Join fellow enthusiasts for an afternoon of Magic: The Gathering at the Carnegie Library. Participants will need to bring their own cards.

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 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 […]

Richard Paul and his puppet friends will entertain children and families with a mix of stand-up comedy, music, magic, and funny ventriloquist characters. No registration required. Brooklyn Branch: July 23, 11 AM Henrietta Branch: July 23, 2 PM

Richard Paul and his puppet friends will entertain children and families with a mix of stand-up comedy, music, magic, and funny ventriloquist characters. No registration required. Brooklyn Branch: July 23, 11 AM Henrietta Branch: July 23, 2 PM

Enjoy an interactive performance by a Caribbean Steel Drum band! All ages are welcome. No registration required. Dates and Locations: Eastern Branch: July 11, 10:30 AM Summit Branch: July 11, 2 PM Spring Arbor Branch: July 11, 5:30 PM Grass Lake Branch (held at Lost Railway Museum): July 24, 11 AM Carnegie Library: July 24, […]

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.

Check out a book at the Concord Branch and receive an official JDL stamp, then walk to the Mann House to sit under the beautiful trees to read your book and enjoy a tasty root bear float compliments of the historical Mann House! All ages are welcome. Dates: June 12, 1:30-3 PM July 24, 1:30-3 […]

Enjoy an interactive performance by a Caribbean Steel Drum band! All ages are welcome. No registration required. Dates and Locations: Eastern Branch: July 11, 10:30 AM Summit Branch: July 11, 2 PM Spring Arbor Branch: July 11, 5:30 PM Grass Lake Branch (held at Lost Railway Museum): July 24, 11 AM Carnegie Library: July 24, […]

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 […]

Enjoy an interactive performance by a Caribbean Steel Drum band! All ages are welcome. No registration required. Dates and Locations: Eastern Branch: July 11, 10:30 AM Summit Branch: July 11, 2 PM Spring Arbor Branch: July 11, 5:30 PM Grass Lake Branch (held at Lost Railway Museum): July 24, 11 AM Carnegie Library: July 24, […]

Enjoy an evening of Nintendo Switch mini-game mischief at the Summit Branch. Intended for ages 9-15. Call 517-783-4030 to register. Game systems, games and controllers will be provided.

Listen to stories and play with big blocks at the Spring Arbor Branch! Intended for ages 2-5. Dates (all storytimes at 11 AM): June 6 & 20 July 11 & 25 August 8 & 22

Learn how to fold a Pokémon character in a beginner origami class at the Brooklyn Branch! Intended for tweens and teens ages 10-17. Call 517-905-1369 to register. Presented by: Ai Yoshida, Jackson College Asian Pacific Islander Liaison

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 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, […]

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, […]

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, […]

Stop by the Carnegie Library auditorium to play Mario Kart and Mario-themed board games! All ages are welcome. No registration required. Summer dates (all sessions 1-4 PM): June 15, July 27 and August 24