
Storytime at the Spring Arbor Branch
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Spring Arbor Branch Storytime: Thursdays, 11 AM (ages 2-5). K.J. the Corgi will join us for storytime at the Spring Arbor Branch each week! Storytimes will run weekly from September 5 to November […]
Storytime at the Brooklyn Branch
Storytime at the Brooklyn Branch
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Brooklyn Branch Storytime: Thursdays, 11 AM (ages 0-5) Storytimes will run weekly from September 5 to November 30.
Eastern Branch Friends Mixer
Eastern Branch Friends Mixer
Eastern Branch patrons are invited to join us to learn about becoming a Friend of the Jackson District Library! Returning Friends members and anyone interested in learning more are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. The Friends have 3 meetings per year and host books sales in May and November.
Grandparents Week
Grandparents Week
Learn 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.
Storytime at the Springport Branch
Storytime at the Springport Branch
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Springport Branch Storytime: Thursdays, 1-5 PM (ages 0-5). Stop by and look for a staff member wearing the "share a story" button and ask them to share a storytime with you. Storytimes will […]
Community Coffee Time
Community Coffee Time
Join us for a cup of coffee and some conversation! Summit Branch: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2-5 PM (Click here for the Summit Branch activities schedule.) Carnegie Library: Wednesdays, 10-11:30 AM
Passionate Painting Projects
Passionate Painting Projects
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. Dates: September 15, October 13, November 10
Great Michigan Read
Great Michigan Read
JDL is once again participating in The Great Michigan Read, an opportunity for Michiganders to connect and explore the history and voices of our state. The 2021-22 title is The Women of the Copper Country, Mary Doria Russell's riveting account of 25-year-old Annie Clements as she stood up for the miners and families of Calumet, […]
Grandparents Week
Grandparents Week
Learn 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.
Touch a Truck at JDL
Touch a Truck at JDL
Touch a Truck provides children with a hands-on educational experience by giving them an opportunity to explore vehicles and to talk with the operators to learn about their vehicles and how they impact the community. A tractor, spreader, tow truck, bucket truck, fire truck, ambulance and backhoe will be available to explore! Please parking in […]
Planting Bulbs in the Fall
Planting Bulbs in the Fall
Join us at the Springport Branch to learn about planting bulbs in the fall so they come up in the spring, and get some bulbs to take home with you. This program is intended for teens and adults.