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 Summer Storytime: Mondays, 11 AM (ages 2-4)

Did you learn Spanish in school, college or on a trip abroad? Haven’t practiced in years and feeling a little “rusty”? Enjoy refreshing your memory and practicing conversational Spanish at the Summit Branch! Register by calling the Summit Branch at 517-783-4030. Class Dates (all sessions at 5 PM): June 10 & 24, July 8 & 22, August […]

Join a unique book group where you choose what you read based on monthly prompts! Join us in person for monthly meetings at the Summit Branch to share what you read or complete your challenge by turning in your book review each month. For each book you read and complete a book review on, you […]

What's is like working at a National Park as a Park Ranger? How does someone become a Park Ranger? These questions and more will be answered by JDL's own Bambi Skrzynski, former National Parks Ranger. Children of all ages are encouraged to join us this summer for a presentation and Q&A about this exciting career. […]

Join us on the last Tuesday of the month at 4 PM at the Henrietta Branch to discuss a new book each month. To learn more, stop by or call the branch at 517-769-6537.

Learn how to make a sourdough starter with Aaron Cole of DoughNation Bakery! Participants will learn how to start a sourdough starter as well as how to mix and shape a loaf of bread. This program is intended for teens 13+ and registration is required. Please call or stop by your branch to register. Dates and Locations: […]

Join us every Tuesday in June at the Meijer Branch to learn the basics of crochet! We'll be starting with the slip knot and learning basic crochet stitches. No experience necessary! All supplies provided. Call 517-788-4480 to register. Intended for adults.

Enjoy stories, hands-on activities and more in a storytime for 2–4-year-olds every Wednesday at the Summit Branch. There will be no storytime on June 19, due to the library being closed for Juneteenth.

Join a Dahlem Center Naturalist Educator to explore how amazing one of our most beloved insects truly is; the beautiful, magical Monarch Butterfly! You'll learn all about these tiny creatures’ life cycle, their treacherous 3,000 mile migration, and actions we can take to help them survive many threats that are continuing to lower their population […]

Kids ages 5-12 can drop in at the Spring Arbor Branch from 2:30-3:30 PM to create an art project. June Projects: June 12: Bug Boxes June 26: Popsicle Sun Catcher July Projects: July 10: Great Smoky Mountains Stencil Picture July 24: Cupcake Wrapper Flowers August Projects:  August 14: Monarch Craft August 28: Leaf Rubbing Journal […]

Let's gain some STEAM at the Summit Branch! Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math by learning, discovering, and creating together. June 26, 3 PM - Experimenting with Magnets July 31, 3 PM - Don't Touch the Lava STEAM Challenge August 14, 3 PM - Ocean Art Intended for ages 8 to 12. Registration is […]

Join us to discover birds of prey, including hawks, owls and falcons from the Outdoor Discovery Center! You'll get to see the birds up close and learn about their habitat, as well as explore hands-on artifacts including skulls, feathers, pelts, and talons. Families are welcome. No registration required. Dates and Locations: Brooklyn Branch: June 13, […]

Bluey fans can stop by the Carnegie Library to make their way through an obstacle course and play keepy uppy! This drop-in event will take place on the Carnegie Library front lawn, weather permitting. Intended for ages 2-10.

Join us for a Comedy Magic Show full of amazement & fun with Comedy Magician & Entertainer - Cameron Zvara! Cameron's show is filled with mind blowing magic, squeaky clean comedy, and tons of audience participation. No registration required. All ages and families are welcome. Dates and Locations: Meijer Branch: June 6, 3 PM Concord […]

Join us for a Comedy Magic Show full of amazement & fun with Comedy Magician & Entertainer - Cameron Zvara! Cameron's show is filled with mind blowing magic, squeaky clean comedy, and tons of audience participation. No registration required. All ages and families are welcome. Dates and Locations: Meijer Branch: June 6, 3 PM Concord […]

Join us for a presentation exploring some of America’s National Parks with Jackson photographer, author and historian, Douglas Leffler. Douglas will cover a select number of National Parks that he and his wife Sandra visited over the years, followed by a discussion on visiting Michigan's State parks and our local parks. Dates and Locations: Summit […]