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Week of Events
Closed for Juneteenth
Closed for Juneteenth
All JDL locations will be closed Monday, June 19. Our digital resources are always available and the wifi, available from the parking lot, will remain on. Please note: there will be no Meet Up and Eat Up lunch available at the Carnegie Library on June 19. The program will begin June 20.
Yoga Storytime
Yoga Storytime
Join 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.
Stacking Our World Together
Stacking Our World Together
Mr. 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 […]
Stacking Our World Together
Stacking Our World Together
Mr. 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 […]
Medicare 101
Medicare 101
Physicians Health Plan is offering a FREE, no-obligation Medicare Basics educational seminar at the Carnegie Library on June 20 at 2 PM. We will cover what you need to know about Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans, and supplemental (Medigap plans) to help you choose a Medicare option that’s right for you. Snacks will be provided as […]
Gordon Russ Magician
Gordon Russ Magician
Families 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.
Drop-In Art for Kids
Drop-In Art for Kids
Kids ages 5-12 can drop in at the Spring Arbor Branch from 3-4 PM to create an art project. Supplies provided. Summer Dates: June 7, 21, 28 July 12, 19, 27 August 2, 9, 16, 23
Gordon Russ Magician
Gordon Russ Magician
Families 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.
Get Creative – Explore Antarctica
Get Creative – Explore Antarctica
Enjoy a breathtaking presentation of Antarctica’s unspoiled beauty by local photographer and author Douglas Leffler at the Summit Branch. View spectacular photos of ice formations, captivating penguins, and other natural wildlife, as you listen to Leffler’s first-hand account of his Antarctic expedition. Intended for teens and adults. Call 517-783-4030 to register.
Blood Drive at the Spring Arbor Branch
Blood Drive at the Spring Arbor Branch
Join us for a blood drive at the Spring Arbor Branch on Thursday, June 22 from 10 AM – 2:30 PM. Appointments are preferred, however walk-ins are accepted. Sign up for an appointment here. Why your donation matters: The summer is a time when the entire blood industry is impacted. All blood types are needed […]
ARK Animal Encounters
ARK Animal Encounters
Learn about live birds, reptiles and more in a hands-on experience with Ark Animal Encounters! Event Dates and Locations (Please note if your branch requires registration): Brooklyn: June 22, 11 AM* (Call 517-905-1369 to register) Summit (held at Vandercook Lake Lions Club): June 22, 1 PM* (Call 517-783-4030 to register) Napoleon: June 30, 2 PM* […]
ARK Animal Encounters
ARK Animal Encounters
Learn about live birds, reptiles and more in a hands-on experience with Ark Animal Encounters! Event Dates and Locations (Please note if your branch requires registration): Brooklyn: June 22, 11 AM* (Call 517-905-1369 to register) Summit (held at Vandercook Lake Lions Club): June 22, 1 PM* (Call 517-783-4030 to register) Napoleon: June 30, 2 PM* […]
Bingo at the Napoleon Branch
Bingo at the Napoleon Branch
Join us to play Bingo at the Napoleon Branch at June 22 at 1 PM. This program is intended for adults.
Crazy Craft Creations
Crazy Craft Creations
Create a different craft every month at the Spring Arbor Branch. Space is limited, please call 517-750-2030 to register. Summer Dates (all sessions take place at 5:30 PM): June 22, July 27, August 24 This program is intended for adults.
Decorate a Sun Visor
Decorate a Sun Visor
Decorate a sun visor for enjoying fun this summer and keeping the sun out of your eyes! Intended for K-12 ages kids (younger children should have an adult present to help them). Call the Napoleon Branch at 517-536-4266 to register.
Touch a Truck
Touch a Truck
Are 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!
Springport Book Sale
Springport Book Sale
The friends of the Library will be holding their annual Springport Book Sale from 10 AM-1:30 PM. Come find a new read, then hang around town and enjoy the 8-80 Summer Fest in Springport. All proceeds help support JDL programming.
Painted Rocks
Painted Rocks
Join 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
Author Talk with Phyllis Michael Wong
Jackson 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 […]